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Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.
    1. Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal, Disconnect the joystick: step 1, image 1 of 2 Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal, Disconnect the joystick: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Use the point of a spudger to flip up the locking flap on the joystick cable ZIF connector, located in the center of the board.

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    2. Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal: step 2, image 1 of 2 Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Use tweezers or your fingers to grab the brown part of the cable and gently pull the cable out of its socket.

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    3. Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal, Remove the board screws: step 3, image 1 of 2 Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal, Remove the board screws: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use a JIS 00 driver to remove the five 3.1 mm‑long black screws securing the board to the controller.

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    4. Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal, Lift the board: step 4, image 1 of 3 Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal, Lift the board: step 4, image 2 of 3 Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal, Lift the board: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Insert the point of a spudger underneath the board, next to the joystick, between the board and the frame.

      • Pry up slowly on the board to lift it until you can grab it with your fingers.

      • The black tape stuck to the joystick will stay with the board. Work slowly to avoid tearing the tape.

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    5. Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal: step 5, image 1 of 2 Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use your fingers or a spudger to lift the joystick cable up so it's perpendicular to the joystick module.

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    6. Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal: step 6, image 1 of 3 Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal: step 6, image 2 of 3 Left Joy-Con 2 Board Removal: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Lift the board and flip it over the controller's inner edge.

      • Be careful not to crease or tear the two ribbon cables connecting the board to the controller.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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