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MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement

Introduction

In this guide we have a MSI Force GC30 V2, model number/name is MSI Force GC30 V2 and we are replacing the internal haptic motors. The haptic motors provide feedback from in-game touch or input and can be damaged with age, dropping of controller, etc. One symptom that occurs often with users is clicking sound coming from the haptic motor.

What you need

  1. MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Puncture the sticker where indicated using a screwdriver, then remove the 9.1 mm-long Phillips screw.

    • Remove the six 9.2 mm-long Phillips #0 screws.

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  2. MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Insert an opening pick in the gap between the front and rear case.

    • Slide the pick around the perimeter of the controller while prying until it fully releases.

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  4. MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use tweezers to grip the white battery connector.

    • Pull the battery connector directly out of its port.

    • Do not pull on the wires.

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  5. MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • The battery is secured to the motherboard with a mild adhesive. If necessary, apply a small amount of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol beneath the battery to loosen the adhesive.

    • Pry carefully around the battery until it fully releases.

    • Take care not to puncture or bend the battery.

    • Remove the battery.

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  6. MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement, Vibration Motor: step 5, image 1 of 3 MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement, Vibration Motor: step 5, image 2 of 3 MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement, Vibration Motor: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use blunt tweezers to disconnect both of the vibration motor connectors from the motherboard.

    • Grip the white connectors, not the wires.

    • Carefully remove both the right and left vibration motors from their housing.

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Conclusion

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

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