Skip to main content

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Controller Motherboard Replacement

Views: 1.1K

View statistics:

Past 24 Hours:
7
Past 7 Days:
19
Past 30 Days:
70
All Time:
1,110
Comments: 0

No one has left comments on this guide. Will you be first?

Go to guide comments
Completed: 0

No one has marked this guide "completed." Will you be the first?

Favorites: 0

No one has favorited (and subscribed to) this guide. Will you be the first?

Time Required: 20 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Featured Student Guide

This guide has been the hard work of our awesome students and is found to be exceptionally cool by the iFixit staff.

Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Controller Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Go to step 1 ↓

The controller motherboard is a critical component responsible for translating button presses into readable inputs for the game system. All controller components, including the motherboard, are subject to accidents, gunk buildup, and wear and tear. The controller motherboard, often built durably and protected within a case, will typically outlive the buttons and wire connections. Nonetheless, controller motherboards do need replacement from time to time.

What you need

Tools

    1. Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Controller Motherboard Replacement, Controller Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Controller Motherboard Replacement, Controller Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 13.5 mm screws that secure the lower case.

      • Remove the lower case.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    2. Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully disconnect the faulty controller's connector from the motherboard port.

      • Pull only on the connector; do not pull on the wires. The connector can be quite strenuous to remove. A pry tool or pliers may be helpful to disconnect the connector.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    3. Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 9.3 mm screws from the back side of the controller.

      • Remove the back cover of the controller.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

    4. Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Family Computer (Famicom) Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the controller motherboard, noting its orientation.

      • The Player 1 and Player 2 controller motherboards are not identical and differ from one another.

      Ask FixBot

      Add Comment

Conclusion

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

Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

Trenton Saint

Member since: 04/02/24

109 Reputation

1 Guide authored

Team

IUPUI, Team 2-2, Harley Spring 2024 Member of IUPUI, Team 2-2, Harley Spring 2024

IUPUI-HARLEY-S24S2G2

4 Members

36 Guides authored

0 Guide Comments

Add Comment

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 7

Past 7 Days: 19

Past 30 Days: 70

All Time: 1,110