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Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement

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    1. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement, Front Cover Plate and Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement, Front Cover Plate and Batteries: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Flip the Wii Remote over so the battery cover faces you.

      • Push up on the bottom tab.

      • Remove the battery cover.

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    2. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the first battery by pressing down on the positive end and pulling the battery out.

      • Remove the second battery by pushing up on the positive end and pulling the battery out.

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    3. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Using a tri-point Y1 Screwdriver, remove the two center 7mm screws by turning them counterclockwise.

      • Repeat with the two bottom screws.

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    4. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • With the flat end of a spudger, gently apply pressure to the tabs located on left side of the controller.

      • These tabs are breakable. However, if the tabs are broken the controller will still function.

      • Open the front plate like a book.

      • Small parts may fall out as you open the front plate.

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    1. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement, Motherboard: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Using the connector port, gently lift the motherboard about 2 cm from the base.

      • Electrostatic discharge may damage the device. Be careful and avoid touching the electronic components as much as possible.

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    2. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Grasp the edges of the motherboard and pull it straight away from the case.

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    1. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement, B Trigger Button: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement, B Trigger Button: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Locate the black sensor screen found at the bottom end of the Wii remote.

      • Grip the free edge of the black sensor screen and gently pull it down to remove from the Wii control.

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    2. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Find the two small tabs near the front end of the white plastic housing.

      • Place the flat end of the spudger tool under one tab and lightly push up until the tabs pop out of place.

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    3. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Flip the remote over and the plastic B trigger will fall out.

      • Catch the plastic trigger so it does not get lost.

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    4. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Flip the motherboard so that the rumble motor and the white plastic housing face up.

      • Place the flat end of the spudger tool under the round rumble motor and lightly push up.

      • Tilt the motherboard to the left and the rumble motor will fall out of the white housing.

      • Do not pull the rumble motor out, this could cause the wires to rip from the motherboard.

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    5. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
      • Flip the motherboard over and locate the two white tabs at the top the plastic housing.

      • Place both thumbs on the inside of the tabs and push the tabs outward.

      • Use the inner sides of your thumbs to separate the motherboard from the plastic housing.

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    6. Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Wii Remote B Trigger Button Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
      • Gently push the rubber button out of the plastic housing.

      • The rubber button is bouncy, so be cautious after pushing it out.

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Conclusion

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

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