Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
6
Time Required
5 - 10 minutes
- Front Cover Plate and Batteries 4 steps
- Main Buttons 2 steps
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Introduction
Removing the main buttons requires opening the device. The main buttons include all buttons except the trigger style B button.
Parts
No parts required.
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Flip the Wii Remote over so the battery cover faces you.
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Push up on the bottom tab.
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Remove the battery cover.
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Remove the first battery by pressing down on the positive end and pulling the battery out.
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Remove the second battery by pushing up on the positive end and pulling the battery out.
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Using a Tri-wing Y1 Screwdriver, remove the two center 7mm screws by turning them counterclockwise.
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Repeat with the two bottom screws.
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With the flat end of a spudger, gently apply pressure to the tabs located on left side of the controller.
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Open the front plate like a book.
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Working on the inside of the front cover, peel off the three rubber pads covering the buttons.
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Flip over the cover, allowing the buttons to fall into your hand.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Where did you get your replacement buttons? I can't find them online anywhere...
