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Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This repair guide shows how to replace the motherboard for a Nvidia Shield Controller Gen 2, manufactured by Nvidia, item model number: 945-12920-2500-000.

The motherboard is a circuit board which connects all the components within a device. If the motherboard is faulty, the controller may not turn on at all.

What you need

  1. Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Torx TR6 screwdriver to remove the six 7mm screws from the back of the controller.

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  2. Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry open the back frame of the controller.

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  4. Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use the Torx TR6 bit to remove the two 7mm screws behind the analog sticks.

    • Unplug the power supply cable from the analog stick assembly.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to unplug the rumble motors from the motherboard.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to unplug the battery cable from the motherboard.

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  6. Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Nvidia Shield Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Torx TR6 screwdriver to remove the two 7mm screws towards the top of the frame.

    • Use the Torx T5 screwdriver to remove the two 5mm screws in the bottom corners of the frame.

    • Lift out the motherboard from the case.

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Conclusion

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

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