Introduction

If your PowerA Spectra Infinity Enhanced (model number 1522360-01) D-pad is unresponsive, use this guide to replace the D-pad.

You may also want to replace your D-pad with a different customized D-pad in which case you can also use this guide to do! Please ensure that the controller is not plugged in while disassembling it.

What you need

Step 1 Motherboard

PowerA Spectra Infinity Enhanced D-pad Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 2

PowerA Spectra Infinity Enhanced D-pad Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 2

Flip the controller so the back is facing up.

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Step 2

Remove the eight 10 mm screws from the back of the controller using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 3

Unlock the trigger locks before removing the backplate.
This will make taking the plate off easier.
Use your fingers and carefully remove the backplate.

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Step 4

Remove the two 10 mm screws connecting the motherboard to the faceplate using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 5

Use your hand to separate the motherboard from the face plate.

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Step 6 D-pad

PowerA Spectra Infinity Enhanced D-pad Replacement, D-pad: step 6, image 1 of 2

PowerA Spectra Infinity Enhanced D-pad Replacement, D-pad: step 6, image 2 of 2

Remove the D-pad.
The buttons will fall out easily if you flip the faceplate over. You can raise the faceplate off the surface and push the D-Pad out from underneath.

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