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Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the mainboard which is placed on the right controller side on your Razer Kishi.

What you need

  1. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the screws: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • The opening process is the same on both sides. For simplicity, this guide shows only the right-side opening process. Unscrew whichever side you wish to open and work on.

    • For the right side, remove the five Y0 screws securing the right side of the controller.

    • Four 9.2 mm screws

    • One 7.2 mm screw

    • If you wish to open the left side, remove the five Y0 screws securing the left side of the controller.

    • Four 9.2 mm screws

    • One 7.2 mm screw

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  2. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Release the bottom edge clips: step 2, image 1 of 3 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Release the bottom edge clips: step 2, image 2 of 3 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Release the bottom edge clips: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Both cases are held together by plastic clips.

    • Insert an opening pick in the seam between the top and bottom case, at the bottom left corner of the controller.

    • With the pick still in the seam, slide it along the bottom edge to the bottom right corner to loosen the plastic clips.

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  3. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Release the side edge clips: step 3, image 1 of 2 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Release the side edge clips: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the opening pick along the right edge to loosen the plastic clips.

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  4. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Release the top edge clips: step 4, image 1 of 2 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Release the top edge clips: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the opening pick along the top edge to loosen the remaining plastic clips.

    • Don't try to remove the top side yet, the case is still connected to the board.

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  5. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Carefully lift the top side and unfold it to the right, like a book.

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  7. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: step 6, image 1 of 3 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: step 6, image 2 of 3 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Using the pointed end of a spudger, push the grey tabs on the interconnect socket away from the socket, parallel to the interconnect cable, to release the cable.

    • Pull the cable out of the socket.

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  8. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the screws: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 4.4 mm-long screws securing the trigger board.

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  9. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the breakout board: step 8, image 1 of 3 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the breakout board: step 8, image 2 of 3 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the breakout board: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • The breakout board is plugged in. When removing breakout board, it is important to pull it straight out to avoid bending the connectors.

    • Remove the breakout board by lifting it straight up, away from the controller.

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  10. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the screws: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 7.0 mm-long screws securing the trigger.

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  11. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the trigger: step 10, image 1 of 2 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the trigger: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the shoulder trigger.

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  12. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Lift the shoulder button board: step 11, image 1 of 2 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Lift the shoulder button board: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to lift out the shoulder button board.

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  13. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the screws: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 5.9 mm-long screws.

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  14. Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the board: step 13, image 1 of 2 Razer Kishi Mainboard Replacement, Remove the board: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the mainboard straight out of the frame to remove it.

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Conclusion

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

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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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