Introduction
Use this guide to replace the L1 and R1 shoulder buttons in a Retroid Pocket Flip handheld gaming console. These buttons are located along the top edge of the device and provide additional input during gameplay. If a shoulder button becomes unresponsive, feels loose, or no longer clicks properly, it may need to be replaced.
This guide applies only to the L1 and R1 buttons as L2 and R2 cannot be removed.
This repair is relatively simple but requires opening the device.
Before beginning, power off the device completely and remove the microSD card. Battery removal is required before accessing the shoulder buttons. Follow Electrostatic Discharge when working inside the device to prevent damage to internal components.
What you need
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Remove the four 5.9 mm screws from the backplate of the device with a 1.3mm hex screwdriver.
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Use a plastic opening pick to carefully separate the back cover from the device.
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Use a plastic spudger to carefully lift and disconnect the battery connector.
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Use tweezers to disconnect the connector from its socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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