Introduction
Use this guide to replace the direction pad on your Rotor Riot controller.
What you need
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Use your fingers to remove the screw on the back side of the controller securing the iPhone mount.
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Remove the iPhone mount.
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Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the eight 9.2 mm-long screws securing the back cover.
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Lift up the back cover of the controller.
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Lift the back cover to a 45 degree angle and place it next to the controller.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the phone connector cable from the mainboard.
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Remove the shoulder buttons by lifting them out of the case.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 7.0 mm-long screws securing the mainboard.
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Flip over the mainboard and place it above the controller housing.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to remove the left trigger button from the controller housing by lifting it straight out of its recess.
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Repeat this procedure for the right trigger button.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 7.25 mm-long screw on the mainboard securing the direction pad.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to remove the direction pad.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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