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SAFFUN Wireless N64 Controller Button Replacement

Introduction

This guide shows you how to replace the buttons in your SAFFUN Wireless N64 controller.

What you need

  1. SAFFUN Wireless N64 Controller Button Replacement, Back Plate: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before you begin, make sure the controller is disconnected and the LED indicator light is off.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the seven 9.3 mm screws from the backplate.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 9.3 mm screws.

    • Use a screwdriver with a shaft length of at least 60 mm to reach the deep-set screws.

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    • Slide an opening pick along the edge of the rear cover to release the clips.

    • Gently remove the back plate from the controller.

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    • Remove left and right bumpers.

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    • Remove battery, rumble motor, and set aside.

    • Do not rip out the wires.

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    • Remove the plastic holder from the motherboard.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 7.2 mm screws on the Z-Button board that reinforces the joystick board.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove:

    • Two 9.3 mm-long screws

    • One 7.3 mm-long screw

    • Remove joystick board.

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    • Place joystick onto motherboard.

    • Carefully lift the motherboard by its edges and remove it from the case.

    • Use a spudger to lift the board slightly, then remove it by hand.

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    • Lift up and away from the controller.

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    • Take out the little black button at the top.

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    • Pop out the right home button with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure the home button is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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    • Pop out the left select button with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure the select button is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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    • Pop out the start button with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure the start button is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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    • Remove rubber covering.

    • Pop out the D-Pad with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure the D-Pad is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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    • Remove rubber covering.

    • Pop out each yellow button with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure each yellow button is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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    • Pop out blue and green buttons with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure each button is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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Conclusion

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

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