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Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

If the buttons on your controller are not responding, use this guide to replace the motherboard in your controller. This replacement requires a metal spudger, iFixit opening tool, and Phillips #000 screwdriver.

What you need

  1. Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement, Controller Batteries: step 1, image 1 of 3 Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement, Controller Batteries: step 1, image 2 of 3 Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement, Controller Batteries: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the controller upside down to access the battery compartment.

    • The battery compartment is located on the opposite side of the buttons.

    • Press on the top of the battery plate and slide down to remove the cover.

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  2. Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the AAA batteries using your fingers.

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  4. Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement, Controller Motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement, Controller Motherboard: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 5mm Phillips #000 screws.

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  5. Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use the metal spudger to pry the back side of the controller apart from the front.

    • You will have to use the spudger in many different spots along the divide before trying to separate the pieces.

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  6. Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Gear VR with Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pull apart the two halves of the controller to access the motherboard.

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    • Pry on the two pop connectors with the plastic opening tool to detach the motherboard.

    • Separate the motherboard and trackpad from the rear part of the controller.

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Conclusion

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

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