Introduction
This guide is used for the replacement of the Motherboard on your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller. Take precaution when completing this guide because it involves the removal of a lithium-ion battery. If the battery is swollen, check out this resource on how to dispose of a swollen battery. To Complete this guide correctly you must complete steps eight and nine with caution so as to not damage the white ribbon. In addition, you must be able to solder. If you do not know how to solder, check out this resource on how to solder. Be careful when removing the plastic pieces and the internal circuit board of the controller so as to not damage the components.
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Flip the controller over so the model stickers face the ceiling.
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Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the two black 8.4 mm screws that secure the handles, located at the ends of the handles.
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Carefully remove the handle covers by pulling them away from the main body.
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Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the four silver 6.8 mm screws that secure the clear back plastic cover.
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Carefully pry away the clear plastic cover using your fingernail.
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Remove the lithium-ion battery by using a fingernail or plastic opening tool to pry it up on the left side.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the five 5 mm screws from the back of the controller.
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The two case screws above the handgrips and the single case screw below the battery bay have a shallow seat. These three screws can be easily removed.
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The two case screws adjacent to the ZR and ZL shoulder buttons have a deep seat. Use an extension or a narrow PH1 Phillips screwdriver with a longer shaft to reach these screws.
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Use the tip of an opening pick to open the black flap of the ZIF connector by pushing it upwards.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use your fingers or a pair of blunt nose tweezers to disconnect the interconnect cable from its connector.
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With light force pull the two joystick caps off of the controller.
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Insert the tip of a spudger from the back into the hole on the right controller handle.
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Push the spudger through the hole to loosen the adhesive which is holding rumble modules in their places.
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Insert the tip of a spudger from the back into the hole on the left controller handle.
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Push the spudger through the hole to loosen the adhesive which is holding rumble modules in their places.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair tweezers to lift the modules out of their places.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard.
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Use your thumb or a pair of tweezers to to take off the white LED light housing.
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Lift the motherboard carefully as to not damage the wires and flip it to reveal the backside.
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Desolder the rumble motor solder points on either side of the motherboard.
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Remove the rumble modules.
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Remove the main power cable from the highlighted pins by de-soldering them.
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Remove the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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