XBOX Controller S Shell Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

If your Xbox Controller S shell is cracked, use this guide to replace it. The shell is what protects the circuit board from damage.

What you need

1. Step 1 Shell
  Remove the seven 9.4 mm screws on the back of the controller using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
  
  One screw is hidden behind the sticker on the back of the controller. Peel that sticker back and remove that screw as well.
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3. Step 2
  Keep the controller facing down to prevent components from falling out.
  
  Remove the back shell.
  
  Flip the controller over and remove the front shell.
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Conclusion

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

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