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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement

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  1. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 2 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Depress the battery release button on the top of the controller.

    • Remove the battery holder from the controller.

    • The standard option for Xbox 360 Wireless Controllers Battery Packs is AA batteries. A rechargeable battery is also available, but both battery options are removed from the controller in the same way.

  2. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement, Rear Case: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use a pair of tweezers to peel the barcode sticker from the battery compartment.

  3. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the seven 9.3 mm T8 Security Torx screws securing the rear case to the front case.

  4. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
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    • Insert a Spudger between the front and rear cases along the left edge of the controller.

    • Rotate the spudger toward the front of the controller, prying the two cases apart.

  5. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Insert a spudger between the front and rear cases, near the headphone jack.

    • Rotate the spudger toward the front of the controller to pry the two cases apart.

  6. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Grasp the controller by the battery compartment and the headphone jack.

    • Lift the battery compartment away from the headphone jack, separating the rear case from the front case and logic board.

    • The battery contact springs are held in place by slots in the battery housing in the rear case. Be sure to realign them properly during reassembly.

  7. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement, Vibration Motors: step 7, image 1 of 2 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement, Vibration Motors: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to remove the vibration motor cable, moving it upward from its socket on the logic board.

    • Lift the vibration motor out of the front case.

  8. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the vibration motor from the other side of the controller using the same method previously described.

    • The left motor has significantly more counterweight than the right motor.

  9. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement, Logic Board: step 9, image 1 of 2 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement, Logic Board: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Lifting from the headphone jack and power plug, remove the logic board from the front case.

  10. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement, D-pad: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the rubber pad from the back of the D-pad.

  11. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 7.0 mm silver Phillips screws from the back of the D-pad.

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    • The D-pad is secured to its backing by two diagonal clips, shown in red.

    • Use a pair of tweezers and squeeze the clips together to release the D-pad from its backing.

  13. Xbox 360 Wireless Controller D-pad Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the D-pad backing out of its compartment on the front case.

    • The D-pad remains below the front case.

    • The D-pad will fall once its backing is removed. Be sure to support it as you remove the backing.

    • The backing is slotted in its compartment to ensure that it will always be aligned properly.

Conclusion

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

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