Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Cover Plate Replacement

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Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Cover Plate Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

8 minutes

Introduction

This guide will teach you how to remove the front cover plate from your Xbox One wireless controller. Initially, no screws will be visible. Follow the steps to locate each factory screw.

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Step 1 Cover Plate

Slide the battery cover toward the top of the controller to remove it.

Lift up the batteries or the battery pack from the battery compartment.

Slide the battery cover toward the top of the controller to remove it.
Lift up the batteries or the battery pack from the battery compartment.

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Step 2

Insert a plastic opening tool into the top seam, and gently work the opening tool to the bottom of the controller.

Continue using the opening tool to gently pry the side plate off of the controller.

Insert a plastic opening tool into the top seam, and gently work the opening tool to the bottom of the controller.
Continue using the opening tool to gently pry the side plate off of the controller.
Repeat this process for the second side plate.

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Step 3

Gently peel the battery label or punch a hole in the center of the sticker in the battery compartment to reveal the hidden screw.

Gently peel the battery label or punch a hole in the center of the sticker in the battery compartment to reveal the hidden screw.
Remove the five 9mm torx-9 security screws from the back of the controller.

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