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Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Trigger Caps Replacement

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    • Slide the battery cover out and remove it.

    • Remove the battery pack.

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    • Insert a plastic opening tool between the handle and the plate.

    • Gently slide the opening tool from the top end to the bottom end of the seam to remove the plate from the handle.

    • Repeat the process with the other side plate.

    • The plate is tightly sealed on the handle, so it may be difficult to remove.

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    • Remove the five 2.3mm screws on the bottom plate with a T8 Torx security Screwdriver.

    • If there is a sticker on the back, poke a hole with the screwdriver to get to the fifth screw.

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    • Remove the bottom plate.

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    • Carefully turn over the controller with the front plate facing you.

    • Remove the front plate.

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    • Remove the two 1.7mm screws from each of the triggers with a T6 Torx screwdriver.

    • It is best to do one trigger cap replacement at a time.

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    • Be careful not to let the trigger motor inside come out.

    • Lift the trigger cap off the trigger motor.

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    • Place the new trigger cap on the trigger motor.

    • Push down the inside of the trigger cap until you hear a click.

    • Repeat step six to eight for the other trigger cap.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow steps 1-5 in reverse order.

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