ASTRO C40 TR Controller Joystick Replacement
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Don’t abandon your Astro C40 TR controller if it has some drift problems! With a new joystick module, some screwdrivers, and minor effort, it’ll be as good as new.
Apart from being able to use a screwdriver, this guide requires no prerequisite on technical background.
You will need:
- An H.20 Hexagonal Screwdriver
- A 30mm TORX Screwdriver
- A joystick module for replacement
What you need
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Unplug your controller from the video game console.
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Turn the wireless mode off if it is activated on your controller.
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Use an H.20 Hexagonal screwdriver to loosen the two screws on each joystick's side.
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Remove the face cover of the joystick by flipping the controller on its side.
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Use the 30mm TORX Screwdriver to remove the screws from the module.
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Push on the top frame until it pops off of the module.
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Connect the base frame replacement to the joystick module.
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Insert the top frame on the module until it clicks back together.
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Reassemble the joystick module and plug it back into the controller.
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Make sure the replacement and base frame are tightly screwed together.
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Align the module and controller as you put joystick back together.
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Reassemble the controller by placing the face cover back on.
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Tighten the screws on the face cover with the H.20 Hexagonal Screwdriver.
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Recalibrate the controller so the new joystick can be detected by the console.
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Connect the controller to the console and activate wire-connect mode by clicking the controller's top right corner.
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Push the button on the back of the controller. Hold it until the controller vibrates. Release the button and repeat.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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