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Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement

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Time Required: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement

Introduction

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This guide will show you how to properly replace the outer shell of the Amazon Fire game controller. This procedure may be necessary when a part of the outer shell becomes damaged, and will remedy both functionality and cosmetic issues.

What you need

Tools

    1. Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 1
      • Use a Triangle #2 screwdriver to remove the six 10 mm screws from the back of the controller.

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    2. Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Pry the two shell pieces from one another from the top orientation with a plastic opening tool.

      • The weights will fall out.

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    3. Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Disconnect the battery terminal wires and the play, pause, and stop wires from the motherboard.

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    4. Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Use a J1 screwdriver to unscrew the four 7 mm screws from the motherboard.

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    5. Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Lift the motherboard out of the controller casing.

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    1. Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement, Outer Shell: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Use a JIS #0 screwdriver to remove the two 7 mm screws from the retaining bracket that secures the play, stop, and pause button wiring.

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    2. Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Use a JIS #0 screwdriver to unscrew the 5 mm screws from the LED indicator assembly.

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    3. Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Amazon Fire Game Controller Outer Shell Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Slide out the triggers and bumpers.

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Conclusion

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

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