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Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly

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  1. Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly, Gamepad disassebly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly, Gamepad disassebly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly, Gamepad disassebly: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Screws List:

    • 4 x "Torx 6" 7mm screws

    • 6 x "Phillips 1" 10mm screws

    • 10 x "Phillips 1" 5mm screws

  2. Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 2, image 1 of 3 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 2, image 2 of 3 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • 1. Open the back lid

    • 2. Remove battery

    • Remove 4 screws:

    • 2 screws in handles

    • 2 screws under the label

    • 3. Unclip trigger's covers

    • JFYI: My label is not original

  3. Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 3, image 1 of 2 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Using pry tool to split two parts. Start from handles.

    • Open to the right carefully - there is a ribbon cable

    • Slide ribbon cable lock to the right, then unplug ribbon cable

  4. Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 4, image 1 of 3 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 4, image 2 of 3 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Remove 9 x "Phillips 1" 5mm screws

    • Remove stick caps

    • Eject vibration motors from slots in handles

    • Eject circuit board

  5. Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 5, image 1 of 2 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Remove 6 x "Torx 6" 10mm screws

    • Remove 1 x "Phillips 1" 5mm screw

    • Remove circuitboard with plastic attachments

  6. Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 6, image 1 of 3 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 6, image 2 of 3 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Deattach buttons, rubber pads and plastics aligners.

    • While assembling back, make sure, ABXY rubber pad cut angle is on top.

  7. Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Unclip plasctic attachments with buttons and triggers. They are connected by pressure alone to the PCB

  8. Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 8, image 1 of 2 Disassembling 8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller Gamepad disassebly: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • PCB with sticks and vibration motors alone

Conclusion

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

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