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EasySMX ESM-9100 D-Pad Replacement

What you need

  1. EasySMX ESM-9100 D-Pad Replacement, Bottom Case: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Place the controller face down on a solid surface.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the seven 10 mm screws from the back cover.

    • The order does not matter.

  2. EasySMX ESM-9100 D-Pad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 EasySMX ESM-9100 D-Pad Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 EasySMX ESM-9100 D-Pad Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Use the iFixit opening tool to pry off the back cover and remove it to reveal the internal components.

    • Place the cover off to the side, then grab the circuit board and gently remove it from the front cover.

    • Be careful when removing the back cover, the components in this controller are loosely attached and can fall out easily.

  3. EasySMX ESM-9100 D-Pad Replacement, D-Pad: step 3, image 1 of 2 EasySMX ESM-9100 D-Pad Replacement, D-Pad: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Gently remove the rubber off the circuit board that corresponds with the d-pad.

    • Be careful to not damage the rubber which has two excess pieces that hang off of it and slot into the circuit board.

  4. EasySMX ESM-9100 D-Pad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Gently push the d-pad back into the socket by pressing on it lightly.

    • The d-pad fits securely in the cover and cannot be removed without breaking the cover. Do not use excessive force when pushing it into place, as you may break the top cover.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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When I click on my d pad to switch character in genshin impact its not responding correct example dpad up when clicking it the dpad 2 is responding not up and dpad down switch character from dpad up it's like not responding correctly

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