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GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement

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  1. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Face Plate: step 1, image 1 of 3 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Face Plate: step 1, image 2 of 3 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Face Plate: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Flip the controller around so the back part is facing you.

    • Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove seven screws from the back of the controller.

    • One of the screws is hidden under the sticker. Use a pair of tweezers to lift the sticker and reveal the screw.

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  2. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • The screws holding the face plate are of two different lengths:

    • The two longer screws belong to the two top screw sockets on the controller.

    • The five shorter screws belong in the five bottom screw sockets, two per handle, and on in the center of on the controller.

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  3. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Face the controller toward you.

    • Gently lift the face plate off the controller.

    • The d-pad and action buttons will become loose once the face plate is lifted.

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  4. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Joystick Covers: step 4, image 1 of 3 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Joystick Covers: step 4, image 2 of 3 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Joystick Covers: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Pull both joystick covers straight up to remove them from the controller.

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  5. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Left and Right Bumpers and Triggers: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Note the bumpers and triggers on the controller.

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  6. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove two screws on either side of the power button.

    • Remove the assembly that includes the power button and the top bumper buttons.

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  7. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the bumpers and triggers from the controller.

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  8. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, LED: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the two black boxes towards the bottom of the controller.

    • Remove these two boxes by pulling them away from the controller. They should snap right off.

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  9. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Locate the LED diffusers on either side of the controller face. They are clear, cylindrical strips that help spread light from the LED beneath the black boxes removed in the previous step.

    • Lift the upper ends of each LED diffuser and remove them.

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  10. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four screws that secure the LED diffuser tracks.

    • Remove the LED diffuser tracks.

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  11. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single screw in the center of the motherboard.

    • Remove the motherboard from the controller case.

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  12. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect the battery connector from the socket on the motherboard.

    • Remove the battery.

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  13. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 13, image 1 of 2 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • With the battery remove, you can safely replace the motherboard.

    • Replace the faulty motherboard with a new motherboard if necessary.

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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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