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GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide for instructions on replacing the motherboard in your GameSir Cyclone 2.

What you need

  1. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Top Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

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

    • The last screw is under the sticker. Lift the sticker with tweezers, then then remove the final screw.

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  2. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • The two larger screws belong on the top two sockets of the controller

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  3. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • The remaining five sockets in these locations

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  4. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • The front plate should pop with minimal force with the D-Pad and action buttons becoming loose as well.

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  5. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Joystick Covers: step 5, image 1 of 3 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Joystick Covers: step 5, image 2 of 3 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Joystick Covers: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Pull both joystick covers straight up to remove them from the controller.

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  7. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Left and Right Bumpers and Triggers: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • once the face plate is off locate the top bumpers

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  8. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • The top bumpers are connected to the power button which you can just pull apart after removing two screws with the "00" Phillips bit

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  9. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • remove the bumpers and replace with the new set you have aquired

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  10. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, LED: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Now locate the 2 black boxes twards the bottom of the contoller

    • you need to remove the 2 boxes they should snap right off with a upward motion

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  11. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Once the boxes are off of the controller there are 2 clear cylinder shaped objects that spread the led light through the controller

    • remove thoes strips and replace with new ones

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  12. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Battery: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Under each LED track are two screws that need to be removed to remove the board.

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  13. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove center screw to remove motherboard

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  14. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the battery connector from the socket on the motherboard.

    • Remove the battery.

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  15. GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 14, image 1 of 2 GameSir Cyclone 2 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Once the battery is removed you are now safe to replace the motherboard

    • Switch out faulty motherboard with new one

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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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