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How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One

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  1. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Unfasten the screws: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 5.9 mm-long screws.

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  2. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Rotate the upper cover: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Rotate the upper cover: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Rotate the upper cover: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Lift up the upper part of the controller.

    • Swing over the upper cover and place it on the controller case.

    • Take care that the interconnecting cable has no tension.

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  3. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Remove the protective tape: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Remove the protective tape: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Remove the protective tape: step 3, image 3 of 3
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    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the yellow protective tape which is placed over the interconnect cable connector.

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  4. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Open the ZIF connector: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Open the ZIF connector: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use the tip of an opening pick to open the gray flap of the ZIF connector by pushing it upwards.

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  5. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Disconnect the interconnect cable: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One, Disconnect the interconnect cable: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Use your fingers to disconnect the interconnect cable from its connector.

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  6. How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Open the Left Handle of the Backbone One: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the upper half of the left controller assembly.

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Conclusion

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

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