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Nintendo WaveBird Wireless Controller Front Panel Replacement

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Nintendo WaveBird Wireless Controller Front Panel Replacement

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This guide will help you remove the front panel of the controller. It is a prerequisite guide only.

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      • Pull down on the battery cover release lever and pull back to remove the cover.

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      • Remove both batteries from the device.

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      • Remove the eight 9 mm screws from the back panel using the Tri-point Y1 screwdriver.

      • During reassembly, firmly hold the panels of the controller together while replacing the screws so the panels do not separate.

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      • Carefully turn over the controller and place it on a flat surface.

      • Slowly separate the top panel from the bottom panel.

      • The buttons are loose and may fall off the motherboard.

      • Once separated, set aside the top panel.

      • During reassembly, make sure the front panel lines up with the buttons so they slide back into place.

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Conclusion

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

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