Introduction
Use this guide to replace the directional pad buttons on your Nintendo Wii U GamePad.
What you need
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Remove the ten 8.9mm Tri-point Y1 screws hidden underneath square stickers.
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Lift up the back plate.
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Unplug the connector that connects the back plate to the motherboard.
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Remove the back panel.
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Take out the left and right shoulder buttons in the upper corners.
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Remove the ZR and ZL trigger buttons by lifting up and sliding outward.
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Remove the top rubber cover by pulling it off of its mounts to access one of the mounting screws.
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Remove the four 5.2mm Phillips #0 screws.
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Use a spudger to lift the tab which releases the blue ribbon cable.
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Remove the analog stick and button cover.
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Use your thumb and push the connector towards the rightmost edge to disconnect the analog stick cable connector.
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Lift up and remove the rubber cover for the directional pad.
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Remove the directional pad buttons.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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