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PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement

Introduction

The faceplate is the main component that holds the X, B, Y, and A buttons, Start, and D-pad. The faceplate can have issues with physical damage, or liquids dripping inside the controller. Here is the guide that'll help you dissemble and fix issues or to replace the faceplate. Just follow the steps I've outlined, and your device will look and function like new in no time!

What you need

  1. PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 3 PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 3 PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Lay the controller face down.

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 9.2 mm screws that secure the rear case.

    • Lift the rear case up and off of the chassis.

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  2. PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, Motherboard: step 2, image 1 of 3 PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, Motherboard: step 2, image 2 of 3 PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, Motherboard: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two 3.3 mm Phillips screws that secure the motherboard to the front case.

    • Lift the motherboard up and out of the chassis.

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  4. PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, ABXY Buttons: step 3, image 1 of 3 PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, ABXY Buttons: step 3, image 2 of 3 PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, ABXY Buttons: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Grip and remove each button.

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  5. PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, Front Case: step 4, image 1 of 3 PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, Front Case: step 4, image 2 of 3 PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement, Front Case: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Lift the bumper assembly up and out of its housing.

    • Lift the D-pad up and out of its housing.

    • Remove the ABXY buttons.

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  6. PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 PowerA Enhanced 1516953-01 Front Case Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • The additional advanced buttons can be poured out from the faceplate.

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Conclusion

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

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