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Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement

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  1. Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Pry up the right faceplate trim edge: step 1, image 1 of 3 Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Pry up the right faceplate trim edge: step 1, image 2 of 3 Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Pry up the right faceplate trim edge: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • The faceplate trim is secured by plastic clips.

    • At the bottom tip of the right grip, insert the flat end of a spudger or a clean fingernail between the faceplate trim and the back cover.

    • Pry up to release the faceplate trim’s bottom right clip.

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  2. Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Pry up the left faceplate trim edge: step 2, image 1 of 3 Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Pry up the left faceplate trim edge: step 2, image 2 of 3 Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Pry up the left faceplate trim edge: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • At the bottom tip of the left grip, insert the flat end of a spudger or a clean fingernail between the faceplate trim and the back cover.

    • Pry up to release the faceplate trim’s bottom left clip.

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  3. Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Pry up the center of the faceplate trim: step 3, image 1 of 2 Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Pry up the center of the faceplate trim: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the faceplate trim and the back cover, next to the headphone jack.

    • Pry up to release the plastic clips securing the center of the faceplate trim.

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  4. Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the faceplate trim: step 4, image 1 of 3 Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the faceplate trim: step 4, image 2 of 3 Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the faceplate trim: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • The top corners of the faceplate trim are slotted up underneath the faceplate.

    • Lift the bottom edge of the faceplate trim and thread it up and over the thumbsticks.

    • Pull the top corners of the faceplate trim out from underneath the faceplate and remove the faceplate trim.

    • To reinstall the faceplate trim, slide its top corners under the faceplate and over the thumbsticks, then push down along the edges of the trim to engage the clips securing it.

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  5. Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the thumbsticks: step 5, image 1 of 3 Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the thumbsticks: step 5, image 2 of 3 Scuf Reflex Thumbsticks Replacement, Remove the thumbsticks: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the thumbsticks straight up and off of their joysticks to remove them.

    • To reinstall the thumbsticks, place them in their original position and push down until they lock in place.

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Conclusion

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

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Actually, the base of the thumbsticks is bigger and you can't pull it up. I really don't know if the new models are different.
I had to release the entire top cover.

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