Introduction
If you need to replace the joystick of your Turtle Beach Recon Cloud controller, follow this guide. You may need to replace a joystick if it is damaged or stuck and need to be cleaned.
Before you begin, power off and disconnect your controller from the charging cable.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove 7 screws from the back casing.
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Use the iFixit opening tool to wedge it between the inner grip and the casing to pry it off.
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Do the same to the other inner grip.
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Insert a spudger between the controller and the battery pack.
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Use the spudger to loosen the battery from the motherboard.
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Gently lift the battery pack until just out so as to not pull on the wire attached.
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Use the point of a spudger to push on alternating sides of the battery connector to "walk" it out of its socket.
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If that doesn't work, use a pair of tweezers to firmly grip the sides of the connector and pull straight away from the socket. Hold the tweezers closer to the connector to get a better grip.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the board.
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Lift out the motherboard at an angle to detach it from the clips securing it to the case.
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Use a spudger or a clean fingernail to flip up the locking flap of the ZIF connector—this is the unlocked position.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the cable out of its socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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