SEGA Genesis Flashback Controller Buttons Replacement

ID: 108576

Description: This guide is for replacing the buttons in your...

Steps:

  1. Hold the controller with the bottom plate facing up, and gently remove the top plate that is connected to the motherboard of the controller. Set the top plate aside.
  2. Remove the screws on the back of the controller with the Phillips #000 screwdriver.
  3. Be sure to separate the two plates with the bottom facing up, to keep the buttons from falling out.
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  4. CAUTION: Pull gently on the rubber membranes to avoid tearing .
  5. Use two fingers to remove each rubber membrane that rests on top of the buttons.
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  6. Pop the button out from the front side of the controller.
  7. Pull the button out from the backside using the other hand.
  8. All removable buttons can only be placed in their respective holes due to unique groove patterns on the buttons. Keep in mind where each button belongs to make re-assembly easier.
  9. All buttons can be removed except for the D-Pad.
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  10. Repeat Step 3 for the remaining buttons.
  11. The button should pop out seamlessly and placed to the side.
  12. Repeat the prior steps in order to remove all the buttons. Set them aside in an order you will remember to where they belong.
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