Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Buttons / D-Pad Replacement

ID: 127790

Description: The Nintendo Switch Pro controller’s buttons...

Steps:

1. Flip the controller over so the model stickers face the ceiling.
2. Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the two black 8.4 mm screws that secure the handles, located at the ends of the handles.

3. Carefully remove the handle covers by pulling them away from the main body.

4. Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the four silver 6.8 mm screws that secure the clear back plastic cover.

5. Carefully pry away the clear plastic cover using your fingernail.

6. Remove the clear plastic cover.

7. Remove the lithium-ion battery by using a fingernail or plastic opening tool to pry it up on the left side.
8. Only a small amount of force is needed.

9. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the five 5 mm screws from the back of the controller.
10. The two case screws above the handgrips and the single case screw below the battery bay have a shallow seat. These three screws can be easily removed.
11. The two case screws adjacent to the ZR and ZL shoulder buttons have a deep seat. Use an extension or a Phillips screwdriver with a longer shaft to reach these screws.

12. There's an adhesive pad located in the center of each handle. It will require a bit of force to pry away the front cover, but be mindful of the attached ribbon cable.
13. Delicately take off the plastic cover from the controller.
14. Don't completely remove the front cover just yet, as it's still attached to the motherboard via a white ribbon cable.

15. Use the tip of an opening pick to open the black flap of the ZIF connector by pushing it upwards.

16. Use your fingers or a pair of blunt nose tweezers to disconnect the interconnect cable from its connector.

17. Remove the front case.

18. Remove the two 6.8 mm-long screws on the top circuit board using a Phillips screwdriver.

19. Use a spudger to flip up the locking tab on the ZIF connector.

20. Remove the black ribbon cable from its connector.
21. Only a small amount of force should be needed to remove the ribbon cable.

22. Remove the trigger buttons from the plastic cover.

23. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 5 mm-long screw securing the circuit board.

24. Remove the circuit board.

25. Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to remove the button(s) you wish to replace.