RedOctane X-Plorer Rubber Button Strip Replacement

ID: 145291

Description: Over years of use, the rubber button strip in...

Steps:

  1. Remove the controller's strap, which will be attached at the points in the red circles.
  2. If your controller does not have a strap, move to the next step.
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  4. Remove all nine 12mm screws around the perimeter of the body of the controller, using the Phillips #2 screwdriver.
  5. Remove the two 15mm screws near the neck of the controller, using the Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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  7. Using your hands, remove the body shell.
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  9. Remove all seven 12mm screws on the neck of the controller using the Phillips #2 screwdriver.
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  11. Using your hands, remove the top shell of neck.
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  13. Remove the left 1.5mm mm screw (as shown) on the key sensor board, using the 1.5mm flathead screwdriver.
  14. Do not remove the other (right-side) screw on key sensor board, as this can cause damage to the circuitry.
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  16. Using your hands, remove the rubber button strip.
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  18. Using your hands, insert the replacement strip underneath the key sensor board.
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  20. Align the black dots on the rubber strip with the corresponding button indicator before rescrewing key sensor board.
  21. The first button will be "A" on Xbox and Wii, and "X" on Playstation.
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