Fixing the Error Code 165-6596

ID: 157617

Description: This error always occurs on any amiibo...

Steps:

  1. Remove the stylus. This in order to correctly remove the back cover
  2. Unscrew the battery lid with the P00 Philps Screwdriver.
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  3. After removing the lid, carefully remove the cable connecting the battery to the motherboard and lift up the battery
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  4. Remove the screw covers with the pick and use the Tri-wing Screwdriver to unscrew the remaining screws around the GamePad.
  5. Lift up the back cover
  6. Lift up gently, as the rumble motor is attached
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  7. I have put a circle around the correct placement of the NFC board. This is how it should look like.
  8. If the NFC board is detached, gently reseat it back to where it was.
  9. If the NFC board seated correctly, gently remove and gently reseat it.
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