Mayflash Arcade Stick F300 Microswitch Replacement

ID: 177952

Description: If the microswitches in your Mayflash Arcade...

Steps:

1. Flip the controller upside down so that the metal panel is facing you.
2. Remove the six 11 mm screws securing the metal panel using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
3. Once all screws are removed, lift off the panel.

4. Remove the four 9 mm truss head screws fastening the clear plastic square joystick gate to the casing underneath using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

5. Gently push back on each of the four black locking tabs securing the joystick gate to the casing.
6. Remove the joystick gate.

7. Lift the chosen microswitch vertically off the rod holding it in position.
8. Desolder the wire from the terminal (metal connection point).
9. Beware of overheating the soldering kit as it can damage electronic components.
10. Use a wire stripper or small blade to strip the insulation approximately 1 cm from the end of the wire before resoldering to the new part.