Logitech G X56 HOTAS Throttle LED Board Replacement

ID: 185364

Description: If the LEDs on your Logitech G X56 HOTAS...

Steps:

1. Remove the eight 8.6 mm long 1.5 mm hex screws from the label plate.

2. Use an opening tool to pry off the mode switch knob.

3. Remove the eight 12.5 mm long Phillips #1 screws from the underside of the label plate.
4. These screws are plastic! Be very careful when applying force.

5. Place the throttle right side up again, using the bottom panel as a coaster.
6. Gently pry the label plate from the body of the throttle.

7. Optional: Take a picture or mark each connector as you remove them for ease of reassembly.
8. Disconnect all of the motherboard connectors by pulling them straight up and out of their sockets.

9. Remove the four 11.6 mm-long Phillips #0 screws that secure the motherboard.

10. Lift the motherboard from the base plate shell, carefully making sure to keep the USB power cable unstrained.

11. Each LED Board uses the LEDs to hold it against the base plate. It also has a single cable set to the logic and power board.

12. Each of the LEDs needs to be removed with a soldering iron and your choice of solder wick or solder sucker.
13. Once free of the solder, the LED must be pushed through to the front.

14. Gently Remove the LED board.