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If your 8BitDo Pro 2 controller action buttons are unresponsive or not registering input correctly, the buttons may need to be replaced. This guide will walk you through removing and installing the action buttons on your controller.
The action buttons are responsible for sending the primary input commands during gameplay. Over time, the responsiveness and accuracy can affect the buttons.
Before using this guide, try cleaning around the base of the action buttons, as debris can sometimes interfere with proper function. You should also test the controller on multiple devices to ensure it is in the correct input mode to confirm the issue is hardware related, see the troubleshooting page for more information.
This repair will require you to open the controller. Before beginning, make sure to power off your controller.
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Flip the 8BitDo Pro 2 controller so that the back side is facing up.
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Slide the battery cover off to remove it and expose the battery.
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Use your hands to remove the battery pack from the controller.
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Using the iFixit blunt tweezers, peel back the top two corners of the sticker located inside the battery compartment.
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Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 5.0 mm screws from the back of the controller.
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Insert the iFixit pick into the seam along the edge of the controller and slide it around to release the clips holding it together.
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Use an iFixit tool to carefully pry around the edges of the controller.
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Once loosened, gently separate the top and bottom of the controller.
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Use a spudger to gently push up on alternating sides of the black plastic tab until it clicks up into its unlocked position.
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Use tweezers to gently pull the cable out of its socket.
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Separate the top and bottom casing of the controller.
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Remove the six, 10.0 mm Phillips #00 screws along the edge of the main board.
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Remove the 5.0 mm Phillips #00 screw towards the center of the board.
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Pull the motherboard from the top case to remove it.
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Gently pull the conductive rubber cover from the action buttons.
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Push the action buttons out of the top case to remove them.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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