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If the joystick thumbstick on your Amazon Luna Controller is worn out, unresponsive, or dirty, it can hinder your gaming experience and impact control precision. Replacing or cleaning the thumbstick is a simple process that requires minimal technical expertise. This guide will walk you through the steps to safely remove and replace the thumbstick, ensuring your controller performs optimally.
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Flip the controller over so that the back panel is facing up.
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Locate the latch on the back panel.
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Pull down gently to open the compartment and expose the battery slots.
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Remove batteries.
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Flip the controller over to its front and locate the seam where the front plate connects to the rest of the body.
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Hold the controller firmly.
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Insert the thin edge of an iFixit opening tool into the seam at the edge of the front plate close to the A button.
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Work slowly and carefully around all sides to avoid snapping the clips.
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Once all clips are released, lift the front plate away from the controller.
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Remove the six 8 mm screws securing the controller's body using a TR9 Torx screwdriver.
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Gently pry along the seam that separates the two halves of the controller using an opening tool.
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Work your way around the perimeter to carefully release the clips securing the two halves.
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Lay the front of the controller shell downward.
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Remove the rubber padding that keeps the buttons in place.
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Remove the buttons from the shell housing.
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Gently pull the joystick thumbstick straight up to remove it from the controller.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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