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Back Cover Screw Access

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  1. Back Cover Screw Access, Prepare your controller for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Screw Access, Prepare your controller for disassembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unplug all cables from your controller before starting.

    • Completely power off your controller.

    • Due to the controller’s odd shape, it can be helpful to stabilize it as you work. To prevent damage, consider laying it on a soft surface like a cloth or towel.

  2. Back Cover Screw Access, Remove the battery cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Screw Access, Remove the battery cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Weak magnets and two clips along the bottom edge secure the battery cover to the controller.

    • Slide the battery cover away from the controller to remove it.

  3. Back Cover Screw Access, Remove the batteries: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Screw Access, Remove the batteries: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Screw Access, Remove the batteries: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • If your batteries are starting to corrode, clean the contacts and replace the batteries.

    • Use your fingers to remove the batteries.

    • During reassembly, insert the batteries so their positive (+) and negative () ends match up with the markings on the battery contacts.

  4. Back Cover Screw Access, Heat the battery sticker: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Screw Access, Heat the battery sticker: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The sticker in the battery recess hides a back cover screw.

    • If you don't care about damaging the sticker, you can puncture through the center and skip the next step.

    • Use a hair dryer to heat the sticker and soften the adhesive securing it.

    • The sticker can be peeled without heating, but you risk tearing it.

  5. Back Cover Screw Access, Peel up the battery sticker: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Screw Access, Peel up the battery sticker: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Back Cover Screw Access, Peel up the battery sticker: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Use the point of a spudger to push up a corner of the sticker until you can grab it with a pair of blunt nose tweezers.

    • Use your tweezers to peel up the sticker until the back cover screw is accessible.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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