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Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement

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Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement

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Use this guide to replace the direction pad on your Backbone One.

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    1. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Unfasten the screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 5.9 mm-long screws.

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    2. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Rotate the upper cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Rotate the upper cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Rotate the upper cover: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Lift up the upper part of the controller.

      • Swing over the upper cover and place it on the controller case.

      • Take care that the interconnecting cable has no tension.

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    3. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the protective tape: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the protective tape: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the protective tape: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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      Tweezers
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      • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the yellow protective tape which is placed over the interconnect cable connector.

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    4. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Open the ZIF connector: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Open the ZIF connector: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use the tip of an opening pick to open the gray flap of the ZIF connector by pushing it upwards.

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    5. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use your fingers to disconnect the interconnect cable from its connector.

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      • Remove the upper half of the left controller assembly.

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    1. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the screw: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the screw: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 5.9 mm-long screw which is securing the trigger.

      • The screw is difficult to reach. Insert the screwdriver at an angle of 45 degrees.

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    2. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the trigger: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the trigger: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Remove the left trigger.

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    1. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the bumper: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the bumper: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use your fingers to remove the left bumper.

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    1. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 3.9 mm-long screws.

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    2. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the mainboard: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the mainboard: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Remove the mainboard.

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    1. Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the direction pad: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the direction pad: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Backbone One Direction Pad Replacement, Remove the direction pad: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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      Tweezers
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      • Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to remove the direction pad.

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

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