CMS Switch Replacement

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Thrustmaster sells spare part through their online Eshop.

You can also contact Thrsutmaster technical support to get spare part if not available in your region.

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crwdns2931653:01crwdne2931653:0 Open the handle

CMS Switch Replacement, Open the handle: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

CMS Switch Replacement, Open the handle: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

CMS Switch Replacement, Open the handle: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

Unscrew the 5 screws shown in the first image
Unscrew the 4 screws shown in the second image
Turn the handle over and remove the black cover shown in the 3rd image.

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crwdns2931653:02crwdne2931653:0 Open the handle

CMS Switch Replacement, Open the handle: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

CMS Switch Replacement, Open the handle: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

Slowly pull the top half of the stick and rotate it. (Be careful not to damage the wires inside).
The red trigger can pop out due to tension from springs, so be careful.

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crwdns2931653:03crwdne2931653:0 Inspect the insides

CMS Switch Replacement, Inspect the insides: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

Check the internal connections.
Optionally, you can tighten the screw shown in the picture, as it can sometimes be the cause of looseness in the joystick handle and the large gray nut.

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crwdns2931653:04crwdne2931653:0 Remove the connector

CMS Switch Replacement, Remove the connector: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

CMS Switch Replacement, Remove the connector: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

Disconnect the wires from CMS connector, they are highlighted in red.
Remove the screws so that you could detach the PCB.

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crwdns2931653:05crwdne2931653:0 Remove the old CMS

CMS Switch Replacement, Remove the old CMS: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

Hold down the CMS clip which will allow you to remove the switch. If necessary, you can force it out or brake it.
Once the old CMS is removed, you can insert the new one

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Be careful not to damage the wires when reattaching the two halves of the joystick handle.

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