Flydigi Apex 5 USB-C Daughterboard Replacement

Orient the controller so that its back is facing you.

Apply firm downward pressure to remove both the M3 and M4 back paddles.

Turn the controller over so its front faces you.

Remove the D-pad by firmly pulling it away from the body of the controller.

Remove the clear, magnetically-adhered faceplate of the controller by firmly pulling it away from the body of the controller starting from the edge of the faceplate.

Remove the small cover from the rear of the controller by pushing it upward.

Remove the two 5.8mm screws behind the battery cover using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Turn the controller over so its front faces you.

Remove the six 10mm long screws from the front of the controller using a Torx T6 screwdriver.

Insert the plastic opening tool between the top and bottom plastic controller molds, then pry until the two pieces separate.

Carefully remove the back paddle ribbon cable with the angled tweezers or spudger.

Press a prong of each side of the angled tweezers under the lip of the power supply cable connector and pull the plastic connector out of its terminal.

Pull the power supply cable through the plastic cable guides.

Pry up the battery with the plastic hook and pry tool.

Press a prong of each side of the angled tweezers under the lip of the motor's power supply connector and pull the plastic connector out of its terminal.

Lift the motor directly upward out of its casing.

Press a prong of each side of the curved tip tweezers under the lip of the motor's power supply connector and pull the plastic connector out of its terminal.

Lift the motor directly upward out of its casing.

Remove the USB-C faceplate by inserting the spudger as shown, pushing the spudger forward while twisting slightly.

Remove the two 10mm screws using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

Remove the plastic battery mold by lifting away from the controller.

Remove the four 5mm screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Remove the two vibration motor housings by pulling away from the controller.

Remove the three 10mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

Use your index finger to push on the left joystick, while also pulling on the motherboard with your other hand.

Use a pair of tweezers to push against the black latch to open the ribbon connector.

Use the pair of tweezers to gently pull the ribbon out of its connection.

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 5mm screws connecting the D-pad to the front of the controller.

Remove the black plastic cover holding the D-pad to the front of the controller.

Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the two 7mm screws.

Remove the plastic bridge covering the USB-C daughterbord.

Pull the USB-C daughterboard away from the front of the controller.