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Nintendo GameCube Controller Directional Pad Replacement

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This guide will demonstrate proper removal of the D-Pad. This is necessary in order to clean or replace it.

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  1. Nintendo GameCube Controller Directional Pad Replacement, Back Panel: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Place the controller (buttons down) on a solid surface.

    • Remove the six 9.2mm Tri-wing Y0 screws that hold the back panel in place.

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    • Gently lift the back panel up, separating it from the front panel.

    • Some of the buttons may fall out if they are knocked around.

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  3. Nintendo GameCube Controller Directional Pad Replacement, Z Button: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo GameCube Controller Directional Pad Replacement, Z Button: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Grab the Z-button by the peg with tweezers and lift it out of the controller.

    • During re-assembly, make sure the plastic rim and spring fit into the slot provided, or else the case will not shut.

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  5. Nintendo GameCube Controller Directional Pad Replacement, Circuit Board: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Carefully unhook the cable that is looped around the peg.

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    • Lift the circuit board out of the controller.

    • Do not grab the rumble motor to lift the circuit board as shown in the picture. It will in many cases just remove the rumble motor. Instead, grab the edges of the board.

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  7. Nintendo GameCube Controller Directional Pad Replacement, Directional Pad: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Remove the rubber backing with tweezers.

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    • Use tweezers to grab the center peg of the directional pad and lift it out of its socket.

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

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