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Razer Tartarus V2 D-Pad Replacement

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Sometimes the D-pad on the Razer Tartarus V2 model number RZ07-02270100-R3U1 can become stuck, hindering the device's performance. This guide will help you replace the D-pad on your device.

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    • Turn the keypad upside down.

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    • Gently peel off the rubber feet with a Jimmy.

    • Set the rubber grip pads aside so you can reapply them later.

    • Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the following screws:

    • Twelve 6.4 mm-long screws

    • Two 3.7 mm-long screws

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    • Peel up the bottom left corner of the largest sticker.

    • Remove the 6.4 mm-long Phillips #0 screw.

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    • Carefully lift the joystick module up and out.

    • Separate the top and bottom casing of the keypad.

    • Use an Opening tool to pry the case open along the edges if necessary.

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    • Remove the two 6.4 mm-long screws that secure the D-Pad PCB inside the casing with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • There are two pairs of prongs that secure the D-Pad PCB to the housing. Use your fingernails to squeeze each set of prongs inward while gently prying the PCB away from the housing to disengage them.

    • Repeat the previous bullet for the remaining set of prongs.

    • Carefully pull the PCB away from the housing.

    • Take care not to strain the connected ribbon cables.

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    • Remove the two 4.9 mm silver screws that secures the smaller PCB with a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • One of these two screws is behind a connector ribbon and the D-Pad PCB must be gently pulled to the side to access it.

    • Gently pull the smaller PCB away from the white plastic underneath it.

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    • Remove the white plastic bracket from the casing.

    • A plastic ring will fall out after both PCBs are are removed. It belongs under one of the screw in points for the larger daughter board.

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    • Use the hooked end of a halberd spudger to get under the edge of the smaller cross.

    • Pry all four arms of the smaller cross.

    • This step may require more force than removing the daughterboards.

    • Remove both cross structures from the casing.

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    • Pull the D-Pad out from its seated position. It will come off together with the D-Pad casing.

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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.

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