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SteelSeries Arctis Pro Plus GameDAC Potentiometer Replacement

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The GameDAC control wheel is the component that controls the dial of the GameDAC. This electrical component is called a potentiometer. When replacing the potentiometer, one should be careful of wired connections on the circuit board. Follow this guide to safely replace the potentiometer.

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    • Remove the plastic cover using the iFixit opening tool to pry the cover open.

    • Insert opening picks to keep the cover open as you work your way around the GameDAC.

    • Pop the cover off.

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    • Remove the control wheel from the GameDAC by pulling on the knob.

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    • Remove the five 6mm screws using the Phillips #0 driver head.

    • There is one screw hidden on the upper right-hand side of the display.

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    • Hold the sides of the GameDAC and pull apart.

    • Don't pull the two sides apart quickly or forcefully to avoid tearing the wire connection between the two boards.

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    • Remove the three 4mm screws from the circuit board using the Phillips #0 driver head.

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    • Desolder the seven potentiometer pins from the board to remove the button.

    • For help desoldering connections, follow this useful guide on How To Solder and Desolder Connections.

    • Use caution when soldering. The heated tip may cause damage to the board or burn you.

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

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Hi there,

do you know what type of potentiometer is needed?

Greetings

Chris

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I would like to know too. Cause it failed for me as well!!

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Can I replace the Oled Screen with 2,42 inch arduino oled display that also have 24pin flex?

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