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Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement

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  1. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Flip the controller over so the model stickers face the ceiling.

    • Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the two black 8.4 mm screws that secure the handles, located at the ends of the handles.

  2. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the handle covers: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the handle covers: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the handle covers: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully remove the handle covers by pulling them away from the main body.

  3. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the four silver 6.8 mm screws that secure the clear back plastic cover.

  4. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Unclip the plastic cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Unclip the plastic cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Unclip the plastic cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully pry away the clear plastic cover using your fingernail.

  5. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the clear plastic cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the clear plastic cover.

  6. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the lithium-ion battery by using a fingernail or plastic opening tool to pry it up on the left side.

    • Only a small amount of force is needed.

  7. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the five 5 mm screws from the back of the controller.

    • The two case screws above the handgrips and the single case screw below the battery bay have a shallow seat. These three screws can be easily removed.

    • The two case screws adjacent to the ZR and ZL shoulder buttons have a deep seat. Use an extension or a Phillips screwdriver with a longer shaft to reach these screws.

  8. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Delicately take off the plastic cover from the controller.

    • Do not completely remove the front cover just yet, as it is still attached to the motherboard via a white ribbon cable.

  9. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Open the flap: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Open the flap: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the tip of an opening pick to open the black flap of the ZIF connector by pushing it upwards.

  10. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your fingers or a pair of blunt nose tweezers to disconnect the interconnect cable from its connector.

  11. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the front case: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the front case.

  12. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the joystick caps: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the joystick caps: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the joystick caps: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • With light force pull the two joystick caps off of the controller.

  13. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Loosen the adhesive: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Loosen the adhesive: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the tip of a spudger from the back into the hole on the right controller handle.

    • Push the spudger through the hole to loosen the adhesive which is holding rumble modules in their places.

  14. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Loosen the adhesive: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Loosen the adhesive: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the tip of a spudger from the back into the hole on the left controller handle.

    • Push the spudger through the hole to loosen the adhesive which is holding rumble modules in their places.

  15. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Lift the modules: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Lift the modules: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a pair tweezers to lift the modules out of their places.

  16. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Unscrew the motherboard: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 5 mm-long screws securing the motherboard.

  17. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the LED light: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the LED light: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Remove the LED light: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your thumb or a pair of tweezers to to take off the white LED light housing.

  18. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Lift the motherboard: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Lift the motherboard: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Lift the motherboard: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the motherboard carefully as to not damage the wires and flip it to reveal the backside.

  19. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Desolder the rumble modules: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Desolder the rumble modules: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Desolder the rumble modules: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Desolder the rumble motor solder points on either side of the motherboard.

    • Remove the rumble modules.

    • Refer to the following solder guide if necessary: How to Solder

    • Solder the new rumble modules into the same pins.

  20. Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Desolder the main power cable: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Switch Pro Controller Motherboard Replacement, Desolder the main power cable: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the main power cable from the highlighted pins by de-soldering them.

    • Remove the motherboard.

    • Refer to the following solder guide if necessary: How to Solder.

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

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