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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement

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

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

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

  6. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Open the flap: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Remove the front case: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the front case.

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

  13. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Loosen the adhesive: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Loosen the adhesive: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Lift the modules: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Lift the modules: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a pair tweezers to lift the modules out of their places.

  16. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Remove the LED light: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Remove the LED light: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Lift the motherboard: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Lift the motherboard: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Desolder the rumble modules: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules Replacement, Desolder the rumble modules: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Rumble Modules 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.

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

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