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In this simple and straightforward guide we will show you how to disassemble and replace the joystick and buttons of a Wii Nunchuk controller. You may need to replace the buttons and joystick if they stop working or you may just want to give the area a good careful clean with isopropyl alcohol.
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Use a Tri-point Y0 screwdriver to remove the two 9.2 mm screws from the back of the controller.
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Use a spudger or your hands to separate the top case of the Wii Nunchuk.
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Pull the joystick off the attachment on the motherboard.
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Take the motherboard by the edges, and gently lift it out of the shell, exposing the buttons.
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Set the motherboard to the side so that it is out of the way.
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Push the buttons in from the outside of the device to pop them out.
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Set the new buttons into the cutouts of the controller shell, ensuring they sit flush inside the controller.
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Set the motherboard back inside the center of the shell.
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Push the new joystick onto the white attachment on the motherboard.
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Place the top case of the controller on the bottom shell, making sure to align the halves properly.
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Push them together until you hear a small click, ensuring the controller is assembled securely.
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Use a Tri-point Y0 screwdriver to replace the two 9.2 mm screws that secure the back case.
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Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.