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Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement

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This guide will show you how to access and replace the top motherboard. Soldering is required, so the link to the soldering guide is included to help you.

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  1. Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, Cover Plate: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, Cover Plate: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the battery cover toward the top of the controller to remove it.

    • Lift up the batteries or the battery pack from the battery compartment.

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    • Insert a plastic opening tool into the top seam, and gently work the opening tool to the bottom of the controller.

    • Continue using the opening tool to gently pry the side plate off of the controller.

    • Repeat this process for the second side plate.

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    • Gently peel the battery label or punch a hole in the center of the sticker in the battery compartment to reveal the hidden screw.

    • Remove the five 9mm torx-9 security screws from the back of the controller.

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  4. Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, Tape Shock Motors in place: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, Tape Shock Motors in place: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, Tape Shock Motors in place: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Tape the Rumbler/shock motors in place.

    • This will prevent the motors from falling out.

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    • Orient the controller so the front plate is facing up.

    • Lift the front cover off of the controller.

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    • Turn the controller face down and gently lift the rear plate.

    • Be careful with the rumble motors, as they tend to fall out, risking damage to the motherboard.

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  8. Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, Directional Pad: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Turn the device over and remove the directional pad by gently pulling it away from the controller.

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  9. Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, Joystick Caps: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull the joysticks off of the controller.

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  10. Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, Top Motherboard: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • If the rumble motors fall out of frame, the wires may disconnect from the motherboard . The wires will have to be soldered to reattach the motor.

    • Turn the device over and remove the two 7mm torx-6 screws in the bottom left and right corners.

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  11. Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, De-soldering required: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, De-soldering required: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708 Top Motherboard Replacement, De-soldering required: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Firmly grasp the top and bottom motherboards in opposite hands, then gently pull them apart.

    • The top motherboard is still connected to the bottom motherboard. To fully separate the top motherboard, you will need to use a soldering iron.

    • Warning: Do not attempt to disconnect the shielded (gold colored) connector as it is extremely fragile you will break it. It runs between the two boards.

    • De-solder the shielded cable from the lower board instead of attempting to disconnect the connector. De-solder using micro soldering techniquest.

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

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