Because of the protruding joystick on the top of the controller, make sure to work on a soft surface, or prop the controller up to avoid stress on the joystick.

Place the controller face down (buttons and joystick down).

Use a Phillips Head #1 screwdriver to remove the eight 9.65 mm screws located on the felt and metal backplate.

Do not confuse the four screws in the rubber feet with the eight screws in the felt. The screws in the feet do not need to be removed.