SAFFUN Wireless N64 Controller Button Replacement

Written By: Jacob Overcash
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SAFFUN Wireless N64 Controller Button Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

18

Time Required

35 - 50 minutes

Introduction

This guide shows you how to replace the buttons in your SAFFUN Wireless N64 controller.

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    • Before you begin, make sure the controller is disconnected and the LED indicator light is off.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the seven 9.3 mm screws from the backplate.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 9.3 mm screws.

    • Use a screwdriver with a shaft length of at least 60 mm to reach the deep-set screws.

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    • Slide an opening pick along the edge of the rear cover to release the clips.

    • Gently remove the back plate from the controller.

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    • Remove left and right bumpers.

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    • Remove battery, rumble motor, and set aside.

    • Do not rip out the wires.

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    • Remove the plastic holder from the motherboard.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 7.2 mm screws on the Z-Button board that reinforces the joystick board.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove:

    • Two 9.3 mm-long screws

    • One 7.3 mm-long screw

    • Remove joystick board.

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    • Place joystick onto motherboard.

    • Carefully lift the motherboard by its edges and remove it from the case.

    • Use a spudger to lift the board slightly, then remove it by hand.

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    • Lift up and away from the controller.

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    • Take out the little black button at the top.

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    • Pop out the right home button with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure the home button is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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    • Pop out the left select button with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure the select button is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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    • Pop out the start button with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure the start button is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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    • Remove rubber covering.

    • Pop out the D-Pad with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure the D-Pad is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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    • Remove rubber covering.

    • Pop out each yellow button with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure each yellow button is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

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    • Pop out blue and green buttons with your finger on the outside of the frontplate.

    • Make sure each button is placed back in the correct slot when replacing.

Conclusion

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

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