Introduction
Over time, the buttons on your Amazon Luna gaming controller can wear out, become less responsive, or stop functioning entirely due to regular use, dirt buildup, or mechanical issues. To maintain optimal performance and extend the lifespan of your controller, it's essential to address these issues through proper cleaning, maintenance, or button replacement when needed. This guide offers a detailed, step-by-step process to safely remove and care for your controller's buttons. Following these instructions will help restore your device's functionality, ensuring a smoother gaming experience while preventing further damage during disassembly or repair.
Tools
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Locate the latch on the back panel.
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Pull down gently to open the compartment and expose the battery slots.
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Remove batteries.
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Flip the controller over to its front and locate the seam where the front plate connects to the rest of the body.
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Hold the controller firmly.
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Insert the thin edge of an iFixit opening tool into the seam at the edge of the front plate close to the A button.
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Work slowly and carefully around all sides to avoid snapping the clips.
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Gently pry along the seam that separates the two halves of the controller using an opening tool.
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Work your way around the perimeter to carefully release the clips securing the two halves.
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Lay the front of the controller shell downward.
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Remove the rubber padding that keeps the buttons in place.
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Remove the buttons from the shell housing.
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Gently grab the controller's circuitry and hold the bottom shell.
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Pull the circuitry gently out from the shell.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.