Introduction
Use this guide to replace a joystick cover on an iNNEXT N64 Classic Controller.
Before opting for replacement, ensure any joystick malfunctions are not a product of any debris or any substance that could be cleaned with a dust blower and cotton swap dipped lightly in isopropyl alcohol.
Before you begin this repair, make sure to disconnect your controller from the console.
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Turn the controller face down.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eight screws on the back of the controller.
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Insert an opening tool into the seam between the top and bottom case.
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Work your way around edge of the controller to release the tabs connecting the top and bottom of the controller.
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Remove the bottom case from the controller.
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To remove the shoulder buttons, lift the buttons labelled with "L" and "R" upwards and out of the controller. There should not be any resistance coming out.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 6 screws securing the joystick assembly to the top of the controller.
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Gently lift the control panel and joystick assembly from the top cover of the controller.
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Flip the control panel along with the attached joystick assembly over so that they are facing you.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
