MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement

Written By: Matthew Harber
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MSI Force GC30 V2 Vibration Motor Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

25 - 30 minutes

Introduction

In this guide we have a MSI Force GC30 V2, model number/name is MSI Force GC30 V2 and we are replacing the internal haptic motors. The haptic motors provide feedback from in-game touch or input and can be damaged with age, dropping of controller, etc. One symptom that occurs often with users is clicking sound coming from the haptic motor.

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    • Puncture the sticker where indicated using a screwdriver, then remove the 9.1 mm-long Phillips screw.

    • Remove the six 9.2 mm-long Phillips #0 screws.

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    • Insert an opening pick in the gap between the front and rear case.

    • Slide the pick around the perimeter of the controller while prying until it fully releases.

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    • Use tweezers to grip the white battery connector.

    • Pull the battery connector directly out of its port.

    • Do not pull on the wires.

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    • The battery is secured to the motherboard with a mild adhesive. If necessary, apply a small amount of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol beneath the battery to loosen the adhesive.

    • Pry carefully around the battery until it fully releases.

    • Take care not to puncture or bend the battery.

    • Remove the battery.

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    • Use blunt tweezers to disconnect both of the vibration motor connectors from the motherboard.

    • Grip the white connectors, not the wires.

    • Carefully remove both the right and left vibration motors from their housing.

Conclusion

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

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