Midframe Removal

Written By: Spencer Day
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Midframe Removal

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

14

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

Follow this guide to remove the midframe from your Scuf Instinct Pro Xbox controller.

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    • Unplug all cables from your controller before starting.

    • Completely power off your controller.

    • Due to the controller’s odd shape, it can be helpful to stabilize it as you work. To prevent damage, consider laying it on a soft surface like a cloth or towel.

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    • Magnets secure the faceplace to the midframe.

    • Lift the top edge of the faceplate to release the magnets securing it.

    • Remove the faceplate.

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    • Weak magnets and two clips along the bottom edge secure the battery cover to the controller.

    • Slide the battery cover away from the controller to remove it.

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    • If your batteries are starting to corrode, clean the contacts and replace the batteries.

    • Use your fingers to remove the batteries.

    • During reassembly, insert the batteries so their positive (+) and negative (–) ends match up with the markings on the battery contacts.

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    • The sticker in the battery recess hides a back cover screw.

    • If you don't care about damaging the sticker, you can puncture through the center and skip the next step.

    • Use a hair dryer to heat the sticker and soften the adhesive securing it.

    • The sticker can be peeled without heating, but you risk tearing it.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to push up a corner of the sticker until you can grab it with a pair of blunt nose tweezers.

    • Use your tweezers to peel up the sticker until the back cover screw is accessible.

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    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove five 9.3 mm‑long screws securing the midframe:

    • One back cover screw

    • Four screws on top of the midframe

    • Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 9.3 mm‑long screws securing the midframe.

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    • Plastic clips secure the bottom edge of the midframe.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the bottom edge of the midframe and back cover.

    • Pry the midframe up with the spudger to release the clips.

    • Continue prying along the bottom edge to release the remaining clips.

    • Don't try to remove the midframe from the back cover yet—a delicate ribbon cable connects them.

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    • Put a box or a stack of books to the right of the controller so you can prop up the midframe while disconnecting its ribbon cable.

    • Secure the back cover with one hand, and use your other hand to grip the midframe's left edge.

    • Lift the midframe and rotate it over the right edge of the back cover, so the midframe's right edge is on your workspace.

    • Prop the midframe up, being careful not to strain the ribbon cable.

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    • During reassembly:

    • Guide the battery connectors on the midframe through their slot in the back cover.

    • Make sure the contacts slide into their grooves in the battery recess. If they aren't in the correct spot, the controller won't receive power.

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    • A very small rubber grommet secures the midframe's ribbon cable to a post on the right side of the back cover.

    • Use blunt nose tweezers to remove the grommet—don't lose it!

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger or a clean fingernail to lift the hinged locking flap on the midframe cable ZIF connector.

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    • Use blunt nose tweezers to grip the black pull tab on the midframe cable.

    • Lift the midframe cable off its post and pull it straight out of its socket.

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    • Remove the midframe.

Conclusion

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

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