Introduction
Many users of the Pokémon GO Plus+ complain about the very bright catch light, follow this guide to learn how to dampen the brightness of the lights.
Tools
Parts
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When looking at the front of the device, with the charging point at the bottom the device has a hinge clip and wires on the top right.
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With a fingernail or some kind of slim pry tool, gently lift from the bottom left corner.
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There is adhesive that is holding the faceplate on, If you have difficulty pulling it off, use a plastic spudger by inserting it in on the bottom left then slowly hinge the device open while applying pressure to the adhesive pad to loosen it.
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Once you've got the faceplate off, on the backside of the faceplate you will see a white PCB with 4 J00 screws securing it, remove those 4 screws
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There are two alignment posts holding the board in place, while removing the board be careful not to damage these posts
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While the flat flex cable can be disconnected, the white wire is soldered to the other side of the board, so be very careful to not damage it.
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Once you remove the PCB from the faceplate you'll have access to the RGB LEDs that make up the center button light.
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Cut to size whatever you're using to dampen the LEDs, and apply them to each of the 4 LEDs.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
