Introduction

If one of multiple of the buttons to the RetroMini Miyoo Mini Plus are not working and need to be replaced. Follow this replacement guide.

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    • Lay the device face down on a flat surface.

    • You may want to lay the device on a towel or other soft surface to avoid scratching the screen.

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    • Use your fingernail to push in the battery compartment tab.

    • Lift the cover up to expose the battery.

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    • Use an opening tool to gently lift the the battery from its compartment.

    • Gently pull the battery out and set the battery next to the system, with care not to strain the attached wire.

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    • Pinch the white battery connector and pull it directly out of its socket.

    • Completely remove the battery.

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    • When you have the new battery, put the new battery wire into the connecter.

    • Place the battery back into the empty space with the wire at the bottom of the battery.

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    • Remove the four screws securing the rear case with a Phillips screwdriver.

    • Remove the two Phillips screws inside the battery compartment.

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    • Insert an opening tool into the seam between the front and rear case.

    • Pry the front and rear case apart.

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    • Gently set the rear case aside.

    • Make sure you lift the black tab on the left side of the motherboard and gently remove the ribbon cable as to not damage it when removing the motherboard from the case.

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    • Use an opening tool to lift the motherboard from the chassis.

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    • Gently set the motherboard to the side.

    • Remove the rubber button gasket.

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    • Remove the button(s) you want to replace.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Steam Deck answers community for help.

Kaden

Member since: 28/08/24

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