Scuf Reflex Battery Replacement

Written By: Dominik Schnabelrauch

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Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

25 - 40 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a worn-out or dead battery in your Scuf Reflex.

For your safety, discharge the battery before disassembling your device. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

Tools

Step 1

Before starting repairs, turn off your device and unplug any cables.
Insert the flat end of a spudger between the faceplate and the R1 bumper.
Pry up with the spudger to release the clips securing the bumper.

Step 2

Remove the R1 bumper.

Step 3

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the faceplate and the L1 bumper.
Pry up with the spudger to release the clips securing the bumper.

Step 4

Remove the L1 bumper.
To reinstall the bumpers, place them in their original position and firmly push them into place.

Step 5

The faceplate trim is secured by plastic clips.
At the bottom tip of the right grip, insert the flat end of a spudger or a clean fingernail between the faceplate trim and the back cover.
Pry up to release the faceplate trim’s bottom right clip.

Step 6

At the bottom tip of the left grip, insert the flat end of a spudger or a clean fingernail between the faceplate trim and the back cover.
Pry up to release the faceplate trim’s bottom left clip.

Step 7

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the faceplate trim and the back cover, next to the headphone jack.
Pry up to release the plastic clips securing the center of the faceplate trim.

Step 8

The top corners of the faceplate trim are slotted up underneath the faceplate.
Lift the bottom edge of the faceplate trim and thread it up and over the thumbsticks.
Pull the top corners of the faceplate trim out from underneath the faceplate and remove the faceplate trim.
To reinstall the faceplate trim, slide its top corners under the faceplate and over the thumbsticks, then push down along the edges of the trim to engage the clips securing it.

Step 9

Pull the thumbsticks straight up and off of their joysticks to remove them.
To reinstall the thumbsticks, place them in their original position and push down until they lock in place.

Step 10

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 6.5 mm-long screws securing the back cover, two near the triggers and two at the bottoms of the grips.

Step 11

The faceplate is secured by plastic clips.
Insert a spudger underneath the bottom right corner of the faceplate and pry up to release the plastic clip.

Step 12

Insert a spudger underneath the bottom left corner of the faceplate and pry up to release the plastic clip.

Step 13

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the plastic clip next to the headphone jack and the faceplate.
Pry the plastic clip away from the faceplate to release it.
Repeat to release the second clip.

Step 14

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the right edge of the faceplate and the back cover.
Pry down to release the plastic clip securing the faceplate.

Step 15

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the left edge of the faceplate and the back cover.
Pry down to release the plastic clip securing the faceplate.

Step 16

Carefully lift up the bottom of the faceplate assembly.
Pull the faceplate assembly down and remove it.
During reassembly, guide the triggers and the profile button through their cutouts in the back cover. Then press the faceplate assembly firmly into the back cover to engage the plastic clips securing it.

Step 17

Two delicate plastic clips secure the daughterboard.
Gently pull the right side of the daughterboard down to release the first plastic clip.
Pull the left side of the daughterboard down to release the second clip and free the board.
Move the daughterboard to the side to get free access to the battery connector.
Avoid straining or sharply folding the daughterboard cable.

Step 18

The battery connector cables are routed underneath a small plastic hook next to the battery connector.
Use tweezers to carefully pull all three battery cables out from under their plastic hook.
During reassembly, make sure to thread the cables back underneath the plastic hook.