Introduction
Use this guide when the directional pad needs to be replaced.
Tools
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Wedge a spudger in between the front and back panel.
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Apply leverage downwards to the spudger in order to remove the back panel.
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Slide the battery out from under the brown wire-tape.
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Be careful of the wires still connected to the other end of the battery. Do not pull or damage may occur.
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Grasp the upper left edge of the motherboard and slide diagonally up and left away from the auxiliary port entrance.
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Unscrew the 2 silver Philips #00 screws from both sides of the directional pad component on the front casing.
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Conclusion
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.