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Nintendo GameCube Controller Joystick Replacement

Sean Michel and 4 other contributors

Last updated on July 17, 2024

5 - 6 minutes

Easy

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Introduction

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This guide will take you through the steps of removing the joystick. This will come in handy if you have a rogue joystick

What you need

Tools

Step 1 Back Panel

Nintendo GameCube Controller Joystick Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

Place the controller (buttons down) on a solid surface.
Remove the six 9.2mm Tri-wing Y0 screws that hold the back panel in place.

Step 2

Gently lift the back panel up, separating it from the front panel.
Some of the buttons may fall out if they are knocked around.

Step 3 Z Button

Nintendo GameCube Controller Joystick Replacement, Z Button: step 3, image 1 of 2

Nintendo GameCube Controller Joystick Replacement, Z Button: step 3, image 2 of 2

Grab the Z-button by the peg with tweezers and lift it out of the controller.
During re-assembly, make sure the plastic rim and spring fit into the slot provided, or else the case will not shut.

Step 4 Circuit Board

Nintendo GameCube Controller Joystick Replacement, Circuit Board: step 4, image 1 of 1

Carefully unhook the cable that is looped around the peg.

Step 5

Lift the circuit board out of the controller.
Do not grab the rumble motor to lift the circuit board as shown in the picture. It will in many cases just remove the rumble motor. Instead, grab the edges of the board.