Nintendo WaveBird Wireless Controller Front Panel Replacement

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5 - 10 minutes

Rough estimate of how long this takes. (Use this to plan your day, not to feel judged.)

Easy

Difficulty rating: Easy! Minimal disassembly, using only basic tools.

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This guide will help you remove the front panel of the controller. It is a prerequisite guide only.

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Step 1 Batteries



• Pull down on the battery cover release lever and pull back to remove the cover.
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Step 2

• Remove both batteries from the device.
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Step 3 Front Panel
• Remove the eight 9 mm screws from the back panel using the Tri-point Y1 screwdriver.
• During reassembly, firmly hold the panels of the controller together while replacing the screws so the panels do not separate.
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Step 4
• Carefully turn over the controller and place it on a flat surface.
• Slowly separate the top panel from the bottom panel.
• The buttons are loose and may fall off the motherboard.
• Once separated, set aside the top panel.
• During reassembly, make sure the front panel lines up with the buttons so they slide back into place.
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