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Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate removing the motherboard from your Turtle Beach Recon.

The motherboard connects all of the components within your Turtle Beach Recon by distributing electricity. Ensure that your Turtle Beach Recon is unplugged and separated from your power source.

Removing the motherboard is often necessary if your Turtle Beach Recon is not responding, has been exposed to water, or has distorted audio.

What you need

  1. Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement, Back Plate: step 1, image 1 of 3 Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement, Back Plate: step 1, image 2 of 3 Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement, Back Plate: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove seven 10 mm screws from the back plate.

    • When replacing the screws, ensure that the screwdriver is perpendicular to the screw in curved areas.

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  2. Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use an opening tool to separate the back plate from the grips of your Turtle Beach Recon.

    • Use your fingers to remove the back plate from the body of your Turtle Beach Recon.

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  3. Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement, Face Plate: step 3, image 1 of 2 Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement, Face Plate: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four 10 mm screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  5. Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to grab the motherboard.

    • Gently pull the motherboard and joystick caps away from the face plate.

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  6. Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove six 10 mm screws from the motherboard.

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  7. Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement, Joystick Caps: step 6, image 1 of 2 Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement, Joystick Caps: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use your fingers to lift both of the joystick caps off of the motherboard.

    • Remove the joystick caps.

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  8. Turtle Beach Recon Controller Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Nothing can be further removed from the motherboard. It can now be replaced.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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