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Repairing Nintendo 64 Controller Joystick Replacement

Device	Nintendo 64 Controller
Difficulty	Very easy
Time	5 - 10 minutes
Steps	3

This guide is by Zillatron on iFixit and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. ByteRot mirrors it for non-commercial preservation: formatting changed and photos resized for old browsers; full-size photos and the text are on the FTP in /DOCS/REPAIR. Original guide >>

This is a quick guide on replacing a faulty joystick on an N64. If you have a controller with a wobbly joystick, this is the way to resolve your issue.

This can also be considered a mod if you are upgrading the joystick to a redesigned replacement (http://amzn.to/1bT6Nzk). Upgrading is recommended because the Nintendo 64 has a poorly designed joystick that is prone to breaking and because the redesigned joystick has better control.

Tools: Phillips #0 Screwdriver

Parts: Replacement Joystick

Step 1

• Begin by removing the 7 #0 Phillips screws from the back of the controller grips as shown.
• Remove the 2 #00 Phillips screws from the expansion slot
• Remove the rear housing and set aside.

Step 2

• Gently remove the Z-Button membrane and board by sliding them to the left and pulling out of the joystick assembly.
• Remove the 3 #00 Phillips screws holding the joystick assembly in place.

Step 3

• Disconnect the joystick data cable and remove the old joystick.
• To install your new joystick, simply follow these instructions in reverse.

Conclusion

Test out your controller! It should be feeling like new.

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