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XBOX Controller S Shell Replacement

Device	Xbox Controller S
Difficulty	Moderate
Time	10 minutes
Steps	2

This guide is by WyattGripp 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 >>

If your Xbox Controller S shell is cracked, use this guide to replace it. The shell is what protects the circuit board from damage.

Tools: Phillips #00 Screwdriver

Step 1

• Remove the seven 9.4 mm screws on the back of the controller using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
• NOTE: One screw is hidden behind the sticker on the back of the controller. Peel that sticker back and remove that screw as well.

Step 2

• NOTE: Keep the controller facing down to prevent components from falling out.
• Remove the back shell.
• Flip the controller over and remove the front shell.

Conclusion

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

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