Switch pro controller fixed

[drxandy | 3,225]

Mandy's pro controller stopped registering left shoulder button presses from being dropped too many times.. so we disassembled and tried cleaning to no success. After a bit of research we discovered replacement part trigger flex ribbons available (there's even clicky ones, a bit more expensive than the regular but super cool to see available)

The bad part removed. It was adhesived to the plastic assembly so I used an exacto knife to get under and slowly pry.. after watching a YouTube video seeing someone leave this in and put the replacement over it, I think I would try that next time I work on one. The replacement part we got did not have adhesive but it stays in place due to the button membranes without issue.

Mandy got some cool soft pink replacement buttons/handles since we were already in there and here's the result:

 

It's making me want to do my controller up now too hahah. Feeling, looking and playing great so far.

 

Here's a different video of the manufacturer installing the clicky button flex ribbon cable, pretty much the same process:

 

 

[SailorScoutMandy | 782]

Lesson learned: stop leaving it on the back of the couch...... 

[FireHazard51 | 2,043]

On 10/14/2022 at 5:00 PM, SailorScoutMandy said:

Lesson learned: stop leaving it on the back of the couch...... 

Lesson learned:  you get a better controller after you break it 

[SailorScoutMandy | 782]

15 hours ago, FireHazard51 said:

Lesson learned:  you get a better controller after you break it 

I like this lesson more hahaha