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Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement

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  1. Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Unscrew the back cover: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Using the Y00 Tri-Point screwdriver, remove four M1.4 x 5mm screws to loosen the hard plastic back of the Joy-Con.

    • After the screws are removed, lift the cover to reveal the inside of the Joy-Con and locate the ZL button.

    • The button exposed could either be the ZL or the ZR depending on which Joy-Con needs to be fixed.

    • Use tweezers to lift the ZL button a little then pull upwards to get it back into place.

    • Once the button is back in place, place the hard cover back on the Joy-Con and screw it back on.

    • Click the button a couple times to ensure that it's back in place and working.

    • This may either be the ZL or ZR button depending on the Joy-Con being fixed.

  2. Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Resume gameplay!

  3. Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, The problem part: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 2 Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, The problem part: stap 6, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • This tiny piece of metal had come off the small pcb and ribbon cable. In doing so it had jammed the switch.

    • Use the guide for un-jamming ZL switch, to remove the case screws, the top cover and the ZL switch and springs.

  4. Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Splitting it apart: stap 7, afbeelding 1 van 3 Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Splitting it apart: stap 7, afbeelding 2 van 3 Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Splitting it apart: stap 7, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Having removed the plastic button and 2 springs you uncover the switch and holding screw.

    • Remove the holding screw.

  5. Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Pop out the battery: stap 8, afbeelding 1 van 2 Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Pop out the battery: stap 8, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Lift the battery out of the battery chassis tray.Use a plastic splitter if necessary.

    • Do not remove the sticky tape underneath as this is unnecessary. It does not effect the repair.

  6. Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Remove the battery tray: stap 9, afbeelding 1 van 2 Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Remove the battery tray: stap 9, afbeelding 2 van 2
    • Remove the 4 screws holding down the inner battery support chassis. This exposes the switch connector to the pcb.

    • Note the bottom left screw in this picture is shorter than the others and needs to be put back in the correct aperture.

  7. Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Pulling the plug on the problem....: stap 10, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Gently pull on the ribbon cable to remove the plug from the socket.

    • Insert plug on new ribbon cable & switch.

    • You may need to push in the plug with plastic tweezers. Take care not to damage the cable.

  8. Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Putting it back together: stap 11, afbeelding 1 van 1
    • Replace batters chassis tray and screw back into place. Note to put back the shorter screw into the correct hole.

    • Fold battery back into place. Gently push down to get the battery stuck back to the tape.

    • Adjust the ribbon cable to ensure it is not trapped. Place the switch over the alignment pin and screw down the retaining screw.

  9. Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Yippee it works!: stap 12, afbeelding 1 van 3 Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Yippee it works!: stap 12, afbeelding 2 van 3 Joy-Con ZL Switch Replacement, Yippee it works!: stap 12, afbeelding 3 van 3
    • Put the two springs back on their retaining pins and push the button back into place.

    • It should click into place and when you push on the button you should hear the switch click.

    • Fold the cover back over and check there are no trapped wires before screwing back the 4 screws on the cover to complete the repair.

Conclusie

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

Robin Razzell

Lid sinds: 09/04/13

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This doesn’t really cover the removal of the ZL/ZR Buttons.

It is good for removing the actual button on the mother board, but not for removing the plastic button on the remote.

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