Disassembly Guide (Super Gamepad+)

This is the disassembly guide for the Super Gamepad+.

You will need a Phillips PH1 screwdriver to follow this guide.

Primary Disassembly

Super Gamepad+

Start by flipping the controller to its rear side. 5 screws are visible from the back.

Use your screwdriver to remove the screws.

Screw locations indicated with red circles

With the screws removed, the back cover easily lifts up and off. You may also remove the L/R triggers at this time.

Rear cover removed

Trigger PCB

The trigger sub-PCBs may be removed. In this example, we have the tactile trigger PCBs installed. The sub-PCBs are installed using a simple snap connector.

Be careful to lift the connector directly up to avoid tearing off the ribbon connector

Sub-PCB

Snap connector

Sub-PCB disconnected

Battery Disconnect

The battery may be disconnected. It uses the same connector type as the L/R trigger boards.

Battery unclipped

Main Board Removal

The PCB can be lifted out of the main shell

Main PCB removed

Battery Clip Removal

There are three screws holding the battery in place with a nylon clip.

Remove these screws to free the battery.

Battery clip screw locations

The battery clip is a 3d printed piece. The battery may be replaced with any battery compatible with Joy-Con controllers.

Battery and battery clip

Buttons and Membranes

The membranes easily lift away from the front shell.

Membranes removed

Metal pads sit between the ABXY buttons and the membranes.

Metal pad/disc

Buttons removed