# 🔩 Disassembly Guide (Super Gamepad+)

This is the disassembly guide for the Super Gamepad+.


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

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## Primary Disassembly

 ![Super Gamepad+](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS83NDk5ZDE2YS1jNzQzLTQ2OWMtYmNlYy0zMDEyNTgxMTZlYWYvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.TKFokYhn1vD5zMMtm-lkIuNxI2I4JpTKBsnY79LoE1M " =493x371")

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](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS9iZDdkOGM1Yy1hZmMwLTRhNzQtODkxMi0zNzcwOTk5MzE5MmQvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.fsUywiKDvXmdTbFzGq3yBcHzX9Nk_pzi6EsusM_gmOc " =493x357")

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](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS83M2ZlNjI4ZC05ODI0LTRhY2ItYmQ2ZC1jMzcxZTVkYzQ2NjIvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.kkmDo_VReXXZu-FGwIEWxTzQcHaNS0SIxO-chrRyLyw " =493x371")

## 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.


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

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 ![Sub-PCB](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS84YTEzZDQ0ZS03ZWZmLTQ5MTMtYjBjYy01ZmI3MjFlZDg3M2YvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.3HpoxqBE3iaLO0sunxUbQA97rQF4Ddpwrbl963H4v9c " =493x393") ![Snap connector](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS8yZjM0OGVkMi00MTI3LTQ1YTAtYmEwNy1kMzcyNGUyMmM0ODkvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.0k1l1m8EglbchfDEILy7aZusxSmktILqPqP1Y6DZ0lo " =493x267")

 ![Sub-PCB disconnected](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS82OWQ1YzA2Ni0zYWM1LTQ3ZjctYWU1YS02Y2FjODZmZjZmNDIvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.AMu1d9YwYlnnWyjhi781RYQiuBBZimjFYZIgemzl7cI " =493x294")

## Battery Disconnect

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

 ![Battery unclipped](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS84ZjU1MDY3NC1iNTBlLTQ3NzYtOTI4NS03MjczNjllZmUyNDMvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.fO3UVBdYqsuEGni9R-N_9hkH_q7copVNDJJlojKXFVU " =493x322")

## Main Board Removal

The PCB can be lifted out of the main shell

 ![Main PCB removed](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS84OWQwYWNmZS1mZjJiLTQ2MDctOWVlMi01MDlkYjQ5MmI5NzIvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.x9XOkQ00LHahrMFYR1ZZmUYRSqNR_oDBBe7W4QCeGCc " =682x513")

## 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](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS8xZjFhZDM4OS04OTFmLTQxNDktODNkZS04NTJjNTVlZDI4NzcvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.A9bfnCC4lPJSDhRKldwfF12FBM_WTmmjfQntfH_vK9o " =417x354")

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](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS85MzMyNmJhOC04NGE0LTQzZGUtYTlhNS03YTU2MGI4ODkwYjgvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.hSacSAtio6LoN34B4eAPWbA2mihNsoQgRVA0phCxcv8 " =417x357")

## Buttons and Membranes

The membranes easily lift away from the front shell.

 ![Membranes removed](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS8yNWQxYjVjMy01OWFiLTQ5ODAtYWRkMC04YzYzNDYwZTNmZDYvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.XYjePWTtqr_5iNhyjys4dMbwqSu2qlTnApRhjAbXxWE)

Metal pads sit between the ABXY buttons and the membranes.

 ![Metal pad/disc](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS84NTYxNTM3NC0wMzJjLTQ1YTAtOGRkYi1kMGQ4NzdhMTBkZTUvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.La5stW2WYpCUk8FTPUnkCioc348Hq-c9X1HxVKWcuWo)

 ![Buttons removed](https://docs.handheldlegend.com/api/files.get?sig=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJrZXkiOiJ1cGxvYWRzLzU5ZGZiY2Y1LTNjZGEtNGY4OC1hMDAyLWViYzFkNmQ5NjMyOS8yMmM4M2MzYS0yYmFmLTQwOTUtOWFlNC0xYmQ2NDZlNjUzYjIvaW1hZ2UucG5nIiwidHlwZSI6ImF0dGFjaG1lbnQiLCJpYXQiOjE3OTM4MTc5MDAsImV4cCI6MTc5MzkwNDMwMH0.02OYvt6sZf076OCsE3BUVOiVFDt3FW42YanHh4YXMJY " =379x377")