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SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement

Introduction

Use to remove the mainboard in your SteelSeries Nimbus+ controller.

A completely removed mainboard simplifies desoldering parts like the charging port.

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  1. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Remove the phone mount: étape 1, image 1 de 2 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Remove the phone mount: étape 1, image 2 de 2

    • Use your fingers to remove the phone mount by pulling it straight out of the controller.

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  2. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Remove the sticker: étape 2, image 1 de 1

    • Use your fingers to remove the sticker located on the back cover of the Nimbus+.

    • If you have trouble removing the sticker heat an iOpener and apply it to the rear case for two minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.

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  3. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Unscrew the back cover: étape 3, image 1 de 1

    • Use a Y1 Tri-point screwdriver to remove the five 9.1 mm-long screws securing the back cover.

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  4. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 4, image 1 de 2 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 4, image 2 de 2

    • The back cover is held in place by plastic clips.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap between the front and back cover assembly at the outside of the right controller handle.

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  5. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Release the plastic clips: étape 5, image 1 de 2 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Release the plastic clips: étape 5, image 2 de 2

    • Slide the opening pick to the top of the controller to release the remaining plastic clips on the right edge.

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  6. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 6, image 1 de 2 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 6, image 2 de 2

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap between the front and back cover assembly at the outside of the left controller handle.

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  7. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Release the plastic clips: étape 7, image 1 de 2 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Release the plastic clips: étape 7, image 2 de 2

    • Slide the opening pick to the top of the controller to release the remaining plastic clips on the left edge.

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  9. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Unfold the back cover assembly: étape 8, image 1 de 3 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Unfold the back cover assembly: étape 8, image 2 de 3 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Unfold the back cover assembly: étape 8, image 3 de 3

    • Carefully fold the back cover assembly to the top of the SteelSeries Nimbus+ and bring it in an 90 degree angle.

    • Do not try to remove the back cover assembly all the way yet! It is still connected to mainboard.

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  10. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery cable: étape 9, image 1 de 3 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery cable: étape 9, image 2 de 3 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery cable: étape 9, image 3 de 3

    • Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard.

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  11. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Remove the back cover assembly: étape 10, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the back cover assembly.

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  12. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Unscrew the board: étape 11, image 1 de 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 7.0 mm-long screws securing the board.

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  13. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Disconnect the thumbstick board: étape 12, image 1 de 3 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Disconnect the thumbstick board: étape 12, image 2 de 3 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Disconnect the thumbstick board: étape 12, image 3 de 3

    • Disconnect the thumbstick board by pulling it straight out its socket on the mainboard.

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  14. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Remove the board: étape 13, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the board with the thumbsticks from the mainboard.

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  15. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Unscrew the mainboard: étape 14, image 1 de 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the five 7.0 mm-long screws securing the mainboard to the front assembly.

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  16. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Lift up the mainboard: étape 15, image 1 de 3 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Lift up the mainboard: étape 15, image 2 de 3 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Lift up the mainboard: étape 15, image 3 de 3

    • Use your fingers to lift up the mainboard from the front case.

    • Remove the mainboard.

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  17. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Unscrew the triggers: étape 16, image 1 de 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the triggers on the motherboard.

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  18. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Release the right trigger: étape 17, image 1 de 2 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Release the right trigger: étape 17, image 2 de 2

    • Pull the right trigger straight out to slide it off of the rails securing it to the button connector on the motherboard.

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  19. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Release the left trigger: étape 18, image 1 de 2 SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Release the left trigger: étape 18, image 2 de 2

    • Pull the left trigger straight out to slide it off of the rails securing it to the button connector on the motherboard.

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  20. SteelSeries Nimbus+ Mainboard Replacement, Remove the mainboard: étape 19, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the mainboard.

    • Compare your new mainboard with the original mainboard. It may be necessary to transfer over some components. For this, you may have to unsolder the trigger buttons or attach the rubber covers to the new mainboard.

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Conclusion

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

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