YCCTEAM YCC-SW4001 Joystick Replacement

Introduction

If the joysticks on the YCCTEAM YCC-SW4001 are drifting or otherwise not functioning properly, follow this guide to replace them.

The joysticks are the users main form of navigation through a game or a menu. The caps are easy to replace, so it is common to customize the color or shape of the joystick.

One common problem is drifting, which happens after gradual wear and tear. This could be from decay of the joystick caps or the joystick module (the stick under the caps). If the problem lies in the joystick module, replacing this requires knowledge of soldering as well as access to a soldering kit.

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Étape 1 Front Case

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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the eight 9.15 mm screws that secure the back case.

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Étape 2

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Use an opening pick to pry the back cover off of the controller.
This exposes the battery’s housing.

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Étape 3

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three 9.15 mm screws from the back of the controller.

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Étape 4

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Delicately lift the front case slightly by pulling it away from the back case.
Do not remove the front cover completely; it is still attached to the motherboard by a white ribbon cable.

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Étape 5

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Use the tip of the opening pick to flip up the black locking flap of the ZIF connector.
The black flap holds the white ribbon cable in place.

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Étape 6

Use tweezers to disconnect the white ribbon cable from the ZIF connector.

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Étape 7

Remove the front case.

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Étape 8 Joystick

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Remove the two joystick caps from the circuit board by gripping them and pulling them straight upward with moderate force.

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Étape 9

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Use tweezers to lift the battery connector directly up and out of its motherboard port.

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Étape 10

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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 7.5 mm screws that secure the motherboard.
Remove the player LEDs.

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Étape 11

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Grip the white rumble motor motherboard connections and pull them directly out of their ports.
When replacing the rumble motors, press each plug down into its socket until it snaps into place.

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Étape 12

Lift the motherboard out of the controller.

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Étape 13

To remove each joystick module, desolder the marked connections using a soldering iron and solder wick.
Check out this guide to learn the soldering basics.