Introduction
If your USB-C port is damaged, this guide will help you access the motherboard to remove the USB-C port.
This guide requires a heat gun or hair dryer. For tips on using a heat gun safely and avoiding damage to your device, see this How to Use a Heat Gun to Soften Adhesive or the How to Use a Hair Dryer to Soften Adhesive guide.
Before you begin, turn off the device and remove your phone from the controller.
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Use a hair dryer or heat gun on the low setting to gently warm the center grip pad to soften the adhesive underneath.
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Place the nozzle 2–3 inches above the device and keep moving it in small circles until the surface is warm and the adhesive has loosened.
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Remove nine screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
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Squeeze the edges of the connector and pull it gently from its socket on the board.
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Use a spudger or a clean fingernail to flip up the black locking flap—this is the unlocked position.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the cable from its socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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Where can I purchase the USB Type-C port for this controller?
