Astro C40 TR Joystick Replacement

はじめに

Don’t abandon your Astro C40 TR controller if it has some drift problems! With a new joystick module, some screwdrivers, and minor effort, it’ll be as good as new.

Apart from being able to use a screwdriver, this guide requires no prerequisite on technical background.

You will need:

An H.20 Hexagonal Screwdriver
A 30mm TORX Screwdriver
A joystick module for replacement

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Joystick

Astro C40 TR Joystick Replacement, Joystick: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

Unplug your controller from the video game console.
Turn the wireless mode off if it is activated on your controller.

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手順2

Astro C40 TR Joystick Replacement: 手順 2、 3の画像 3

Use an H.20 Hexagonal screwdriver to loosen the two screws on each joystick's side.
Remove the face cover of the joystick by flipping the controller on its side.
Don't panic if the joystick falls off! It can be placed back on.

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手順3

Astro C40 TR Joystick Replacement: 手順 3、 3の画像 3

Use the 30mm TORX Screwdriver to remove the screws from the module.
Push on the top frame until it pops off of the module.
If you have a whole new joystick module, you can skip to step 6.

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手順4

Astro C40 TR Joystick Replacement: 手順 4、 3の画像 3

Connect the base frame replacement to the joystick module.
Insert the top frame on the module until it clicks back together.

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手順5

Astro C40 TR Joystick Replacement: 手順 5、 3の画像 3

Reassemble the joystick module and plug it back into the controller.
Make sure the replacement and base frame are tightly screwed together.
Align the module and controller as you put joystick back together.

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手順6

Reassemble the controller by placing the face cover back on.
Tighten the screws on the face cover with the H.20 Hexagonal Screwdriver.
If it's difficult to tighten the screws, don't force it. The joystick and controller are probably not aligned correctly!

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手順7

Recalibrate the controller so the new joystick can be detected by the console.
Connect the controller to the console and activate wire-connect mode by clicking the controller's top right corner.
Push the button on the back of the controller. Hold it until the controller vibrates. Release the button and repeat.