ASUS ROG Raikiri Pro Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Hector Martinez

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ASUS ROG Raikiri Pro Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

This guide shows how to replace the motherboard in a ASUS ROG Raikiri Pro controller. If your controller is not communicating with the device that it's plugged in or paired with, or if your controller is just completely failing, follow this guide for replacement.

A working motherboard should not only provide power to the controller but also work as communication pathways. Sadly not all motherboards last forever and might need to be replaced.

Since this guide will include the removal of the controller battery and if you realize that you have a swollen battery, please handle it accordingly before moving forward.

Before you begin the repair, make sure the controller is off and disconnected from the charger.

Tools

Step 1

Make sure your controller is completely turned off before proceeding.
Insert the tip of an opening pick into the seam of the top left handle cover.
Slide it down to release the clips connecting the handle cover to the controller.
Remove the left handle-cover.
Repeat the steps to remove the right handle cover.

Step 2

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove an 11 mm screw from the top of each handle.

Step 3

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove an 11 mm screw from the bottom corner of each handle.

Step 4

Place the tip of an opening pick or spudger in the seam of the back center panel.
Gently slide the pick from left to right along the seam to release the clips connecting the top and bottom of the controller.
Separate the top and bottom of the device.

Step 5

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three 8 mm screws securing the left board.
Disconnect the ribbon cable that crosses over the battery.

Step 6

Use a spudger to carefully remove the board and left rumble motor.

Step 7

Use a pair of tweezers to unplug the battery connector from the board.

Step 8

Gently remove the battery from its enclosure.

Step 9

Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the three 8 mm screws securing the right board.

Step 10

Use a spudger to carefully remove the right board.

Step 11

Use a spudger or a clean fingernail to flip up the locking flap of the ZIF connector—this is the unlocked position.
Use the widest tool possible to avoid damaging the delicate hinge pins.
Use tweezers or your fingers to gently pull the cable out of its socket.
To reconnect, make sure the locking flap is flipped up and gently reinsert the cable. Then, flip the locking flap down to secure the cable. The cable should slide into the socket with little to no force. If you're having trouble, remove it, check that the flap is fully unlocked, and try again.