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- How to open the SteelSeries Nimbus+ Controller
- 10 steps
- Battery
- 2 steps
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Introduction
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your controller. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
You’ll need replacement adhesive when reassembling your device.
What you need
Step 1
Remove the phone mount
- Use your fingers to remove the phone mount by pulling it straight out of the controller.
Use your fingers to remove the phone mount by pulling it straight out of the controller.
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Step 2
Remove the sticker
- 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.
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.
Step 3
Unscrew the back cover
- Use a Y1 Tri-point screwdriver to remove the five 9.1 mm-long screws securing the back cover.
Use a Y1 Tri-point screwdriver to remove the five 9.1 mm-long screws securing the back cover.
Step 4
Insert an opening pick
- 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.
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.
Step 5
Release the plastic clips
- Slide the opening pick to the top of the controller to release the remaining plastic clips on the right edge.
Slide the opening pick to the top of the controller to release the remaining plastic clips on the right edge.
Step 6
Insert an opening pick
- Insert an opening pick into the gap between the front and back cover assembly at the outside of the left controller handle.
Insert an opening pick into the gap between the front and back cover assembly at the outside of the left controller handle.
Step 7
Release the plastic clips
- Slide the opening pick to the top of the controller to release the remaining plastic clips on the left edge.
Slide the opening pick to the top of the controller to release the remaining plastic clips on the left edge.
Step 8
Unfold the back cover assembly
- 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.
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.
Step 9
Disconnect the battery cable
- Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard.
Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to disconnect the battery cable from the mainboard.
Step 10
Remove the back cover assembly
- Remove the back cover assembly.
Remove the back cover assembly.
Step 11
Pry up the battery
- The battery is held in place by mild adhesive.
- Insert the edge of an opening pick into the gap between the battery and the back cover assembly.
- Take care not to puncture or bend the battery with your tool—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
- Use the opening pick to carefully pry up the battery and loosen the adhesive.
The battery is held in place by mild adhesive.
Insert the edge of an opening pick into the gap between the battery and the back cover assembly.
Take care not to puncture or bend the battery with your tool—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
Use the opening pick to carefully pry up the battery and loosen the adhesive.
Step 12
Remove the battery
- Remove the battery.
- Do not reinstall a damaged or deformed battery, as doing so is a potential safety hazard.
- Make sure to align the battery and the back cover of the controller correctly during reassembly.
Remove the battery.
Do not reinstall a damaged or deformed battery, as doing so is a potential safety hazard.
Make sure to align the battery and the back cover of the controller correctly during reassembly.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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