You FunKey S is delivered with 4 extra sets of buttons (red, blue,
yellow and green) so that you can customize them at will. It only
requires a standard **Phillips screwdriver (PH0)**, **tweezers** and a
**knife or scissors** for cutting up the plastic holding the new
buttons together.

!!! note

    Be careful when opening up the console. FunKey Project is not
    responsible for any damage done to your console when changing the
    buttons.

### **STEP 1 - Removing the screws** {.step-title}

![Before opening](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8800.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Remove the screws](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8801.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Screws removed](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8803.jpg){.step-thumb}

Using a standard **Phillips PH0 screwdriver**, remove the 2 screws on
the back of your FunKey S.

!!! warning

    Be careful to use the correct screwdriver head size and type to
    prevent damaging the screws (do not use JIS screwdrivers).  FunKey
    Project is not responsible for replacing damaged screws.

### **STEP 2 - Opening up the console** {.step-title}

![Pull up hinge first](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8848.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Console opened](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8989.jpg){.step-thumb}

Carefully remove the plastic back of the console by pulling up the
hinge side first

### **STEP 3 - Removing the keychain lanyard** {.step-title}

![Console opened](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8994.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Console opened](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8993.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull up the plastic buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8896.jpg){.step-thumb}

Carefully remove the keychain lanyard and its axis by pulling gently
(it may fall off when opening).

!!! warning

    The axis is a small part, be careful not to loose it.

### **STEP 4 - Removing the LR buttons** {.step-title}

![Console opened](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8846.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull up the plastic buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8844.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull up the plastic buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8900.jpg){.step-thumb}

Carefully remove the L/R plastic buttons by gently pulling them out of
their axis

!!! warning

    Be careful not to damage the L/R switches on the circuit board!

### **STEP 5 - Unplugging the battery** {.step-title}

![Lift the battery](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8818.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Get the battery out of the way](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8828.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Get the battery out of the way](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8986_arrow.jpg){.step-thumb}

!!! note

    This step is not required for changing the buttons, but we still
    advise it. You can however jump to the next step and not unplug
    the battery.

Lift the battery and pull gently by the top of the circuit board to
unplug the battery. The battery may be stuck to the processor with
double-sided adhesive, it's perfectly normal if you have to lift with
a bit of force to unstick it.

!!! warning

    Be sure to pull on the connector and **NOT the wires** when
    removing the battery. It is recommended to use tweezers.

### **STEP 6 - Unplugging the screen** {.step-title}

![Unplug screen](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8964.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Unplug screen](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8963.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Unplug screen](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8938.jpg){.step-thumb}

Now that you have access to the circuit board, you can unplug the screen. 

!!! warning

    This connector is fragile, unplug it vertically without force. It
    is recommended to use tweezers.

### **STEP 7 - Removing the circuit board** {.step-title}

![Pull PCB by its micro-USB port](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8942.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull PCB by its micro-USB port](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8943.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Pull PCB by its micro-USB port](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8902.jpg){.step-thumb}

By grabbing it **by the hinge side**, gently pull up the circuit board
from the plastic casing.

### **STEP 8 - Removing the buttons you wish to change** {.step-title}

![Remove buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8934.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Remove buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8905.jpg){.step-thumb}

Remove the buttons from their socket. It is recommended to use
tweezers.

### **STEP 9 - Separating the new buttons** {.step-title}

![Cut buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8892.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Cut buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8923.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Cut buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8929.jpg){.step-thumb}

Cut up the buttons from the four sets of colors included with your
FunKey S.

In this exemple one of the A/B/X/Y button is cut from each color.

!!! warning

    When replacing a specific button, for example the top arrow, you
    need to get the same exact button (top arrow). For example a left
    arrow should not replace a top arrow or the console might not
    close properly when reassembling it.

### **STEP 10 - Assembling the new buttons** {.step-title}

![Assembly Buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8910.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Assembly Buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8915.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Assembly Buttons](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8945.jpg){.step-thumb}

Reassemble the new cut buttons in their hole.

### **STEP 11 - Reassembly** {.step-title}

![Insert speaker first](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_9013_YES.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Do not insert hinge first](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_9015_NO.jpg){.step-thumb}
![Assembly result](/assets/images/disassembly/IMG_8891.jpg){.step-thumb}

Insert first the speaker into its location in the casing before
putting the circuit board back in the case, like in the pictures.

Reassemble the console by following the previous steps in reverse
order.

!!! warning

    Be careful not to damage the switches on the circuit board when
    putting back the L/R plastic buttons.

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