Not really a question...
More a few tips for anyone attempting to replace joycon thumbsticks. I've now successfully done a few for friends and family. There seems to be a few things not in the videos etc.
Firstly after you open the joycon tape or bluetack the shoulder and trigger buttons to the casing. They have springs that can pop out while your doing this fiddly job.
Secondly most videos get to the end and then prop up the joycon on a usb stick, screwdriver or chewing gum wrapper. This is because the thumbstick will protrude beyond the casing so when you push the new thumbstick in the joycon won't sit flush to the table.
The solution to this is simply to fold over (tape of needed) some card and cut a hole or use a knife in the card. Create a hole wider than the thumbstick (for the stick to go through) and your good to go. Now when your joycon will be flat and sturdy while you work not precariously balanced.
Take your time some of these cables and connectors are like paper don't force anything. Also don't over loosen the zif connectors they're only designed to go to 90 degrees.
The way I did mine was to move everything out of the way and tape it down so I don't accidently knock and damage it. Obviously you have to undo the zif connector on the joycon. If it's the left there is another zif connector covering the scree to the joycon that also needs to be removed (although I will say I find the right ones harder). Other than that you don't need to remove things.
Lastly I really struggled to get the cable back in and it's hard to see if you've done it right. But I'm finding the best way seems to be to place the cable up to the entrance of the zif connector and gently stroke it into place. If it's bowed you've not got it... And if the cable goes over the top of the white plastic on the zif connector you've missed (try again).
I hope that helps someone.
Delete this NOW!
Depriving n00bs from the experience of hunting shoulder button springs on carpet is sacrilege. What are you going to do next, Lucifer? Dig up Hitler and have a tea party?
(kidding…these are damn good tips I wish I had when I first opened the pandora’s box we call joycons!)