-0303- Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) I received a replacement CMS switch and instructions from TM on how to install it. Hotas_Warthog_joystick_handle_Exchange_CMS_SWITCH.pdf Instructions suggests in Step 3 to use "needle nosed pliers" to remove the rubber ring and circlip: Needle noose pliers seems blunt to use for this and might leave scratches. The rubber ring seems easier to remove and if this is removed does the circlip need to be removed? Because the rubber ring end is to be pushed in according to TM instructions (Step 4). Anyone disassembled the pinkie switch and what tools did you use? If I use a jewelers screwdriver as one video suggests I fear destroying the rubber ring and leave scratches. Found video of joystick disassembly but no details for removing the rubber ring or circlip. Bad quality video of CMS switch replacement (what I want to do). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u3Vo0s-3NDh6sufjED5b1ksXqD56X2jx/viewHotas_Warthog_joystick_handle_Exchange_CMS_SWITCH.pdf Edited March 3, 2019 by -0303- Intel Core i7 3630QM @ 2.40GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 3.40 GHz) | 16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz | 2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M | 447GB KINGSTON SA400S37480G (SATA-2 (SSD))
DeadMeat Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 Just use snap ring pliers, aka lock ring pliers. It is a very common tool specifically designed to handle those clips. I had no problem popping the locking ring off and putting it back on again with such a tool when I replaced my push buttons on the stick My mods --> Mil-spec upgrades for TM Warthog, Hornet & Cougar grips | Mil-spec upgrade for TM Warthog throttle | Real Tornado gear switch modded into gear and hook lever switches
Sokol1_br Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 Take a large screwdriver (or an knife and using their blunt side) make pressure in both sides of "C" circlip - in a place where you can find him easy, because will jump. :)) An lock ring pliers is useful when "C" circlip has holes in each side.
=Panther= Posted March 3, 2019 Posted March 3, 2019 Remove rubber oring by rolling it off towards the end with your fingers. Then pull the rod out from the c clip end, leaving the clip in place. Over thinking it, trust me it is really simple. ;) Twitch Channel [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Virtual Thunderbirds, LLC | Sponsored by Thrustmaster Z390 Aorus Xtreme, i9 9900k, G.SKILL TridentZ Series 32GB, 1080ti 11GB, Obutto R3Volution, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, TPR, Cougar MFDs, FSSB R3L, JetSeat, Oculus Rift S, Buddy-Fox A-10C UFC, F/A-18C UFC, Tek Creations F-16 ICP
-0303- Posted March 4, 2019 Author Posted March 4, 2019 I was thinking of using my thumbnails to get the O ring off and leave the circlip in place (just a little afraid of damaging it). Because of the jumping thing, and my thick mat, I know for a fact I would never find it if it jumped here. Hence I prefer to leave it in place. Have a couple of lock ring pliers but none small enough anyway. Intel Core i7 3630QM @ 2.40GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 3.40 GHz) | 16.0GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz | 2047MB NVIDIA GeForce GT 635M | 447GB KINGSTON SA400S37480G (SATA-2 (SSD))
=Panther= Posted March 4, 2019 Posted March 4, 2019 I have disassembled mine plenty of times and never had the clip jump. Twitch Channel [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Virtual Thunderbirds, LLC | Sponsored by Thrustmaster Z390 Aorus Xtreme, i9 9900k, G.SKILL TridentZ Series 32GB, 1080ti 11GB, Obutto R3Volution, Thrustmaster HOTAS Warthog, TPR, Cougar MFDs, FSSB R3L, JetSeat, Oculus Rift S, Buddy-Fox A-10C UFC, F/A-18C UFC, Tek Creations F-16 ICP
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