How to Disable the Green Light on a Thrustmaster T.16000M Joystick
Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 6 black screws under the base of the joystick., Remove the bottom lid. , The four leds are connected in a parallel circuit., Cut the red wire.,Replace the bottom lid and the 6 screws.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Using a Phillips screwdriver
The power wires are connected to the main board just under the right-handed / left-handed switch. , Note: on the photo, the wire has been cut close to the board.
If you plan on reversing the process by reconnecting the wires later, you may want to cut it a bit further away from the board.
Note: you can also put a SPST switch on this wire to allow re-enabling the light easily. , -
Step 2: remove the 6 black screws under the base of the joystick.
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Step 3: Remove the bottom lid.
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Step 4: The four leds are connected in a parallel circuit.
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Step 5: Cut the red wire.
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Step 6: Replace the bottom lid and the 6 screws.
Detailed Guide
The power wires are connected to the main board just under the right-handed / left-handed switch. , Note: on the photo, the wire has been cut close to the board.
If you plan on reversing the process by reconnecting the wires later, you may want to cut it a bit further away from the board.
Note: you can also put a SPST switch on this wire to allow re-enabling the light easily. ,
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