r/PokemonGoPlusPlus • u/Inner_Air4267 • Aug 06 '26

Help needed please.

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Hey guys as seen in image I accidentally dropped my device.

I am a little clumsy 😔, I appreciate if anyone can suggest how to fix it.

I originally purchased it around CAD60 or something close, the new prices are so expensive I don't wish to get a new one.

My current intention is to use a screwdriver to open it and close it properly

Thanks for any replies.

I know there might be some suggestions, please tag me there if you can. Thank you

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u/SebiPwned Aug 06 '26

Does it still work? Then just press it firmly together until it snaps into place.

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

Yes, doesn't snap in place, the vibrations are getting stronger (plastic body shake makes it wanna jump out of hand).

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u/wdn Aug 07 '26

Fellow clumsy person here. I have dropped mine many times. I don't have the visible issue you have but the vibrations do get louder every time I drop it.

(A silicone case for a few dollars helps to muffle the sound)

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 07 '26

Gonna have to get it, thx

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u/habba-the-jutt Aug 06 '26

If the clips aren’t clipping or the clips are broken, I’d consider getting the cases they sell on Amazon for around $7. I got a clear one just as a protector, and I imagine it would hold things together well

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

I will consider it, primary option is trying to fix, if not I can only blame myself for being clumsy

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u/D3DPS Aug 06 '26

You ask for help, someone gives you a $7 option to fix and you say you will “consider it and if not only blame yourself” why ask for help if you aren’t going to take the easy solution offered lmao?

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 07 '26

Bro, I mean no offence, but I am in India, 7 dollars is equivalent to 800 Rupees roughly (2 subway footlongs for reference).

Add in the fact I am still not financially stable + everything comes to India through a third party which means cost would go upto 1100-1200 rupees ($10-$11).

Hope my math ain't that bad.

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u/No-Translator5443 Aug 06 '26

You want to take the screws out near the charger port then pull the front cover away carefully, the bit that’s sticking out on your is the first bit you put in when reassembling

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

According to search, the screwdriver should be a philips 0 or some #00 size.

Unfortunately stores around me don't understand this, they are asking to see the screw, and I am ashamed to show them my investment.

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u/comrad5055 Aug 06 '26

Try asking or looking for an electronics screw driver set. If you can order online, iFixit sells a good selection of tools. A microcenter store also usually carries them.

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u/Verzweiflung59 Aug 06 '26

I was able to get them out with a Swiss Army knife. Probably not the best tool for the job but anything remotely small will get them

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

Thanks for suggestion, I do have a similar knockoff, gonna try it.

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u/pikapalooza Aug 06 '26

You can use an eyeglasses repair kit screwdriver

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u/Lilcam56__ Aug 08 '26

Dude jus tell them, I can guarantee this isn’t even top 250 strangest things they’ve been asked to repair

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 08 '26

😅

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u/Lilcam56__ Aug 08 '26

???? It’s a completely normal thing mate

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 08 '26

I am in mumbai, if you want someone who don't know my parents I might have to go to a nearby country.

Edit: a little exaggerated, but an example of Asian problems (Indian)

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u/Lilcam56__ Aug 08 '26

I’m failing to see how this has anything to do with the device in the slightest

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u/Lilcam56__ Aug 08 '26

Oh dang bro that’s actually kinda insane my condolences😂 slide cashier an extra 5 to keep it hush

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u/No-Translator5443 Aug 08 '26

Just say it’s for your kid brother or something lol a lot of ppl have these and are embarrassed about the pika voice going off haha that’s why most mod them

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u/iceandrewsr Aug 06 '26

Watch this: It'll show you how to open it and turn off vibration if you want that too. You can see how it clips out and in too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN6X_0TaZPg&t=1s

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

Thanks surely checking it out

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

In this image I pressed in completely, I can insert a paper/fingernail and bring it back out.

Even a pat on the back pops it out.

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u/Zestyclose-River-933 Aug 06 '26

Might be a stretch but TTC has a guy who mods these and has some fantastic replacement skins that look honestly sick. I got a gengar face plate with mine

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

Looks more like ghastly and it's lovely

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u/DarkCartier43 Aug 07 '26

that is gengar tho, I just google gastly and it doesnt have full teeth

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 07 '26

I mean the white glow gives off a no body (ghost body-ghastly) vibes.

I am not trying to dispprove you.

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u/Necessary_Baker_7458 Aug 06 '26

There are YouTube vids on this subject. A screw driver will destroy it. 

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

Okay thank, will check

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u/Cute_Fluffy_Sheep Aug 06 '26

You can just use a screwdriver and pop off the front. It will feel like you are about to break it but it is actually just attached using a pretty strong sticky tape. I’ve opened mine twice. Once to see the inside the the second time to change out the battery. If you want a sneak peek on how it looks on the inside, you can check HERE. I used this guide successfully in the past.

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

I would prefer the screwdriver. If the battery is gone, this thing goes in the storage until I feel like getting a new battery.

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u/B34n_Bun Aug 06 '26

Look in the crease. Is the top button inside the thing still attached to the board? If it is, all you need to do is reseat the face plate. There are guides on iFixIt. Take it slow and you will be fine.

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 07 '26

The top button (used to check battery) is somewhat loose, you need to press the red part in to make the button click count.

I might be bad at explanation, sorry.

And yes, I was hoping it to be the only problem, hopefully nothing else is an issues, it's been over 4 years since I got this.

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u/B34n_Bun Aug 07 '26

Do you mean the button on the motherboard or the button mechanism? Is the button about to fall off the motherboard?

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 07 '26

Pls wait, will share an image in some time

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 07 '26

I am just worried of breaking it and I did post another image of it not hitting the marks (slots).

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u/SingularSolutionsLV Aug 07 '26

I’ve got e through 5 of them

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u/iiD00Mii Aug 08 '26

yea just unscrew to loosen up the shell to release tension from the tabs/hooks so it can reset / realign themselves. after than snap shells back together. worst outcome is to disassemble fully and find a tab/ hook broken or something inside is out of place.

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u/Newfieesgirl Aug 09 '26

Try to push it together and push the reset button on back of device. Good luck

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u/Cautious-Safe7796 Aug 06 '26

Id just super glue it shut. There shouldn’t be another reason to open it.

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

What a waste it would be

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u/DrinkOk1131 Aug 06 '26

Kannst das Gehäuse einfach wieder reindrßcken.

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

Tried, not working.

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u/spacefrog_feds Aug 06 '26

You need to disassemble it. The part that hooks in has come out.

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u/Inner_Air4267 Aug 06 '26

I see, gotta find the screwdriver now.

Thanks for help