SideWinder Force Feedback Pro Joystick Boot

The rubber boot of the Force Feedback Pro joystick is secured by a plastic ring and four screws. The boot protects the mechanism underneath from dust; hence it is an important part of the joystick. In order to remove the boot, I had to first dismantle the joystick grip and desolder the small boards that were inside it. If your rubber boot is damaged or cracked, then it is important to replace it because underneath, there is usually a greased mechanism, and if dust mixes with the grease, it will not perform as well as it should.

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