Onewheel XR Controller Replacement

Difficulty: Moderate

Steps: 6

Time Required: 30 minutes

Introduction

If you need to remove or replace your Onewheel XR controller for any reason, use this guide to help you out!

Important: Not all Onewheel XR controllers are interchangeable with each other. Hardware models 4210+ may be paired with their original board’s battery management system (BMS) which prevents them from being used with an unpaired BMS in standard installations.

For your safety, power off your Onewheel XR prior to disassembly. This reduces the risk of electrical malfunctions and/or damage during the replacement process.

Note: Altering or damaging any component of your Onewheel XR during disassembly/reassembly may render your existing warranty void or lead to refusal of non-warranty service at the discretion of Future Motion, Inc. (the creators of Onewheel).

Step 1 Remove the bottom front bumper screws

Remove all six (6) screws using a 1/8″ hex bit.
Note: Keep screws organized as they are easy to mix up and/or lose.

Step 2 Remove the top front footpad screws and footpad

Remove the two (2) screws using a 1/8″ hex bit.
Caution: For the front footpad sensor connector, turn (counter-clockwise) only the smaller part of the connector closest to the controller. Turning the entire body of the connector can damage it or your controller.
Note: If you are unable to remove the footpad sensor connector using your fingers, you may use a Future Motion™ footpad connector wrench or a pair of long nose pliers (be gentle).

Step 3 Remove the top front bumper screws and bumper

Remove the two (2) screws using a 1/8″ hex bit.
To remove the front bumper, pull it toward the nose of the Onewheel™. DO NOT pull it straight down.

Step 4 Disconnect the motor and battery/BMS connectors

Caution: For the motor barrel connector, turn (counter-clockwise) only the smaller part of the connector closest to the controller. Turning the entire body of the connector can damage it or your controller.
When removing the 6-pin motor connector and the 16-pin battery/BMS connector, you must partially pull out the white (or red) tabs on the top of each connector. DO NOT pull the tabs out completely.
Once the tabs have been pulled out, you can remove the connectors by pressing firmly on the black tabs on the top of each connector and pulling out; away from the controller.
Note: If either the 6-pin or 16-pin connector isn’t coming loose easily, re-seat it by pushing it back toward the controller (you may hear a click), squeeze the black tab more firmly, and try again.
If needed, you may use a flat-head screwdriver to help pry the 6-pin or 16-pin connectors away from the controller, but BE CAREFUL as the connectors are fragile and will break if the black tabs are not pressed in as you pry.

Step 5 Loosen the hub bolts

Loosen all four (4) hub bolts using a 1/4″ hex bit.
Note: Loosen the hub bolts only until they are flush with the outer face of the rails. DO NOT fully remove them.

Step 6 Remove the controller retaining screws and controller

Remove the two (2) screws at the front of the underside of the rails using a 1/8″ hex bit.
Note: If you are removing these screws for the first time, they will be located under the warranty void stickers.
WARNING: Removing these screws may render your warranty void at the discretion of Future Motion, Inc.
Note: If you have a charge port plug or power button cover installed, remove it prior to removing the controller.
The controller should slide out of the front of the rails fairly easily. If it doesn’t, you may use a flat-head screwdriver to gently pry the rails away from the sides of the controller as you pull.