Help deconstructing ASCII Dreamcast FT stick

Tech Talk
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So I’m trying to figure out how to remove the optical stick …any ideas? How do I detach the wires from the existing PCB? Thanks in advance

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Anyone? ;_;

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Pics?

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Unfortunately, the top part (colored area that is around the buttons/stick) is a vinyl sticker, so you need to remove it in order to access the screws to the stick.