Dualsense Controller V2 Rear Case Replacement Repair Guide

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

                          15 - 30 minutes            

Sections

3

• Middle Trim
• 5 steps
• L1 and R1 Buttons
• 2 steps
• Rear Case
• 4 steps

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Introduction

Note: This guide is for current DualSense controllers with FCC IDs that end with A. Check the back of your controller to verify your model. If yours ends in a 1, it is an early model and there will be internal differences. Follow these guides for the earlier version.

What you need

Step 1

              Unclip the right end of the middle trim               

• Disconnect and power down your controller before you begin.
• Insert an opening pick underneath the middle trim at the bottom-right corner of the controller to release the clips securing it to the case.

Disconnect and power down your controller before you begin.

Insert an opening pick underneath the middle trim at the bottom-right corner of the controller to release the clips securing it to the case.

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Step 2

              Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim               

• Slide the opening pick along the lower-right edge of the middle trim to release the clips securing it to the case.

Slide the opening pick along the lower-right edge of the middle trim to release the clips securing it to the case.

Step 3

              Unclip the left end of the middle trim               

• Insert an opening pick underneath the middle trim at the bottom-left corner of the controller to release the clips securing it to the case.

Insert an opening pick underneath the middle trim at the bottom-left corner of the controller to release the clips securing it to the case.

Step 4

              Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim               

• Slide the opening pick along the lower-left edge of the middle trim to release the clips securing it to the case.

Slide the opening pick along the lower-left edge of the middle trim to release the clips securing it to the case.

Step 5

              Remove the middle trim               

• Use your fingers to lift up the bottom edge of the middle trim to release the remaining clips.
• Lift the middle trim over the joysticks to remove it.
• During reassembly, position the middle trim into place and press along all edges to engage the clips securing it to the controller.

Use your fingers to lift up the bottom edge of the middle trim to release the remaining clips.

Lift the middle trim over the joysticks to remove it.

During reassembly, position the middle trim into place and press along all edges to engage the clips securing it to the controller.

Step 6

              Remove the L1 button               

• Insert the flat end of your spudger into the gap above the L1 button.
• Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.
• Pry the spudger upward to remove the L1 button.

Insert the flat end of your spudger into the gap above the L1 button.

Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.

Pry the spudger upward to remove the L1 button.

Step 7

              Remove the R1 button               

• Insert the flat end of your spudger into the gap above the R1 button.
• Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.
• Pry the spudger upward to remove the R1 button.

Insert the flat end of your spudger into the gap above the R1 button.

Pry the spudger upward to remove the R1 button.

Step 8

              Remove the case screws               

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm screws securing the bottom corners of the lower case.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm screws securing the bottom corners of the lower case.

Step 9

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm screws behind the L1 and R1 buttons.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm screws behind the L1 and R1 buttons.

Step 10

              Unclip the rear case               

• Use the pointed edge of a spudger to unclip the two clips on either side of the headset jack.

Use the pointed edge of a spudger to unclip the two clips on either side of the headset jack.

Step 11

              Remove the rear case               

• Use your hands to carefully pull the rear case off of the controller.
• During reassembly, make sure the red and black vibration motor wires are not pinched between the front and rear case.

Use your hands to carefully pull the rear case off of the controller.

During reassembly, make sure the red and black vibration motor wires are not pinched between the front and rear case.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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