Sony Dualsense Controller L1 And R1 Button Replacement Repair Guide

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Easy

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Time Required

                          1 - 5 minutes

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L1 and R1 Buttons
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Introduction

Disconnect and power down your controller before starting your repair.

What you need

Step 1

              Remove the L1 button

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

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

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

Pry upward to remove the L1 button.

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Step 2

              Remove the R1 button

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

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

Pry upward to remove the R1 button.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps 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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Grim Of Doom - Jun 19, 2021

It is easier to remove L1/R1 by going from below than by from above- without any damages.

Rory Bedell - Feb 21, 2022

Does the spudger dent or mark the button when doing this?

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