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Step 1

              Removing the back of the controller
  • Flip over the controller.
  • Then, unscrew the 7 screws holding it together.
  • There are no screws hiding under the sticker, so there is no need to rip it off or punch a hole in it (like i tried to do in a previous attempt)
  • After removing the screws, just pull the back off of the controller. There aren’t any cables attached to it.

Flip over the controller.

Then, unscrew the 7 screws holding it together.

There are no screws hiding under the sticker, so there is no need to rip it off or punch a hole in it (like i tried to do in a previous attempt)

After removing the screws, just pull the back off of the controller. There aren’t any cables attached to it.

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Step 2

              Removing the main board and vibration motors.
  • First, unplug the battery connector
  • Then, undo the 8 clips that hold the board to the front casing with the flathead driver.
  • For the lower clips, you might need a slightly bigger flathead.
  • After that, just lift the board up.
  • Be careful not to break the wires that go to the vibration motors, as they are soldered to the board.
  • To remove the vibration motors, just pull them out, being careful not to break the wires.

First, unplug the battery connector

Then, undo the 8 clips that hold the board to the front casing with the flathead driver.

For the lower clips, you might need a slightly bigger flathead.

After that, just lift the board up.

Be careful not to break the wires that go to the vibration motors, as they are soldered to the board.

To remove the vibration motors, just pull them out, being careful not to break the wires.

Step 3

              Removing the buttons (only for complete disassembly)
  • Remove the screws holding the D-pad and buttons to the front case, carefully prying them out with your flathead. To remove the shoulder buttons, just pull them out.
  • Unfortunately, the clear lenses through which the status LEDs shine are glued onto the case and are not removable.

Remove the screws holding the D-pad and buttons to the front case, carefully prying them out with your flathead. To remove the shoulder buttons, just pull them out.

Unfortunately, the clear lenses through which the status LEDs shine are glued onto the case and are not removable.

Step 4

              You are done!
  • You now have a fully disassembled controller, ready to be repaired or modified

You now have a fully disassembled controller, ready to be repaired or modified

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

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Creepy SK - Aug 8, 2022

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Hello, I got this one (wired version) and I want to change joysticks as they are pretty much trash for analog control (joystick sensitivity). I want to use potenciometer ones as they are mostly used in premium brands such as microsoft and sony. What can I use? are there any things to be aware of? Any compatibility issues? I know how to disassemble it and solder it on. I just need to know which to get. I found ones from local shop called “Potenciometr Joystick PS4 JDM-055”. *Thanks for any response and have a great day :)