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DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the molded analog joystick covers on a DualShock 3 controller. The electronic joysticks are soldered to the controller board.

What you need

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    • Remove the five 7.2 mm Phillips screws securing the rear cover to the controller.

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    • Push the center of the rear cover (between the two analog sticks) and slightly lift the lower edge of it away from the rest of the controller.

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    • Push the rear cover slightly toward the top edge of the controller to clear the front edge of the #2 triggers.

    • Pull the rear cover away from the rest of the controller, being careful not to pop off the #2 triggers.

    • If you happen to accidentally pop off the trigger buttons, we have a trigger button guide to reattach them.

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    • Lift the battery off the motherboard for enough clearance to access the battery connector.

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    • Carefully pull the battery connector away from its socket on the motherboard.

    • It may be helpful to use a pair of tweezers or pliers to grab the battery connector when you disconnect it for the first time.

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    • Remove the single 7.2 mm Phillips screw securing the motherboard to the front cover.

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    • Slide the trigger button retainers slightly away from the front cover.

    • Remove the #1 button on both sides.

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    • Pull the vibration motor retainers away from the front cover to dislodge the motherboard assembly.

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    • Remove the motherboard assembly from the front cover.

    • When removing the motherboard assembly, try not to tilt the front cover upside down as the buttons and their covers may fall out.

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    • Pull the analog stick covers straight up off the joystick posts attached to the motherboard.

Conclusion

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

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