Introduction
Use this guide to replace the plastic button covers and the rubber button contacts on any DualShock 3 controller.
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.
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Pull the rear cover away from the rest of the controller, being careful not to pop off the #2 triggers.
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Slide the trigger button retainers slightly away from the front cover.
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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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Lift the rubber button contacts off the front controller cover to access the plastic button covers.
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Lift any damaged plastic button covers out of the controller cover.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.