Introduction
Use this guide to access the vibration motors on DualShock 3 controllers. The two vibration motors are slightly different and thus are non-interchangeable.
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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Pull the vibration motor out of its plastic frame, being careful not to strain the wires connecting it to the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
