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Sony PlayStation 5 Controller Repair
Controller Repair guide for the Sony PlayStation 5
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Plastic opening tools
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Tweezers
- Plastic spudger
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Cotton swabs
- Replacement thumbstick caps
Safety
- Disconnect the battery promptly after opening to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Wear safety glasses to protect against small flying springs or snap-fit plastic tabs.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Pry Off Black Accent Trim
2 minInsert a plastic opening tool beneath the lower edge of the black decorative trim near the bottom of the right hand grip. Gently lever the tool upward to release the bottom retaining clips.
- 2
Remove Trim Assembly
1 minSlide your opening tool along the trim seam up toward the thumbsticks. Lift the black accent piece off the front casing once all clips are unlatched.
- 3
Pop Off L1 and R1 Buttons
2 minWedge a thin plastic opening tool into the outer edge of the L1 and R1 shoulder buttons. Pry gently upward on each button to pop them free from their hinges.
- 4
Remove Rear Shell Screws
3 minLocate the four exposed Phillips screws—two revealed beneath the removed L1/R1 buttons and two at the bottom tips of the hand grips. Use a Precision Phillips screwdriver to remove all four screws.
- 5
Unclip Bottom Shell
2 minInsert a plastic pry tool into the seam along the bottom edge near the headphone jack. Gently twist to unlatch the plastic catches holding the rear cover.
- 6
Separate Back Cover
1 minLift the rear shell straight up and off the rest of the controller assembly.
- 7
Disconnect Controller Battery
2 minGrasp the white battery connector plug firmly with tweezers and pull it straight out of its socket on the mainboard. Never pull by the battery wires directly.
- 8
Remove Battery Pack
1 minLift the lithium-ion battery pack straight out of its plastic mounting tray.
- 9
Unscrew Battery Tray
1 minRemove the single Phillips screw located in the center of the battery tray.
- 10
Detach Ribbon Cables
3 minUse tweezers to carefully pull the touchpad and adaptive trigger ribbon cables straight out of their zero-insertion-force (ZIF) locking connectors.
- 11
Lift Out Main Board
3 minCarefully tilt the mainboard assembly up out of the front housing, threading all ribbon cables safely through their slots.
- 12
Pull Off Thumbstick Caps
1 minGrasp the analog thumbstick caps with your fingers and pull them straight up off the metal joystick posts.
After your Sony PlayStation 5 controller repair
Power the PlayStation 5 back on and test the controller repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Sony PlayStation 5 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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