PlayStation 2 Controller L/R Trigger and Shoulder Buttons Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the L/R trigger and shoulder buttons for a PlayStation 2 controller. Usage over time, excessive force when playing, and leaving your childhood console to collect dust over time can lead to unresponsive trigger and shoulder buttons. Nonfunctional buttons can lead to frustration when playing games or in most cases having to swap controllers for good. Fortunately, there is an easy fix to this problem, and you can get back to playing your favorite classic games in no time. You'll need replacement L/R Shoulder and trigger buttons.

Once you've finished your repair, make sure to store your controller properly, away from high places, out of harm's way, and clean regularly to prevent future damages.

If your controller is dirty, you'll want to clean it before starting.

What you need

Step 1 L/R Trigger and Shoulder Buttons

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Place the controller face-down on a solid surface.
Remove the six screws from the back cover using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Gently remove both covers away from each other and place in a safe area.

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Step 2

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Grab the back cover of the controller.
Gently push the shoulder buttons down and out to remove them from their socket.

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Step 3

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Grab your replacement shoulder buttons.
Slide them under the socket and push them up into the sockets.
Be gentle as excessive force can cause damage to them.
You'll hear a small click to secure them in place. Test the buttons so they don't fall out of place accidentally.

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Step 4

Grab the front cover.
Push the L1 and R1 buttons down and away from the cover.
This will remove the buttons in place.
Often when you go to put the case back together, the rubber pads for the L1/R1 buttons get scrunched out the place. Instead of putting those buttons in before putting the case together. leave them off. Once you have the case back together, you can snap them in from the outside.

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Step 5

Connect both covers together and replace the screws using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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Step 6

Take your replacement L1 and L2 buttons.
Don't excessively press down the buttons as they can get stuck on the side.
Gently press them inside the sockets.
Press the buttons repeatedly to make sure they are placed correctly so you don't have any issues with them.