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PlayStation Move Controller Teardown

Written By: mcwiggin (and 5 other contributors)
Published: May 26, 2011
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PlayStation Move Controller Teardown

Written By: mcwiggin (and 5 other contributors)
Published: May 26, 2011
  • Comments: 2
  • Favorites: 18
  • Views: 18.4k

Teardown

Introduction

This is a quick teardown of the playstation move controller.

What you need

This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your PlayStation Move, use our service manual.

  1. PlayStation Move Controller Teardown, PlayStation Move Controller Teardown: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Playstation Move Controller

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  2. PlayStation Move Controller Teardown: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 4 screws holding the back over and trigger button on.

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  3. PlayStation Move Controller Teardown: step 3, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Controller Teardown: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Once open you will see two ribbon cables.

    • The one connected to the trigger button is removable.

    • The ribbon cable attached to light globe is soldered on.

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  5. PlayStation Move Controller Teardown: step 4, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Controller Teardown: step 4, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Controller Teardown: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Light Globe Cover and the LED Module can be separated.

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  6. PlayStation Move Controller Teardown: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • The battery can easily be removed. There is connector on the side of the board.

    • Battery Specs: Single Cell 1380 mAh 3.7 Volt

    • Sony Part: LIS1441

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  7. PlayStation Move Controller Teardown: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the inner plastic (1 Screw) frame to expose the logic board

    • Remove the 2 top screws and one bottom screw to remove the logic board from the controller.

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    • Logic Board

    • Chip Closeups Included

    • 503A 04c ALPS - Radio Module

    • AKM8974948D - MEMS Gyroscope

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