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Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

The replacement of the motherboard requires the complete removal of the battery, trigger buttons, joy sticks, and vibrations motors. All of which will require soldering for removal.

What you need

  1. Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Lay the controller face down on a flat surface and remove the seven 9mm Phillips #0 screws on the back of the controller.

    • Lift up and remove the controller back plate.

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  2. Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Desolder the battery connection from the motherboard.

    • Use this guide for more information on soldering.

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  4. Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the two 9mm Phillips #0 screws that secure the motherboard to the controller front plate.

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  5. Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Detach the main motherboard fom the front pate by carefully pulling it off.

    • Be careful of the trigger buttons when pulling out the motherboard. The bottons have mini-motherboards secured in place on the front plate. Carefully pull these out.

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  6. Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove two button padding from the back of motherboard.

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  7. Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Desolder the four button connections from the motherboard.

    • Desolder the joy stick connections located on the front.

    • Use this guide for more information on soldering.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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