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DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement

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  1. DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Unclip the right end of the middle trim: step 1, image 1 of 2 DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Unclip the right end of the middle trim: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Disconnect and power down your controller before you begin.

    • Insert an opening pick underneath the middle trim at the bottom-right corner of the controller to release the clips securing it to the case.

  2. DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: step 2, image 1 of 3 DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: step 2, image 2 of 3 DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the opening pick along the lower-right edge of the middle trim to release the clips securing it to the case.

  3. DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Unclip the left end of the middle trim: step 3, image 1 of 2 DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Unclip the left end of the middle trim: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Insert an opening pick underneath the middle trim at the bottom-left corner of the controller to release the clips securing it to the case.

  4. DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: step 4, image 1 of 3 DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: step 4, image 2 of 3 DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the opening pick along the lower-left edge of the middle trim to release the clips securing it to the case.

  5. DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Remove the middle trim: step 5, image 1 of 3 DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Remove the middle trim: step 5, image 2 of 3 DualSense Controller V5 Middle Trim Replacement, Remove the middle trim: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Use your fingers to lift up the bottom edge of the middle trim to release the remaining clips.

    • Lift the middle trim over the joysticks to remove it.

Conclusion

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

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