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DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the upper and/or lower microphones in your Sony DualSense controller.

Note: This guide is for current DualSense controllers with FCC IDs that end with A. Check the back of your controller to verify your model. If yours ends in a 1, it is an early model and there will be internal differences. Follow these guides for the earlier version.

What you need

  1. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Unclip the right end of the middle trim: step 1, image 1 of 2 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone 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.

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  2. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: step 2, image 1 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: step 2, image 2 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone 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.

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  3. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Unclip the left end of the middle trim: step 3, image 1 of 2 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone 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.

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  4. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: step 4, image 1 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: step 4, image 2 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone 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.

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  5. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the middle trim: step 5, image 1 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the middle trim: step 5, image 2 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone 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.

    • During reassembly, position the middle trim into place and press along all edges to engage the clips securing it to the controller.

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  6. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the L1 button: step 6, image 1 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the L1 button: step 6, image 2 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the L1 button: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the flat end of your spudger into the gap above the L1 button.

    • Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.

    • Pry the spudger upward to remove the L1 button.

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  8. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the R1 button: step 7, image 1 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the R1 button: step 7, image 2 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the R1 button: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the flat end of your spudger into the gap above the R1 button.

    • Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.

    • Pry the spudger upward to remove the R1 button.

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  9. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the case screws: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm screws securing the bottom corners of the lower case.

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  10. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm screws behind the L1 and R1 buttons.

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  11. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Unclip the rear case: step 10, image 1 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Unclip the rear case: step 10, image 2 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Unclip the rear case: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Use the pointed edge of a spudger to unclip the two clips on either side of the headset jack.

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  12. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the rear case: step 11, image 1 of 2 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the rear case: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use your hands to carefully pull the rear case off of the controller.

    • During reassembly, make sure the red and black vibration motor wires are not pinched between the front and rear case.

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  13. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the lower microphone: step 12, image 1 of 2 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the lower microphone: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Use the pointed end of your spudger to lift the lower microphone out of its bracket next to the battery.

    • During reassembly, make sure the end of the microphone's ribbon cable is slotted into the bracket.

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  14. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Use a pair of blunt-nose tweezers or your fingers to grip the lower microphone cable by its pull tab and disconnect it from the motherboard.

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  15. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the upper microphone: step 14, image 1 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the upper microphone: step 14, image 2 of 3 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement, Remove the upper microphone: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Use the pointed end of your spudger to lift the upper microphone out of the front case.

    • During reassembly, make sure the upper microphone's ribbon cable is properly slotted and hooked into the front case.

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  16. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Use a pair of blunt-nose tweezers or your fingers to grip the upper microphone cable by its pull tab and disconnect it from the motherboard.

    • Don't try to remove the microphone yet—it won't fit out this side of the front case.

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  17. DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 2 DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the upper microphone through the top of the front case.

    • Don't force the cable if you encounter resistance. It may have snagged on the front case.

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Conclusion

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

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Where do I buy a replacement microphone? I don’t trust eBay, AliBaba, or AliExpress.

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