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Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the molded analog joystick covers on a DualShock 3 controller. The electronic joysticks are soldered to the controller board.

What you need

  1. Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers, Rear Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the five 7.2 mm Phillips screws securing the rear cover to the controller.

  2. Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Press on the rear cover between the analog sticks and slightly lift the lower edge of it away from the rest of the controller.

  3. Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers: step 3, image 1 of 2 Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Push the rear cover slightly toward the top edge of the controller to clear the front edge of the #2 triggers.

    • Pull the rear cover away from the rest of the controller, being careful not to pop off the #2 triggers.

    • If you happen to accidentally pop off the trigger buttons, we have a trigger button guide to reattach them.

  4. Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery off the motherboard for enough clearance to access the battery connector.

  6. Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers: step 5, image 1 of 1
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    • Carefully pull the battery connector away from its socket on the motherboard.

    • It may be helpful to use a pair of tweezers or pliers to grab the battery connector when you disconnect it for the first time. Only pull on the connector. Do not try to remove by pulling on the red and black wires.

  7. Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers, Motherboard Assembly: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the single 7.2 mm Phillips screw securing the motherboard to the front cover.

  8. Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers: step 7, image 1 of 3 Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers: step 7, image 2 of 3 Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the trigger button retainers slightly away from the front cover.

    • Remove the #1 button on both sides.

  9. Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers: step 8, image 1 of 2 Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the vibration motor retainers away from the front cover to dislodge the motherboard assembly.

  10. Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard assembly from the front cover.

    • When removing the motherboard assembly, try not to tilt the front cover upside down as the buttons and their covers may fall out.

  11. Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers, Analog Stick Covers: step 10, image 1 of 2 Installing DualShock 3 Analog Stick Covers, Analog Stick Covers: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the analog stick covers straight up off the joystick posts attached to the motherboard.

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