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DualShock 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement

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  1. DualShock 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement, Motherboard Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the single 7.2 mm Phillips screw securing the motherboard to the front cover.

  2. DualShock 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 DualShock 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 DualShock 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the trigger button retainers slightly away from the front cover.

    • Remove the #1 button on both sides.

  3. DualShock 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 DualShock 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Pull the vibration motor retainers away from the front cover to dislodge the motherboard assembly.

  4. DualShock 3 Motherboard Assembly Replacement: step 4, 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.

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