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How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2

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  1. How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, Unscrew the Screws: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the four Phillips PH00 screws.

  2. How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, Start Prying: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use a prying tool to pry gently at the grips of the controller, mind both of the AUX latches.

  3. How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, Undo the Clips: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, Undo the Clips: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Take a prying tool, undo the two clips by the AUX Port by pushing them inward.

    • There are two latches on the side. With a prying tool, undo those by pushing them inward.

  4. How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, Take Care Of the Triggers: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Ok, sometimes the triggers would get stuck in the bottom shell. This may cause a broken trigger or a missing spring.

    • I’m doing this one sided cause I had to hold the camera. Restrain the triggers with your thumb, pry the bottom directly towards you as shown. Use both hands.

  5. How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, Clear Away the Screw Bores.: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • The screw Bores hang from the top shell like stalactites. Pry up on both sides with both hands as shown. I am using one hand because I’m holding the camera.

  6. How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, Remove Ribbon Cable.: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, Remove Ribbon Cable.: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Rotate the bottom shell away. The battery assembly is removed in this picture for a better view. Detatch the ribbon cable at the Motherboard.

  7. How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, How Did You Do?: step 7, image 1 of 3 How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, How Did You Do?: step 7, image 2 of 3 How to not break the outer shell while opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZTC1 Generation 2, How Did You Do?: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Pictured are the clips. Two on one side were broken.

Conclusion

To reassemble, follow the reverse movement of the bottom shell, it should clip right back on. Screw it back in.

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