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PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly

Introduction

In this guide we are going to disassemble a playstation 3 controller.

What you need

  1. PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly, PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly, PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly, PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the five 7.2 mm Phillips screws at the back of the controller.

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  2. PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 2, image 1 of 2 PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Separate the bottom case from the upper part. All the electronics stay in the upper part.

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    • Remove the left and right bumper buttons (L1, L2, R1 and R2).

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  4. PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the rubber underlays of the buttons L1, L2, R1 and R2.

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  5. PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Take the battery off the PCB (printed circuit board).

    • The battery sticks to the PCB through a sticking black surface.

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  7. PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the remaining 7.2 mm Phillips screw from the PCB.

    • All screws are the same.

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  8. PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Take the vibrating components out.

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  9. PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the battery from the PCB by using a pair of pliers as shown in the photo.

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    • Take the motherboard (PCB) out of the plastic controller case.

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    • Remove all loose parts from the body. (Consisting of white rubber button underlays, black plastic buttons and a black rubber underlay for the start and select button.)

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  12. PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the transparent plastic part covering the LED-lights by taking it out with a pair of pliers.

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  13. PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the joy sticks out.

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    • Remove the thin flexible green PCB by pulling out the black plastic circuit board cover, relatively in the middle the motherboard (the hard PCB) and by pressing click fingers on top of the motherboard.

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  15. PlayStation 3 Wireless controller "Dualshock III" (replica) Disassembly: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the thin flexible green PCB by lifting and pushing the two outer flaps.

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Conclusion

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

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One Comment

Can't put the backpanel back in. The metal parts are the issue. How do I reassemble the backpanel with the front panel?

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