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PlayStation Move Battery Replacement

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  1. PlayStation Move  Battery Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 10mm screws from the corners of the trigger button.

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    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 10mm screws located at the back of the device.

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    • Insert the plastic opening tool at the indent along the front and back surfaces of the controller.

    • Gently use a forward and backward motion to safely pop open the cover.

    • Use your hands to further pull it apart and pop it open.

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    • Once the device is opened, lift the battery out of the black plastic holder.

    • Carefully pull the battery out and ensure that it's wires are still connected to the inside.

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    • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 9mm screw located to the right of the battery, which is connected to the inner plastic frame.

    • Use the plastic opening tool to carefully take out the grey cylindrical piece (vibrator) that is also attached to a wire.

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    • Gently pull out the small cylindrical grey piece (vibrator).

    • Removing this piece makes it easier to access the wire connection of the battery and remove it.

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    • Use tweezers to remove the small piece with a cylindrical top that is located to the left of the inner plastic frame.

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    • Use one hand to hold the bottom of the device, and the other hand to squeeze the inner plastic frame.

    • While squeezing the inner plastic frame, pull it up and then pull it towards you to detach it.

    • While removing the frame, be extremely careful because it could damage the frame or the motherboard.

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    • Gently pull on the end of the red and black wires which is closest to the connector to disconnect the battery.

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