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PlayStation Move Battery Replacement

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  1. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement, Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement, Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Turn the controller over and unscrew the four 10mm screws with a PH #00 screwdriver.

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  2. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Pinch the sides of the back panel to remove it and set it aside.

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  3. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Hold the base of the controller with one hand and with the other carefully pull up on the white spherical piece to remove it.

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  4. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Push the Lithium Ion battery from its slot to remove it.

    • Be mindful not to damage the wires or wired components, as the battery will still be attached via its connector.

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  5. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the 9mm screw in the battery slot with a PH #00 screwdriver.

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  6. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Using a plastic opening tool, carefully pry the rumble motor free.

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  7. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the 9mm screw behind the rumble motor slot with a PH #00 screwdriver.

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  8. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully pinch the plastic sides of the battery slot and lift it (along with the circuit board) from the plastic shell of the move controller.

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  9. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Using your fingers, carefully pry the square green piece beneath the battery slot free.

    • It is attached via white ribbons which need to be kept intact.

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  10. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Follow the white ribbon attached to the part you just removed to a smaller, more rectangular piece.

    • Lift the rectangular piece from its slot to free it.

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  11. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully lift the entire circuit board from the black plastic encasing it.

    • Take extra care not to damage any of the wired components.

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  12. PlayStation Move Battery Replacement, Battery: step 12, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Battery Replacement, Battery: step 12, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Using tweezers, carefully pull the power cable from its port on the circuit board.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Guide Comments

No need to remove the the rumble motor, if you are careful and gentle and have some good tweezers you can unplug the battery cable after step 4, but it’s safer to do all steps

Andrew S. - Reply Share

Is it the same process for the nav move controller?

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