Introduction
This guide shows how to remove and replace a worn out battery for your PlayStation Portal. If your play sessions aren't lasting as long, you'll likely need to replace the battery.
What you need
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Rest a finger over the L1 bumper to prevent it from flying off when you pry.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top edge of the bumper and the white shell.
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Pry up to unclip the bumper.
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Slide the spudger along the seam to release any remaining clips.
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Align the bumper into its slot.
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Use a finger to press the bumper down firmly until it clicks into place.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick underneath the left joystick trim strip, where it wraps below the grip.
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Twist the opening pick to release the bottom clip.
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Repeat the procedure to unclip and remove the right joystick trim strip.
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Use your fingers to align and clip the top edge in place.
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Firmly press along the remaining edges to clip the strip in place.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm‑long screws at the bottom tips of each grip.
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Push the flat edge of a spudger into the back shell's left, inner seam.
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Keep the spudger inserted in the seam.
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Align the corners near the trigger buttons first.
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Firmly press around the entire perimeter to clip the shell back in place.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm‑long screws securing the left grip shell to the Portal.
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Insert the flat edge of a spudger underneath the inner edge of the grip shell, near the vibration motor.
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Twist the spudger along the edge to unclip the bottom portion of the grip shell.
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Remove the left grip shell.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm‑long screws securing the left joystick cover.
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Use the point of a spudger to flip up the black lock tab on the left joystick's ZIF connector.
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Shift the joystick module so that the flex cable slides out of its socket.
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Remove the left joystick.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm‑long screws securing the right grip shell to the Portal.
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Insert the flat edge of a spudger underneath the inner edge of the grip shell, near the vibration motor.
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Twist the spudger along the edge to unclip the bottom portion of the grip shell.
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Remove the right grip shell.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm‑long screws securing the right joystick cover.
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Use the point of a spudger to flip up the black lock tab on the right joystick's ZIF connector.
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Shift the joystick module so that the flex cable slides out of its socket.
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Remove the right joystick.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 6.5 mm‑long screws (two on each side) securing the two joystick brackets to the Portal.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the screen for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
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Remove large chunks of adhesives with the flat edge of a spudger or tweezers.
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Use high concentration isopropyl alcohol (>90%) to remove any remaining residue. Wipe in one direction with a lint-free cloth or coffee filter until all the adhesive residue is gone.
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Apply strips of double-sided tape such as Tesa tape to the screen perimeter to reattach the screen.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the eight 6.5 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard cover to the Portal.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector.
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Before you begin repairs, power off your PlayStation Portal and unplug any cables.
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Use the flat edge of a spudger or your fingers to carefully peel up a black pull-tab from the top of the battery.
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Repeat the procedure to remove the three remaining adhesive strips.
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Apply a few drops of high concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol underneath the edge of the battery nearest the broken strip.
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Wait one minute to allow the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive.
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Slide an opening pick under a loose edge of the battery and gently pry up the battery.
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Remove the battery.
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Be careful where you position the stretch-release adhesive strips. On the right side of the battery well, the Portal has a plastic lip. Position the strips such that they're not blocked by the lip.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, after completing this guide, calibrate your newly installed battery.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, after completing this guide, calibrate your newly installed battery.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
