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SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the joystick switch on a SCUF PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.

Joysticks typically go wrong when they've been used extensively, as they start to drift or get clogged up and function incorrectly (or not at all), which is where this guide comes in. This is also ideal for a cosmetic upgrade if your sticks are worn down or damaged.

What you need

  1. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Remove the middle trim: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Insert an opening pick underneath the middle trim at the bottom-right corner of the controller to release the clips.

    • Loosen the rest of the clips and take the middle trim out.

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  2. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Remove L1 and R1: step 2, image 1 of 3 SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Remove L1 and R1: step 2, image 2 of 3 SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Remove L1 and R1: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use a tool to pop the R1 and L1 buttons off of the controller.

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  3. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Unscrew the grips: step 3, image 1 of 2 SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Unscrew the grips: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew and remove the screw from the bottom of each grip.

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  4. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Unscrew behind L1 and R1: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Unscrew the screws behind the L1 and R1 buttons.

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  5. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Pull the joysticks off: step 5, image 1 of 2 SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Pull the joysticks off: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the joysticks off of the controller.

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  6. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Pull the scuff buttons off: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the scuff buttons off the back of the controller by sliding them down.

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  8. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Remove the rear case: step 7, image 1 of 2 SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Remove the rear case: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the prying tool down the edge of the rear casing of the controller to remove the rear case.

    • Be sure to deal with all the clips!

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  9. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Slide the battery out: step 8, image 1 of 2 SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Slide the battery out: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Slide the battery out of the controller. It is a big grey box.

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  10. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Unplug the battery: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug the battery to finish removing the battery from the controller.

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  11. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Take the battery bracket out: step 10, image 1 of 2 SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Take the battery bracket out: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew the screw on the back of the controller to remove the battery bracket.

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  12. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Desolder the ribbon cables: step 11, image 1 of 2 SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement, Desolder the ribbon cables: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Use a soldering iron to desolder the ribbon cables on the motherboard.

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  13. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Unplug these four cables from the motherboard.

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  14. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Use the soldering iron to desolder the black and red wires off of the motherboard.

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  15. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the motherboard and the battery bracket from the controller to expose the joystick component.

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  16. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
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    • Use the soldering iron and the desoldering pump to desolder the 14 connections for the component.

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  17. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement: step 16, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the component from the motherboard.

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  18. SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement: step 17, image 1 of 2 SCUF Reflex Joystick Replacement: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Put the new component on the motherboard.

    • Use the soldering iron to connect the new component to the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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