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Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the rear case on a Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.

What you need

  1. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Unclip the right end of the middle trim: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Unclip the right end of the middle trim: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect and power down your controller before you begin.

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

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  2. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the opening pick along the lower-right edge of the middle trim to release the clips securing it to the case.

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  3. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Unclip the left end of the middle trim: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Unclip the left end of the middle trim: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Insert an opening pick underneath the middle trim at the bottom-left corner of the controller to release the clips securing it to the case.

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  4. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the opening pick along the lower-left edge of the middle trim to release the clips securing it to the case.

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  6. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the middle trim: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the middle trim: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the middle trim: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers to lift up the bottom edge of the middle trim to release the remaining clips.

    • Lift the middle trim over the joysticks to remove it.

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  7. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the L1 button: step 6, image 1 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the L1 button: step 6, image 2 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the L1 button: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap above the L1 button.

    • Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.

    • Pry upward to remove the L1 button.

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  8. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the R1 button: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the R1 button: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the R1 button: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap above the R1 button.

    • Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.

    • Pry upward to remove the R1 button.

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  9. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the rear case: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the rear case: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.4 mm screws securing the bottom corners of the lower case.

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  10. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.4 mm screws behind the L1 and R1 buttons.

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  11. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Use the pointed edge of a spudger to unclip the two clips on either side of the headset jack.

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  12. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the rear case.

    • On some revisions, the rear case is held with two more clips next to the previously removed bumpers. If the rear case doesn't open without force, check for those clips.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

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