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Playstation Classic Controller Cord Replacement

Introduction

This guide will demonstrate how to replace the controller cord for a Playstation Classic Controller. You should only need a Phillips #0 Screwdriver and optionally the Jimmy tool.

What you need

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    • Turn the controller over so that the screws are facing up.

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    • Use a small Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the eight Xmm screws.

    • Make sure to store the screws in a safe place so they are not lost before reassembly.

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    • Use the Jimmy tool to take the back part off and get into the controller.

    • It shouldn’t take too much force to remove the back part. Make sure all screws are taken out beforehand so you avoid hurting yourself or damaging the controller.

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    • You will notice that the controller cord is plugged into a Micro USB port on the controller motherboard.

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    • To unplug the cord from the controller motherboard, carefully take the cord out from in between the small pegs that it is nestled into.

    • When unplugging the cord, hold the controller so that no significant pressure is being applied to the motherboard that will damage it.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Will this fix the controller being unresponsive?

Jamal Saeed - Reply

maybe but It depends

enrique bengaura -

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