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DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the joystick covers on a Sony Dualshock 4 CHU-ZCT2U PlayStation controller.

What you need

  1. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Remove the rear panel screws: step 1, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Remove the rear panel screws: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 6.4 mm-long screws from the rear panel.

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  2. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Separate the rear panel: step 2, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Separate the rear panel: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Four fragile plastic clips hold the panels together. You can see their locations more clearly in this guide.

    • The clips help hold the seams together. If you break these clips, the controller will still work.

    • Insert an opening tool into the crease where the front and rear panel meet, starting from the outside edge of either handle.

    • Gently pry the rear panel off of the front panel until they become partially separated.

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  3. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Release the plastic clips: step 3, image 1 of 3 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Release the plastic clips: step 3, image 2 of 3 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Release the plastic clips: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use the opening tool to separate the panels by releasing the plastic clips around the perimeter of the controller.

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  4. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Remove the rear panel: step 4, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Remove the rear panel: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the rear panel directly away from the controller.

    • Do not completely remove the rear panel. It is still attached to the controller by a ribbon cable.

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  5. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Use your fingers to gently pull the ribbon cable straight out of its connector on the motherboard.

    • Since this cable's pull tab is too small to grab with fingers or tweezers, grab the cable itself. Otherwise utilize pull tabs whenever possible.

    • During reassembly, grab the ribbon cable by the blue tab and gently press the cable straight into the connector. Push the blue tab rather than the ribbon cable itself.

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  7. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Remove the battery: step 6, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Remove the battery: step 6, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the battery's power connector straight up from the motherboard.

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  8. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery.

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  9. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Remove the motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Remove the motherboard: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 6.4 mm-long screw securing the battery bracket.

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  10. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the battery bracket.

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  11. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the touch panel ribbon cable.

    • Pull the ribbon cable directly away from its connector on the motherboard by the blue pull tab, not by the cable itself.

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  12. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2

    • Separate the motherboard and midframe assembly from the front panel.

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  13. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Remove the joystick covers: step 12, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Remove the joystick covers: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the right joystick cover straight off the joystick module to remove it.

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  14. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Pull the left joystick cover straight off the joystick module to remove it.

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  15. DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 14, image 1 of 2 DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U Joystick Covers Replacement, Reassembly tip: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • During reassembly, ensure the new joystick covers properly align with the shafts on the joystick modules before pressing them into place.

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Conclusion

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

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Are you able to replace the actual joystick with a diffrent one or are we only able to switch out covers?

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