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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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  5. 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

    • With one hand, grip the controller and use your thumb to hold down the left trigger.

    • With your free hand, insert the flat end of a spudger between the L1 and L2 buttons.

    • Use the spudger to gently pry the L1 button away from the controller and remove it, holding your finger over the button so it doesn't eject.

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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

    • Repeat the previous step to remove the R1 button.

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  9. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the rear case screws: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the rear case screws: 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, Separate the rear case: step 10, image 1 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Separate the rear case: step 10, image 2 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Separate the rear case: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Be gently when releasing the rear cover clips—they're delicate and can easily break.

    • Use the point of a spudger to release 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 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Tight plastic clips secure the left and right edges of the rear case.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the front and rear shells near the bottom of the left edge.

    • Slide the spudger along the left edge and gently pry the shells apart to release the clips.

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  13. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • Repeat the previous step on the right edge to release its clips.

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  14. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • Lay your controller upside down so the joysticks are on your work surface.

    • Hold the controller down with your fingers and use your thumbs to lift the rear case away from the controller to fully separate it.

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  15. Sony DualSense Controller Rear Case Replacement, Remove the rear case: step 14, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the rear case.

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Conclusion

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

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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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