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Teardown
This is a quick teardown of the playstation move controller.
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This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your PlayStation Move, use our service manual.
Playstation Move Controller
Remove the 4 screws holding the back over and trigger button on.
Once open you will see two ribbon cables.
The one connected to the trigger button is removable.
The ribbon cable attached to light globe is soldered on.
Light Globe Cover and the LED Module can be separated.
The battery can easily be removed. There is connector on the side of the board.
Battery Specs: Single Cell 1380 mAh 3.7 Volt
Sony Part: LIS1441
Remove the inner plastic (1 Screw) frame to expose the logic board
Remove the 2 top screws and one bottom screw to remove the logic board from the controller.
Logic Board
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