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DualSense Controller V5 L1 and R1 Button Replacement

DualSense Controller V5 L1 and R1 Button Replacement

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Follow this guide to replace the L1 and R1 trigger buttons on a Sony PlayStation DualSense V5 controller.

Disconnect and power down your controller before starting your repair.

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  • Spudger
    Spudger
  1. DualSense Controller V5 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the L1 button: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller V5 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the L1 button: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller V5 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the L1 button: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  2. DualSense Controller V5 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the R1 button: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller V5 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the R1 button: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller V5 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the R1 button: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Repeat the previous step to remove the R1 button.

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

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

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