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DualSense Controller v2 L1 and R1 Button Replacement

DualSense Controller v2 L1 and R1 Button Replacement

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Follow this guide to replace the L1 and/or R1 buttons on your Sony DualSense controller.

Note: This guide is for current DualSense controllers with FCC IDs that end with A. Check the back of your controller to verify your model. If yours ends in a 1, it is an early model and there will be internal differences. Follow these guides for the earlier version.

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  • Spudger
    Spudger
  1. DualSense Controller v2 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the L1 button: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the L1 button: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the L1 button: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat end of your spudger into the gap above the L1 button.

    • Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.

    • Pry the spudger upward to remove the L1 button.

  2. DualSense Controller v2 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the R1 button: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the R1 button: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 L1 and R1 Button Replacement, Remove the R1 button: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat end of your spudger into the gap above the R1 button.

    • Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.

    • Pry the spudger upward to remove the R1 button.

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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

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The "reassemble" isn't the steps in reverse order. Cmon now

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