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DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement

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    1. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the right end of the middle trim: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the right end of the middle trim: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Disconnect and power down the 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. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • 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. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the left end of the middle trim: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the left end of the middle trim: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • 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. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • 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. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the middle trim: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the middle trim: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the middle trim: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • 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.

      • During reassembly, position the middle trim into place and press along all edges to engage the clips securing it to the controller.

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    1. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the L1 button: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the L1 button: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the L1 button: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Insert the flat end of a 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.

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    2. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the R1 button: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the R1 button: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the R1 button: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Insert the flat end of a 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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    1. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the case screws: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm screws securing the bottom corners of the lower case.

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      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm screws behind the L1 and R1 buttons.

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    3. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the rear case: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the rear case: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the rear case: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Use the pointed edge of a spudger to unclip the two clips on either side of the headset jack.

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    4. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the rear case: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the rear case: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use your hands to carefully pull the rear case off of the controller.

      • During reassembly, make sure the red and black vibration motor wires are not pinched between the front and rear case.

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    1. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Reposition the battery: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Reposition the battery: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Lift the battery out of its bracket and reposition it to the right for better access to the battery connector.

      • Don't strain the battery cables.

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    2. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the battery: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the battery: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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      • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

      • Don't pull on the wires to disconnect the battery.

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    3. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Remove the battery.

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    1. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the lower microphone: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the lower microphone: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use the pointed end of a spudger to remove the lower microphone from its bracket next to the battery.

      • During reassembly, make sure the end of the microphone's ribbon cable is slotted into the bracket.

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      • Grab the lower microphone ribbon cable pull tab with your fingers or a pair of tweezers and disconnect it from the motherboard.

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    3. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the battery bracket: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 6.5 mm screw securing the battery bracket.

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      • Lift the battery bracket off of the motherboard.

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    5. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the right trigger assembly: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the right trigger assembly: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Grip the right trigger assembly cable with a pair of tweezers or your fingers and disconnect it from the motherboard.

      • Use the pull tab to disconnect the cable. Don't pull on the cable itself.

      • Don't completely remove the ribbon cable yet.

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      • Grip the right trigger assembly cable with a pair of tweezers or your fingers, and disconnect it from the trigger assembly.

      • Use the pull tab to disconnect the cable. Don't pull on the cable itself.

      • Depending on the controller's model, the ribbon cable may block the motherboard from coming loose. If so, remove the cable from the trigger assembly.

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    7. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the left trigger assembly: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the left trigger assembly: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Grip the left trigger assembly cable with a pair of tweezers or your fingers to disconnect it from the motherboard.

      • Use the pull tab to disconnect the cable. Don't pull on the cable itself.

      • Don't completely remove the ribbon cable yet.

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      • Grip the left trigger assembly cable with a pair of tweezers or your fingers to disconnect it from the trigger assembly.

      • Use the pull tab to disconnect the cable. Don't pull on the cable itself.

      • Depending on the controller's model, the ribbon cable may block the motherboard from coming loose. If so, remove the cable from the trigger assembly.

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    9. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the upper microphone: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the upper microphone: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to disconnect the upper microphone from the motherboard.

      • Use the pull tab to disconnect the cable. Don't pull on the cable itself.

      • If you're not replacing this microphone, don't remove it from the frame.

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    10. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the touchpad: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the touchpad: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to disconnect the touchpad cable from the motherboard.

      • Use the pull tab to disconnect the cable. Don't pull on the cable itself.

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    11. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Lift out the motherboard: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Lift out the motherboard: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Lift out the motherboard: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Carefully guide the joysticks through the front case and lift the motherboard out.

      • Don't strain the four soldered wires tethering the motherboard to the vibration motors.

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    1. DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the light guide: crwdns2935265:026crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the light guide: crwdns2935265:026crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 DualSense Controller v2 Light Guide Replacement, Remove the light guide: crwdns2935265:026crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Use the pointed end of your spudger to lift the center of the light guide out of the controller.

      • Remove the light guide.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions 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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