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Follow this guide to replace the buttons in your DualShock 4 model CUH-ZCT1U controller.
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Check the model number on the back of your controller. This guide was written using model CUH-ZCT1U. If you have another model, the guide procedure and replacement parts may differ slightly.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 6.4 mm-long screws securing the rear case.
to re-torque these PH00 screw... i found 19Ncm to be about the max. (since 27Ncm was too much)
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Use an opening pick to pry each corner of the L1 button from the front case.
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Remove the button.
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Use your opening pick to pry and remove the R1 button, just as you did for the L1 button.
I didn't have to remove the buttons just to replace the battery ...
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Insert your opening pick at a downward angle between the front case and rear case, halfway between the handle and the action buttons.
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Slide your pick toward the handle and pry up to release the first clip.
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Repeat this procedure on the other side of the controller to release the second clip.
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Two more clips secure the rear case near the extension port and the headphone jack.
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Insert your opening pick between the front case and rear case at either side of the ports.
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Twist your pick to unclip this section of the rear case from the front case.
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Locate the clips by looking through the gap above the R2 or L2 buttons.
Ah, well perhaps I may have broken a tab by not removing the buttons but if be more worried about breaking the buttons
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Insert the point of a spudger through the gap above the R2 button and push the retaining clip outward.
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While pushing the clip outward, slowly pull the rear case away from the front case until you feel them separate.
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Repeat this procedure for the clip near the L2 button.
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Press the R2 button and slide the rear case over it.
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Press the L2 button and slide the rear case over it.
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Flip the rear case over the top of the controller and lay it down, being careful not to strain the interconnect cable.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the interconnect cable by pulling its blue pull tab straight out of the socket.
On the model CUH-ZCT2E the circuit board is mirrored so that the connection is on the left side. When reassembling the blue tab should be facing inwards.
I just left the interconnect cable attached and held things out of the way when I put in the new battery
I melted the connector with my soldering iron while removing the analog, is there a way to replace it? I don't know how many pins it has or the model to buy.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to grab and disconnect the head of the battery cable from the motherboard.
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Remove the battery.
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Grab and remove the reset button extension from its recess in the battery bracket.
On the model CUH-ZCT2E this is part of the battery bracket and not removable. Just skip this step.
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Locate the two clips securing the battery bracket to the motherboard.
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Insert the point of your spudger into the opening behind the right bracket clip.
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Depress the clip to disengage it from the motherboard.
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Lift up the right edge of the battery bracket.
On the model CUH-ZCT2E the battery bracket is not secured by clips but by a PH #00 screw mid height on the right half of the battery bracket. Just remove the screw and for the next step lift the battery bracket straight up.
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Insert the point of your spudger in the opening behind the left bracket clip.
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Depress the clip to disengage it from the motherboard.
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Remove the battery bracket.
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Use the point of your spudger to flip up the locking flap securing the touch pad cable ZIF connector.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to disconnect the cable using its blue pull tab.
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Use your Phillips screwdriver to remove the 6.4 mm screw securing the motherboard.
On the model CUH-ZCT2E this screw was removed in step 16. Just skip this step.
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Grab the midframe by its plastic protrusions or the vibration motors and remove it.
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Remove the Share and Options buttons from the front case.
On the model CUH-ZCT2E the share and options buttons are not removable. Skip this step.
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Remove the three silicone button pads from their buttons in the front case:
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The squared off pad for the directional pad
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The rounded pad for the action buttons
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The small pad for the home button
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If you wish to remove the silicone button pads for the touch pad, Share, and Options buttons, follow this step. Otherwise, continue for the standard set of buttons.
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Remove the directional pad, action buttons, and home button from the front case.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
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.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
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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I pulled out my touch pad along with the motherboard when it was still attached how can I put this back in
Pull out the ribbon the way the tutorial says and then you can place the touchpad back correctly. It needs to be put in from the inside of the controller, not the outside.
where is how replace L2/R2? D=
This guide could be enhanced by showing the L1/L2, R1/R2 button cluster in some photos. I needed to replace the silicone grommet underneath the buttons due to Sony's design flaw of having R2/L2 press on the silicone with a blade shaped extension.
What to do If after cleaning some buttons no longer work? I was very careful when disassembling and reassembling the remote.
You might wanna make sure that flimsy plastic lining the buttons push is in its proper place. Sometimes it moves and if it doesn't line up just right it won't work.
I took the "caveman" approach to this tutorial because I spilled soda near the controller and the circle button was sticky. It was an emergency operation done with a Phillips one size too large, a pocket knife for a spudger, and my cigar fingers for forceps. I must say, after some initial confusion, this tutorial helped me put it back together easily without breaking anything (a minor miracle all on its own). Thank for this.
I need help. The up and right direction on the d-pad are not functioning. I took controller apart and made sure everything was clean and unfortunately did not fix problem. My question is has anyone else had this issue and if I buy a new silicon part for the d-pad will that fix it?
My R2 button is constant being pressed. Even after I opened it and cleaned it. Please help me with this??
I connected it to pc and even removed the R2 button while checking for the buttons on pc,and button 8 (I.e R2 button on controller) shows as pressed all the time even when it's not there.
The “up" button on my d-pad has not been working recently so I followed the tutorial (helpful by the way), found no obvious problems, put it all back together, but the button still will not work. Any tips?
Are the contacts lining up right? That might be the problem.
how to clean the green circuit board because ps button is unresponsive? the true circuit button how to clean or repair it? cause mine is not responding in the motherboard assembly
My vibration motor has fallen out and the wires are disconnected, how can I fix it?
After I did this my right dpad button stopped functioning, is there a way to fix this?
Where can I buy Grey Reset Button Extension
This is the original model. How about an update since there have been about 3 new assemblies and a new version of the DS4?
Here is a solution to a broken R2 button. Really simple fix.
My PS4 is registering R2 button input without me pressing anything on the Dualshock 4. How can I fix it? This is only apparent when I play games… For example, when I play Spiderman where R2 is used for sprinting and web swinging, Spiderman will alternate between running and jogging, without me actually providing any kind of input via R2.
I have a triangle button sticking when i play a combat game it just happen the other day.
It seems stuck down in the controler it still work but it hard to press down when i need to use it.
What do you think the problem is?
Thank you so much
After reassembling the controller won’t connect to the ps4. It will connect to the iPhone though.. what can I do?
Le bouton carré ne fonctionne pas, que dois-je faire ?
As of March 14, 2023, this guide has been updated! Comments regarding step procedures may no longer be relevant.
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