If you’re like most PlayStation 4 owners, your controller has probably seen better days. Whether it’s because of a sticky analog stick or just plain old wear and tear, there comes a time when every PS4 controller needs a little TLC.
Fortunately, taking apart a PS4 controller is relatively simple and only requires a few tools. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process step-by-step so you can get your controller working like new again.
What You’ll Need
Before you begin, you’ll need a few things:
- A Phillips head screwdriver
- A small flathead screwdriver or a pry tool
- A bowl or container for the screws
- Optional: Alcohol wipes or compressed air
Step 1: Remove The Faceplate
Using your Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two screws from the back of the controller near the top. Once the screws are removed, gently pry off the faceplate using your flathead screwdriver or pry tool. Be careful not to damage the plastic clips that hold the faceplate in place.
Step 2: Remove The Shoulder Buttons
With the faceplate removed, you should now have access to the shoulder buttons and their corresponding springs. Using your Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two screws that hold each shoulder button in place. Once the screws are removed, gently pull the shoulder buttons off of the controller. Be careful not to lose the springs!
Step 3: Remove The Joysticks
Next, we’ll need to remove the joysticks in order to access the circuit board. Using your Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two screws that hold each joystick in place. Once the screws are removed, gently pull the joysticks off of the controller.
Step 4: Remove The Circuit Board
With the joystick out of the way, you should now have access to the circuit board. Using your Phillips head screwdriver, remove the four screws that hold the circuit board in place. Once the screws are removed, gently pull the circuit board out of the controller.
Step 5: Clean The Circuit Board
If your controller is having issues with responsiveness or input, it might be due to dirt and debris build-up on the circuit board. To clean the circuit board, you can either use alcohol wipes or compressed air. If using compressed air, be sure to hold the can upright so that the liquid doesn’t damage the board.
Step 6: Reassemble The Controller
Once the circuit board is clean, you can begin reassembling your controller. Start by inserting the circuit board back into the controller, then replace the four screws that hold it in place. Next, replace the joysticks and screw them back in place. Finally, replace the shoulder buttons and springs, then screw them back in place. Once everything is screwed back into place, you can replace the faceplate and screw it back in place.
How To Disassemble A Ps4 Controller
1.Using your Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two screws from the back of the controller near the top.
2.Gently pry off the faceplate using your flathead screwdriver or pry tool. Be careful not to damage the plastic clips that hold the faceplate in place.
3.With the faceplate removed, you should now have access to the shoulder buttons and their corresponding springs.
4.Using your Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two screws that hold each shoulder button in place.
5.Once the screws are removed, gently pull the shoulder buttons off of the controller. Be careful not to lose the springs!
