DualShock 4 Plastic Shell Replacement

ID: 158797

Description: The official guide has been updated and can be...

Steps:

  1. To remove the plastic shell, use the Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four 6.0 mm screws securing the back of the controller.
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  3. The plastic shell is held in place by little plastic tabs that snap together.
  4. Wedge the plastic opening tool between the shell and the controller and carefully pry off the plastic.
  5. Take your time on this step. You do not want to break any plastic pieces.
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  7. Either re-align the old plastic shell, or align a new replacement shell with the controller. The little plastic tabs that snap together should be aligned.
  8. Apply pressure on the plastic housing so that it clicks together.
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  10. Using the Phillips #00 screwdriver, replace and tighten the four 6.0 mm screws on the back of the controller.
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