DualSense Edge Rear Trim Replacement
ID: 176112
Description: Follow this guide to replace, change, or...
Steps:
- Place the controller on a work surface with the joysticks facing down.
- Use a spudger or your finger to slide the Release tab to the left. The front trim should fall to the table.
- If the front trim doesn't fall open, make sure the front trim has room to fall down and the Release tab is pushed all the way to the left.
- Lift the controller up, leaving the front trim on the table.
- During reassembly, insert the front trim at an angle so the top slots in first, then lower the trim into place and snap it onto the controller.
- Flip the controller over so the joysticks are facing up.
- Lift the metal lever that holds the joystick in place until the joystick slides out slightly.
- Slide the joystick out from its slot.
- Repeat this process to remove the other joystick.
- The rear trim is held in place by fragile plastic clips. Work slowly and gently to avoid breaking the clips.
- If you installed the back button paddles included with your controller, remove them before beginning this process.
- Insert the flat edge of an opening pick between the black portion of the rear trim and the top cover, near the joystick lever.
- Slide the opening pick towards the bottom of the grip to release the clips.
- Slide the pick around to the rear of the controller and flip the controller over so the buttons are facing down.
- Slide the opening pick around the edge of the rear trim to release the clips.
- Slide the opening along the edge of the trim on the other grip.
- Once all clips are released, remove the trim.
- If at any point the trim feels stuck, stop and look for any clips that may have re-engaged and release them with the opening pick to avoid damaging them.