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Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the light guide on a Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.

Note: This guide is for DualSense controllers with an FCC ID ending in 1. Check the back of your controller to verify your model. If yours ends in A, there will be differences in the internal design.

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  1. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the right end of the middle trim: étape 1, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the right end of the middle trim: étape 1, image 2 de 2

    • Disconnect and power down your 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. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: étape 2, image 1 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: étape 2, image 2 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-right edge of the middle trim: étape 2, image 3 de 3

    • 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. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the left end of the middle trim: étape 3, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the left end of the middle trim: étape 3, image 2 de 2

    • 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. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: étape 4, image 1 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: étape 4, image 2 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Unclip the lower-left edge of the middle trim: étape 4, image 3 de 3

    • 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. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the middle trim: étape 5, image 1 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the middle trim: étape 5, image 2 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the middle trim: étape 5, image 3 de 3

    • 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.

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  6. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the L1 button: étape 6, image 1 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the L1 button: étape 6, image 2 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the L1 button: étape 6, image 3 de 3

    • With one hand, grip the controller and use your thumb to hold down the left trigger.

    • With your free hand, insert the flat end of a spudger between the L1 and L2 buttons.

    • Use the spudger to gently pry the L1 button away from the controller and remove it, holding your finger over the button so it doesn't eject.

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  7. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the R1 button: étape 7, image 1 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the R1 button: étape 7, image 2 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the R1 button: étape 7, image 3 de 3

    • Repeat the previous step to remove the R1 button.

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  8. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the rear case screws: étape 8, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the rear case screws: étape 8, image 2 de 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.4 mm screws securing the bottom corners of the lower case.

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  9. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 9, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 9, image 2 de 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.4 mm screws behind the L1 and R1 buttons.

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  10. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Separate the rear case: étape 10, image 1 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Separate the rear case: étape 10, image 2 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Separate the rear case: étape 10, image 3 de 3

    • Be gently when releasing the rear cover clips—they're delicate and can easily break.

    • Use the point of a spudger to release the two clips on either side of the headset jack.

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  12. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 11, image 1 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 11, image 2 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 11, image 3 de 3

    • Tight plastic clips secure the left and right edges of the rear case.

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the front and rear shells near the bottom of the left edge.

    • Slide the spudger along the left edge and gently pry the shells apart to release the clips.

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  13. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 12, image 1 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 12, image 2 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 12, image 3 de 3

    • Repeat the previous step on the right edge to release its clips.

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  14. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 13, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 13, image 2 de 2

    • Lay your controller upside down so the joysticks are on your work surface.

    • Hold the controller down with your fingers and use your thumbs to lift the rear case away from the controller to fully separate it.

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  15. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the rear case: étape 14, image 1 de 1

    • Remove the rear case.

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  16. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 15, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 15, image 2 de 2
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    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

    • Grip the connector, not the wires, when disconnecting.

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  17. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the battery: étape 16, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the battery: étape 16, image 2 de 2

    • Lift the battery straight out of the battery bracket.

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  18. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the lower microphone: étape 17, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the lower microphone: étape 17, image 2 de 2
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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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  19. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the battery bracket: étape 18, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the battery bracket: étape 18, image 2 de 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 6.4 mm screw securing the battery bracket.

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  20. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 19, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 19, image 2 de 2

    • Lift the battery bracket out of the motherboard.

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  21. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the right trigger assembly: étape 20, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the right trigger assembly: étape 20, image 2 de 2

    • Grip the right trigger assembly ribbon cable pull tab with a pair of tweezers or your fingers and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.

    • Do not completely remove the ribbon cable yet.

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  22. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 21, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 21, image 2 de 2

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

    • Remove the ribbon cable.

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  23. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the left trigger assembly: étape 22, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the left trigger assembly: étape 22, image 2 de 2

    • Grip the left trigger assembly ribbon cable pull tab with a pair of tweezers or your fingers and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.

    • Do not completely remove the ribbon cable yet.

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  24. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 23, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 23, image 2 de 2

    • Grip the left trigger assembly ribbon cable pull tab with a pair of tweezers or your fingers, and pull up to disconnect it from the trigger assembly.

    • Remove the ribbon cable.

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  25. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the upper microphone: étape 24, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the upper microphone: étape 24, image 2 de 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to grip the upper microphone ribbon cable pull tab, and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.

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  26. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the touchpad: étape 25, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Disconnect the touchpad: étape 25, image 2 de 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to grip the touchpad ribbon cable pull tab, and pull it straight out of the motherboard connector.

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  27. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Lift out the motherboard: étape 26, image 1 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Lift out the motherboard: étape 26, image 2 de 3 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Lift out the motherboard: étape 26, image 3 de 3

    • Carefully guide the joysticks through the front case and lift the motherboard out.

    • Do not completely remove the motherboard. There are four soldered wires tethering the motherboard to the vibrator motors.

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  28. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the light guide: étape 27, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement, Remove the light guide: étape 27, image 2 de 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 8.5 mm screws securing the light guide.

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  29. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 28, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 28, image 2 de 2
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    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the light guide bracket.

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  30. Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 29, image 1 de 2 Sony DualSense Controller Light Guide Replacement: étape 29, image 2 de 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the light guide.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps 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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what do i need to do if player indicator white light doesn't work? please help i can't find any guide on the internet

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I have the same problem. Did you find a fix?

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