DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement

Written By: Sam Omiotek

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DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the upper and/or lower microphones in your Sony DualSense controller.

Note: This guide is for current DualSense controllers with FCC IDs that end with A. Check the back of your controller to verify your model. If yours ends in a 1, it is an early model and there will be internal differences. Follow these guides for the earlier version.

Tools

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Slide the opening pick along the lower-right edge of the middle trim to release the clips securing it to the case.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Slide the opening pick along the lower-left edge of the middle trim to release the clips securing it to the case.

Step 5

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.
During reassembly, position the middle trim into place and press along all edges to engage the clips securing it to the controller.

Step 6

Insert the flat end of your spudger into the gap above the L1 button.
Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.
Pry the spudger upward to remove the L1 button.

Step 7

Insert the flat end of your spudger into the gap above the R1 button.
Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.
Pry the spudger upward to remove the R1 button.

Step 8

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm screws securing the bottom corners of the lower case.

Step 9

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm screws behind the L1 and R1 buttons.

Step 10

Use the pointed edge of a spudger to unclip the two clips on either side of the headset jack.

Step 11

Use your hands to carefully pull the rear case off of the controller.
During reassembly, make sure the red and black vibration motor wires are not pinched between the front and rear case.

Step 12

Use the pointed end of your spudger to lift the lower microphone out of its bracket next to the battery.
During reassembly, make sure the end of the microphone's ribbon cable is slotted into the bracket.

Step 13

Use a pair of blunt-nose tweezers or your fingers to grip the lower microphone cable by its pull tab and disconnect it from the motherboard.

Step 14

Use the pointed end of your spudger to lift the upper microphone out of the front case.
During reassembly, make sure the upper microphone's ribbon cable is properly slotted and hooked into the front case.

Step 15

Use a pair of blunt-nose tweezers or your fingers to grip the upper microphone cable by its pull tab and disconnect it from the motherboard.
Don't try to remove the microphone yet—it won't fit out this side of the front case.

Step 16

Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the upper microphone through the top of the front case.
Don't force the cable if you encounter resistance. It may have snagged on the front case.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Sam Omiotek

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DualSense Controller v2 Microphone Replacement

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