DualShock 4 L2/R2 Rubber Components Replacement/Adjustment

Written By: Timothy D Finnie
  • Comments: 7
DualShock 4 L2/R2 Rubber Components Replacement/Adjustment

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

9

Time Required

25 minutes

Introduction

Step-by-step on how to either replace or readjust the L2/R2's rubber components on a dualshock PS4 controller (Model CUH-ZCT1).

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 6.4 mm-long screws from the rear panel.

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    • Four fragile plastic clips hold the panels together. You can see their locations more clearly in this guide.

    • The clips help hold the seams together. If you break these clips, the controller will still work.

    • Insert an opening tool into the crease where the front and rear panel meet, starting from the outside edge of either handle.

    • Gently pry the rear panel off of the front panel until they become partially separated.

    easy, but quite brute way of opening the rear panel without the opening tool: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYybiBBL...

    watch the opening from the back part only, then return here.

    christianviali -

    That worked but a couple clips broke in the process. Beware for people trying this method.

    Bryan Remely -

    There are 4 tab clips total, 2 at the top corners (very easy to break) and 2 at the bottom near the ports. The screws will keep it together even if they do break but be careful if you don’t want to break them.

    Fungi -

    I've written a guide to help others find the clips and unlatch them.

    Important Step For Opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZCT2U

    Richard -

    Hi Richard,

    Thanks for writing this up! I'm going to link your guide into the step.

    Arthur Shi -

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    • Use the opening tool to separate the panels by releasing the plastic clips around the perimeter of the controller.

    I've written a guide to help others find and unlatch these clips

    Important Step For Opening the DualShock 4 CUH-ZCT2U

    Richard -

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    • Lift the rear panel directly away from the controller.

    • Do not completely remove the rear panel. It is still attached to the controller by a ribbon cable.

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    • Use your fingers to gently pull the ribbon cable straight out of its connector on the motherboard.

    • Since this cable's pull tab is too small to grab with fingers or tweezers, grab the cable itself. Otherwise utilize pull tabs whenever possible.

    • During reassembly, grab the ribbon cable by the blue tab and gently press the cable straight into the connector. Push the blue tab rather than the ribbon cable itself.

    I'm struggling getting the ribbon to connect back in. Why might that be?

    David Clair II -

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    • Disconnect the connector that is connecting the battery to the motherboard. Remove the battery.

    • Next pull away the L2/R2 buttons from their positions. L2/R2 should be removed by carefully pulling vertically. Note There are two stubs on the side of it use a prying tool and gently pop them out.

    • Two springs will come out with the triggers.

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    • Examine the controllers rubber guards to see if it needs to be replaced or simply needs to be readjusted. If it is damaged, replace the rubber guard with a new one for the correct model, then, proceed to the next step. If not, proceed to the next step.

    • Carefully slide the rubber guard with the area that sticks out more going down into the slot (The crater part of the rubber guard should be in place for the R2/L2 slots; see picture for directions). Once in place, ensure it is snugged and secure.

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    • Place the R2 and L2 trigger following R2 for the right side and L2 for the left side.

    • There is a spring that makes the trigger reset to its original place when pressed. Ensure it is placed properly during reassembly.

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    • The buttons should reset to normal position as it is being depressed.

    • Reconnect the battery.

    • Connect the strip back into the connector then close the shell starting from the triggers to the handles.

    • Screw all screws back into place.

Conclusion

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

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