Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller Vibration Motor Replacement
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Last updated on May 22, 2017
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓This guide shows the steps required to replace the vibration motors in a PS3 Wireless Afterglow Controller.
What you need
Tools
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Lay the controller face down on a flat surface and remove the seven 9mm Phillips #0 screws on the back of the controller.
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Lift up and remove the controller back plate.
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Carefully remove the battery by lifting it straight up from its place.
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Unscrew the four 9mm Phillips #0 screws that are attached to both joy stick control mini-motherboards. There are two screws for each mini-motherboard.
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Jiggle both joy stick control mini-motherboards out of their holding place.
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Set aside the mini-motherboards so that the vibration motor wire connections are accessible.
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Use the soldering tool to heat the solder connecting the red and black vibration motor wires to the motherboard to detach the vibration motors.
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Use this guide for further details on how to solder.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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