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DualShock 3 Battery Replacement

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  1. DualShock 3 Battery Replacement, Step 1: step 1, image 1 of 3 DualShock 3 Battery Replacement, Step 1: step 1, image 2 of 3 DualShock 3 Battery Replacement, Step 1: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • This is the Dualshock 3 controller

    • On the back of the controller, there will be five 7.2mm Phillips screws securing the body of the controller. (The five screws are circled in black.)

    • Remove each of the five screws from the back of the DualShock controller.

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  2. DualShock 3 Battery Replacement, Step 2: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Push the center of the rear cover (between the two analog sticks) and carefully lift the lower edge away from the rest of the controller.

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    • Push the rear cover slightly toward the top edge of the controller to clear the front edge of the #2 triggers.

    • Pull the rear cover away from the rest of the controller, but be careful so that you won't pop off the #2 triggers.

    • Here is a DualShock trigger guide on the IFIXIT website in case you need to reattach the #2 triggers.

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  4. DualShock 3 Battery Replacement, Step 4: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Move the battery off the motherboard so you have enough clearance to access the battery connector.

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    • Carefully pull the battery connector away from the socket that is attached to the motherboard. ( Battery connector is circled in black.)

    • It may be safer to use a tool like tweezers or pliers to pull the battery connector out of the socket.

    • Now you can dispose of the old battery safely. For example taking old used batteries to a household hazardous waste facility.

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Conclusion

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

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