PS3 Dual Shock 3 Controler Charging Port Replacement

Remove the 5 screws on the back of the controller.

The back housing of the controller can now be removed.

Remove battery by unlatching the battery cables from battery connector clip.

Remove the two screws holding the motherboard to the front controller housing.

Next, remove the motherboard assembly from the controller housing. This is done by pressing in the clips on each side of the handle.

Freeing the motherboard from the housing will provide better access to the charging port.

Prepare your station for the de-soldering of the charging port.

To remove the defective charging port, you will need to de-solder the 9 pins holding the port to the motherboard.

First, used the desoldering pump to remove the solder from all 9 pins.

Then, use the desoldering wick to remove any excess solder left on the motherboard.

After the charging port is removed, place the new charging port into position.

Hold the new port in place by using a clip to keep it from moving.

Tin the soldering iron before soldering the connections. This is done by applying a small amount of solder to the tip of the hot iron.

Solder the 9 pin connections that connect the charging port to the motherboard.