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PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement

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  1. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Using a Phillips #0 screwdriver, remove the four 10mm screws located on the back of the device.

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  2. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Insert the plastic opening tool at the indent.

    • Gently use a forward and backward motion to safely pop open the cover.

    • Using your hands to further pull it apart.

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  3. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Once the device is opened, lift the battery out of the black plastic holder.

    • Carefully pull the battery out and ensure that it's wires are still connected to the inside.

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  4. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the 9mm screw located to the right of the battery, which is connected to the inner plastic frame.

    • Using the plastic opening tool carefully take out the grey cylindrical piece (vibrator) that is also attached to a wire.

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  5. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull out the small grey cylindrical piece (vibrator).

    • Removing this piece makes it easier to access the wire connection of the battery and remove it.

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  6. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
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    • Using tweezers, remove the small piece with a cylindrical top that is located to the left of the inner plastic frame.

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  7. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Using one hand to hold the device, and the other hand to squeeze the inner plastic frame.

    • Remove by squeezing the inner plastic frame, lift and pull it towards you.

    • While removing the frame, be extremely careful because it could damage the frame or the motherboard.

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  8. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Gently pull on the white piece connecting the battery and the connector.

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  9. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement, Motherboard: step 9, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the five 1.2 mm screws from upper portion of the controller.

    • If you are replacing the trigger button, continue to step 13.

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  10. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two 1.2mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  11. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3
    • Cautiously remove the circular white piece at the top without removing the LED inside.

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  12. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the blue strip that is connected to the trigger button from the motherboard.

    • Be careful to gently detach it from the motherboard. The strip may rip if too much strength is applied.

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  13. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the trigger button from the controller.

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  14. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the LED light by removing the white strip.

    • If you are replacing the LED light, continue to Step 17.

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  15. PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 PlayStation Move Trigger Button Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the motherboard from the plastic case.

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Conclusion

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

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This disassembly is destructive (namely to the LED connector as it is soldered to the main board) and has many unnecessary steps for simply replacing the trigger button assembly. It also says no parts are required but you would clearly need replacement trigger parts.

Peter Miller - Reply Share

this did not help at all

lucas ainsworth - Reply Share

I have searched a lot on the internet and cannot find any parts for it.

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