How to Put Together PS4 Controller after Fixing Buttons or Stick Drift (East Guide)
6Since you’re asking about reassembling a PS4 controller (DualShock 4) after fixing buttons or stick drift, I’ll provide a concise guide to put it back together correctly. This assumes you’ve already opened the controller and addressed the issue (e.g., cleaned or replaced analog sticks or buttons). Reassembly can be tricky due to small parts and delicate ribbons, so follow these steps carefully to avoid damage. If you’re working with a PS5 controller instead, let me know, and I can adjust the instructions.
Tools Needed
Phillips #00 screwdriver (for screws)
Plastic spudger or tweezers (for handling ribbons and clips)
Clean, well-lit workspace (to avoid losing small parts)
Optional: Compressed air to clean components during reassembly
Step-by-Step Reassembly Guide for DualShock 4
1. Prepare Components
Check Parts: Ensure all components (analog sticks, buttons, D-pad, touchpad, battery, ribbon cables, rumble motors, motherboard, and plastic frame) are clean and functional.
Inspect Repairs: Confirm the stick drift or button issue is resolved (e.g., new joysticks soldered or cleaned, buttons replaced).
Organize Screws: Keep the four rear screws (6mm, Phillips) and any smaller internal screws separate.
2. Reinstall the Motherboard and Frame
Place the Motherboard:
Align the motherboard in the front shell (where the buttons and sticks are). Ensure the analog sticks and button contacts fit into their slots.
If you removed the touchpad ribbon, reconnect it now:
Lift the black flap on the motherboard’s ribbon connector (use a spudger or tweezers).
Slide the ribbon in flat, contacts facing down, and close the flap gently to lock it.
Secure the Plastic Frame:
Place the midframe (plastic support piece) over the motherboard, aligning screw holes and ensuring the analog sticks move freely.
If rumble motors were removed, reattach them to their slots in the frame and reconnect their wires to the motherboard (small connectors; match colors if labeled).
Secure the frame with any small internal screws (if applicable; some models have one or two).
3. Reconnect the Battery
Position the Battery:
Place the battery in its compartment on the back shell or frame (depending on model).
Reconnect the battery’s ribbon cable to the motherboard:
Lift the connector flap, insert the ribbon (contacts down), and lock the flap.
Ensure the cable isn’t twisted or pinched.
Secure the Battery: Some models have a plastic clip or adhesive to hold the battery; ensure it’s snug.
4. Reattach Buttons and Triggers
Install Buttons:
If removed, place the D-pad, face buttons (triangle, circle, square, cross), and Share/Options buttons into their slots on the front shell. Ensure the rubber membranes beneath are aligned (small pegs should fit into holes).
The touchpad should already be in place; ensure its ribbon is connected (see Step 2).
Reassemble Triggers (L1/L2, R1/R2):
Insert the L2 and R2 trigger springs into their slots on the back shell (hook-shaped springs; ensure they’re seated).
Place the L2 and R2 triggers over the springs, aligning hinges with the shell’s pivot points.
Snap L1 and R1 buttons over the triggers, ensuring they click into place.
Test trigger movement; they should spring back smoothly.
5. Close the Controller
Align Shells:
Carefully place the back shell over the front shell, ensuring no cables or components are pinched.
Start at the top (near triggers) and press down gently to snap the shells together. Work around the edges until fully closed.
Check for gaps; if the controller doesn’t close properly, a ribbon or component may be misaligned. Open and inspect.
Secure Screws:
Insert and tighten the four 6mm Phillips screws on the back shell (two near handles, two near triggers). Don’t overtighten, as this can strip threads or crack the plastic.
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