Refreshing Your Old Controller (Dualshock 3 Teardown and Cleaning Guide)

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Ever wondered how to professionally clean up those old controllers? Here's a definitive guide on the basics and how to teardown and clean one of your old favorites "The Dualshock 3".

If you have any questions feel free to ask in the comment section below or contact me on Discord or Reddit. Thanks for watching!

00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - Opening the Shell
01:20 - Removing the Battery
01:34 - Removing the Motherboard
03:30 - Removing the Buttons
04:22 - Cleaning the Motherboard
06:56 - Cleaning the Triggers
07:19 - What to Deep Clean
08:16 - Deep Cleaning the Buttons
09:01 - Cleaning the Membranes
10:02 - Cleaning the Openings
11:05 - Installing the Bumpers
11:42 - Installing the Motherboard
12:41 - Bumper NOTE
13:02 - Trigger Installation
14:11 - Battery Installation
14:45 - Backplate Installation

Intro theme song was written by Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Check out his work here:
https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/

This video is for entertainment and educational purposes only.



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