Introduction
Use this guide to replace the internal lithium battery inside PlayStation 3 controllers.
Step 1 Rear Cover
Remove the five 7.2 mm Phillips screws securing the rear cover to the controller.
Step 2
Push the center of the rear cover (between the two analog sticks) and slightly lift the lower edge of it away from the rest of the controller.
Step 3
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, being careful not to pop off the #2 triggers.
If you happen to accidentally pop off the trigger buttons, we have a trigger button guide to reattach them.
Step 4 Battery
Lift the battery off the motherboard for enough clearance to access the battery connector.
Step 5
Carefully pull the battery connector away from its socket on the motherboard.
It may be helpful to use a pair of tweezers or pliers to grab the battery connector when you disconnect it for the first time.
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