May 27, 2017

PlayStation Move Controller Teardown

Introduction

This is a quick teardown of the playstation move controller.

Step 1 PlayStation Move Controller Teardown

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Playstation Move Controller

Step 2

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Remove the 4 screws holding the back over and trigger button on.

Step 3

Image 1/2: The one connected to the trigger button is removable.

Once open you will see two ribbon cables.
The one connected to the trigger button is removable.
The ribbon cable attached to light globe is soldered on.

Step 4

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Light Globe Cover and the LED Module can be separated.

Step 5

Image 1/1: Battery Specs: Single Cell 1380 mAh 3.7 Volt

The battery can easily be removed. There is connector on the side of the board.
Battery Specs: Single Cell 1380 mAh 3.7 Volt
Sony Part: LIS1441

Step 6

Image 1/1: Remove the 2 top screws and one bottom screw to remove the logic board from the controller.

Remove the inner plastic (1 Screw) frame to expose the logic board
Remove the 2 top screws and one bottom screw to remove the logic board from the controller.

Step 7

Image 1/3: Chip Closeups Included

Logic Board
Chip Closeups Included
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