Difficulty
Easy
Steps
2
Time Required
1 - 5 minutes
Sections
1
- L1 and R1 Buttons
- 2 steps
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Introduction
Disconnect and power down your controller before starting your repair.
What you need
Step 1
Remove the L1 button
- Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap above the L1 button.
- Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.
- Pry upward to remove the L1 button.
Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap above the L1 button.
Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.
Pry upward to remove the L1 button.
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Step 2
Remove the R1 button
- Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap above the R1 button.
- Cover the button with your thumb to prevent it from ejecting across the room.
- Pry upward to remove the R1 button.
Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap above the R1 button.
Pry upward to remove the R1 button.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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Grim Of Doom - Jun 19, 2021
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It is easier to remove L1/R1 by going from below than by from above- without any damages.
Rory Bedell - Feb 21, 2022
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Does the spudger dent or mark the button when doing this?