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?