you don't have to detach all the ribbons just take out the screws and battery the whole board comes off as one piece but be very careful with the touch pad part
Thank you, with your video's help, I just completed two controller battery upgrades and added rear grips. Everything works great so far, battery life is almost 200% total compared to stock and the grip is fantastic. Very happy, Thank you!
Best video on TH-cam for disassembling and putting on a new shell case 👍🏼🙂 u sir are a life saver, saved me 40 bucks as i ordered a new shell. I bought a soft shell with the rubberized feel from Amazon and it's awesome 😊
Due to this Great Video. I have done 3 of my PS5 Controllers, Now I have a Actually Red aka Scarlet Red Controller. Mine actually looks better than the Cosmic Red Original Controller. I used Extremerate for my Controller Parts. Literally switch the inside of the PS5 Controller, put all the guts in a new body. Need to do a video and post it one day.
thank you so much!!! I followed along with you and did it perfectly!!! I have no fear to do multiple ones now. I'm buying so many shells now thank you very much!!!!!
Yeah, I do not recommend. I just ripped the fragile ribbon off the battery case😭I assume this entire controller is shite now😭😭😭 at least I have the extra controller that came with my system
Ordered a whole kit to customize my controller without knowing how difficult that front shell would be. Going to give a go hopefully don’t break anything 😂
@@vibex1551 I’ve taken it apart several times now. Super confident doing it. it’s actually really easy if you follow the extremerate videos. They’re also a really good company if you have anything go wrong or break just reach out.
I did this and my controller wont charge or light up at all. Everything is plugged in to my knowledge and put just as it was taken apart. What could the problem be?
2:13 I’ve replaced the back shell but the replacement doesn’t have that sticky rubber rectangular thing on it that presses against the battery do I need that what’s it called?
I fixed the thing I commented about earlier, but now I can’t attach the pad to the the frame, I understand that this video is around 3 years old but I really need help or else I won’t have a controller that works completely until november
I don’t have two screw holes for my touch pad or a rod that comes out either too my whole controller apart and I can’t even change the plates or put it back together I don’t even know how it came like this I’m sick
So I have a quick question, I was taking apart my controller and as I was taking off the first ribbon cable to free the back plate for the battery, the actual white part itself came up with it and as I was putting it back on one of the little gold pieces fell out. Will my controller not work anymore :/
Thank you, i wanted to know if ps4 buttons work. Btw will the ps4 facebuttons work with the extremrate clicky button set? Because there are some plastic inserts you have to put into the dpad and face buttons
The PS4 buttons work in the Dualsense , but I'm not sure if they will work with the clicky button set, sorry. I'm sure if you contact ExtremeRate on twitter they could help.
does anyone have a link to a video where the controller is fully taken apart including the front plate? Every video ive seen is some nub taking out a couple screws and saying “there you have it”!.
Good guide, but replacing a controller shell isn't worth it. Too much work, too high a risk. If it were equivalent to changing PS5 console faceplates, would've been worth it.
Geez that is a lot of work to swap out the back shell. Wish I had watched this before ordering one. I don't think I feel confident enough not to miss a step and screw up my controller.
This is really a video showing you how to replace the front and back, and buttons if you want. If you just want to replace the back part of the shell you only need to do the first couple of steps and put a new back on.
Did the same thing and feel the same way haha. You end up going through with it? I’ve never done anything like that but with a enough time I feel like it might not be too bad
You'd be better off to customise one on the website. You'll be fine. Just watch it step by step and pause when necessary. I've taken apart the 360 controller once and trust me that's more fiddly than this. I've successfully done the dualsense now but I missed out the screws behind L2 and R2 because it's so difficult to put back. I would've had to take the whole thing apart again just for the screws. So hopefully it should be fine without them (unless you rage at games).
First off thank you for uploading this very descriptive video. Quick question for you. I’m hydro dipping the original case and I’m wondering if I can hydro dip the touchpad afterwards as well. If properly treated I think it should work but I can’t find any awnsers on this touchy (no pun intended) issue. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
I did use spray paint to make a black controller in another video and the touch pad worked fine after a few layers of paint and matt coats of varnish. I cant see why hydro dipping the plastic part of the touchpad would cause it not to work.
@@camsullivan6671 I agree, I'm not sure exactly how it would function after hydro Dipping but as long as you aren't Dipping it in with the wires, I believe it would still function normally
Did you forget the stuff about replacing the mute button for the microphone? Because I followed your video from beginning to end and when I was done the mute button I had not been replaced so I had to open the controller again
Yeah I agree, Sony made things alittle bit more complicated just to replace front shell, the whole back and the little shell at the bottom looks like the most easiest thing to replace, on the xbox one x/ series x controller you can easily replace front and back and the Motherboard part is all in one piece instead of trying to take apart all this stuff
I knew it was impossible for me to do the second I saw those flat little plugs get disconnected. I've ruined thousands of dollars worth of electronics by fucking those things up. Pity. Really wanted a silver one.
Very good tutorial, but Good Lord Sony definitely made sure it's a sh*tton of hassle to get that ugly white front cover off. 🥴 Maybe better off just selling the original controllers and buy new black ones, I guess. Haha.
you don't have to detach all the ribbons just take out the screws and battery the whole board comes off as one piece but be very careful with the touch pad part
Thank you, with your video's help, I just completed two controller battery upgrades and added rear grips. Everything works great so far, battery life is almost 200% total compared to stock and the grip is fantastic. Very happy, Thank you!
Best video on TH-cam for disassembling and putting on a new shell case 👍🏼🙂 u sir are a life saver, saved me 40 bucks as i ordered a new shell. I bought a soft shell with the rubberized feel from Amazon and it's awesome 😊
Awesome video, followed it step by step (albeit at a much slower pace) and finished modding my controller today, very helpful, thank you.
Awesome, glad it helped.
Sony must have watched this video..
My exact thought when minor differences caused major inconveniences
Due to this Great Video. I have done 3 of my PS5 Controllers, Now I have a Actually Red aka Scarlet Red Controller. Mine actually looks better than the Cosmic Red Original Controller. I used Extremerate for my Controller Parts. Literally switch the inside of the PS5 Controller, put all the guts in a new body. Need to do a video and post it one day.
I wish the PlayStation controllers were easier like the Xbox shell replacement.
Really helped a lot, finally bought a PS5 because of Bloodborne and wanted to know how to customize properly. Thank you.
Black one looks amazing
Yeah, definitely my favourite PS5 controller mod so far.
That ad timing was perfect, right after you finished pulling it apart 😂 also great video bro
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
thank you so much!!! I followed along with you and did it perfectly!!! I have no fear to do multiple ones now. I'm buying so many shells now thank you very much!!!!!
Glad it helped
ive got to the battery part which im finding incredibly difficupt any suggestions to help make it easier
The only thing that stops me from doing this is the little microphones, dont want to mess them up
i messed up two of them. had to order them from overseas. dont be afraid just be gentle. you will be fine
@@ItzDrPlow yup decided to do it and i damaged one but luckily i had another controller, once you practice is very easy.
@@JohnjOcampo agreed my man. now i really just enjoy doing
Thanks brother!! Thanks to this video i could customize my controller. But what a project!!!
Brilliant video. Not a chance in hell I’m going to attempt this 😂
bro you really should try. you would be amazed at what you can do
bought a shell and im returning it after watching this video , im not risking messing up my new controller lol
Yeah, I do not recommend. I just ripped the fragile ribbon off the battery case😭I assume this entire controller is shite now😭😭😭 at least I have the extra controller that came with my system
skill issue
Ordered a whole kit to customize my controller without knowing how difficult that front shell would be. Going to give a go hopefully don’t break anything 😂
how did it go?
@@vibex1551 I’ve taken it apart several times now. Super confident doing it. it’s actually really easy if you follow the extremerate videos. They’re also a really good company if you have anything go wrong or break just reach out.
What tool set did you use for this?
Please do one on the duel sense edge. I'm to scared to try anything with it. And this video seems trustworthy.
Is there any tips on heating up the touch pad, I’m scared to because I don’t want to fry it
All good,and only snapped mic ribbon🙄. But you do nothing g with R2 and L2. I need them off as well.🤔
I wish they would make the PlayStation controllers like the Xbox one controllers. It would be so much easier
Shag screwdriver do I need for the screw in the bumpers??
Thought I was going to do this until I watched this video
I did this and my controller wont charge or light up at all. Everything is plugged in to my knowledge and put just as it was taken apart. What could the problem be?
Thank you so much this was very helpful in customising my controller and now have a great ps5 god of war themed controller
Can you do one replacing the black with white like the ps4 Spider-Man controller
Excellent work bro. I'm not sure if I'm going to try it or just buy the colors I want.
Great in depth video. Can you let me know where you bought the original colour scheme PS button stickers?
Search on Ebay
I’ve stripped it down to the touch pad but there is only 1 screw and can’t get it off?
I love the video but is there a simpler way to do it where you have the empty shells so you can customize each shell?
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My share and option buttons are very low and very hard to press on now
2:13 I’ve replaced the back shell but the replacement doesn’t have that sticky rubber rectangular thing on it that presses against the battery do I need that what’s it called?
I fixed the thing I commented about earlier, but now I can’t attach the pad to the the frame, I understand that this video is around 3 years old but I really need help or else I won’t have a controller that works completely until november
Ok so i did everything you said got the controller together and all the buttons work except for my R1 R2 L1 and L2 idk what I did wrong
You may have put the ribbon cable in backwards
Where did you get that red housing shell from?
Fantastic video very formative process got a orange controller now 😊
I wish there was a way to just take off the front shell. My thumb stick popped out & I can’t get to fit back in
Where did you get the mat from? Would be very helpful for taking stuff apart.
This helps so much tho
Did he use the ps4 D-pad button too? I know the X,S,T,O buttons are from ps4 but not sure about the rest
Yes, the dpad is from a DS4
Hey, where did you get those PS4 style buttons from? Especially the colored PS button? I can’t seem to find them.
He got the PS4 style buttons out of a PS4 controller. Not sure where he got the PS sticker though
How long does it take for the glue to melt on the back?
Dude your a lifesaver
I don’t have two screw holes for my touch pad or a rod that comes out either too my whole controller apart and I can’t even change the plates or put it back together I don’t even know how it came like this I’m sick
can u spray paint the side controller instead?
Very helpful video! My controller looks pretty good. Thanks!
So I have a quick question, I was taking apart my controller and as I was taking off the first ribbon cable to free the back plate for the battery, the actual white part itself came up with it and as I was putting it back on one of the little gold pieces fell out. Will my controller not work anymore :/
Di it work?
Yep definitely broke my brand-new controller battery connector
Yes but do they fit all of them or the old model only or do they fit the new CFI-ZCTW1W A
So what are the name of all the tools used in the video. I got a new frame but I don't have the tools.
If I was to buy a shell for my controller, and not wanting to mess it up. Anyway to send it to you to install? Pay of course and shipping. Thank you!
Thank you, i wanted to know if ps4 buttons work. Btw will the ps4 facebuttons work with the extremrate clicky button set? Because there are some plastic inserts you have to put into the dpad and face buttons
The PS4 buttons work in the Dualsense , but I'm not sure if they will work with the clicky button set, sorry. I'm sure if you contact ExtremeRate on twitter they could help.
@@TheGameBoyz extremrate on twitter said no. But i tested it myself and can confirm that it works. Even for the dpad. The holes are identical
@@megakoni1 can you ise the share and options button from a ps4 controller?
Where did you get the button ps logo?
Can you link them please?
I found the decals on Ebay from a seller called "miniretrocarts" They are no longer listed though. Sorry.
You can get them from flamingtoast, they have mashed up Share button and menu button part that have ps logo decal on
How do I take the r2 and l2 buttons off?
I did this and now some buttons intermittently work🙃. Anyone know which part that may be that’s blessed up?
Your not very clear about the mic cable mine is hanging out, not sure where the other end goes
does anyone have a link to a video where the controller is fully taken apart including the front plate? Every video ive seen is some nub taking out a couple screws and saying “there you have it”!.
I like how its basically the same setup as a PS4 controller
I feel like ps4 is easier especially the touch pad
I hate that it's so difficult to change the shell. I got a full custom controller but I don't like the shell. Looks like I'm staying with it 😂
Wait until you see how many screws are on the ps5. 16 for one metal plate 😂
Good guide, but replacing a controller shell isn't worth it. Too much work, too high a risk.
If it were equivalent to changing PS5 console faceplates, would've been worth it.
Where you get the color buttons thats are on the black controller from ?
Hi where you buy color sticker for PS logo ?
Will my PS4 thumb sticks and buttons work on the ps5 controller?
Ps4 face buttons will work. Ive found PS4 thumb sticks are a little too big and can get stuck.
Jesus how do you get the blue ribbon out so easily
Geez that is a lot of work to swap out the back shell. Wish I had watched this before ordering one. I don't think I feel confident enough not to miss a step and screw up my controller.
This is really a video showing you how to replace the front and back, and buttons if you want. If you just want to replace the back part of the shell you only need to do the first couple of steps and put a new back on.
Did the same thing and feel the same way haha. You end up going through with it? I’ve never done anything like that but with a enough time I feel like it might not be too bad
You'd be better off to customise one on the website.
You'll be fine. Just watch it step by step and pause when necessary. I've taken apart the 360 controller once and trust me that's more fiddly than this. I've successfully done the dualsense now but I missed out the screws behind L2 and R2 because it's so difficult to put back. I would've had to take the whole thing apart again just for the screws. So hopefully it should be fine without them (unless you rage at games).
First off thank you for uploading this very descriptive video. Quick question for you. I’m hydro dipping the original case and I’m wondering if I can hydro dip the touchpad afterwards as well. If properly treated I think it should work but I can’t find any awnsers on this touchy (no pun intended) issue. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Obviously after I removed the circuit card
I did use spray paint to make a black controller in another video and the touch pad worked fine after a few layers of paint and matt coats of varnish. I cant see why hydro dipping the plastic part of the touchpad would cause it not to work.
@@camsullivan6671 I agree, I'm not sure exactly how it would function after hydro Dipping but as long as you aren't Dipping it in with the wires, I believe it would still function normally
My second screw on the touch pad is covered what should i do?
I realize this is a year late and you probly found a way by now but mine didn't have the 2nd screw, I just carefully popped it off after the 1 screw
What will happen if you do 1 thing wrong
1 thousandth like!
The video would have been better if you also said which tools you were using to do this. But its not too late to do timestamps to do just that.
where did you get the mat?
Sony watched this video man cos my controller is quite different on the inside and its not easy trying to figure half this out on my own 😅😭
Thaaankss so much much much!!!
THANK YOU SO BUCH BRO I ACUTSLLY DID IT
how long did it take you?
Rip my reset button ribbon ripped. My controller was different from yours so idk how it even did
I want to buy a shell but I don’t want to hurt a ps5 controller my accident this pains me
For mine the joystick get stuck
Me about to just look on desighns on the internet to buy them
Did you forget the stuff about replacing the mute button for the microphone? Because I followed your video from beginning to end and when I was done the mute button I had not been replaced so I had to open the controller again
I do mention, and show putting the mute button in at @10:12
Ok thank you for changing my mind. Lolll
Thanks bro
A bit too fast and this video needed to zoomed in like 30x more :\
You just broke and confused the controller 💀
Great tutorial but seems like way too much effort.
Yeah I agree, Sony made things alittle bit more complicated just to replace front shell, the whole back and the little shell at the bottom looks like the most easiest thing to replace, on the xbox one x/ series x controller you can easily replace front and back and the Motherboard part is all in one piece instead of trying to take apart all this stuff
I knew it was impossible for me to do the second I saw those flat little plugs get disconnected. I've ruined thousands of dollars worth of electronics by fucking those things up. Pity. Really wanted a silver one.
Damn mad work uhhhhhhh
Just trying to warranty return my other remote with stick drift 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I'm saying but damn this looks hard ash
Wait, wtf, my insides of my controller are different.
They did a revision of the controller after this video was uploaded.
Did all that removal just to be hit with use a heat gun or hair dryer 😐 you couldnt have told us the items we need to do this?
Ok ..mmmm I'll just buy another one
that much trouble? just buy a red controller?
back of the red controller pad doesnt have ps5 logos on? lol
every1 know it fake?
🤩
You broke my controler😢
You broke your controller buddy
Very good tutorial, but Good Lord Sony definitely made sure it's a sh*tton of hassle to get that ugly white front cover off. 🥴 Maybe better off just selling the original controllers and buy new black ones, I guess. Haha.
I broke it
Looks cheap with those buttons
Shheeeeesh
absolutely not worth it
Definitely not I got a gold ps5 wanted match controller but negative
👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
And it won’t charge