TheiFixit Pro Tech Toolkitmakes sure you’re ready for a simple repair instead.
Unfortunately, some of this e-waste is a result ofplanned obsolescence.
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Right to Repair lawssay the products you purchase are the products you own.
No more warranty red tape.
The backend features a blue rotating piece for easy twisting.
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The entire kit feels premium, weighty, and satisfying.
Repairing my PS4 controller was a breeze, thanks to the tools at my disposal.
As you’ll read, the only outside help I called on was from household supplies like isopropyl alcohol.
When I was comfortable cracking the gamepad open, I got to work.
Tools used:
Now is the perfect time to don the includedantistatic wristband.
An absent battery exposes another 6mm screw holding the bracket in place.
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Remove this with the 64-Bit Driver to uncover the circuit board.
I used Blunt Tweezers to grab hold of and disconnect the cable.
At this point, you could now lift the entire circuit board and joysticks out of the front shell.
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With the buttons taken care of, I moved my attention to the left joystick.
The joystick that you interact with comes right off if you pull upwards, revealing the components underneath.
With the white disks exposed, I used the Blunt Tweezers to take them out.
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With the chambers cleaned out, I was onto cleaning and reassembly.
I popped the left joystick back on using my hand.
I put the battery back in place and reconnected the wires.
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From this step, I was almost finished.
Bring the back cover back into the picture and connect the first ribbon cable to the circuit board.
With everything in line, snap the two shells back together, then replace the four original screws.
That’s all there is to it!
Should You Buy the iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit?
TheiFixit Pro Tech Toolkitis an excellent investment for anyone who hates spending money to replace perfectly good electronics.
That isn’t a knock at iFixit; they even sell therepair partsrequired in many cases.
It’s just the reality of the situation for at-home repairs.
