Sony DualSense Controller L1 and R1 Button Replacement

Written By: Sam Omiotek

Comments: 5

Sony DualSense Controller L1 and R1 Button Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

1 - 5 minutes

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the L1 and R1 trigger buttons on a Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.

Disconnect and power down your controller before starting your repair.

Tools

Spudger

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

to save a few bucks, the L1 and R1 buttons can be removed without the use of the spudger tool by using any thin prying tool and just pry the buttons from the bottom instead of the top

Alan Peng -

What I didn't see addressed anywhere (here or in other similar articles) is that replacement R1 / L1 buttons can be differ enough to be un-usable depending on which model your ps5 controller is. The ones I ordered don't fit and now I can't find a way to be sure I get the right ones because few know there's even a difference.

Walt Mather -