DualSense Edge Battery Replacement

Written By: Roberto Loya

Comments: 5

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

This guide details how to replace the battery in a DualSense Edge PlayStation 5 controller. If your controller won't power on or is draining quickly, follow this guide for battery replacement.

A functional battery provides power to your controller. Unfortunately, all batteries will drain after going through a repeated amount of charge cycles. If you notice that your charged battery is draining more quickly than usual or, even worse, has ceased to hold a charge at all, you should replace your battery.

If your battery is swollen, take extra care and handle it with caution.

Make sure the controller is turned off before you begin.

Tools

Step 1

Disconnect and power down your controller before you begin.
Use the opening pick to push the release latch on the back of the controller.

Step 2

Remove the front plate.

Step 3

Raise both left and right levers next to each stick module.

Step 4

Slide both stick modules out of their slots.

Step 5

The L1 and R1 buttons are held in by two clips. If only one clip releases, move your pick to the other side of the button to release the remaining clip. Don't continue prying on one side after a clip is released, or you risk breaking the other clip.
Use the pick to pop both the R1 and L1 shoulder buttons out.
Use your thumb to prevent the button from flying across the room.

Step 6

The rear trim is held in place by fragile plastic clips. Work slowly and gently to avoid breaking the clips.
Slide the opening pick along the left and right sides of the rear trim to release the clips that secure the trim.

Step 7

Turn the controller around and continue sliding the opening pick along the trim to release the remaining clips.

Step 8

Remove the rear trim now that all clips are released.
If at any point the trim feels stuck, stop and look for any clips that may have re-engaged and release them with the opening pick to avoid damaging them.

Step 9

Remove the two 6.4 mm‑long screws from the L1 and R1 button enclosures (one screw on each side).
Use a JIS J0 driver or an official iFixit Phillips PH0 driver, which is designed to be cross-compatible with JIS screws. Using a screwdriver other than an official iFixit screwdriver or a JIS screwdriver may result in stripped screws.

Step 10

Pull the lever to the left and lift up to detach it from the controller.
Be careful with the tiny spring attached to the lever, as it is easy to lose once detached.

No mention of removing the two additional screws under the spring?

Andrew Ducharme -

Step 11

Remove the nine screws securing the rear case:
Seven 6.4 mm‑long screws
Two 10.5 mm‑long screws

Step 12

Insert an opening pick between the front and rear casing and gently pry them apart.

Step 13

If at any point the case feels stuck, stop and look for any clips that may have re-engaged and release them with the opening pick to avoid damaging them.
Use your hands to pull the rear case off of the controller carefully.

Step 14

The rear case holds two small plastic covers for the adaptive trigger assembly adjustment sliders. These may have come off during removal. Place them back in the rear cover now to avoid losing them.
Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to lift the cover from the controller.
Slide the flat end of the cover under the plastic tab in the rear case.
Make sure it is placed so it can move freely in its groove. The edge with the notch should be towards the middle of the controller.
If a cover got bent during the rear case removal or reassembly process, apply a small amount of heat with a hair dryer to restore it to its original shape.
During reassembly, you can use a small piece of painter's tape on the outside of the rear case to hold the covers in place.

Step 15

Use your opening pick to lift the battery from its enclosure and expose the wire connection.
The battery is loose in the enclosure; hold the controller with the battery facing upward so it does not fall out.

Step 16

Place your opening pick under the low profile connector and pull it upward toward you to disconnect the battery.
Only pry on the connector. Do not pry on the wires, as that may damage the wires.

Any idea of where to buy a dual sense edge battery?

Carl Brad -

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Roberto Loya

Member since: 02/04/23

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3 comments

where can i buy battery replacement

Rave Paz -

取替の説明が有っても、バッテリー自体が手に入らないから日本では上げても余り意味が無い。

ちょいオヤジ -

Yeah that’s great and all but without a battery all I can really do is kick rocks so what’s a guy gotta do to get a new one of those? Preferably with increased capacity but I’ll take an original new one too.

Albert Einstein -