Introduction
This guide takes you through the process of installing the left joystick on the PlayStation Vita.
Tools
Parts
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Using your fingernail or a spudger, pry open the accessory port cover on the top of the device.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two 5.4mm screws hidden beneath the accessory port cover.
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Beginning at the sides of the device, use a plastic opening tool to separate the front and rear cases.
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Continue working your way around the device gently prying it open.
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Gently separate the two cases, minding the battery and the touch screen controller connectors holding the two cases together.
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Using a spudger, free the touch screen controller flex cable by gently prying up the connection.
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Pry up the left shoulder button casing with a spudger.
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Remove the left shoulder button casing.
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Using a spudger, gently peel up the left shoulder button from the light adhesive connecting it to casing.
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Using a spudger, lift and release the tab on the ZIF socket sitting on the SIM card reader.
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Carefully pull the flex cable out of the ZIF socket, and rest it out of the way.
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Use a spudger to release the tab between the SIM card reader and the back casing assembly.
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Lift the SIM card reader off the back casing assembly.
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Use a spudger to lift up the tab on the large ZIF socket.
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Gently pull the flex cable out of the ZIF socket, and rest it out of the way.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the six screws on the two metal brackets:
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Two 5.0mm, blue screws on the L-bracket securing the upper left button board to the motherboard.
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Four 5.0mm, blue screws on the square bracket securing the lower left button board to the motherboard.
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Starting from the upper left corner, use a spudger to pry up and remove the left button board.
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Using a Phillips #00 screwdriver, remove the two blue, 5.0mm screws attaching the left joystick to the back case.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
10 comments
Is it possible to purchase new ps vita analog sticks to replace beaten up ones with?
kay -
Yes. I found them on dealextreme.com, but then saw that shipping could take awhile and double the price. I found a better deal on eBay-- $22 including shipping for a new analog stick.
dodo -
I Live in Kendall,Miami,Does anyone could tell me if there is a place where can I fix my PSVita (The left stick dosent work) Thanks