How to Replace Your DualSense Controller’s Faceplate
Are you tired of looking at the same old faceplate on your DualSense controller? Well, you’re in luck because replacing the faceplate is a quick and easy DIY project that you can do at home.
The faceplate is the black part of the controller that covers the area around the joysticks, and it can be easily removed and replaced with a compatible one. Whether you want to change your PS5 controller’s faceplate to give it a new look, or completely take apart the controller for further repairs, removing the existing faceplate comes first.
How to Remove Your PS5 Controller’s Faceplate
The PS5 DualSense controller comes with many hidden features, and one is that the faceplate is surprisingly easy to remove and replace. In fact, the only tool you’ll need for this task is a plastic pry tool. There are no screws and cables to be concerned about. The faceplate simply clicks in and out with gentle, well-placed tugs.
You can use anything with a slim flat head to pry open the faceplate. However, it’s best to use plastic to avoid scratching the controller. If you don’t have a professional pry tool, a guitar pick is an unexpectedly efficient alternative.
The faceplate serves as a protective and aesthetic cover. It’s not connected to any functional parts of the controller, which makes this task even easier and low-risk. Being gentle is the main virtue in this project. The PS5 controller’s faceplate is a thin plastic plate; if you use excessive force to remove it, it is likely to crack.
With that in mind, place your tool and controller on your work desk and let’s get started.
That’s it for removing the PS5 controller’s faceplate. Removing the faceplate exposes the controller’s screws. From here, you can go on and completely take apart the controller, or install a new faceplate.
How to Install a Faceplate on Your PS5 Controller
Installing the faceplate is even easier as you won’t need any tools at all. A couple of well-placed nudges will click the faceplate into place.
Take your new faceplate and line it up with the controller. In our case, we’re going to install a shiny metallic gold faceplate. You’ll have to install the faceplate in almost the reverse order of removing it:
Congratulations! Your faceplate is back where it belongs. Give the controller a visual inspection to see if there are any gaps. If there were, press the faceplate until you hear it click.
That’s it! You’ve successfully replaced your DualSense controller’s faceplate. Enjoy your customized controller and show it off to your gaming peers. If you’re looking to customize your controller even more, it’s possible to installcustom thumb grips for your PS5 controller.
Your Controller, Your Style
The PS5 controller looks sleek the way it is, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some of your own spice with it. Thankfully, the DualSense controller’s faceplate is easy to remove and replace.
The faceplate on the PS5 controller isn’t in any way related to its hardware. Combined with the easy removal, this makes a new custom faceplate the easiest way to personalize your controller.
So, what are you waiting for? Now that you know how to replace the faceplate, go on and give your controller a splash of creativity!
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