Reference: FCC ID AK8CFIZCT1 and motherboard BDM-010. Read the rear label; CFI-ZCT1W alone does not identify the internal revision.
BDM-020 and later controllers, and DualSense Edge, use different layouts. A removable rubber stick cap is not the soldered joystick module.
Open the back cover without tearing its clips.
Signs to investigate
- Cracked rear shell
- Need internal access
Prepare your bench
- Plastic opening pick
- Non-metallic spudger
- Organised screw tray
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
Access first
Complete these access guides before the component-specific notes below.
Component procedure
- 01
Remove the trim and bumpers, then the four exposed case screws.
- 02
Release the clips near the audio jack and along both grips with a plastic tool.
- 03
Separate the rear shell gradually. Keep the front assembly supported and avoid levering on the USB connector.
- 04
Align the new shell, check the seams and replace the four screws in their original positions.
Do not use screw tension to pull a misaligned shell shut.
The seams close evenly and no button binds.
Restore all covers, shielding and cable routing before powered tests. Keep each screw in its original position. If fit or resistance changes, reopen and inspect rather than tightening harder.
Technical reference & evidence
Original notes by VICEPULSE, checked against the reference below. These are concise component notes; use the matched photographic reference for exact fastener locations and connector details. The AI-generated product render is illustrative, not a service drawing.
iFixit original repair guide ↗Source-checked on 31 October 2026. VICEPULSE has not bench-tested this procedure. Internal part fit must be verified against your actual revision.