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.
Replace the touch surface, bracket and flex as a matched assembly.
Signs to investigate
- No touch response
- Touchpad click sticks
- Cracked surface
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
Disconnect the battery and touchpad flex before lifting the midframe.
- 02
Support the frame and board so the motor wires remain slack.
- 03
Remove the touchpad bracket screws and release the touchpad from the front shell.
- 04
Route the replacement flex through its bracket and frame openings, then restore the assembly.
A pinched flex can fail even when the touchpad still clicks.
Test touch position, gestures and click separately.
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.