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.
Release the cosmetic trim before deeper access.
Signs to investigate
- Cracked trim
- Loose clips
Prepare your bench
- Plastic opening pick
- Non-metallic spudger
- Organised screw tray
Component procedure
- 01
Turn off the controller and unplug USB.
- 02
Start a plastic pick at a lower trim corner. Work along the edge to release successive clips; repeat on the other side.
- 03
Free the remaining clips and guide the trim over both sticks.
- 04
Align the matching replacement and engage its clips evenly.
Stop if the shell bends instead of a clip releasing.
The trim sits level and both sticks move freely.
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.