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DualShock 2 D-Pad Replacement

Device	DualShock 2
Difficulty	Easy
Time	5 - 15 minutes
Steps	8

This guide is by Gilberto Rosales on iFixit and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. ByteRot mirrors it for non-commercial preservation: formatting changed and photos resized for old browsers; full-size photos and the text are on the FTP in /DOCS/REPAIR. Original guide >>

Improper care and attention to a PlayStation 2 controller can wear down buttons and analog sticks. The D-pad is no exception and can become unusable and sticky to the point of repairs being required. Fortunately, D-pads can be easily replaced so you can get back to playing your favorite PlayStation 2 games. To complete this repair, you'll need a Phillips #00 screwdriver, a D-pad replacement, and tweezers.

Once the repair is done, make sure to store and often clean to reduce the chance of needing to replace again.

Tools: Tweezers; Phillips #00 Screwdriver

Parts: D-pad replacement

Step 1

• Turn the controller over.
• Unscrew the six screws using your Phillips #00 screwdriver.

Step 2

• Remove the back cover from the controller.
• Slide the triggers off by pulling the trigger off the controller and repeat for another side.

Step 3

• Remove the circuit board carefully.
• CAUTION: Make sure not to touch any vital components and only grab them by the side.

Step 4

• Remove the yellow rubber from the D-pad.
• Remove the black plastic bracket with a pair of tweezers (https://www.ifixit.com/en-ca/products/tweezers).

Step 5

• Remove the broken D-pad from the controller carefully.

Step 6

• Put the replacement D-pad in the controller.
• NOTE: Make sure to get replacement parts designed for your controller as sizes may vary.
• Put the plastic bracket back on carefully.

Step 7

• Replace the yellow rubber.
• Carefully insert the circuit board and reclip the triggers.
• REMINDER: Make sure to insert the analog sticks through the designed opening.
• Insert the back cover back in place.

Step 8

• Screw the back cover on again clockwise.
• Test D-pad to make sure its in working order.

Conclusion

Enjoy your new D-pad.

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