Swap your PS4 controller battery: How to get your Dualshock powered up again!

The controller of the PlayStation 4 is characterized by good handling and a long battery life. But this can diminish over time, which can be detrimental to the gaming experience.

It is also possible for a battery to stop working over time or due to damage to the controller. In this case, you should replace the PS4 controller battery.

How to replace the battery of your PS4 controller

Please do not forget that replacing components always involves some risk. Always proceed with extreme caution.

1. Turn the PlayStation 4 controller on its back.
2. There you will find 4 small screws that you need to unscrew with a small Phillips screwdriver.
3. Squeeze the plastic cover on the back of the controller handles and carefully pull it off.
4. Unfold the controller in this way, exposing the interior.
5. In the middle of the interior is the battery. Remove this now carefully.
6. Now you can insert the new battery. Make sure they Ihn the right way around and the contacts point in the right direction.
7. Now close the controller again.
8. You have completed the exchange correctly if the controller now works normally again. If this is not the case, it is recommended to repeat the previous steps again exactly the same.

If you have replaced the battery due to a total failure and the controller still does not work, it is recommended to look for the error in another place.

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