Introduction
To complete this repair, the user must possess skills in soldering, and proper tools needed to perform the repair.
Tools
Parts
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Remove the 5 screws on the back of the controller.
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The back housing of the controller can now be removed.
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Remove the two screws holding the motherboard to the front controller housing.
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Next, remove the motherboard assembly from the controller housing. This is done by pressing in the clips on each side of the handle.
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Freeing the motherboard from the housing will provide better access to the charging port.
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To remove the defective charging port, you will need to de-solder the 9 pins holding the port to the motherboard.
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First, used the desoldering pump to remove the solder from all 9 pins.
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Then, use the desoldering wick to remove any excess solder left on the motherboard.
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After the charging port is removed, place the new charging port into position.
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Hold the new port in place by using a clip to keep it from moving.
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Tin the soldering iron before soldering the connections. This is done by applying a small amount of solder to the tip of the hot iron.
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Solder the 9 pin connections that connect the charging port to the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow instructions 1-3 in reverse order.
5 comments
Shall DualShock3 require other than GND and VBUS for charging only
and does DS3 follow the standards of USB-miniB (eg: Data wires flipping).
Sony does have some fame to sacrifice standards over extra capability delivery.
JanLS -
Would you guys happen to know, if my labeling is correct? I’m going to upgrade to USB-C.
Thank you it's really useful, tips,
Alan -