PlayStation Portal Joystick Grip (Right) Replacement

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PlayStation Portal Joystick Grip (Right) Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

This guide shows how to remove and replace a worn out right joystick grip (or thumbstick cover) on your PlayStation Portal.

This repair won't fix joystick drift. If you're encountering drift issues, you'll need to replace the joystick module instead.

Tools

Step 1

Before you begin repairs, power off your PlayStation Portal and unplug any cables.

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Step 2

Both bumpers are held in place with clips.
Rest a finger over the L1 bumper to prevent it from flying off when you pry.
Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top edge of the bumper and the white shell.
Pry up to unclip the bumper.
Slide the spudger along the seam to release any remaining clips.

Step 3

Remove the L1 bumper.

Step 4

Repeat the procedure to pry up and remove the R1 bumper.

Step 5

To install a bumper during reassembly:
Align the bumper into its slot.
Use a finger to press the bumper down firmly until it clicks into place.

Step 6

Insert the tip of an opening pick underneath the left joystick trim strip, where it wraps below the grip.
Twist the opening pick to release the bottom clip.

Step 7

Insert the tip of an opening pick underneath the outer edge of the trim strip.
Slide the opening pick along the edge to release the clips.

Step 8

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the inner edge of the strip.
Slide the opening pick along the edge to release the clips.

Step 9

Grasp the bottom edge of the trim strip and slowly lift to release any remaining clips.
If the strip feels stuck, twist or shift the strip sideways to help release any stubborn clips.

Step 10

Lift and remove the left joystick trim strip.

Step 11

Repeat the procedure to unclip and remove the right joystick trim strip.

Step 12

To reattach a trim strip during reassembly:
Use your fingers to align and clip the top edge in place.
Firmly press along the remaining edges to clip the strip in place.

Step 13

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm‑long screws at the bottom tips of each grip.
You may need to peel off some tamper-evident stickers to access the screws.

Step 14

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm‑long screws securing the top corners of the shell.

Step 15

The back shell is still secured with numerous clips. The next few steps will show how to unclip the shell while reducing the chance of damaging the clips.

Step 16

Push the flat edge of a spudger into the back shell's left, inner seam.
This releases the clip in that area while flexing the shell slightly, creating a larger outer seam.
Keep the spudger inserted in the seam.

Step 17

Insert the tip of an opening pick into the shell's left, outer seam.
Slide the pick along the seam to release the clips securing the edge.
Keep a pick in the seam to prevent the shell from clipping back together.

Step 18

Remove the spudger from the inner seam.

Step 19

Repeat the previous three steps on the right side of the Portal to release the clips along the right edge.

Step 20

Carefully flip your Portal over.
Grasp the top edge of the back shell, near a corner.
Gently pull the top edge away until you feel the clips release in that corner.

Step 21

Pull along the top edge to release all the top edge clips.

Step 22

Grasp the bottom edge of the back shell, near the center.
Pull away with firm force to release the clips securing the bottom edge.

Step 23

Remove the back shell.

Step 24

To clip the back shell in place during reassembly:
Align the corners near the trigger buttons first.
Firmly press around the entire perimeter to clip the shell back in place.

Step 25

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.5 mm‑long screws securing the right grip shell to the Portal.
From the back, these screws are on the left side of the Portal.
These screws can be tight. Brace the Portal with your hand and apply strong pressure to the screwdriver.
You can also try using a JIS #00 screwdriver to get a better grip on these screws.

Step 26

Grasp the top edge of the grip shell and twist it slightly outwards (away from the screen) to release the inner clips.

Step 27

Insert the flat edge of a spudger underneath the inner edge of the grip shell, near the vibration motor.
Twist the spudger along the edge to unclip the bottom portion of the grip shell.
Remove the right grip shell.