How to change your PS4 controller shell (TouchPad included)

Want to Mod your controller like a pro? Then this video is for you. This video offers a step by step guide on how to change your PS4 controller shell, buttons & triggers and the TouchPad.

[@lionsn11]

Listen people this is a perfect how to video. This video should have no dislikes. If you do for some reason mess your controller up.. Put it back together the best way you can go buy a controller and return the messed up one as the new one. Never pay for a controller again

[@franciscohernandez3648]

Trying to take apart this controller with precision while listening to this music is equivalent to trying to get pumped at the gym listening to church songs. Its not damn possible.

[@hryank33]

Frankie Dez_X5 Honestly it is much easier to get pumped to church songs as many of them are actually lively these days.

[@pitchblack5422]

IN DA NAME OF JESUS!

[@n0vag4ming]

@@pitchblack5422 Amen

[@n0vag4ming]

I guess lol

[@sibrod3627]

xze fr tho

[@jimkl1781]

i wish i could do this but its gonna go so wrong

[@Omar-ju9je]

Lol me 2

[@Crimsone]

Jim KL same XD

[@boaz7232]

Jim KL same😂

[@freeintrosandoutros4360]

Jim KL lol me to and i dont even have a ps4 controller lol

[@ethanriviera4063]

Jim KL p

[@wilmarherrera5818]

To all the people complaining and saying buy the controller on that color like have you seen how much a fucking controller costs . Prices are ridiculous for the colored ones. The go from 60 to 100 or more. The shell is only like 12 to 20 bucks and you can change the color to your controller to whatever you want. I like the video it explains it very well.

[@ANASPANremoverandomcrits]

Opened up 2 controllers, replaced the sheel and buttons on one and only buttons on the other, work like a charm, nice work mate!

[@rawrXD175]

3:30 "Be Careful to Not Rip the Rubbers" lmao

[@julz8996]

what?

[@joshuab9673]

JULZ it’s a joke about condoms and how you don’t wanna rip them 😂

[@mikelruales8815]

😂😂

[@genericuser8157]

Thas wat she said 🤣

[@Jimmson]

Lol

[@AndreasMic]

Yeah story of my life!! There are always a few screws laying around when I finish reassembling and i have no idea where they came from 😂

[@michaelmyers4943]

Pay better attention when disassembling or even record yourself so you can replay the footage lol

[@daquanstrachan280]

This is very helpful! I can practice this on one of my broken controller for when I'm ready to do this. Thank you

[@ghost.of.aleksz.salad.]

lol fr.. so many broken joysticks

[@daquanstrachan280]

@@ghost.of.aleksz.salad. yep lol not even from rage is the crazy part

[@geminijune8335]

Honestly, this isn't as hard as some of the people in the comments make it out to be. It's pretty simple actually.

[@blacklyfe5543]

No its not if it's simple then why won't I see you take apart a controller and put it back together and make a video doing it then?

[@yuhk4ge]

Black Lyfe that’s so true he or she probably didn’t even do it he or she is just saying that

[@lyonking1820]

Simple to some degree but compared to xbox this is rocket science

[@DirtDoesGaming]

this was not simple for me, it took like two hours and i'm still not done LOL

[@elpapilarry7375]

@@blacklyfe5543 I did quite easily. Its literally just unscrewing a couple screws to open it. I dont see how u can mess it up. I'm not really good at openimg computers or electronics but this easy af. Ive already customized two of my controllers

[@anthonyj810]

I hate how the PS3 and PS4 controllers are so complicated to do compared to the Xbox 360/xbox one controllers, but the PS4 controller is still the best controller ever made imo.

[@antoniopacheco8864]

true I love the design and the touch pad

[@anthonyj810]

Antonio Pacheco They're just a pain in the ass to take apart and put back together compared to the Xbox controllers

[@WH250398]

The ps3 controllers are very easy.

[@angellee2610]

WH250398 DUDE PS3 CONTROLLERS ARE THE WORST TO PUT BACK TOGETHER!!!

[@angellee2610]

Anthony Joubran DAMN RIGHT MAN!! THE TRIGGER BUTTONS ALWAYS GET CAUGHT ON THE BACK CHASSIS OF THE CONTROLLER WHEN I PUT IT BACK TOGETHER

[@Sir_Sensei]

This was pretty great. The ONLY thing that scares me is the springs in the R2 & L2...I’m comfortable with everything else.

[@oseris3809]

Me : **looking at the end result** what first comes to my mind: Fingerprints: "Allow me to introduce myself" it's so glossy that I'm pretty sure that's gonna be a fingerprint magnet.

[@joelmoeketsi3324]

When he pointed to the screws at the start of the video I thought of a flight assistant saying your exits in case of an emergency are here here and here

[@votki1818]

baldpopcorn25 SAME 😂😂😂

[@MinimajorX]

Thats from aladin

[@omglaws]

WTF

[@popp7223]

Yes That is from génie when they were stocked in the cave of wonders

[@popp7223]

+Phoenix Wright *stucked

[@flameshana9]

This video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

[@shadowschyther1259]

3:26 eheheh that's s how I was made.

[@taniahenderson9801]

same

[@huchemef1958]

Same

[@kingdomheartssora754]

The only problem I had when I did this was the touch pad board. my controller was a different model I guess, it was not that easy. Tho the time I put in was worth it.

[@zyrge]

I've done shell replacements for my switch, both the tablet itself and the joycons. Woof. Gonna attempt the ps4 controller next and already I am looking forward to it and also want to cry from dread. Don't get into doing shell replacements, it's a cursed hobby

[@mzuka3055]

Rip in the chat to every kid who broke his controller doing this

[@Jimmson]

Lmao

[@dustychapman3192]

The only reason i'm even willing to crack open a controller is because I have 2. Still feels so sketch though, i feel like i'm gonna break something.

[@eldritchthorne]

I already had to take my controller apart to replace the circuit ribbon and it dawned on me that I could do this and have the controller of my dreams! I think I know what I need but I cringed when you took apart the touchpad. I think i"ll leave mine black for the moment. Taking apart the controller is a lot easier than what most would think. You just need patience and be easy with it. Rip it apart and you'll need either a new part or an entirely new controller. I bet you could make a killing doing this for people who are too afraid to do it on their own.

[@jdm-cars8044]

Jessica Thorne Yeah I would do this for other people because i've been doing this a long time. The problem is getting people to actually find you.

[@frofa909]

All people complaining about broken controllers, it's entirely you fault anyone with a brain knows that electronics are stupidly complex and you a normal person meddling with it isn't a smart thing to do, this person clearly knows his way around the controller and the electronics behind it.

[@qweenqwillava94]

i'm with you. all these dumb kids just ripping it open and then getting mad at the guy who made this video. it's so annoying, honestly.

[@cryptzzlol]

qweenqwillava but its not really their fault their young they think its easy

[@ThreeKingzRP]

yo joshua starr your right bro I broke my ps4 cuz of this dumb ass

[@miramah03]

joshua starr cool

[@charkspickering6791]

Well maybe he shouldn't make it look so easy

[@anaumaki9260]

Wow! This video was really helpful for me, why? Because I just put on my Cod Bo3 Skin/Shell for my controller! Thanks!

[@georgediama]

I love the design of the dualshock 4 so if I want a new colour I will buy a new original controller

[@genericuser8157]

Mine all done cheers dude simple 👍

[@Ropya]

Did the touchpad function afterwards. Sorry, its a great video, but I was cringing so bad when you used a knife on the touchpad.

[@Ipreventdeath]

No it doesn't. At least not the touch gestures. I'm not sure if it's a paint issue or the thickness of the plastic on the replacement part, but I had very spotty functionality at best. It wasn't usable.

[@darcychrystal3088]

Yay a 20 second intro

[@SkinCareLuver]

I know this is a. Very old video but who cares? This is awesom!!!!

[@geraldfromtheblock2090]

The music made my ears bleed

[@MOPEEEE]

Dan Maurice me too

[@bigruss8103]

Generic NCS music is proven to cause malignant cancerous tumour in humans

[@tupacxeminem6182]

+Aminity are you serious???????

[@bigruss8103]

Pro Gamers Yes, and so does being Gullible

[@tupacxeminem6182]

+Aminity ok one thing no More ncs music run.........

[@kilroywashere5331]

Came to know how to change the touchpad stayed to see the finished product

[@S_YN10]

Damn that song brings back memories (great vid btw)

[@JustBidnez]

I feel confident enough to change everything except the touchpad. When he stuck a knife under the sensor I was worried for him.

[@Juni0r._5]

Im suprised the ribbon cable didnt break

[@UnionJxck]

guys its really hard to get the shell off because its so tight together, be careful or you'll snap the motor wires like the guy has done so in this video. if you snap the motor wires your vibration on the controller will brake.

[@beaverhd8813]

Loving the R2D2 looking controller.

[@Marcelg13]

Touchpad problem solved.THX

[@Bry463]

You make it look so simple but I can’t even take off my she’ll

[@Razor-gx2dq]

Just finished modifying my friends controller it looks great

[@destinycalls2155]

This Guy is crazy

[@TJLikePiggy]

Thanks, found this very useful

[@joshlepage4791]

thanks bro helped alot I subscribed and liked thank again

[@butwhytho7117]

My only problem is I'm afraid to do this cause i think I'm just gonna break my controller instead 😂

[@sampover5453]

awesome! i love star wars thumbs up for this guy

[@richard2428]

awesome video showed every step

[@YourMrJ]

“This should be cool and so easy let me look it up before I start” “oh....oh no....I can’t do that

[@Simplystimulating]

That’s a beautiful controller

[@NICKunderscore5]

I've done this for 3 controllers now. The first one is fully functional and works perfect but for some reason on the next 2 everything works fine except for the r2 button. That is literally the only button not registering. Do you have any idea why?

[@spyder2114]

It's so easy. Just practice. Take an old controller and experiment. I'm always changing my shells, buttons, colors. my friends think I bought a custom controller, but it's just how you pick the new colors.

[@holdenmizack]

Awesome video. Worked like a charm!

[@lmf4686]

This Custom is so beatiful

[@guacman465]

Good video you deserve more subscribers

[@FrickenDuq]

Where Did You Get The Shell? I Love The Design Of It

[@skinnit8920]

you can purchase the kit here: www.ccentertainment.co.za/shop/ccmodz-r2-d2-kit-ps4-free-fitment-limited-offer/

[@gabrieartz3740]

TheGameHunter I will try this soon

[@gabrieartz3740]

CC Entertainment .

[@youngchampionboy2072]

GabrieArtz uuyuuuu

[@movedchannelsgotoprioxus2656]

iitsDuckeyy lllleeeeerrrrrrrrbfevrgbrgbfhnhj f joy idk

[@samnuytten1939]

It worked for me, thanks for showing!

[@damanygamesplushfnafandmor7616]

lovin' that blue

[@AntonioRodriguez-ov4iu]

That controller is sickkkkkkkkkk af

[@svenskpojk4131]

Looks awesome i don't even have Playstation so...

[@brokenninja4538]

lol Step 2: Open casing..............Step 3: remove ribbon cable..... Shouldn't step 2 have been carefully open the back taking extra care not to damage the connected ribbon cable? Or something anyway.. I wonder how many people opened it before seeing step 3..? 187 so far I'm guessing.. ;) However, it did help me replace my shell, so, thanks man.. :D

[@sahilmoosa827]

That Controller

[@brandontanner97]

Thanks, nice video. Should do multiple songs though

[@dekellevy346]

Thanks a lot you helped me wery much😙

[@wyldemarquiss2728]

Thank you so much I flipping love you

[@skiddhid4204]

design is O.G.

[@jns_prm6266]

Nice bro you help ne a lot

[@qualico6140]

great vid doe really easy to do

[@redeagle8248]

great vid man it helps me alot

[@DRAGONT101X]

Nice video bro it helped great thanks man.

[@kevinhbbbjohnson4506]

nice work dude

[@Spiderkid97]

I just replaced a different model controller with a different model shell and it was very tough but managed to do it in the end :)

[@traceymackay7309]

tanks now i know how to put on mine

[@atrain7739]

Really helpful

[@maneagaming]

Thank you for the tutorial! 🤩

[@nathan123boyd2]

nice it looks awesome

[@tiktokcompil254]

It's just wow !

[@trollmaster9223]

Sweet, Thanks For The Awesome Video.

[@blt6255]

Its sick

[@marnv2956]

Thank you and God bless....

[@serguin1908]

I have 3 controllers so I might try dis

[@joshmayes3422]

that controller looks so sick but when I tried it I dropped the circuit board and it cracked. My mistake.

[@jdm-cars8044]

Josh Mayes You can get a new motherboard on ebay or amazon for dirt cheap

[@dniezby]

OMG the MUSIC is killing me. Thank GOD for Mute. I'd rather have you explaining what you're doing during the video. Thanks for the video either way.

[@Tsvketa]

wow good job nice and very easy

[@durga9206]

Thank you so much man!!!

[@DelbertStinkfester]

Suhweeeeeeeeettttt!!!!!!.....thanks for the upload.....this helps out a ton

[@emmanuelogbuji4622]

Well detailed

[@loch_o_len3594]

looks so dope

[@sidthekid6080]

I bought your kit and assembled the controller but after a week i started to notice the paint on the buttons were coming off.

[@raychavez9441]

What generation control is it 1st or 2nd?

[@zone420s]

i spilled some pineapple juice over my controller and the buttons got all sticky and I couldn't play. so i had to disasemble it and clean it out. this helped a lot.

[@kadoken]

you explain it really good!

[@Alex-ng2vz]

I like it so much

[@cookiecoco2258]

heyy, so I'm at the part where we put the usb port back in, and my controller has only one screw, two screw holes, BUT. they are verticle (one on top of other, not beside each other) I'm wondering if there is different models?? have you heard this before??anyway so now I'll have a chrome front and a solid black...kinda annoying as this is my first time and it's taking for ever. but so far this video is amazing.

[@InsomniacStephens141]

I've looked at a ton of videos to try and find one with the touch pad. What I don't get is of you have one of the new controllers, there's a light across the front of the touch pad that won't work if you change it. And also, how did you get the triggers out so easily? The triggers, options and share button seemed to all be impossible to remove for me

[@brandonjones9529]

my share and options buttons are loose after I screw in the motherboard any suggestions?

[@sirninjaraiden]

Doing this because i want the fallout 4 shell

[@bestmspo176]

Thx man ❤️❤️❤️

[@disclosurecartoon9994]

That boy cold

[@sashaLovscoffee1643]

nice shell

[@jdrs1910]

Looks great man ! But which gen controller is this ? I have a gen 3 but can't find any shells for this model.. help someone?

[@AlexA-fn2bg]

ebay and gamingcobra

[@toufiqalam7663]

good job 😊😊

[@BopDiddeyIsBop]

I just got a new $145 controller and I messed up so badly now I have to wait till Christmas .

[@muhammaddada6426]

great joystick

[@trinkettinkeringking]

Nice, just wanted to make sure you can just pry off the touchpad board lol

[@crestedg7838]

It might be easy opening it but when putting it back 🤣