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How to Mod a Controller Without a Resistor

There are various ways to modify the PS3 gaming console, but a popular way to mod the PS3 controller is by adding a rapid-fire feature. This enables the gamer to add rapid-fire functionality to whatever game he is playing by simply pushing a button. This will require disassembly of the controller, but you don't need to work with loads of electrical components, like resistors. You can buy a solderless rapid-fire mod chip from many online retailers.

Things You'll Need

Phillips head screwdriver
Solderless rapid-fire mod chip

Instructions

- 1
  Unplug the controller from the USB port on the front of the PS3 console. If the controller is wireless, skip this step.
- 2
  Turn the controller over and remove the five screws on the back of the controller with a Phillips head screwdriver.
- 3
  Lift the back cover off of the PS3 controller.
- 4
  Lift the rectangular battery up off of the controller circuit board so that you can access the controller circuit board.
- 5
  Remove the tape from the underside of the mod chip to expose the adhesive surface.
- 6
  Place the mod chip, adhesive side down, over the large, square-shaped black chip in the center of the circuit board.
- 7
  Place the battery back over the circuit board and replace the back cover of the controller and screws.

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