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How to Make the Trigger Buttons Stiffer on a PlayStation 3

Regular use of your PlayStation 3 controller may cause the trigger buttons to loosen over time. In many cases, the reason for loose trigger buttons is a distorted or broken spring. Replacing this spring and coating the trigger button lightly with clear nail polish can stiffen your loose PS3 trigger buttons.

Things You'll Need

2 floppy discs (3.5 inches)
Clear nail polish
Precision screwdriver

Instructions

- 1
  Disassemble the floppy discs and save the internal springs. Discard the discs and set the springs aside.
- 2
  Unscrew the back of your PS3 controller with the precision screwdriver and carefully lift up the back of the controller.
- 3
  Remove the lithium-ion battery from the controller by gently pulling the wire from the circuit board of the controller.
- 4
  Remove the trigger buttons and apply one light coat of clear nail polish to each trigger button. Allow the nail polish to dry completely before reassembly.
- 5
  Press the ends of the metal bar inside of each trigger button to remove the bar and the current spring.
- 6
  Coil the new spring around the metal bar with the ends of the spring facing away from the trigger button. Carefully replace the trigger button back into the PS3 controller.
- 7
  Reconnect the battery to the circuit board and carefully close the controller case. Screw the case closed and test the functionality of the new trigger springs.

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