Change PS3 Wireless Controller Batteries

The Wii Controllers for the Sony PlayStation 3 lets you play games on the console from several feet away, with no need for cords. This controller uses a lithium battery that can be charged using the console's power. If the battery fails, you will need to open the casing of the controller to replace it. This process, however, should not take more than a few minutes.



1. Disconnect the USB cable attached to the controller.

2. Remove the five screws from the back of the controller with a Phillips head screwdriver.

3. Take off the casing by pushing in the directions that the arrows point then pulling the casing apart.

4. Remove the connector that holds the battery in place and pull out the battery.

5. Insert a new battery then reverse the steps to reassemble the controller.