Dude, thanks so much. I'm half- having a panic attack thinking I ruined my controller when I only had the springs in backwards. Just know even a decade later, you're video's still saving people's asses.
Thank you so much for this simple to follow awesome video. My R2 and L2 triggers were not working properly because I had no idea how to put the springs correctly. I was able to correct the placement of the springs after watching your video. Keep up the great work :).
Can't believe I was trying to figure out why the spring wasn't working... setting it up with no tension. I feel like an idiot. Video was concise and very helpful. Thanks.
Thanks bro. I knew after I put my controller back together the triggers felt wack and loose, and no other tutorials explained how to properly put the springs.
Cleaned a mysteriously sticky controller of mine, and the triggers didn't feel quite right. This quick vid easily remedied the problem and the controller works as it should. Thanks 😎
BROO... THANK YOU SO MUCH. I had just cleaned my controller and put it back up, and the r2 and l2 triggers wouldn't come back up when I pressed. Appreciate the help!
Amazing, I took my controller apart to fix my stick analog stick, thought I had done well then all of my sudden my triggers were so sensitive the controller was almost unusable, was constantly throwing grenades in BattleField. Great fix, cheers
dude I love you. I been trying to figure out what to do all day! I fixed it because of your video, honestly I'm late to this but I know. thank you so much!
i have watched over 10 different videos about this, and you my friend, you were the only one to actually help me and fix my problem. I love you(no homo)
Thank you sooooo much!!! I was going crazy trying to figure out what I had done wrong when I put my controller back together. You're a life saver! Cheers! :)
Ommgggg, Thank you SO MUCH! Seriously! I was having issues with my L2 and R2 not feeling right and not as springy as they should be... and I could NOT find a video on youtube that showed in detail how the spring should look until I ran across this one. I took my controller apart again, and I apparently didn't have the spring situated just right the first time, but I corrected it, and it works perfectly!! Liked, Favorited, and Subbed!
Dude thank you so much. I almost just went to buy a new one but I discovered that my R2 was missing the spring. I found it on my floor, put it in, and it works as good as new. Thanks :D
You take the spring out and then pull both the loose ends towards each other. The mechanism is such that it tightens everytime you press the L2, R2 button, but it loosens if the springs are moved. So tighten them and place them right, should be okay
Thanks a lot. Im pretty used to fixing the Sixaxis cause theres no trigger springs to manipulate manually but Dualshock 3 did. i was stumped on how to arrange the trigger spring but you helped me. Thanks again.
I actually put the triggers back at a different angle the first time i dissembled my ps3 controller to fix the random button press contact issue. When i put the controller back i noticed that the triggers ware a bit different but thy worked just fine only extremely sensitive to even the slightest touch. This video helped me thanx.
Thank you this really helped i was so annoyed with the looseness of it but you tough me how to really fix this problem and with that i thank you very much.
Mine's is a bit complicated, when I opened up the controller I found out one end of the spring broke off. Glad I found replacements on ebay. It was an easy fix(swap), Thanks to this video.
Check the pivots that hold the R2 button in place, one of them might have slightly cracked putting the button off course when it's pressed and sometimes it slides out. It's hard to notice because the back of the controller is holding the button in but it might not be hitting the sensors properly.
Thanks for the vid. I was able to immediately fix it right after watching this. I don't know why, but when I first opened my controller to "un-jam" my L1 button, the triggers just popped out.
Thanks! Got it working again. I had to fix something else inside it earlier, and when I did, I messed up these triggers. Hopefully now it's all good (:
THANK YOU SO MUCH, U HELPED ME SOOOOOOO MUCH, i threw my controller and the shell sorta separated a little and the handle cracked a little so i fixed it and then my r2 and L2 were weird so thank you!!!!!
I recently accidentally broke my R2 button cover, so I bought a new one and mounted it in. Unfortunately, during disassembly the L2 button popped off, but I stuck it back into place. Now, both send random signals and both return to around half the way after being pressed (in both problems, mostly R2, but also L2. Any advice? Thanks.
Thanks so much too! My spring was broken in 2 pieces. It's unbelievable that Sony uses such shitty fragile parts. I killed a ball pen and reshaped the wire in it to a new spring. Better than new. Almost has a 360 feel to it now :)
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I completely messed up when taking apart my ps3 controller and my r2 button came off. I was scared that I messed up the spring but now I realized I was putting it in wrong.
Awsome video, just what i was searching for. But the problem is i lost the spring. Where do i buy a replacement ? I've been searching. I think my best bet would be, purchasing a used controller for parts.
Thanks i was originally just fixing the joystick but once i reassemble my controller i realized the triggers were stiff as hell and weren't working it took me a hour to realize what was wrong
There is no spring on the R1 L1 buttons and I have that same problem of not springing back well on them...Whats the fix?I was thinking this 1 spring should do both?
Dude, thanks so much. I'm half- having a panic attack thinking I ruined my controller when I only had the springs in backwards. Just know even a decade later, you're video's still saving people's asses.
It's 2020 rn and this tutorial just saved my controller, thank you bro :)
I confirm this too^
Same
2024 and this just saved my a**. Ds3s are getting pricey now too
Hello from 2020. Thank you for this video. I fixed my old PS3 controller springs. You made this video a decade ago and its still helping!
Hi From 2024. I suspect this video will get more videos with time as people open them up to fix the batteries that are now dying in droves.
Thank you so much for this simple to follow awesome video. My R2 and L2 triggers were not working properly because I had no idea how to put the springs correctly. I was able to correct the placement of the springs after watching your video. Keep up the great work :).
Can't believe I was trying to figure out why the spring wasn't working... setting it up with no tension. I feel like an idiot. Video was concise and very helpful. Thanks.
The triggers on my controller was un-sprung for years until I came across your fix today, thanks.
13 years late but thank you so much man, actual lifesaver
Thanks bro. I knew after I put my controller back together the triggers felt wack and loose, and no other tutorials explained how to properly put the springs.
Had the exact same problem you describe and now it's fixed 100%. God tier video!
Cleaned a mysteriously sticky controller of mine, and the triggers didn't feel quite right. This quick vid easily remedied the problem and the controller works as it should. Thanks 😎
Video was a huge help, thank you. I was putting the spring in the wrong spot, which is why it wouldn't come back up after pressing it.
Thanks again.
BROO... THANK YOU SO MUCH. I had just cleaned my controller and put it back up, and the r2 and l2 triggers wouldn't come back up when I pressed. Appreciate the help!
Amazing, I took my controller apart to fix my stick analog stick, thought I had done well then all of my sudden my triggers were so sensitive the controller was almost unusable, was constantly throwing grenades in BattleField. Great fix, cheers
Thanks, ran into this problem a few hours ago while switching out the battery. Nice, quick and easy. You're the man HelsinkirocksAGF.
9 years after and you saved me. Such a dumb mistake I made and stayed almost 4 years with a defective controller.
This video absolutely saved my butt as I thought I had ruined the DS3 I replaced the battery on. Thank you so much for this video. Absolute legend. 🙏
dude I love you. I been trying to figure out what to do all day! I fixed it because of your video, honestly I'm late to this but I know. thank you so much!
Still helping nine years later. Thank you.
Tutorial of the decade
thank you for this video, still helps even 13 years later lol
i have watched over 10 different videos about this, and you my friend, you were the only one to actually help me and fix my problem. I love you(no homo)
Thanks a ton mate, I realized the spring had loosened on the L2 button, tightened that, works beautifully.
Thank you sooooo much!!! I was going crazy trying to figure out what I had done wrong when I put my controller back together. You're a life saver! Cheers! :)
Ommgggg, Thank you SO MUCH! Seriously! I was having issues with my L2 and R2 not feeling right and not as springy as they should be... and I could NOT find a video on youtube that showed in detail how the spring should look until I ran across this one. I took my controller apart again, and I apparently didn't have the spring situated just right the first time, but I corrected it, and it works perfectly!! Liked, Favorited, and Subbed!
Thanks for making me a hero with my GF's son. I was able to fix his controller in about 3 minutes thanks to your video.
Thank you!!! I opened my controller to change the thumbsticks. Now you have helped me I can now play properly!
Finally! A simple concise explanation for spring placement! You have my gratitude! Try to get better focus on your work... but very helpful!
Best man!!! I thank you every much!! You're my hero of seving my ps3, everytime i play my ps3 again i'll remember this video ;) good job!!
And even 13 years later this dude is still saving thousands of peoples controllers from being thrown out…
Dude thank you so much. I almost just went to buy a new one but I discovered that my R2 was missing the spring. I found it on my floor, put it in, and it works as good as new. Thanks :D
You take the spring out and then pull both the loose ends towards each other. The mechanism is such that it tightens everytime you press the L2, R2 button, but it loosens if the springs are moved. So tighten them and place them right, should be okay
You saved me a lot of money, thank you and Merry Christmas!
Thanks a lot. Im pretty used to fixing the Sixaxis cause theres no trigger springs to manipulate manually but Dualshock 3 did. i was stumped on how to arrange the trigger spring but you helped me. Thanks again.
Incredible, dude. I spent hours still didn't got the solution but after watching this video, finally I fixed my controller. Thanks to you. Adios!
Thank you! Only thorough and clear explanation video that I could find which was helpful.
I actually put the triggers back at a different angle the first time i dissembled my ps3 controller to fix the random button press contact issue. When i put the controller back i noticed that the triggers ware a bit different but thy worked just fine only extremely sensitive to even the slightest touch. This video helped me thanx.
Thank you this really helped i was so annoyed with the looseness of it but you
tough me how to really fix this problem and with that i thank you very much.
Thank u I threw my controller the other day and thought it was totally screwed but thanks to you I'm back in business
AWSOMEEEE I SPEND 1 HOUR TRYING TO FIGURE THIS UP THANKS MAN!!!
OK, this video has helped me too :-) I took apart DS3 yesterday. And I couldn't reassemble it correctly because of this little spring.
Thank You :-)
Thanks man just had trouble with them could not figure out why it was not working but missing the spring step lol :)
Nicee! i was being busy for an hour when i noticed the L2 And R2 didnt work properly and this made it work again ;) thank man
hey man thanxs so much, for those having problems bend back the springs like in the video, bunk under neat the white not under r1 buttom.
thanks a lot man, I was really going to buy a new controller b/c of the R2 and L2 lol. I had no idea that i was putting back the spring incorrectly.
Thank you, friend! Greetings from Czech Repulic, if I meet you, I will buy you a beer... :-)
Thanks mate! My triggers started too feel not what they used to be. Now they are the same as they was :D
Mine's is a bit complicated, when I opened up the controller I found out one end of the spring broke off. Glad I found replacements on ebay. It was an easy fix(swap), Thanks to this video.
Thnx! This really helped me with the issue I was having with my controller! ^_^
Love this. Short video and saved my life
Omg thank you so much! I was almost at the point of buying a new controller. I hope good things happen to you ;p
Thanks man. I wasn't even messing with the triggers, the damn things just fell of when I removed the shell.
Thank you i was trying to find this for a while you saved my life thank you man!!
Such a simple thing but yes I spent ages getting this wrong. Thank you!
Excellent. Forgot to check that part when fixing the ribbon underneath. :p Thumbs up sir.
Praise the lord, you fixed my problem.
Have my like, you amazing son of a gun!
Dude amazing tutorial it helped so much, I thought I had broken Something :) subbed!!!
Thanks maan!! This was very helpful!! All fix. No more bombs throw away by accident on Uncharted 2 haha
Check the pivots that hold the R2 button in place, one of them might have slightly cracked putting the button off course when it's pressed and sometimes it slides out. It's hard to notice because the back of the controller is holding the button in but it might not be hitting the sensors properly.
This Is EXACTLY What I was looking For ! Thanks
Absolute legend, quick and easy!
Simple tutorial, practical method. Thanks a lot, mate !
Thanks for the vid. I was able to immediately fix it right after watching this. I don't know why, but when I first opened my controller to "un-jam" my L1 button, the triggers just popped out.
Awesome, im thinking of changin the triggers and didnt know how, thanks man!
THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU
1.st search and this showed up. And it fixed the problem I've been having...! Thanks alot! =)
Like it's brand new again...thanks for the video!
Thanks this helped me get it back together when it blew up in my hands taking it apart.
Thank you man, I've been trying for ages to try to fix it
Thanks! Got it working again. I had to fix something else inside it earlier, and when I did, I messed up these triggers. Hopefully now it's all good (:
THANK YOU SO MUCH, U HELPED ME SOOOOOOO MUCH, i threw my controller and the shell sorta separated a little and the handle cracked a little so i fixed it and then my r2 and L2 were weird so thank you!!!!!
I recently accidentally broke my R2 button cover, so I bought a new one and mounted it in. Unfortunately, during disassembly the L2 button popped off, but I stuck it back into place. Now, both send random signals and both return to around half the way after being pressed (in both problems, mostly R2, but also L2. Any advice? Thanks.
Sorry, just put this comment answer to make my question more visible.
Somebody ! Give that man a Cookie !
Btw you help me so much :D thank you
Perfect dude. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks a bunch. Saves me from buying a new controller. I was just about to buy one on amazon. lol
My problem was the r 2 and l2 was kinda harder to push but what u did helped it thx
Thanks for the tutorial bro! Really helped!:)
Thanks !!
Other videos were not clear on this.
Thanks so much too! My spring was broken in 2 pieces. It's unbelievable that Sony uses such shitty fragile parts. I killed a ball pen and reshaped the wire in it to a new spring. Better than new. Almost has a 360 feel to it now :)
Thank u Thank u I was trying for 1 hour and couldn't do it U helped me out
Thank You soooo Much you just earned your self a Subscriber!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, I was just about to consider taking it to a repair shop.
I didnt even spend a penny
thankyou :)
Thank you, I was desperate before finding this video! :D
Thanks man. Fixed the problem instantly.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I completely messed up when taking apart my ps3 controller and my r2 button came off. I was scared that I messed up the spring but now I realized I was putting it in wrong.
thanks worked like a charm after viewing this video.
Works like a charm. Thanks man!
dude ur awesome and helped me fix my controller ps. I sub cause ur amazing
Thanks bro. You saved my ass
Thank you so much cannot believe I was so lazy and left it for a year when it was such a simple fix haha 😂😂😂
Awsome video, just what i was searching for. But the problem is i lost the spring. Where do i buy a replacement ? I've been searching. I think my best bet would be, purchasing a used controller for parts.
Wow.. Thank you soo much!
Liked & subscribed!
Legend! Thank you from 2024
Thank you for the help. Fixed my controller without having to buy a new one for 60 bucks \o/
Thanks i was originally just fixing the joystick but once i reassemble my controller i realized the triggers were stiff as hell and weren't working it took me a hour to realize what was wrong
THANK YOU VERY MUCH. YOU HELPED ME!!! ITS REALLY WORKS
Thanks dude! Really helped me!
I know this isn't great advice but have you tried changing the button map for that particular game?
There is no spring on the R1 L1 buttons and I have that same problem of not springing back well on them...Whats the fix?I was thinking this 1 spring should do both?
Thanks man aalmost had a heartache i watched this vid and it kinda helped then i was like ohhh thats where it goess thanks alot :)
This dude knows his shit
Aha, tricky fucking spring now the R1 is slightly loose, I'll get it eventually thanks for the tutorial