@Jaime Beauchamp I didn't pay for mine but I do really like it. It's what I use now. I wouldn't have accepted a sponsorship from them if I didn't like it. It takes some getting used to because I had so much in my wallet before but I'm used to it now and love it.
For anyone looking for a fix, who doesn't have the soldering skills required in this one: assuming the controller works with a battery that's charged up, you can bypass the charging circuit by using a TP4056 battery charger directly to the battery, using the existing USB port as a power source. I did this method on my own PS4 controller, it works just fine, when you connect the USB cable the controller charges up normally. The only thing is that it doesn't work as a wired controller, and you need to sync it up in the PS4 settings.
Im so glad the usb port is so easy to change, I had to change it on my controller and I paid barely anything for a replacement on ebay and its worked perfect since. I love these videos as I feel a little more confident doing the easy fixes myself. Also replaced the analogue sticks on my joycons, that almost killed me with the fiddly tiny ribbon cables.
I use coins only for coffee vending machines and sometimes at buses in small stops, as they don't take cards. Euro coins have value, so they don't want to get rid of them and we have to use them sometimes.
I love how interactive you are with your audience, answering questions and such. You are a wonderfully entertaining and engaging content creator, keep doing what you do and best of luck for the future!
That chip probably just needed a reflow, I've done it a few times. The cheap lead-free solder cracks with the heat of the battery charging when people plug their controllers into a wall charger instead of using the console to charge. That other charge port would probably be fixed by just squeezing it with pliers to make it tighter.
Reminds me of watching cars I like get restored. I can't afford cars as a hobby, so watching ps4 controllers get fixed is that type of satisfying. It's something I could actually do. I recently replaced the fan in my ps4. Lovely thing again.
Just want to say thanks to this channel. I got scammed on offerup and ended up with a broken roach infested PS4 Pro. The videos on this channel really helped my get it apart, cleaned and fixed. You guys rock.
Honestly been needing to do the same for a couple controllers in my house. Thanks for the video, I may need to reference it when I take apart my controllers.
So I have a stupid question: While it is always a treat to watch your soldering skills, why didn't you just swap the motherboards? I am genuinely curious about this...
easier just to solder off the rumble motors and work on the pcb well away from the casing. what exactly were /are the chips you changed over? controller of some kind obviously(?)can you get those individually or do you need a donor board like you had?
This sort of thing is my favourite type of repair / restoration. I have a few xbox 360 controllers waiting to be cleaned restored or repaired. Just 3 days ago I found a original PS1 for $10. It works OK, but inside was terrifyingly gross. Alot of cleaning with baking soda from me and now it's like new :) no parts needed replacing which is a bonus
8:25 This kind of thing is why I just take anything that needs soldering completely out of the shell and put the shell waaaay off to the side. (OK waaaay to the side is a bit of an exaggeration for a couple feet) Often more work, but way better than melted plastic.
Love your channel! I watch every video you put out. The final stage of repair. I had it working, I touched it one more time and fixed it to death. Happens to us all!
In the country I live in your videos seem to come out every Saturday morning - so thats when I know my weekends have started :P Still don’t know why I enjoy them... and 650,000 others seem to enjoy them too lol
Wow the charger port replacement for the ps4 controller is so great. Back in the ps3 days u had to solder a new charge port. I like this design so much more.
@11:13 - Having cleaned up the parts so fine, you also should clean your gloves 😂 Nice fix - I was wondering if it would clean better/easier in an ultrasonic bath, or if it'll destroy the plastics.
I had a DS4's USB connectivity die on me just the other day after I cleaned it. I decided to exclude charging port and ribbon cable issues so I took apart my other old DS4 and imagine my surprise when after I reassembled that one it no longer connects or charges either. Both work and connect via Bluetooth but USB is completely dead. The fact that I have no idea what did it and that I lost two perfectly working controllers in one evening is driving me nuts.
Is it me or have the "faulty" product sales prices gone up for loads of stuff since lockdown? Seems people are starting to try and fix things now. Good for the environment, bad for my pocket haha! Another excellent job @tronicsfix
Thanks Steve for the great video, i have a question, why dont you wash the plastic parts with soap and water, it does more easy than remove the dirt with the tool?
Thats not a "fun fact" dude... Thats axtually the "recommended" way. Havent you noticed that nkne lf the lfficial sony chargers charge thrkufh the usb port?
Wish I saw this video before I took my PS4 Controller apart to clean it. Though it all went back together and no issues to this day *knock on wood*. Had a little bit of a spill with some soda. The liquid did not reach the motherboard but that circle button. Man. You need the strength of an Ape to push it down before I cleaned it lol.
The Chip you replaced, what chip exactly would that be? I seem to be encountering this same issue where I've determined its not the charge port, ribbon cable, and battery.
10:21 - Mangunge? You should see what lovely mangunge comes off of old Soviet watches hehe sometimes with free curly hairs and a range of smells from the tobacco addict all the way through to the fish and cheese monger and lots and lots of mangunge eugh
Somehow, watching your videos, I get this feeling that I might be able to buy broken controllers and repair them myself. 2 out of my 3 ps2 controllers failed though, so i think i won't try to tackle the "half of the buttons don't work" any time soon again. Srly though, quarantine is making me take apart our old and broken electronics and try to fix them... (Well, walkman works again, ps3 is quiet again, one ps2 controller finally doesn't have a turning joystick anymore, and I took my ps2 apart to get a tiny piece of paper out I mistakingly dropped in there when trying to "mod" it at age 11 or 12... So, has been successful, didn't fix everything, but didn't break anything any more than it already was either)
2:04 Why is the barcode on the back of the controller covered up? does that mean its a fake controller? I have a controller that has it too so i was wondering why
We just got a brand new PS4 Pro we were so lucky because it was the last one and I've been checking and they're still sold out but I watch your videos to educate myself just in case 👍👍👍
Assuming that you weren't making revenue on this from youtube and the sponsor, what would you need to profit to make it worth your time in labor and spare parts?
Controller repairs are generally not profitable...for me. I know of people who do it as their business but it's just not worth the work and time for me. I do like doing them for videos because it's interesting for me and I think a lot of people can be helped by showing how to fix various problems.
@@Tronicsfix I have 6 ps4 controllers with bad analog sticks and I would love to have a "how to fix ps4 analog sticks" by someone who knows what they're doing. In my experience that's the first thing to go bad. Anyway, great videos!
@@joseyovani7777 The problem is that they are pretty difficult to replace. I'll probably make a video on it at some point but it's not something that the average person could do.
@@Tronicsfix thank you, I'll definitely keep an eye out for that. As someone who goes through a lot of controllers I wouldnt mind working on my own instead of replacing them often, hopefully others feel the same.
Thanks for this! I need to dig deeper into the broken controllers I have and see what I can do. I gave up on them pretty easily because I was annoyed. XD I had a lot more fun fixing DS Lite's back when my kids were little!
Luv your channel. One question i need to ask about this video and repair. Why did you just not swap out the mother board that you took the chip off of?
I often fix this issue. There is an "Easy" way. On the Joysticks sides are porties (mostly Green) you can open them without soldering and clean them. If this not work you can also replace the white disk in the inside. Search for ps4 Drift stick on RUclips. Gamingthesystem have make an good how fix Video about.
I replaced L3 analog on dualshock 4 v2, but not smooth to move, light to move, less ghost move, noise when prees L3. Buy a new dualshock 4 v2 for better to play.
It's awesome seeing you fix up loads of games consoles and controllers, but I have a question: do you play video games in your downtime? If so, what're you playing at the moment?
Big thanks to Ridge for sending me this wallet and supporting my channel! Here's their website if you want to check them out! > ridge.com/tronicsfix
TronicsFix ever wondered what that small hole at the back does. Heard it re callibrates the pad
Hi, about the wallet. I tried to use the discount code, however it does not work. Any suggestions? Thanks.
@@matsumoto_9562 It's basically a reset button for pairing.
@Jaime Beauchamp I didn't pay for mine but I do really like it. It's what I use now. I wouldn't have accepted a sponsorship from them if I didn't like it. It takes some getting used to because I had so much in my wallet before but I'm used to it now and love it.
@@Tronicsfix i just ordered one because of this explanaition. Kudos!
“If it’s not broke I will fix it until it is” bout right for me
That happened to me with my ds lite :) it wasnt broken and i broke it by trying to fix it lol
Your videos have inspired me to start learning about electronics and attempting to repair my broken playstation one.
Love it!
Glad to hear that, Maybe I should repair my PS1 too
Same for me too I really want to get into this kinda stuff
Would highly encourage it too. It's a remarkable skill set to have. Be prepared to make costly mistakes. Just learn from them.
Since my hands are growing right out my own butt, Steve's videos only inspired me to watch more of his videos...
I fixed mine but i did it a different way i just switched the battery with another one and i started working again
That's a pretty common problem with them.
Did the same thing but the board was bad and killed the battery after the 2nd day
Oh yes you started to work
I had to switch the backplate with another controller because it wouldn't charge.
Lucky you, I still can't find a job that suits me well.
08:25 is one of the main reasons why I love this channel so much, you're so humble and genuinely a good person!
Looks sweet, great fix. Top quality as always.
Thanks man!
0:08 damn , that was a clean cut
Keeps the editing interesting for me!
@@Tronicsfix Look who has Adobe after effects lol XD
@@birdfish86 It was all done in Premiere Pro
meanwhile, I have filmore free 😂
@Ellis The DJ Definitely. I only know the basics but I'm learning more and more as I edit more.
For anyone looking for a fix, who doesn't have the soldering skills required in this one: assuming the controller works with a battery that's charged up, you can bypass the charging circuit by using a TP4056 battery charger directly to the battery, using the existing USB port as a power source. I did this method on my own PS4 controller, it works just fine, when you connect the USB cable the controller charges up normally. The only thing is that it doesn't work as a wired controller, and you need to sync it up in the PS4 settings.
Interesting. Hadn't even considered that.
Im so glad the usb port is so easy to change, I had to change it on my controller and I paid barely anything for a replacement on ebay and its worked perfect since. I love these videos as I feel a little more confident doing the easy fixes myself. Also replaced the analogue sticks on my joycons, that almost killed me with the fiddly tiny ribbon cables.
Yes, those a great repairs for almost anyone to try. Nice work.
When you're enthralled by the Ridge Wallet ad but remember that you live in a country that uses coins in addition to bills and cards
I hate coins! I carry very little cash at all. This wallet has freed up my back pocket!
Who puts coins in a wallet though
I use coins only for coffee vending machines and sometimes at buses in small stops, as they don't take cards. Euro coins have value, so they don't want to get rid of them and we have to use them sometimes.
@@exlibrisas maybe it's a cultural thing but I just throw coins in my pocket so my wallet isn't full of change
@@Tronicsfix I carry $60 cash max. But wallets keep it all secure and hidden from view of random people
Idk if its just but just when ever he fixes something it just satisfys me.
I can imagine how much satisfying it feels when pressing those controller buttons after clean-up,
Satisfying stuff like meditation 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍
A wise man once said:
If it ain't broke, take it apart and find out why!
Ha, ha...yep!
It always blows me away how common it seems to be for people to take absolutely horrible care of their things.
Yep
“Somebody’s been in here already...”
My brain: “SOMEONE’S BEEN IN HERE”-DankPods
I had my ps4 controller next to me and i kept glancing anxiously at it throughout the video
Ha, ha...hilarious!
I like how he's willing to admit when he makes mistakes.
I can’t wait to watch this thanks for uploading
Thanks for watching!
Ur vids have thaugt me a lot, and has helped me. Now I repair my classmates stuff.
Glad these vids help!
Mee too😂😂
I have always tried to repair my classmates stuff, but a display replacement isn't that easy without a heat gun, so I didn't do it
I love how interactive you are with your audience, answering questions and such. You are a wonderfully entertaining and engaging content creator, keep doing what you do and best of luck for the future!
I think you should totally do a video about replacing the analog stick modules by soldering. Super helpful video btw👍🏼
TF: I'm going to fix it.
Liquid damage: to the bat cave!
My friday night relaxation: Watching this dude fix a broken PS4 controller :D
1:56 hahaha good one, I like that attitude, " If it's not broke(n) I'll fix it until it is " my new motto un life.
cleaning those dirts on the controller really satisfies me. Keep up good work as usual!
PS4 controller ? I actually really like to fix them. I thought these were too easy for you but I am really happy to see a video of you fixing them !
I’m getting a drift on the right analog, maybe I should try to fix it until I break it
That chip probably just needed a reflow, I've done it a few times. The cheap lead-free solder cracks with the heat of the battery charging when people plug their controllers into a wall charger instead of using the console to charge. That other charge port would probably be fixed by just squeezing it with pliers to make it tighter.
Did you fix it
It solder crack because of fasr charger or normal charger
You are the G.O.A.T when fixing electronics man. I just started my I.T career and i want to get to this level of repairs.
Hey Steve will you ever do a tour of the workshop? I am for example interested to see how you store all the spare parts.
Maybe
I love this kind of videos Steve. Where can you find the chip that controls the battery?
Reminds me of watching cars I like get restored. I can't afford cars as a hobby, so watching ps4 controllers get fixed is that type of satisfying. It's something I could actually do. I recently replaced the fan in my ps4. Lovely thing again.
Just want to say thanks to this channel. I got scammed on offerup and ended up with a broken roach infested PS4 Pro. The videos on this channel really helped my get it apart, cleaned and fixed. You guys rock.
Totally brilliant yet again. Keep the vids coming. Love them.
Thanks, will do!
I have no idea why I'm watching a controller repair during breakfast
Great video. Where can I find the replacement chip?
Your previous video about the PS4 controller helped me to replace the joycons, so that was great!
That clap in the beginning.... *Delightful...*
Glad you liked that!
Glad to see you were able to get a broken one!
Finally a good video of an ps4 controller repair, now i can try it on my own. Thank you :)
Hope you get it working.
Honestly been needing to do the same for a couple controllers in my house. Thanks for the video, I may need to reference it when I take apart my controllers.
Hello.
For some reason it feels satisfying to see you fix things .I wonder if you could fix some PS3 controllers. Also some older game consoles too .
So I have a stupid question:
While it is always a treat to watch your soldering skills, why didn't you just swap the motherboards? I am genuinely curious about this...
easier just to solder off the rumble motors and work on the pcb well away from the casing. what exactly were /are the chips you changed over? controller of some kind obviously(?)can you get those individually or do you need a donor board like you had?
This sort of thing is my favourite type of repair / restoration. I have a few xbox 360 controllers waiting to be cleaned restored or repaired. Just 3 days ago I found a original PS1 for $10. It works OK, but inside was terrifyingly gross. Alot of cleaning with baking soda from me and now it's like new :) no parts needed replacing which is a bonus
The clean up looks great! It's always crazy to see what gunk is hiding under the controller casing.
I love your videos so much, you’ve inspired me to tinker and try and fix things myself!
That is awesome!
TronicsFix Thank you 😊
8:25 This kind of thing is why I just take anything that needs soldering completely out of the shell and put the shell waaaay off to the side. (OK waaaay to the side is a bit of an exaggeration for a couple feet)
Often more work, but way better than melted plastic.
Love your channel! I watch every video you put out. The final stage of repair.
I had it working, I touched it one more time and fixed it to death. Happens to us all!
Question: why did you switch the chips on the good and bad motherboard, instead of just switching out the whole motherboard?
In the country I live in your videos seem to come out every Saturday morning - so thats when I know my weekends have started :P Still don’t know why I enjoy them... and 650,000 others seem to enjoy them too lol
Wow the charger port replacement for the ps4 controller is so great. Back in the ps3 days u had to solder a new charge port. I like this design so much more.
Yes, that part is really not too difficult.
@@Tronicsfix its not often that i get a reply from the RUclipsr himself, i did myself good by subscribing to you. Keep making great content my friend
@@moustafaayhamzakri9609 I try to hang out for an hour or so after my videos go live to answer questions & comments.
Because of you I’ve fixed many ps4/3 Xbox ones and controllers, thanks
@11:13 - Having cleaned up the parts so fine, you also should clean your gloves 😂
Nice fix - I was wondering if it would clean better/easier in an ultrasonic bath, or if it'll destroy the plastics.
Did anyone else notice that he didn't put back the screw that was loose inside the controller? XD Nice video man!
11:40
Oh My Bad hahah. Wasn't trolling, just kinda blind :)
@@fausto_9 Lol...I know!
Love this channel! I'm already an electronics technician but these videos helped me to face more challenging stuff.
Hey man, do you have a tutorial oh how to replace the sticks on the ps4 controller?
Thank you very much
Not yet.
Thanks! After seeing this, I'm convinced the same chip has gone bad on one of my controllers. Now to here's hoping I can find a replacement
I had a DS4's USB connectivity die on me just the other day after I cleaned it. I decided to exclude charging port and ribbon cable issues so I took apart my other old DS4 and imagine my surprise when after I reassembled that one it no longer connects or charges either. Both work and connect via Bluetooth but USB is completely dead. The fact that I have no idea what did it and that I lost two perfectly working controllers in one evening is driving me nuts.
waiting for ur videos feels like decades !!
Ha, ha...glad you enjoy them!
Is it me or have the "faulty" product sales prices gone up for loads of stuff since lockdown? Seems people are starting to try and fix things now. Good for the environment, bad for my pocket haha! Another excellent job @tronicsfix
They've gone up like crazy!
Best o have done recently was paid £1 for a 3DS XL with a broken top screen, paid £13 for a new screen, and sold it for £65
Thanks Steve for the great video, i have a question, why dont you wash the plastic parts with soap and water, it does more easy than remove the dirt with the tool?
The liquid I was using on it was isopropyl alcohol. Dries faster
@@Tronicsfix ok Steve thank you, in my country is really hard buy IPA, but its great the way you do it, with a lot of patience 🤘
I love your videos, they're so informative and interesting :)
Glad you like them!
I just fixed a similar controller here. Good job, keep up the good work Brother 🌴💀👍
Thanks to this guy I saved £150 fixing my own 🎮 kudos - can't wait for his first ps5 vid
Fun fact: You can also power/charge these from the front Ext port. Helpful for diagnosing if just a bad usb port or not
Thats not a "fun fact" dude... Thats axtually the "recommended" way. Havent you noticed that nkne lf the lfficial sony chargers charge thrkufh the usb port?
8:30 - "Damn, the man really fix until it breaks!"
Wish I saw this video before I took my PS4 Controller apart to clean it. Though it all went back together and no issues to this day *knock on wood*. Had a little bit of a spill with some soda. The liquid did not reach the motherboard but that circle button. Man. You need the strength of an Ape to push it down before I cleaned it lol.
The Chip you replaced, what chip exactly would that be? I seem to be encountering this same issue where I've determined its not the charge port, ribbon cable, and battery.
PS4 controllers were only $29.99 at gamestop when they have a good sale. Plus return policy is in effect for used products
Good video keep it up:)
But I'm still waiting for the box of broken iPods
It's scheduled for July 17 right now but that could change.
Thank You!!!!!
10:21 - Mangunge? You should see what lovely mangunge comes off of old Soviet watches hehe sometimes with free curly hairs and a range of smells from the tobacco addict all the way through to the fish and cheese monger and lots and lots of mangunge eugh
Gross
Great video! You've inspired me to start a channel of fixing things as well.
Like watching an artist at work, just beautiful 👏
Great job in rehabbing that PS4 controller. 👍
Somehow, watching your videos, I get this feeling that I might be able to buy broken controllers and repair them myself. 2 out of my 3 ps2 controllers failed though, so i think i won't try to tackle the "half of the buttons don't work" any time soon again.
Srly though, quarantine is making me take apart our old and broken electronics and try to fix them... (Well, walkman works again, ps3 is quiet again, one ps2 controller finally doesn't have a turning joystick anymore, and I took my ps2 apart to get a tiny piece of paper out I mistakingly dropped in there when trying to "mod" it at age 11 or 12... So, has been successful, didn't fix everything, but didn't break anything any more than it already was either)
If the screw is stripped, try using a wideish rubber band to get the friction you need to twist it out.
Was wondering... if you were trying to repair the analogs, what brand would you use?
I love your videos. Absolutely enjoy them
Thank you so much!
You should fix more controllers. They are a lot easier for beginners who want to get into repairs.
Finally you upload new video keep upload👍🏻👏👏
I upload as much as I can...just not enough time!
I like almost all your video I've seen. Subscribed for a while now
Thank you so much for the support!
2:04 Why is the barcode on the back of the controller covered up? does that mean its a fake controller? I have a controller that has it too so i was wondering why
We just got a brand new PS4 Pro we were so lucky because it was the last one and I've been checking and they're still sold out but I watch your videos to educate myself just in case 👍👍👍
If that’s USB part was broken on mine I wouldn’t even notice because I use a charging station which uses the area next the the head phone jack
Assuming that you weren't making revenue on this from youtube and the sponsor, what would you need to profit to make it worth your time in labor and spare parts?
Controller repairs are generally not profitable...for me. I know of people who do it as their business but it's just not worth the work and time for me. I do like doing them for videos because it's interesting for me and I think a lot of people can be helped by showing how to fix various problems.
@@Tronicsfix I have 6 ps4 controllers with bad analog sticks and I would love to have a "how to fix ps4 analog sticks" by someone who knows what they're doing. In my experience that's the first thing to go bad. Anyway, great videos!
@@joseyovani7777 The problem is that they are pretty difficult to replace. I'll probably make a video on it at some point but it's not something that the average person could do.
@@Tronicsfix thank you, I'll definitely keep an eye out for that. As someone who goes through a lot of controllers I wouldnt mind working on my own instead of replacing them often, hopefully others feel the same.
Cucumber just replace the white sensor wheel, it works most of the times!
Can we please talk about the fact that he has a USB Stick and a Switch Battery in his old wallet? 😂
Ha, ha...lol...I've been waiting for this comment! Thank you for playing my game!
@@Tronicsfix I was instantly like: wait what? :D Nice detail!
Thanks for this! I need to dig deeper into the broken controllers I have and see what I can do. I gave up on them pretty easily because I was annoyed. XD I had a lot more fun fixing DS Lite's back when my kids were little!
That's how all repairs go 😂. You think it's one thing you can fix easily but then there are a billion other problems. Love your vids👍
That's how a lot of them seem to go!
Inspiring videos, makes me want to take apart my working controller!
Ha, ha...you might want to just wait until it breaks...shouldn't be long. JK
Luv your channel. One question i need to ask about this video and repair. Why did you just not swap out the mother board that you took the chip off of?
I enjoy your videos I guess too much, because I get relax to the point I am also in meditation mode, lol near to nirvana
Ha, ha...love it! Glad it helps you relax.
Hey, i think u should get an ultrasonic cleaning machine for the plastics..
Good video, 💖 I don't usually spend time, fixing controllers.
nice! Now you should add a real copper decal! (Similar to your gold one)
This looks a lot easier to fix if things go wrong than the PS3 DualShock 3 that I completely borked trying to get it ready for a new battery.
love your videos and happy new year.
Tronics i have a ps4 controller that has a problem, when i press the analog to run it doesn't run, it starts but stops right away. Can i fix it?
That usually requires the analog stick to be replaced which is a tough job for most people.
@@Tronicsfix can u do a video on a fix for this? Id like to try and fix it i don't use the controller anymore
@@purpleelf9931 Maybe
I often fix this issue. There is an "Easy" way.
On the Joysticks sides are porties (mostly Green) you can open them without soldering and clean them. If this not work you can also replace the white disk in the inside.
Search for ps4 Drift stick on RUclips. Gamingthesystem have make an good how fix Video about.
I replaced L3 analog on dualshock 4 v2, but not smooth to move, light to move, less ghost move, noise when prees L3. Buy a new dualshock 4 v2 for better to play.
Your Videos are so interessant you can repair good things😉😉
Thanks 👍
Awesome job always pleased with your work my good sir
It's awesome seeing you fix up loads of games consoles and controllers, but I have a question: do you play video games in your downtime? If so, what're you playing at the moment?