Happy to see that the PS4 controller disassembly/reassembly is similar to PS3 controller. Just ordered one of the last brand new ones as I'm finally getting into PS4, so hopefully it won't need repaired ever. That PS3 controller thumbstick is such a PITA- you can't even move those Alps thumbsticks from one board to another because they are all different, and need calibrated to the board controller..
Thank you so much for this video...I fixed my sisters control. I was nervous but I went step by step from your vid and boom I got it done. She was so happy. Thanks again 😎👍
Brooooo tysm!!! I never ever even took a controller apart before...I 'very very carefully' followed exactly what you showed and it worked for me thanks alot you just saved me 70$
Thank you so much!!! I won a brand new, open box magma red DS4 on ebay for only $35 but the L2 button was engaging when I wasn't pushing it. I cleaned the contact with 91% isopropyl and it's flawless now :) Couldn't be happier
Thanks a lot, I was able to restore my son's controller by cleaning it in every last space because of your tutorial 💝 In the beginning the Bluetooth connection wasn't maintaining but then I reset the controller and everything works like a charm - thank you agin, keep up the good work and greetings from Belgium 😁
Sometimes the thumbstick chambers need a wipe down as well for drifting issues. The little green boxes that sit on the north and west under the thumbsticks. You can pop the chambers open with a little oomph. BE CAREFUL with the little white discs inside. If you bend the contact wiring (which is incredibly easy to do by accident) you will more than likely need a new contact.
Same and all I was attempting to do was switch my plain black too a red camo face just a quick swap....noo not a quick swap I tore both my controllers up now I can't get one to charge anymore it comes on but is low battery so it does and won't charge not sure what I did
Hey 👋🏾 am from Jamaica, I just want tell you thanks for your help🤝 I been watching your contents and they all worked. My controller was fix today by your help. Thanks again brother . Keep up the good work
Exactly the kind of video I was looking for. Currently swapping the superior OEM R1 & L1 switches into a cheapo wired DS4 I bought so I don't have to worry about faulty tiny USB ports ever again.
Thanks!! This is the best tutorial I’ve come across very detailed which is what I needed because I’m going to do a custom paint job on a controller I’m buying and replacing the triangle square circle and x buttons as well to finish the look of the controller
My red Spider-Man DS4 is on the fritz. Left analog input fluctuates wildly when I push up. Tried blowing it with air but the dirt has gone deep. Will try this tomorrow. 🤞🏼
Much appreciated. Got a ps4 from a pawn shop for a great price. Problem is, last owner was definitely an indoor smoker so there's this oily fuzz stuck in just about every crevasse lol It's been a project but that controller works great now
This was so helpful. I haven't taken any electronics apart since I was 13 and it was one of those big 90s computers. My controller no longer activates the right trigger randomly and it's way more responsive.
Thanks for the tutorial. This was great. It helped me out alot. I did have trouble separating the case and broke the holders, but other than that everything else worked out fine.
I had the same issue. My controller would connect over bluetooth to Ps4, PC, Android Mobile but within 30 seconds it would disconnect. I was clueless and pissed off for a week, later found a usefull tip online. Completely dismantled the controller, cleaned everything and put them back together. Mine works great now without any hiccups. I suggest all of you people facing this issue to give it a try.
Thanks! Super helpful, my sister gave me a controller they had for years and it still worked but it just had coffee spilled in it and sat for a few years now it works like brand new! Other than the charge port but it's only a minor issue
useful step by step instructions, does fail to mention how useful having a pair of tiny pliers is though. literally my only gripe, still technically doable without.
Im gonna have to use this guide to take apart one controller to repair another. A controller i bought that was refurbished from Ebay back this Summer decided to stop trying to stay synced to my PS4. So now i got frustrated with it and Im gonna take it apart to repair my older one to replace the worn out parts on it since it works alot better with its charging and syncing capabilities. One part i gotta replace it my down d pad on my old one because its worn out badly and I need to replace the top buttons possibly too i think as well.
What about the center touch pad? Whatever, doesn't matter. it worked and I only had to break the cross bar to the front that secured the touch pad to the front face to re-assemble it. Thanks, It works great now
Nice video dude, appreciated 😁 Still have issue with the controller unfortunately. When move the left stick forward it starts & stops which is incredibly frustrating and when press the L2 trigger it constantly moves forward at the same time which makes aiming down sights a whole new experiance 😂 I'm a couple of storeys up ... sorely tempted to lauch them out the window to see if they can fly 😂
@@amysmith9861 I've actually caved and bought another official 🤢🤮 I did buy a 3rd party one in January but it is giving me drift problems already -- granted I play a lot but still, I'm not heavy handed and expect more from my kit, especially considering the price. I will give the YCC one a try.
The scariest thing for me was thinking I had the right controller on deck only to realize the persons was a different version, aha. Thankfully, I found this! Fixed my controller and all Is well:) I gotta replace my headphone port at some point, though
Hi the white piece is really giving me a hard time. Can you pleeeaaase show how it should be inserted? Please 🙏🏻? Coffee spilled everywhere so took apart to clean it and now putting it back together. What a pain.
Thanks for the video. I had to replace the conductive film since it had a scratch that made the ps button nonfunctional. Not sure how the scratch got there since this is the first time I opened the controller. The one year warranty is kinda lame since the defect was obviously caused during assembly and it's been 3 years. I live in Florida, so the heat and humidity probably made the scratch worse until it gave in. I did notice some pairing issues before but eventually it paired until yesterday. Out of curiosity I fired up my PS3 in storage an everything worked. They definitely don't make them like they used to.
Awesome video tutorial. Easy to follow 😊. Battery does not need to be replaced after removing though. Unless you broke the cables while removing it. They come out very easily though.
Thank you. I tried cleaning it first and it didn’t work. I then tried to replace that battery and I ordered a new one! And it still didn’t work.. the ps4 remote does turn on and it works, but then when I get into the game I wanna play the buttons don’t wanna work..
Good video, but you left out one of the most essential parts, how to disassemble the plastic things around the analog sticks, most people tend to have more issues with analog sticks acting funny over buttons.
Thanks so much! The D'Pad on my Controller isn't working :( I opened it up like you said, and I tried what's called the 'Pencil Method' Something to do with the Graphite and the Contacts. It's still the same :( I'm still thankful now though, that I know how to open a PS4 Controller in the future, in case one of my other Controllers decides to try and give up :D
*For more info check out the links in the description*
After I disconnect the touchpad I can’t remove the main panel. Only on the left side for some reason
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Thank you for the video this helped a lot
Your videos fucking useless. You don't explain shit.
Happy to see that the PS4 controller disassembly/reassembly is similar to PS3 controller. Just ordered one of the last brand new ones as I'm finally getting into PS4, so hopefully it won't need repaired ever.
That PS3 controller thumbstick is such a PITA- you can't even move those Alps thumbsticks from one board to another because they are all different, and need calibrated to the board controller..
I broke my extension port using this guide.
Please follow other guides where you squeeze the grips instead of poking a tool and damaging the board.
2:04 pry the sides on the mic input, not the middle. I almost broke the PCB and now there is a gap :/
Dumbass.
Oof
feel like that is common sense 💀
Appreciate the tip, thanks. 🙏🏼
Che trimone haha
thank you, this video helped a lot. My controller was not connection to my ps4 but after a deep clean, it started working like normal.
Nice i actually broke my controller
lmfao. i had a spare controller so i took it apart like when u commented (30 min ago) and all of the things fell off😂
@@Stfunoah my jack connector just broke in half hahaha
Nice mine refused to turn on after my “fix”
Y’all should have gotten a professional to do this
Lol
Thank you so much for this video...I fixed my sisters control. I was nervous but I went step by step from your vid and boom I got it done. She was so happy. Thanks again 😎👍
W brother
Brooooo tysm!!! I never ever even took a controller apart before...I 'very very carefully' followed exactly what you showed and it worked for me thanks alot you just saved me 70$
Thanks a lot, controller feels like brand new and fixed all my problems
It’s true I’m his controller
@@dogedude3462 😂😂😂😂
He need to clean me to but he is to lazy . I'm his console
😂😂 i have to drop mine on purpose every time i need to use a button. each time a different button works 🤷🏻♀️
Thank you so much!!! I won a brand new, open box magma red DS4 on ebay for only $35 but the L2 button was engaging when I wasn't pushing it. I cleaned the contact with 91% isopropyl and it's flawless now :) Couldn't be happier
I though we weren’t supposed to use alcohol?
By doing what your video showed, I not only cleaned my controller but also fixed it! Thank you!
Thanks a lot, I was able to restore my son's controller by cleaning it in every last space because of your tutorial 💝 In the beginning the Bluetooth connection wasn't maintaining but then I reset the controller and everything works like a charm - thank you agin, keep up the good work and greetings from Belgium 😁
Sometimes the thumbstick chambers need a wipe down as well for drifting issues. The little green boxes that sit on the north and west under the thumbsticks. You can pop the chambers open with a little oomph. BE CAREFUL with the little white discs inside. If you bend the contact wiring (which is incredibly easy to do by accident) you will more than likely need a new contact.
I love how he said good luck as if he knew my controller was in pieces lol 😆
Same and all I was attempting to do was switch my plain black too a red camo face just a quick swap....noo not a quick swap I tore both my controllers up now I can't get one to charge anymore it comes on but is low battery so it does and won't charge not sure what I did
@@dustinbowman7351 wire might b short , or barley connected
Hey 👋🏾 am from Jamaica, I just want tell you thanks for your help🤝 I been watching your contents and they all worked. My controller was fix today by your help. Thanks again brother . Keep up the good work
No-nonsense instructions on how to do it. Thank you, pal.
Exactly the kind of video I was looking for. Currently swapping the superior OEM R1 & L1 switches into a cheapo wired DS4 I bought so I don't have to worry about faulty tiny USB ports ever again.
Very detailed step by step I just following your guild to fix/clean my controller! It works again now, Thank you so much!
Thanks!! This is the best tutorial I’ve come across very detailed which is what I needed because I’m going to do a custom paint job on a controller I’m buying and replacing the triangle square circle and x buttons as well to finish the look of the controller
Finally a proper way to open without damaging the latch inside the ds4
I have this downloaded in my phone & pc whenever i get stuck somewhere i refer to your video.. Thanks mate..
I just rotated my x button to my triangle button and it fixed my problems lol omg so frustrating thanks a ton for the visual help as I was doing it
My red Spider-Man DS4 is on the fritz. Left analog input fluctuates wildly when I push up. Tried blowing it with air but the dirt has gone deep.
Will try this tomorrow. 🤞🏼
I have the original controller for my PS4 Pro and it started giving me dead zones when playing tlou. This fixed it. Thank you!
Much appreciated.
Got a ps4 from a pawn shop for a great price. Problem is, last owner was definitely an indoor smoker so there's this oily fuzz stuck in just about every crevasse lol
It's been a project but that controller works great now
This was so helpful. I haven't taken any electronics apart since I was 13 and it was one of those big 90s computers. My controller no longer activates the right trigger randomly and it's way more responsive.
Who spilled soda in my controller
my left analogue was triggering without me pressing it and this tutorial helped me fix it, thank you so much!!
Thanks for the tutorial. This was great. It helped me out alot. I did have trouble separating the case and broke the holders, but other than that everything else worked out fine.
Can you show how to put the springs back for the R2 and L2 buttons for PS4 V2 controller
cheers for the vid. i fixed my ps4 tlou2 limited ed pad cause the dpad had become unusable. took it apart & replaced it perfectly using this guide
I had the same issue. My controller would connect over bluetooth to Ps4, PC, Android Mobile but within 30 seconds it would disconnect. I was clueless and pissed off for a week, later found a usefull tip online. Completely dismantled the controller, cleaned everything and put them back together. Mine works great now without any hiccups. I suggest all of you people facing this issue to give it a try.
Thank you. Fixed my stick drift.
Thank you for your time and sharing knowledge. Have a great day 🙂
I fixed my ps4 right analog slow turning thanks to your guide .. thanks man
Great vid. I need to clean my controllers, and was kind of scared to open it up, but this looks a lot easier than I expected.
Thanks! Super helpful, my sister gave me a controller they had for years and it still worked but it just had coffee spilled in it and sat for a few years now it works like brand new! Other than the charge port but it's only a minor issue
This just fixed both of my broken controllers. Thank you!
useful step by step instructions, does fail to mention how useful having a pair of tiny pliers is though. literally my only gripe, still technically doable without.
Thanks for this, I was able to clean my controller and the buttons are working again!!!
3 years later and it worked
thank you broski
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This was useful, dropped mine in water and had to dry it immediately, still works just fine and better since I cleaned it too.
Thanks bro! Cleaned my 2 remotes and even switched the colors around. They work like brand new now!
Thank you so much, these tips helped me so much 🙏🏽
Thanks so much! Watched your video step by step, and now i fixed my L2 button too that stopped responding!
This is happening to my L2 right now, you resolve it by just cleaning the controller? Thanks for answering
This video has made me a bit more brave now. Thanks mate
thanks for the useful tutorial, I'm amazed I managed to not break my controller while doing this
Im gonna have to use this guide to take apart one controller to repair another. A controller i bought that was refurbished from Ebay back this Summer decided to stop trying to stay synced to my PS4. So now i got frustrated with it and Im gonna take it apart to repair my older one to replace the worn out parts on it since it works alot better with its charging and syncing capabilities. One part i gotta replace it my down d pad on my old one because its worn out badly and I need to replace the top buttons possibly too i think as well.
Thank you so much 🥳 first tutorial that actually walks us through all the steps.
I wish there was a channel to just take random stuff apart so people that were courious of how it work would not need to destroy there things to know.
Thanks! Those hooks on each side break easily (as did mine) be carefull. If it breaks, there is no problem putting it back together.
as he said both are intact, in mine I looked at one and it was, looked at the other and it wasn't :(
Thankyou very much, this tutorial helped me fix my controller at home
My controller was full of my cat's hairs 😂 Thank you now it's all clean
You sir are a legend! Thanks!
Bro thank you so much for this video. It fix my problem where my X button function as PS button. Now its back to normal.. Thank you so much..
Brooo… your Video save my Ds4 thank you so much sir ❤❤❤
Thank you very much I was able to take apart and see the problem and reassemble it successfully 👍
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Very useful thanks 👍 best to pry sides of microphone socket, info on fixing stick drift would be useful.
What about the center touch pad?
Whatever, doesn't matter. it worked and I only had to break the cross bar to the front that secured the touch pad to the front face to re-assemble it. Thanks, It works great now
It works for me. Thanks!
thank you for the way i have subscribed
Nice I got it open… but I broke (bent) one of the latches on my controller. I’m planning to mod my Dualshock 4 into a USB-C Charging Port
I have the same driver set I love it!!! Except it says wirehard on it but it is identical.
Thanks a lot. Drift's gone and my controller its woking great!
My controller has a green light now and it won't turn off
The first/last ribbon connection may not be plugged in all the way or the connection may be damaged.
You were incorrect about where the first clip was. I ended up damaging the PCB board. It would have been nice if you quickly corrected yourself
Very helpful, clear and detailed video thank you so much
I’ll need to clean my PS4 Pro controller and fix the options button because it got stuck💯
Solved💯 thank you very much👍
It worked! Thank you! :)
Nice video dude, appreciated 😁
Still have issue with the controller unfortunately.
When move the left stick forward it starts & stops which is incredibly frustrating and when press the L2 trigger it constantly moves forward at the same time which makes aiming down sights a whole new experiance 😂
I'm a couple of storeys up ... sorely tempted to lauch them out the window to see if they can fly 😂
@Maxim Yareli Trying YCCTEAM, it won't let you down.
@@amysmith9861 I've actually caved and bought another official 🤢🤮
I did buy a 3rd party one in January but it is giving me drift problems already -- granted I play a lot but still, I'm not heavy handed and expect more from my kit, especially considering the price.
I will give the YCC one a try.
The scariest thing for me was thinking I had the right controller on deck only to realize the persons was a different version, aha. Thankfully, I found this! Fixed my controller and all Is well:) I gotta replace my headphone port at some point, though
Hi the white piece is really giving me a hard time. Can you pleeeaaase show how it should be inserted? Please 🙏🏻? Coffee spilled everywhere so took apart to clean it and now putting it back together. What a pain.
i love the fact that i have 4 different dualshocks and none of them share the same layout inside
Dnt open from charging point it may cause damage to board
Thanks very much, needed to clean my down button, very helpful
Thanks for the video! Where is the Bluetooth connector inside of the Gamepad? Can I also change that one?
IT WORKED. THANKS MAN! 😍👏🙏
Worked perfectly!
Many thanks
Hi! After watching your video I could fix my joystick. Thank you very much!
Nice tutorial, But is it normal for my command to have extra parts?
you can also write the black parts on the circuit with pencil for conductivity
Thanks for the video. I had to replace the conductive film since it had a scratch that made the ps button nonfunctional.
Not sure how the scratch got there since this is the first time I opened the controller. The one year warranty is kinda lame since the defect was obviously caused during assembly and it's been 3 years. I live in Florida, so the heat and humidity probably made the scratch worse until it gave in. I did notice some pairing issues before but eventually it paired until yesterday. Out of curiosity I fired up my PS3 in storage an everything worked. They definitely don't make them like they used to.
Thanks fixed my R2
Thanks sm! Saved me £45 :0
I could know one button w4s d4m4ged bc of this video, ty
Thank you very much It helped a lot RESPECT
Thanks, my controller is fixed 😊
POV: You have destroyed your controller after playing FIFA and try to fix it.
Awesome video tutorial. Easy to follow 😊. Battery does not need to be replaced after removing though. Unless you broke the cables while removing it. They come out very easily though.
He meant that his battery was not working and he would be replacing it.
I did it😢😢 broke the cable
Thank you. I tried cleaning it first and it didn’t work. I then tried to replace that battery and I ordered a new one! And it still didn’t work.. the ps4 remote does turn on and it works, but then when I get into the game I wanna play the buttons don’t wanna work..
Good video, but you left out one of the most essential parts, how to disassemble the plastic things around the analog sticks, most people tend to have more issues with analog sticks acting funny over buttons.
Prying open a controller pushing on a connector ? Really... Changing video right away x)
I’ve received 4 controllers as a gift, 1 new one and 3 veterans of my 10yo nephew. Looks like I have my work cut out for me 😂
That's way easier than the first version, ended up damaging those locks on 2 original controllers, this one is better to open
Thanks! This help alot!
Thanks so much I thought I needed to buy a new controller had some slimy stuff under buttons perhaps pepsi got spilled on it
Got some stick drift opened it cleaned it stick work great but square won’t work 😅
Thanks so much! The D'Pad on my Controller isn't working :( I opened it up like you said, and I tried what's called the 'Pencil Method' Something to do with the Graphite and the Contacts. It's still the same :( I'm still thankful now though, that I know how to open a PS4 Controller in the future, in case one of my other Controllers decides to try and give up :D
Much gratitude for this helpful tutorial.