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DualShock 4: My dualshock 4 drifting

Mon, 09 May 2022 11:51:37 -0700

My left analog moved up when i touch it a little. I've already take to the repairman for 5 times and it still broken. Any help?

⟐ Commented maio 09, 2022 at 11:51 GMT-7

DualShock 4: battery plug on motherboard broke off

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 07:55:50 -0700

the battery plug on motherboard just come off, it still works when i hold it against the motherboard, what should i use to put back?

⟐ Answered março 05, 2021 at 7:55 GMT-7

DualShock 4: My ps4 control wont charge, I dont see yellow light

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 05:07:30 -0700

I controller was working a day ago, my controller analog stick is broken but I'd fixed it, but on the next day it won’t charge anymore.

My controller issue is: Broken or damaged battery, is the damaged battery is the cause of not charging?

⟐ Commented fevereiro 05, 2021 at 5:07 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Different models of ps4 controllers

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 13:14:52 -0700

I bought a shell and it doesn't fit either of my current controllers. The screw on the top part is on the left. Which model do I need.

⟐ Answered julho 11, 2019 at 13:14 GMT-7

DualShock 4: broken motherboard ps4 controller

Sat, 11 May 2019 11:10:04 -0700

yesterday i dropped my controller and when i picked it up it kept saying charge battery but it won't charge so i open my controller and the little connector between the battery and the motherboard has broken off is there any store where i can buy a new motherboard or is there any other solution for this ?

⟐ Answer deleted maio 11, 2019 at 11:10 GMT-7

DualShock 4: PS4 Controller is Dead and wont charge

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:54:56 -0700

I have an 20th anniversary PS4 controller that died. I was in the middle of using it and it just turned off and it will not charge or do anything. I have replaced the battery and the connection ribbon and that did not resolve the issue. I tried calling Sony and they will not fix it as it is out of warranty. I cannot simply replace this as a new one will cost $200+. Does anyone else have any other solutions?

⟐ Answered abril 17, 2019 at 9:54 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Controllers Turns Off Right After Connecting + Nuances

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:17:12 -0700

I have checked this forum far and wide but haven't found my answer nor does it describes my issues. My issue im getting is that after paring/connecting to my PC or iPhone via bluetooth with pulsing yellow light, it simultaneously shuts off like it lost power. Heck, my Linux PC thinks the battery is less than 5% remaining.

I have swapped out the battery with a new one and still getting the same problem. I have confirmed the battery are charged as both the old and new battery reads 4V on my voltmeter. When I hook it up to an wall charger however, it connects then stayed powered on.

I have also done the trivial troubleshooting such as holding the PS button and Select/Share button to re-pair (Bluetooth), also press & holding the Reset button for 10 seconds to wipe out the paired address but to no avail. I do not have a PS4 console if its somehow needed to access certain settings or tools

If the community are stumped then im fine with using this controller soley wired as that works correctly.

Edit: I should mention that I never seen the LED bar changed to other colors other than Yellow & Off.

Edit 2025-11-19: Okay, I've seen the LED changed to green when plugged into my PC and playing a game, specifically Ace Combat 7.

⟐ Answer accepted abril 20, 2026 at 21:17 GMT-7

DualShock 4: PS4 Touch pad cursor stuck

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 06:56:58 -0700

So I recently opened my PS4 controller to give it a basic clean as I had an issue with the R2 trigger, which is now fully fixed and working great. However upon reassembling the controller my touch pad has gone crazy. When trying to type a message to someone the cursor pulls back into the centre on the keyboard, so I can type g or G if i’m feeling creative. Any advice please

⟐ Commented novembro 13, 2025 at 6:56 GMT-7

DualShock 4: My controller does not charge even if I get a charger thats new

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:27:47 -0700

Every time I plug the micro USB into the controller, it does not charge. I got a brand new charger, and it still does not charge.

⟐ Commented julho 15, 2025 at 12:27 GMT-7

DualShock 4: controller dropped in water

Tue, 28 May 2024 21:30:27 -0700

i dropped my controller in water for no longer than 5 seconds, i have taken it apart and left it apart to dry out, should it be okay to use after being put back together?

⟐ Commented maio 28, 2024 at 21:30 GMT-7

DualShock 4: The cable of my controller was cut on the end that connects to the bat

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 08:59:14 -0700

Sorry for my english

⟐ Answered junho 10, 2023 at 8:59 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why is my right anlog stick turning off to right

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 03:27:15 -0700

Tell me about why it’s doing this

⟐ Commented junho 01, 2023 at 3:27 GMT-7

DualShock 4: PS4 DualShock 4 Right analog stick does not working?

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 08:39:07 -0700

Right analog randomly forces screen to go down.

Ex: when play COD its working fine but randomly my screen forces to look at the ground even if i do not touch control.

⟐ Answered janeiro 16, 2023 at 8:39 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Need Resistor Value for Dualshock 4

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:59:11 -0700

I accidentally broke this resistor while soldering new Joysticks on another controller and I was wondering if someone knows what value it has or what i should search for to buy a replacemnt. (Tbh I do not even know if this is a resistor, or what kind of component this is, so if you could tell me I would be very thankful)

Thank you for your help!

⟐ Commented novembro 10, 2022 at 13:59 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why is my ps4 controller saying its charging when it's not plugged in

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:27:38 -0700

My controller finished charging so I unplugged it as you do and continued playing but then I saw my ps4 had the battery filling up animation when it was not connected to anything I tried restarting my ps4 but it still says its charging. Also when my device is turned off the yellow light flashes. How can I resolve this issue

⟐ Answer accepted novembro 10, 2022 at 12:27 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Can I replace CUH-ZCT2 battery connector with CUH-ZCT1 connector?

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:46:10 -0700

Hi good day! I accidentaly bought CUH-ZCT2 battery and I needed CUH-ZCT1 model I really don't want to go trough all the return process.
Is it possible to cut the small connector in the CUH-ZCT2 battery and solder the connector of my old CUH-ZCT1 battery (the one that doesn't work anymore) so it fits in the motherboard connector? I mean I know its possible but will it work? Thank you so much!

⟐ Answered novembro 08, 2022 at 6:46 GMT-7

DualShock 4: When to replace the battery

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 05:38:58 -0700

I have a dualshock 4 controller. I've had this controller since 2015. It still works and everything, but there is a point where I'll need to replace the battery?

The battery still charges and works, but after 7 years, the battery doesn't seem to hold a charge as long as it used to. I charge the battery fully and then the battery charge goes down.

⟐ Commented outubro 21, 2022 at 5:38 GMT-7

DualShock 4: My R2 is very sensitive & activates on its own at times.

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 07:19:38 -0700

My finger could barely be touching it and it will activate. sometimes when my finger isn't even on it and I am pressing the analog sticks it will also activate. any suggestions?

⟐ Answered setembro 21, 2022 at 7:19 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why are both of my analog sticks clicking after a clean?

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:16:29 -0700

After doing a clean on an old ps4 controller and getting rid of the stick drift, once I checked the both analog sticks it all of the sudden makes a very loud clicking (one click) noise and resisting whenever I push. The noise and resistance only happens after moving the stick in the down direction, also when moving counterclockwise at around 180 degrees (search up "360 angle" for reference of the 180 degrees). Also there is a very sleight noise when moving the stick in the every other direction, but there is no resistance.

I tested moving both analog sticks without the green things touching and that does not seem to be the problem. If more info is needed I'll provide what I can.

⟐ Commented julho 18, 2022 at 4:16 GMT-7

DualShock 4: JDM-055 board, turns on wired but not with battery

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:41:13 -0700

Hi, everyone, I recently opened my controller to clean up the analog sticks and when I put everything back I noticed it won't turn on.

When I connect a cable it does turn on and everything works fine, but if I unplugged the cable the controller turns off, I already test the battery and thats not the issue, does anyone have any idea what’s wrong and how to fix it?

⟐ Commented janeiro 14, 2022 at 18:41 GMT-7