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DualShock 4: My control triggers the L2 forever?

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:22:30 -0700

No matter what I do with the controller, it keeps triggering the L2.

I tried to change the conductive film (of a dualshock that works), but strangely it keeps pressing the other button, R2.

I think it may be a defect on the motherboard, is there any solution?

⟐ Commented junho 30, 2020 at 9:22 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Dualshock 4 recognized by PC but not Ps4!

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:59:17 -0700

The previous owner told me that when he got the controller, he plugged it in to his Ps4, and the light flashed blue then immediately turned off. From that point on, it doesnt flash orange when charging, doesnt flash white to pair nor rapidly flashes when PS & Share button is pressed. Opened it up, swaped with another battery and still get the same results. Connected it to my PC and it recognizes it. It successfully passes the button and analog test. I also plugged it into my phone and the light bar illuminated in blue and the controller works perfectly. However, once unplugged, it would not illuminate on its own.

⟐ Commented junho 24, 2020 at 20:59 GMT-7

DualShock 4: My ps4 controller is charging without a cable

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 04:15:46 -0700

Why is ps4 controller charging without a cable

⟐ Commented abril 16, 2020 at 4:15 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Can I use a different charging port

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 22:00:57 -0700

Hi I have a controller that I bought the 26 December 2015 and it’s the first model. I’m asking if I can use the jds-011 instead of the jds-001 or jds-001 instead of jds-011. I know that u can see which model is ur controller at the back but mine ripped apart unfortunately.

DualShock 4: Dualshock 4 went insane, presses buttons

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 08:10:03 -0700

Hello, so Yesterday I was playing on my ps4 and got a "DS4 disconnected. Charge the battery." message. Plugged the controller in and continued playing, but after 1-2 minutes it stopped responding, kept sending my old button presses and then disconnected with the "Charge the battery" message. While being plugged in. Since then, the controller is unresponsive while unplugged, no lights or any response, and only turns on when it's connected to an outlet or the ps4. When it turns on it spams the Share button, DPAD-right and the PS button, while also sending any button combination that I press. Disconnecting the controller switches it off. Just disassembled it, there's no visible damage to any of the components and contacts. It is a gen 1 controller, motherboard JDM-001. Also tried connecting it without the battery, produced the same result- insanity when plugged in, nothing when not. Please help me find a solution

DualShock 4: My ps4 controller joystick pressed down

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:42:08 -0700

Every time I play rainbow Six siege my aim aims down for some reason or also looks down

DualShock 4: When I press left stick forward, it also trigger L2...NEED HELP!

Sat, 29 Jul 2017 07:19:33 -0700

When i press left stick forward, it also trigger L2...NEED HELP!!!!!!!

DualShock 4: Window spray damage, cost to replair

Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:17:56 -0700

I bought a ps4 but it came with no hdmi so i couldnt test it and it was dodgy (the controller ) and i contacted the seller and he said to put window cleaner on it to make it work. Now it was turning and flashing lights and vibrating non stop and after 10 minutes it died and wont turn on. The scammer refused to give me a refund but after i threatend him to take him to court he losened up and offered me a £5 refund for repairs but im dont think it even costs that. What can i do abd how much does it actually cost in british poumds

⟐ Commented junho 22, 2016 at 16:17 GMT-7

DualShock 4: How to replace the inner plastic with a new one?

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:20:24 -0700

So basically I've bought an inner plastic of ps4 and I want to change with my existing one since the R1/L1 holding plastics have been broken. I tried to change but I was not sure how do I remove the vibrators and also the speaker.

I've searched on internet but no luck finding this particular answer.

⟐ Edited by author fevereiro 29, 2016 at 14:20 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Over charged my Ps4 controller in outlet

Mon, 08 Feb 2016 08:00:26 -0700

I would charge my battery in the outlet, now it only blinks when i turn it on. It does not connect to my ps4and wont charge, it only blinks if connected to the ps4, after that it shows no signs of life. I changed the battery but it didnt make difference

⟐ Answer deleted fevereiro 08, 2016 at 8:00 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why is my PS4 controller not charging/getting warm while plugged in?

Mon, 15 Feb 2016 12:50:12 -0700

Both of my PS4 controllers started doing this on the same day. The LED lights up intermittently, but shuts off shortly after plugging it in unlike what it used to do while charging. I changed the batteries in both of the controllers and they worked until the batteries needed charging, then I was back to where I started. Another thing is when I push the PS button on the controller when it shows the battery status on the screen it shows up as a question mark. I have also tried changing out the charging port circuit card and ribbon cable, but then the LED would only blink red one time and then I would get nothing. The controller works if it remains plugged into a power source, but it starts to get warm after a while. Any help would be appreciated. I want to make sure that whatever caused this does not happen again if I get a new controller. I find it strange that it happened to both controllers on the same day. Thank you.

⟐ Edited fevereiro 15, 2016 at 12:50 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why led stop working but contoller still charges

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 20:14:26 -0700

So everything works great but my led stop working

⟐ Commented outubro 01, 2015 at 20:14 GMT-7

DualShock 4: R2 seems to be broken, can I replace it myself?

Wed, 20 May 2015 23:18:08 -0700

The R2 trigger is jammed up and gets stuck ... I observed that it was broken at one edge. I am unable to fix it from the outside but before opening it up I wanted to check where I can buy the spares. And if there are any alternatives.

DualShock 4: Why does my x button only work on main screen

Sun, 12 Apr 2015 05:45:39 -0700

my x button only works on main screen if I try 2 play a game it does not work

⟐ Commented abril 12, 2015 at 5:45 GMT-7

DualShock 4: orange pulse no repsonse from controller

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:29:07 -0700

i think my controller got water damage (thanks to my 2 year old). there was just a little bit of water near/in the charging port while it was charging. It didnt leak out water or anything. I have not seen anyone post anything similar to what it does. If i try to charge it, it glows orange for about a second and stops. it is unresponsive after. when you press the ps button nothing happens, not even from the light. it will only glow once until you disconnect the charger. Once you reconnect it will glow again. the factory reset button does not work and nothing i do will get it to work or connect to the ps4. is it the battery? or am i out of luck and have to buy a whole new controller? i dont have the money for a new one right now. thank you!

⟐ Answered abril 23, 2020 at 7:29 GMT-7

DualShock 4: PS4 Controller not charging

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:11:11 -0700

My controller was fully functional until a month ago more or less when was the last time I used it, then it remained stored in my PS4 suitecase, then two nights ago I plugged it on my cell phone charger (Android, output 5V 1800 mA), I saw the orange light going on, so I turned around and went to sleep, the next morning I went to my friend's house and I gave him my controller so he could sync it with his PS4 but it didn't recognize it, so we thought his cable was the problem, when he tried with his controller, it charged it but not on mine, so I returned to my place, turned on my PS4 to find out my battery was almost dead, so I took it apart to check what the problem might be, to do so, I also took apart my another controller, replace the battery from one to another and both batteries charged in the good controller but neither in the defective one, so I discarded the battery problem, then I interchange the back part of the controllers (The one with the USB port with the ribbon cable on it) and to my surprise none of the controllers charged, when putting them back, again one controller was charging and the other one wasn't, so I'm not sure if my problem is in the USB board or my mother board, I hope someone can help me out with this issue since I've no money for a new controller. Ahh by the way the deffective controller is the camouflage edition (Gray and white) regards.

⟐ Answer edited janeiro 22, 2023 at 22:11 GMT-7

DualShock 4: L2 and R2 input when moving analog sticks

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 02:07:25 -0700

I have the old ds4 with jdm-001 motherboard. When I move left analog up in ds4windows I see l2 input and it stops as soon I move analog to right, down or left. Same thing happens when I move right analog to left it triggers r2 press (it stops when moving analog to up, right, down). Someone opened the controller before, it's posibble someone messed it up. Any ideas?

⟐ Answered novembro 05, 2021 at 2:07 GMT-7

DualShock 4: L2 and R2 /buttons 7 and 8 stuck after cleaning

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 06:54:13 -0700

Hi guys, I had a rather trashy looking but fully functional dualshock 4 - so I ordered a new shell, buttons, ribbon cable, etc from ebay to rebuild it. Basically everything is brand new except for the battery, motherboard, and usb board. Upon reassembly the controller works fine in the PS4 menus, but not at all in game, which lead me to suspect a stuck button. I plugged the controller into a windows 7 PC to test it, and in the controller settings *(where you test the joysticks and button assignments) it is saying buttons 7 and 8 are constantly pressed (L2 and R2 triggers) but the triggers respond OK on the analog testing axis. So while it appears the buttons are stuck, they aren't. any ideas? everything in the controller is new - new conductive film, new buttons, new rubber membranes, new shell, etc so I know it isn't a case of a dirty pad or contact. the L2/R2 springs are new as well, and everything feels like it is installed correctly.

⟐ Commented outubro 28, 2019 at 6:54 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Dualshock4 after analog replacement, not turning on

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:22:59 -0700

I had stick drift on one of my Ds4 v2 contoller (JDM-055), i decided to replace it with hall effect sticks, when i tried to desolder 1 pin had trouble coming loose, 1 of the big pins from module, i kept reapplying solder and desoldering with pump, i finally tried to pry the other loose pins, they all came loose except this one last pin, i treid to heat it again, it came off, but the circular ring on the pcb which touches the vias came off during last heating, i didnt see any traces from this pin, so i continued with replacement, replaced everything, but accidentally when adjusting my pcb holder, the plastic which has the battery pin connector came loose, it was still connected to pcb on the soldered part, but the plastic side kinda came loose, i tried applying hot glue and secured it, assembled everything and tried turning on, i got no power, so i connected back panel too to check power while wired, still no power, controller appears dead. Is it because of the loose battery pin or the burnt pcb pad

⟐ Answer accepted dezembro 08, 2025 at 5:22 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Controller won’t power on or charge

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 03:23:52 -0700

To give yall some background context: I tried to solder on some brand new TMR joysticks onto my PS4 JDM-055 controller. After soldering them, it worked for a little bit. I wanted to resolder one of the sticks and I think I shorted the controller. As you assumed it no longer turns on. I don’t know what to do from here on out cause I don’t know where a certified technician in my area would be and I just want my controller to work again.

If any of yall could help that would be much appreciated

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⟐ Answered novembro 04, 2025 at 3:23 GMT-7