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DualShock 4: Why is the R2 button interfering with the left analog stick?

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:30:37 -0700

When I press the R2 (right trigger) the left analog stick moves (not physically) to the left. It is interfering directly as I saw it using the DS4windows software to analyze the input data.

What might be the problem? Hardware? Software?

⟐ Commented 十二月 31, 2025 at 10:30 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why is my PS4 controller acting on its own?

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 06:12:33 -0700

My PS4 controller seems to act on its own whenever I try to navigate anywhere and it goes in all different directions instead of going where I want it to go, I don't know if it's broken or if it's a technical issue inside.

⟐ Commented 十二月 23, 2025 at 6:12 GMT-7

DualShock 4: X button works only when the controller is disassembled

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:12:53 -0700

I have a PS4 controller that works fine except for the X button, I opened it then cleaned it, and before reassembling it I put the rubber part that goes above the circuit board and pressed the X button. It worked fine, but when I closed the front shell and tried it it wouldn't work, I then opened it and tried again with only the rubber part, it worked but when I closed it again it didn't work.

what could be the problem?

⟐ Answer accepted 十二月 13, 2025 at 13:12 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Dualshock 4 broken battery connector which fix works?

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:28:34 -0700

I am trying to fix the battery connector on JDM-055 board, it came loose when replacing analog stick, i found few videos on youtube, but the comments suggesting it didnt work, has anyone tried these two methods and which one will work?

1. BarTech TV - PCB trace fix

2.Repair & Resell - Ground and Capacitor wire fix

⟐ Answer accepted 十二月 10, 2025 at 23:28 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 十二月 08, 2025 at 5:22 GMT-7

DualShock 4: It won’t connect to the playstation

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 08:27:37 -0700

When I turn the PlayStation on and the controller it don’t let me connect to the PlayStation not even with the charger on

⟐ Commented 十一月 29, 2025 at 8:27 GMT-7

DualShock 4: when connected left motor always on

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 02:49:02 -0700

when i connect the controller to test it, the left vibration motor is always on, it doesn´t stop, did this appened to somewone and how to fix it. thanks

⟐ Answered 十一月 21, 2025 at 2:49 GMT-7

DualShock 4: My left analog stick is not moving properly...?

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:58:46 -0700

So, I bought this controller about a year ago and, as it was my 2nd controller, never used it so often. Then, my first controller broke, and I had to use this 2nd one since then. So, I noticed that whenever I moved the analog stick to the right, it computed as if I was moving diagonally to the bottom-right corner. Whenever I moved to the left, the movement in-game was as if I was moving diagonally to the top-left.

Then I tried to fix it by opening it and seeing if there's any problem, and it didnt seem like it had. The only thing I did when I opened the controller is that I took the analog stick out and put it back again. Then, another problem appeared: whenever I moved the analog stick upwards, to move forward in-game, it stopped moving after a while, like 5-10 seconds. What should I do? Is that a chipset problem? Please help!

⟐ Commented 十一月 15, 2025 at 17:58 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Dualshock 4 - L1 not working

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:21:18 -0700

Please my L1 is not working on one of m controller. How do I fix it please???

⟐ Answered 十一月 13, 2025 at 11:21 GMT-7

DualShock 4: L2 trigger stuck on back panel

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 21:21:46 -0700

The bottom lip of the L2 trigger button is stuck outside of the back panel of the controller. I can't figure out a way to fix it without breaking the bridge between the L1 and L2 buttons.

⟐ Commented 十一月 08, 2025 at 21:21 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 十一月 04, 2025 at 3:23 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why is my controller charging in its own without putting on a charger

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:24:39 -0700

I recently replaced my controllers battery now I see the yellow light blinking on its own without plugging it in a charger

⟐ Answered 十月 30, 2025 at 6:24 GMT-7

DualShock 4: PS4 still has stick drift after joystick module replacement

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 18:52:09 -0700

Help! I have changed both the joystick modules on my ps4 controller, I got the modules from eBay. It all works but it appears that the drift is still there which is completely bizarre.

I did find a calibration tool online that I thought had worked but when you unplug and plug the controller back in and check gamepad tester the drift is still there, I’m not certain the drift is exactly the same as it was before with the old joysticks but I’ve got my suspicions that it is.

Help please, it took me ages to change these modules and I just want it to be fixed so I can fix up some more 😀

Thanks!!!

⟐ Answered 十月 18, 2025 at 18:52 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Light bar blinks Orange when plugged in but does not turn white or blu

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:07:34 -0700

Controller seems dead unless I plug it into USB. When I plug it in using the USB it does the slow orange light blink but after when I press the PS button it's dead again. Usually it would light up afterword but I'm at a loss from here. I've tried the reset but still same problem. I took the controller apart to see if anything was broken and nothing that I could see is wrong. What's the diagnosis and what parts do I buy from you to fix it? Thanks

⟐ Commented 十月 14, 2025 at 15:07 GMT-7

DualShock 4: My ps4 controller turns on itself without pressing the ps button

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:17:05 -0700

This happened a few days ago, my controller stopped turning on manually when I press the ps button, even when I connect it using a USB to the console it lights orange but when you press the ps button it doesn't turn on. Worst of all it keeps turning on itself then when you log it in to a user it says battery low and it disconnects and after a period of 4 minutes it keeps turning on itself and goes off over and over again, so what could be the problem?

⟐ Commented 十月 11, 2025 at 23:17 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why is my controller is not working when I open games on my ps4 pro

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:14:00 -0700

When I started to play games like ghost of Tsushima my controller doesn't work can you guys help me

⟐ Commented 九月 04, 2025 at 23:14 GMT-7

DualShock 4: DS4 Not Starting nor Charging

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:07:28 -0700

I connected my DS4 to a wall charger, it blinked once (orange) and it stopped and after that it would not start nor it will charge I tried things like reset button but nothing works. After loosing hope I showed it to some repair people and they said the controller is dead and since it's a V1 controller repairing is not possible and it just broke my heart as this is one of my first purchase after getting my first job so I have a lot of memories attached to it, can anyone please help me out regarding what should I do and all, I have attached some of pictures so it could be helpful. The charging Port is JDS-030 and I see TH201 on the motherboard.

⟐ Commented 九月 03, 2025 at 12:07 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Ps4 controller charging but won't stay on once unplugged

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:14:59 -0700

Controllet charges but soon as i unplug the wire it dies

⟐ Commented 八月 14, 2025 at 15:14 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Where can I get a mothorboard with no sticks

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:42:19 -0700

I have my own sticks that are upgrades but unsoldering my old mothorboard is way too hard also what is the difference with zct1 and zct2

⟐ Answered 七月 30, 2025 at 23:42 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Home-Button not working

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:25:03 -0700

Hey,

I recently replaced the battery in my controller as well as the conductive silicone pads for the button inputs.
When I connect the controller to my PC via cable, it powers on normally, connects successfully, and all buttons work in the Gamepad Tester—except for the Home button.

I’ve already tried resetting the controller multiple times using the button on the back, but it didn’t help.

Is there anything else I can try or check?

⟐ Commented 七月 30, 2025 at 6:25 GMT-7