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DualShock 4: Stick drift and trigger issue

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:47:20 -0700

help my joystick aint stick drifting its more like Tokyo drifting, I have attached media of one.

my main controller had trigger issues which was giving a response when I wasn't even using the triggers so I used the same conductive film but switched the hardware of my other controller's pcb board which wasnt turning on and then the trigger issue was resolved but the that Tokyo drift issue came up so I guess the board is the issue but I'm not sure

⟐ Edited April 30, 2026 at 4:47 MST

DualShock 4: When I press the ps button it only flashes a light.

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 21:25:10 -0700

So, when i wanted to play some ps4 i tried to use my controller but it didn't did any effect on the screen so i did some fixing tutorials but it's still didn't work and the only thing that appears is blue flashing

DualShock 4: The blue LED light always stays blue.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 21:32:26 -0700

DualShock 4: Would anyone the size and rating of the missing capacitors?

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:51:34 -0700

Long story short I'm try to replace the analog stick on my ps4 controller and I knocked off two capacitors now I'm looking to to see what they rated at and the size of them. I uploaded a pic on the entire motherboard and marked it with arrows which capacitors I'm missing

⟐ Edited by author January 31, 2026 at 14:51 MST

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 November 29, 2025 at 8:27 MST

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 September 04, 2025 at 23:14 MST

DualShock 4: La manette ne se connecte pas au PlayStation

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:14:32 -0700

La manette ne se connecte plus au PlayStation

Translation:

The controller no longer connects to the PlayStation

⟐ Commented July 28, 2025 at 8:14 MST

DualShock 4: Controller wont turn off.

Sun, 11 May 2025 23:42:56 -0700

Guys help me. my controller wont turn off. i think i overcharged it and thats the problem. is there any way to fix it?

when i use usb thats the only time it turns on.

⟐ Commented May 11, 2025 at 23:42 MST

DualShock 4: Why does the left have drift

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:18:30 -0700

Why does my controller have drift lock on the left

DualShock 4: PS4 controller It doesn't work unless you put it on charge

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:56:13 -0700

My PS4 controller does not work unless i plug it in the ps4 . I tried restarting the controller through the button next to L2. This did not make any difference. The battery is excellent. I replaced it with another battery that works perfectly with a working controller. I cleaned the motherboard with alcohol and a brush. It did not work. What do you advise me?

Note: i tried to put a charger with a plug and connected it to the controller and pressed the PS and Share button and connected it to the PS4. It works well via Bluetooth, but as soon as I remove the charger everything ends.

I know that solving this problem is a difficult challenge, but I have full hope in you guys

DualShock 4: Not working properly buttons are stucking during gameplay and now the

Thu, 23 May 2024 13:00:45 -0700

Ps main button is not working due tk which my game is not starting

???@any one can helpo

DualShock 4: Wh is my controller drowning L1 and R1

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 02:15:06 -0700

Why is my controller drowning L1 and R1

⟐ Commented April 17, 2024 at 2:15 MST

DualShock 4: Dualshock 4 is skipping a couple

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 14:52:25 -0700

When I press it once while playing a game, it presses twice. When I look at Steam, it appears to have 2 arms connected, what should I do?

DualShock 4: Why is my input/output audio not working?

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:04:28 -0700

I repaired the analog stick on my ps4 scuf impact successfully and I put everything back together. All of the buttons work and the drift is gone. However, my headset which I use to hear and speak into on PC is not working (works with ps5 controller). I am not sure what parts within the controller would impact this. Nothing appeared to be damaged so I am very confused on what could have happened. The cables were restored to their original locations. Any suggestions on what to check? Cables? Components? I don’t know what is responsible for the audio. Thank you!

DualShock 4: Why is my D pad only when I press down

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:48:02 -0700

Why is my D -pad only working when I press down

DualShock 4: PS4 controller wont charge and on

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 22:42:23 -0700

My PS4 Controller Version 1 won't Charge and On, I didn't use my ps4 for like 5 days, left it in my room and don't use it for more than a week it was just a player 2 controller but my main Controller Version 2 is still working and the charging cable is fine. I think it's dead, i tried re setting it but no

DualShock 4: Why is my r2 trigger always pressed even when I don't press it?

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:36:31 -0700

My r2 button is pressed automatically even when I'm not pressing it.

Yesterday I was playing fifa and my player was sprinting on its own (r2 is for sprint) without even pressing r2 I don't know why.

I recently changed my conductive film and this issue occured. I even cleaned the buttons still no luck.

Please give me a solution.

DualShock 4: My ps4 controller won't blink orange when charging in rest mode.

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:26:18 -0700

I have always had charging problems with my ps4 and I use it rarely. Now I've wanted to charge it because It said the battery is low so I plugged it in and turned on rest mode. I think it's supposed to blink orange when it is getting charged in rest mode. Now the problem is it turns orange and blinks twice, then the orange is gone and there is no light at all. Is that normal or a problem?

DualShock 4: Ribbon cable torn off the circuit board

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 09:49:55 -0700

When I was repairing my controller, the ribbon cable ripped off, can it be reattached?

DualShock 4: Trigger buttons stuck in the back panel

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:44:17 -0700

Hi guys. Sorry if this is dumb. I was trying to fix my D-Pad (cleaned it, used a pencil, etc.), but then I screwed something up during the reassembly. I saw two springs fall off, and I knew they were from the triggers. I've found a guide on how to put the springs back on the triggers, but I have no idea how to actually remove the triggers. In every guide that I found the triggers are attached to the front panel, while for some weird reason I have them hanging in the back panel like shown on the video. And I can't figure out how to remove them from there. I have this gut feeling that the tiny plastic holders will just break if I try to push them through the holes. What do I do?

⟐ Commented July 15, 2023 at 18:44 MST