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DualShock 4: Will this cause any issues part 2?

Sat, 02 May 2026 10:53:13 -0700

So I noticed more of the mask scrapped off the first two picture are from the front of the board, the next two are in the back and the last two are various spots on the boards. I've videos online people running into the same issue and applied solder mask on it

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

Sony Playstation 2 SCPH-79002: Ps2 no video, and power issues

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:03:19 -0700

It's not displaying video. At the yellow point, a resistor has fallen out, and at the red point, there's a very similar resistor that shows continuity. I tried to repair it myself; the console powers on but there's no video output. If I leave the PS2 to HDMI adapter connected, for some reason the console's light stays on even without the power cable.

⟐ Commented April 26, 2026 at 17:03 MST

DualSense Controller v2: Pad tore off headphone jack spot on board

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:13:05 -0700

Tried replacing head phone jack and 1 pad tore off, can it still be saved? Where does this pad connect to?

⟐ Edited by author April 25, 2026 at 16:13 MST

PlayStation 3 Slim: Why does my PS3 turns on but never turns

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:58:34 -0700

When ever I turn on my PS3 it turns on but doesn't read the HDD and doesn't display any output and never turns off till I rip the power cord out please help.

⟐ Commented April 18, 2026 at 2:58 MST

PlayStation 5 Slim: Fixing the vertical stand screw mount of the PS5 CFI-2115

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:02:18 -0700

I accidentally stripped the screw whole of my PS5 where the vertical stand is supposed to go, and I’m trying to use these Mr. Grip screw hole repair kits to fix it. However, I can’t get the strips to stay in without falling into the console and needing to be shaken out. Is this the best option for fixing it? Or is there something else that might need to be used instead?

⟐ Commented April 14, 2026 at 13:02 MST

Sony TV Console: PS3 Slim Power Button Connector Ripped Off - Need Help Reconstructing

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:50:57 -0700

Hi everyone,

I’m in a bit of a tough spot with my PS3 Slim CECH-3004A.

While disassembling it for a thermal paste change, I accidentally pulled the power ribbon cable connector by the head instead of releasing it. This resulted in the entire connector ripping off the motherboard, taking some of the solder pads with it.

From what I can observe, the PCB seems to have a standard 2-layer traces on the surface, and I can’t see any obvious internal layers for these specific traces. I’ve tried to trace them, but I’m struggling to find where they lead to create jumpers.

Could you please help me with the following?

Does anyone have a schematic or a high-resolution trace map for the power button connector area (specifically for the Slim model)?
Are there any recommended videos or guides on reconstructing lifted pads or where to bridge (jumper) the connections for this specific part?
Confirming if I only need to worry about surface traces or if there are via-connections I might have missed.

I have some soldering experience but reconstructing pads is new to me. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!

Pcb bottom layer

⟐ Edited by author April 12, 2026 at 0:50 MST

PlayStation 4 Slim: Black and white screen

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:35:49 -0700

One night I wanted to install a game on my ps4 and I left it to install the next day o found my ps4 off and when I turned it on the screen was black and white like old movies.i turned it off and let it sit for 10 minutes or so and turned it on and the same, changed the hdmi port and the same problem.but when I connect it to another tv it works.but I dont know if I can do something to use my old tv or I need to give up on it and get it repaired.

⟐ Commented April 08, 2026 at 23:35 MST

PS3 SIXAXIS Controller: ps3 controler button broken

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:40:36 -0700

the bunnon R2 is borroked

⟐ Commented April 08, 2026 at 4:40 MST

PlayStation 5: (possibly damaged pads/tracks). broken hdmi port

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 15:30:31 -0700

Bought a PS5 cheap from someone who tried to change the HDMI port themselves,

but it seems to have done more harm than good. I was going to try to fix it myself.

I've looked at the card under a microscope and unfortunately it doesn't look too promising (possibly damaged pads/tracks).

Has anyone here had a similar problem or think it can be saved?

⟐ Commented April 04, 2026 at 15:30 MST

PlayStation 5 (2021 revision): Why wont my pa5 charge

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:54:50 -0700

I plug my c type in and it doesnt load

⟐ Commented April 03, 2026 at 2:54 MST

PlayStation 5 (2021 revision): PS News No Longer Displays

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:42:57 -0700

The PS news quit displaying. Have same settings as 2 other people in my house and theirs works fine. It just all the sudden like 3 months ago quit working. How do I get it back?

⟐ Commented March 10, 2026 at 4:42 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

PlayStation 5 (2021 revision): How to clean the fans

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:18:28 -0700

How to clean ps5 fans

DualSense Controller v2: Standard DualSense mic connector replacement – can I use Edge part?

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 06:50:29 -0700

Hi everyone,
I have a standard PS5 DualSense (not the Edge) and I need to replace the white 6-pin mic connector on the mainboard.
I found a replacement part that is listed for the DualSense Edge.
Does anyone know if the white 6-pin socket on the Edge is the same (same pitch and pinout) as the one on the standard DualSense?
Has anyone tried this?
https://modchip.gr/gaming/antallaktika-p...

⟐ Edited by author February 26, 2026 at 6:50 MST

DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U: Controller struggling to pair with console

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:27:30 -0700

When connected to Bluetooth in phoen, no signs of turning off or losing disconnection, but in trh console itself, it won't pair, doesn't turn pure light blue, last used it 2 days ago

⟐ Commented February 17, 2026 at 1:27 MST

DualSense Controller V3: Torn trace in joystick signal path.

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:52:56 -0700

Hello everyone,

I’m working on a PS5 DualSense (BDM-030) where I replaced both joysticks with GuliKit TMR modules. During removal of the original left stick, the LSX (left stick X-axis) trace was damaged.

Current symptoms:

Left stick only registers movement to the left, top-left, and bottom-left.
VCC is present (~1.8V).
Ground has continuity.
The LSX signal (middle pin) does not show continuity to any nearby components, so I believe the signal trace is broken.

I previously attempted a jumper to VCC by mistake, removed it, and confirmed the issue is specifically the LSX signal path.
I’m trying to locate the correct series resistor or via for the LSX signal on the BDM-030 board so I can run a proper jumper to the MCU side of the circuit.

Does anyone know:

The exact resistor designation for LSX on BDM-030?
A confirmed via location for that signal line?
A known safe jumper point for this repair?

Any boardview reference or photo guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
-Zeek

PlayStation 3 Slim: PlayStation 3 screen is not working, TV says no signal.

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:25:50 -0700

Hello, my device seems to be working, but the screen won't turn on. When I first got it, it didn't work at all, but after waiting 3-4 days, the screen turned on. I reset the screen and it turned on, but it suddenly turned off when I attached the steering wheel. Unfortunately, I don't have a controller. I'm from Turkey. please help. All the lights are working.

⟐ Commented February 07, 2026 at 19:25 MST

PlayStation 3 Super Slim: Error 3003 SYSCON, turns off two seconds after power

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 08:09:42 -0700

Having trouble finding the shorted component...issue on the cpu power rail. Where do I start? I have a bench psu and thermal camera.