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DualSense: Dual Shock PS5 Wireless reset procedure? Tried resetting it no result

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 13:41:23 -0700

Dual Shock Wireless controller is behaving like it has a mind of its own. Found reset method but doesn't work. Any Pros out there for better method in resetting controller to default

⟐ Answered 9월 22, 2024 at 13:41 GMT-7

DualSense: Why has one of my controllers become very noisy?

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 23:25:07 -0700

I’ve got a pair of DualSense controllers — version 1, I think. Both white, one two years old, the other a year and a half. I’ve lost track of which is older.

One of them has become very noisy whenever haptics are engaged, with frequent buzzing sounds. The other controller, playing the same game with the same settings, is as quiet as it ever was (which is to say, not silent, but not buzzing so loudly that it’s constantly noticeable).

Any ideas or suggestions to quiet the noisy one down again, short of replacing it?

⟐ Answered 9월 16, 2024 at 23:25 GMT-7

DualSense: Help with naming the components of the PCB board of a DualSense contro

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:39:41 -0700

Hello group members, I need information about what these two components in the picture are. Also, what values should they have?

If it's possible, could you also explain what they are responsible for? My controller has a communication issue, both when connected to a PC and when the battery is connected. The battery is working, I tested it with another controller. I also reset the device using the button. When connected to the PC, there's no response, but these two components seem damaged. To be sure, I'd like to take measurements, so my question is: what values should they have?

⟐ Answered 9월 12, 2024 at 10:39 GMT-7

DualSense: d-pad and L1 and L2 randomly stop working then they work again?

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:56:44 -0700

so pretty much i will be playing everything will be fine then out of nowhere the l1 l2 and directional buttons just stop working i have no idea whats caused this and i dont know how to fix it when it happens it will just randomly work again

⟐ Commented 9월 06, 2024 at 14:56 GMT-7

DualSense: Left vibration motor automatically pulsates every couple seconds

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:52:32 -0700

The left vibrate motor engages (pulsates) every couple of seconds. (Vibrates for about one second every three seconds or so.) Will stop when controller is turned off, but start again upon turning controller back on. Happens constantly whether in a game or not. All software (including controller) is up to date.

⟐ Answered 9월 05, 2024 at 10:52 GMT-7

DualSense: Can anyone help me to find vbus and gnd on pcb mother board.

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 02:54:26 -0700

Hi, I am trying to mod Dual sense controller using without battery.

Can you please help me to find vbus point and gnd point to connect dc step down buck converter. dc step down converter will connect to 3 pin battery pins.

⟐ Answered 9월 05, 2024 at 2:54 GMT-7

DualSense: Why is my R2 button being pressed when I move my left joystick?

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 02:14:19 -0700

For some reason like 1 day ago my controller starting pressing R2 at random times, I now know that its because of my left joystick, when my joystick moves, R2 is pressed. If you know how to fix this please help.

⟐ Answered 8월 06, 2024 at 2:14 GMT-7

DualSense: R1 does not register or is constantly engaged

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 08:23:36 -0700

I have 3 controllers where the R1 is constantly engaged or unresponsive (depending on the sequence of turning it on). I took apart all 3 controllers and even swapped trigger modules from the left side, the issue remains. There is no damage to the ribbons as I was able to put the Right trigger module on the left side and it worked.

My best guess is either 1) Motherboard issue or 2) Softeware bug (however there have been no updates recently). I am finding it hard to believe that 3 of 4 controllers went bad at the same time and it not being software (firmware) related. THERE IS NOTHING on the internet and I feel like I'm crazy.

Any ideas or at least how I can recoup some costs because otherwise the controllers are in fantastic condition.

⟐ Commented 8월 01, 2024 at 8:23 GMT-7

DualSense: Stick is clicking after attempting repair

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:01:19 -0700

I followed a YouTube video on how to fix stick drift. I bought potentiometer replacements from Amazon.

I was only going to change the silver track inside the potentiometer, not the whole green assembly because I did not want to solder.

After replacing the silver track with a new one, i tried rotating the joystick around but i kept hearing clicks. With the potentiometer open and the silver track out, I rotated the stick once more and it was still clicking! I panicked so I tried putting the old original silver track back on but it still kept clicking. I decided I would open the other potentiometer and took out the track on that one and the click still persisted when rotating. I panicked and just reassembled everything back together. Stick drift is still there clicking still there.

Did I permanently damage something on the controller? I don't want to have to buy a new controller. Any help appreciated.

Thank you.

⟐ Commented 7월 31, 2024 at 23:01 GMT-7

DualSense: Why is the joystick is keep pressing left?

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:02:13 -0700

It only keep pressing left

⟐ Answer accepted 7월 31, 2024 at 5:02 GMT-7

DualSense: L R Adaptive Trigger FPC Ribbon Cable Plug Connector Replacement

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 23:50:53 -0700

While trying to replace my controllers joystick completely I managed to melt a connector for one of the triggers where the ribbon cable goes. and I'm about to purchase the FPC ribbon cable plug connector replacement. I was just wondering if there's a way to take it out so then I can put the new one in.
The piece I'm buying comes from this website to know what exact connector I'm talking about. https://kasynparts.com/product/ps5-duals...

⟐ Answered 7월 10, 2024 at 23:50 GMT-7

DualSense: Why does L2 only register if I press down hard?

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 23:33:49 -0700

My L2 button wasn't working after I, stupidly, sprayed some silicone lubricant in it to stop it from squeaking. I disassembled the controler and cleaned the entire L2 assembly with alcohol, the button, ribbon and surface underneath. L2 works again but only if I depress it all the way and squeeze hard. I'm fairly sure it's clean now, but not sure what else could cause this? Any help would be appreciated.

⟐ Answered 6월 16, 2024 at 23:33 GMT-7

DualSense: Why is my R2 become less sensitive? Its very easy to press

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:18:56 -0700

My R2 is very loose. It's not the way it was before. And it's barely used

⟐ Answered 6월 04, 2024 at 13:18 GMT-7

DualSense: Start button fell off motherboard. How can I reattach it?

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 21:54:57 -0700

In the middle of fixing my PS5 controller's drift (of course) I must have flicked off this small piece on the motherboard. It's the button for the start button. Can anyone tell me how to reattach it?

Any help would be much appreciated!!

⟐ Answered 4월 20, 2024 at 21:54 GMT-7

DualSense: Playstation power button not working

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:02:36 -0700

I'm trying to become a bit of a hobbyist In repair and my friend has given me his ps5 controllers to try and fix. Two had stick drift which were very easy to repair. But this third controller is driving me insane. I have taken it to pieces. Cleaned everything yet the PS button in the middle never engages. I've cleaned all the contact. Checked the motherboard still nothing. I changed the battery which showed the charging light working but the PS button still didn't work. Is there a way to diagnose it? (every of a button works fine. I used steam controller test which is very good for me. It shows everything working fine except the PlayStation home button)

⟐ Answered 3월 13, 2024 at 13:02 GMT-7

DualSense: Player indicator led stopped working after disassembling dualsense

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:37:54 -0700

I'm not sure what i did wrong main led and orange microphone led works but player indicator doesn't does anybody know which part do i need to check?

⟐ Commented 1월 05, 2024 at 16:37 GMT-7

DualSense: Why won’t my brand new ps5 controller turn on

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:44:44 -0700

I recently got a new ps5 controller for Christmas and just a few days ago it stopped working completely and I don’t know what to do

⟐ Answered 1월 03, 2024 at 13:44 GMT-7

DualSense: Why does my controller still have stick drift?

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:35:22 -0700

A few months ago my black dual sense controller developed downward stick drift. I sprayed the joysticks with some air to try and clean it, and reset the controller with the button on the back and the drift persisted. I finally ordered some replacement sticks from amazon. The replacements I ordered were (EL6-ALPS-2.1K) and, according to the box, were manufactured by Yuyaohengzhou. First I replaced the entire left and right joysticks, not just the potentiometers, and the drift persisted. I then replaced just the potentiometers, and the drift persisted. Finally, I cleaned inside the potentiometer housing with isopropyl alcohol. The drift is still there and I’m running out of options. What else could be causing the stick drift even after all that?

⟐ Answered 11월 28, 2023 at 18:35 GMT-7

DualSense: My battery died and microphone broken

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 01:26:19 -0700

Can you fix it please

⟐ Answer edited 10월 20, 2023 at 1:26 GMT-7

DualSense: Tried fixing drifting left stick by cleaning, right stick points upwar

Wed, 10 May 2023 11:27:43 -0700

Hi.

I used the fantastic guide on here and some YouTube videos to open my dualsense because the left stick was permanently pointing left. Cleaning it seemed to fix it but the right stick, which I didn't really deal with, now points upwards (possibly diagonally top-left).

I opened it and cleaned the right stick but nothing happened. Maybe I accidentally damaged the right stick? Is there something I can do/try?

Thank you for reading.

⟐ Answered 5월 10, 2023 at 11:27 GMT-7