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DualSense Edge: Finding replacement 6-pin ribbon cables for the DualSense Edge

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 02:34:06 -0700

Hello iFixit members!

I'm asking a question: where I can get the replacement 6-pin ribbon cable for my DualSense Edge? I had accidentally damaged the cable during reassembly, and I need the replacement ribbon cable real quick.

It has to be within the exact specfication:

6-pin
0.5mm pitch, which is the same as the trigger ribbon cable
3.8 to 4 cm in length. The reason why it has to be in this specific length is because if it's too long, it will push against the back shell of the controller, and if it's too short and the cable won't reach either the mainboard connector or the sub boards (which contains both the back buttons and the relays to the rumble motor)
Conductors has to be on the same side.

I can't find the exact cable on e-commerce stores Aliexpress, hence why I asked for help here,

Update: Here's the picture of the cable in question:

⟐ Commented 6월 27, 2026 at 2:34 GMT-7

DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U: Motor vibration continiously works!

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:53:26 -0700

I have a ps4 dualshock.... for fixing! I fixed the analogs, replaced ribbon flat, and chacols! When i wanted to reassemble it, while i connected battery cable, the left motor started working continiously! When i press PS bottum, it lights only 6 times! I meed help!

⟐ Commented 6월 26, 2026 at 6:53 GMT-7

DualSense: Why I have dreift in gear?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 04:16:55 -0700

In R3 and l3

⟐ Answered 6월 26, 2026 at 4:16 GMT-7

DualSense Edge: Left paddle got static shock and is now stuck "on".What part's needed?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:24:01 -0700

I checked my surge protector and ground tested the outlet, so I don't know where this shock came from, but it seems to have fried my left paddle... Board? Some connector somewhere? Whatever button is assigned to left paddle is being registered as being held down, eternally. I doubt it's a mechanical issue. I did not see anything obvious when I disassembled the controller. I've been playing with that button disabled ever since, but I'd like to fix it without having to buy another controller, but I could not tell where the problem is when I disassembled the controller.

Any help or leads here would be greatly appreciated, even just pointing me in the right direction.

⟐ Answered 6월 25, 2026 at 1:24 GMT-7

DualSense Controller v2: Stuck D-Pad even after cleaning

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:25:18 -0700

Hey y'all, my down button on the d-pad is 'stuck' so that when I turn my controller on, it's constantly scrolling down unless i actively press UP on the d-pad. The physical button itself is not stuck in a pressed down position. I already took my controller apart and cleaned the rubber + d-pad and the problem is persisting. Does this sound like a software issue then instead of a hardware one? Any advice would be helpful!

⟐ Commented 6월 24, 2026 at 8:25 GMT-7

DualSense Controller V3: Why is my Right Trigger continously triggering?

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:13:14 -0700

So basically the Right Trigger is essentialy just being pressed down without actually pressed down.

⟐ Answered 6월 21, 2026 at 12:13 GMT-7

DualSense: Why is my controller making my game move to the left even when I dont

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:49:34 -0700

Why is my controller always going to the left even though I don’t move it?

⟐ Answered 6월 18, 2026 at 23:49 GMT-7

DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U: Controller doesn’t turn on

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:52:35 -0700

The controller doesnt power on even when plugged in

⟐ Answered 6월 09, 2026 at 23:52 GMT-7

DualSense Controller v2: Where can I find a good replacement for the ribbon cable for R1 R2

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:35:10 -0700

The ribbon cable connecting the right trigger in the right bumper is damaged and I was looking for a good replacement for it

⟐ Commented 6월 08, 2026 at 21:35 GMT-7

DualSense Controller V5: R1 button not working

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 22:11:18 -0700

Ok so I have replaced the ribbon film as well as the rubber bumpers as well as the R1 button itself as well as clean all contacts and everything works on the controller but the R1 button. What would cause this single button to not work with all the items that I replaced what could cause this problem ??

⟐ Commented 6월 07, 2026 at 22:11 GMT-7

DualSense: DualSense flashing three white lights when turned on.

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 08:51:34 -0700

Hi there, apologies if this has been answered; I couldn't find it anywhere. I opened up my DualSense and replaced the battery. Now when I turn it on, it flashes blue and connects as normal. The controller works perfectly as well.

The only difference is that now, instead of flashing one white light, it flashes three. I couldn't find anything that explains what this means. I was planning on opening up the device again and checking the connections, but before I do, does anyone happen to know what it means?

EDIT: Here is a video of the issue, hopefully it will play. With the PS5 off and disconnected, I hit the PS button on both controllers. The black controller flashes the blue light bar and one white light. The white controller flashes the blue light bar and three white lights.

⟐ Answered 6월 06, 2026 at 8:51 GMT-7

DualSense: Should I even attempt this on my own?

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:49:50 -0700

Recently, my PS5 dualsense controller has begun succumbing to stick drift, making gaming increasingly aggravating. As I have already replaced the entire controller once before, I would prefer to not do that again and instead would like to attempt to replace the joysticks myself, preferably with TMR magnetic sticks to dissuade further drift in the future. However, I have no experience with or equipment for soldering, which is clearly a necessary skill to successfully replace these components. So my question becomes this: Should I even attempt to undertake this before finding some way to practice soldering independently beforehand, or should I instead try to find a local shop to perform the repair for me?

As a follow-up, since I intend to begin getting into soldering myself either way for future repairs, is there a good beginner/budget-friendly option for a soldering set? While I am sure the official Ifixit soldering set is of good quality, it is also more expensive to purchase the iron alone than it would be to simply buy a new PS5 controller. While I acknowledge that this would be an investment only made once to grant me access to a much wider range of repairs in the future, it does still somewhat defeat the goal of saving money by repairing over replacing, which is perhaps the most important factor in the current financial climate.

⟐ Commented 6월 05, 2026 at 15:49 GMT-7

DualSense Edge: change joystick to tmr, but stick drifting

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:04:08 -0700

ive changed the joystick/analogy stick to tmr sticks in the dual sense edge, but the right one moves by itself to the left

Attach screenshot of the calibration screen, the left one calibrated fine but some reason the right stick does this drift to the left. Id appreciate if anyone can help or guide on the issue thank you

⟐ Answer edited 6월 05, 2026 at 9:04 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why ps4 controller does turn on on

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:49:32 -0700

My PS4 and another controller work perfectly fine, so the issue is only with one specific DualShock 4 controller.

Problem details:

When I connect the controller with USB, the orange charging light appears briefly and then turns off. Pressing the PS button does nothing. I charged it for over 24 hours with no change. I already tried resetting the controller using the reset button on the back. The same USB cable and PS4 work correctly with another controller.

Because another controller works normally on the same PS4, I think the issue is inside this controller itself.

Does this sound more like:

a dead battery, faulty charging board/USB port, or motherboard failure?

⟐ Answer accepted 6월 02, 2026 at 15:49 GMT-7

DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U: What is causing my controller to act like this?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:30:18 -0700

So for different controller I installed normal sticks and it won't charge or connect to my PC. I noticed on the four prongs on the analog stick that is R3( works in-game and camera spinning) were really short. I still can connect to my ps4 via wireless. I was able to press X to enter the game from the ps4 menu, but in the main menu when I pressed X it wouldn't register. So I removed a solder from that analog stick and then I was able to enter the game from its main menu still not charging nor I can connect to PC I was able to connect prior to replacing sticks.

⟐ Commented 6월 01, 2026 at 3:30 GMT-7

DualSense Controller V5: Need Help identifying and looking for replacement part

Sun, 31 May 2026 23:40:13 -0700

Hello! this controller was my first attempt at repairing and i accidently touched the plastic socket with the soldering iron. im trying to find the name of the socket on the controller that the trigger ribbon inserts into. i can't tell if it's the same as the microphone socket. Below is a link to aliexpress with a similar looking part to it but just in white and wondering if i can just use that. Thank you in advance!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/325680918...

⟐ Commented 5월 31, 2026 at 23:40 GMT-7

DualShock 4 CHU-ZCT2U: It's R2 and L3 is not working correctly

Sun, 31 May 2026 09:08:39 -0700

R2: In GTA when I try to shot with gun in missions it take some time then work that happen again and again and I lose the mission. In Roblox when I try to drive car it didn't go forward. L3: In GTA when I try to do Whieel in motor bike it didn't whieel

⟐ Commented 5월 31, 2026 at 9:08 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why my ps4 controller dock is not working

Sun, 31 May 2026 08:44:07 -0700

When I put controller to charge dock lights turn of or Green light in shape of controller in side it didn't turn red even controller light turn Yellow that show show on controller to see if it chargeing or not is working too

⟐ Answered 5월 31, 2026 at 8:44 GMT-7

DualShock 4: L1 L2 and Dpad not working all of sudden (PS4 DualShock 4 controller)

Fri, 29 May 2026 09:32:40 -0700

I was playing Forza Horizon 6, and in the middle of the game my controller suddenly started acting weird. Some buttons stopped working properly, and the L1 button was constantly being pressed by itself.

At first, I thought the battery was low because I use Bluetooth, so I charged it and tried again the next day. Unfortunately, the problem was still there.

I got frustrated and tapped the controller pretty hard with my hand, and now the issues are even stranger:

Pressing L1 also triggers L2
L2 no longer works
Pressing left or up on the D-pad triggers L1
All the other buttons seem to work fine

I'm really confused because I was using the controller normally and carefully. I wasn’t being rough with it or anything like that. I was just casually playing, and then literally in the middle of the game, it started doing that. What could cause this, and is there any way to fix it?

Sorry for my English, I used GPT to help polish the grammar.

⟐ Answered 5월 29, 2026 at 9:32 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Are these going to cause me me any problems?

Fri, 29 May 2026 03:46:41 -0700

The first three pics are of the front the last three are the back so I noticed some scratches on the front on of the board I don't they will cause any problems my concern are the ones on back I used a solder sucker on vias on the back as well as lower melt solder I hope all it takes is a little solder mask

⟐ Commented 5월 29, 2026 at 3:46 GMT-7