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DualShock 4: джойстик резко перестал работать

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:08:04 -0700

Приветствую, у меня есть китайский аналог джойстика dualshock 4, он работает только по проводу USB до этого он почти год работал без проблем, но в моменте я его решил подключить и он просто перестал подавать признаки жизни, не знаю что с этим делать разбирал его, все припаяно ничего не отошло, платы целые, кто знает в чем может быть проблема?

DualShock 4: Can this component be replaced?

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:54:50 -0700

So when I was trying to change the analog sticks on my controller I accidently knocked off a component fortunately I have a few motherboards with that component can it be replaced?

⟐ Commented мая 07, 2026 at 1:54 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Is the broken front via going to prevent the controller from working?

Wed, 06 May 2026 20:12:54 -0700

Its really tough to take the sticks of without break something is this broken trace going to prevent my controller from work if so can it be fixed?

⟐ Commented мая 06, 2026 at 20:12 GMT-7

DualShock 4: DS4 R1 L1 is not working

Wed, 06 May 2026 09:25:52 -0700

My R1 button on my 1 PS4 Dualshock controller has suddenly stopped working, how do I diagnose and fix the problem, the same way my L1 on my DS4 controller has stopped working. Please give me a solution.

⟐ Commented мая 06, 2026 at 9:25 GMT-7

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: Will this cause any issues?

Sat, 02 May 2026 00:55:11 -0700

My impatience will the end of me I noticed a scratch on the top of the board will this cause me issues?

⟐ Answered мая 02, 2026 at 0:55 GMT-7

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 апреля 30, 2026 at 4:47 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Controller won’t connect?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:01:28 -0700

My controller for some reason will not connect with my PlayStation. I plug it in and it recognizes the controller is there but the controller doesn’t work after the log in page even when it’s charged. How can I fix this?

⟐ Commented апреля 27, 2026 at 18:01 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Is the rear via torn?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:31:23 -0700

I'm finding out how delicate these ps4 boards are so I saw this and it looks torn. I was able to get continuity between the bigger ground vias and the other live one

⟐ Answered апреля 27, 2026 at 7:31 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Are these vias broken?

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:28:00 -0700

Hi so I removed the analog sticks on my motherboard and I noticed some tears on via in front and Also the bottom one is it bridged? I did a continuity test and got a continuous beeping sound on that trace.

⟐ Answered апреля 27, 2026 at 7:28 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Is there a cut trace on the hole(via I think)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 14:01:06 -0700

Hi, the king of cut traces has returned this time its a on the via I think its called. It is on the front of the via the back its fine. The first three pictures are in the front of it

⟐ Answer accepted апреля 25, 2026 at 14:01 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Is the mask scrapped off or a torn trace?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:05:35 -0700

Ok, I found another possible torn trace I think I might've just scrapped of the mask cause I did a continuity test among that path and got a continuous beeping sound

⟐ Answer accepted апреля 21, 2026 at 20:05 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Controllers Turns Off Right After Connecting + Nuances

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:17:12 -0700

I have checked this forum far and wide but haven't found my answer nor does it describes my issues. My issue im getting is that after paring/connecting to my PC or iPhone via bluetooth with pulsing yellow light, it simultaneously shuts off like it lost power. Heck, my Linux PC thinks the battery is less than 5% remaining.

I have swapped out the battery with a new one and still getting the same problem. I have confirmed the battery are charged as both the old and new battery reads 4V on my voltmeter. When I hook it up to an wall charger however, it connects then stayed powered on.

I have also done the trivial troubleshooting such as holding the PS button and Select/Share button to re-pair (Bluetooth), also press & holding the Reset button for 10 seconds to wipe out the paired address but to no avail. I do not have a PS4 console if its somehow needed to access certain settings or tools

If the community are stumped then im fine with using this controller soley wired as that works correctly.

Edit: I should mention that I never seen the LED bar changed to other colors other than Yellow & Off.

Edit 2025-11-19: Okay, I've seen the LED changed to green when plugged into my PC and playing a game, specifically Ace Combat 7.

⟐ Answer accepted апреля 20, 2026 at 21:17 GMT-7

DualShock 4: How to connect the traces?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:32:57 -0700

Do I scratch off mask right by the yellow circle(pic2 or pic3), then connect the with a wire correct? What size wire do you recommend? Also the trace in picture 4 should I cut it off of leave it?

⟐ Commented апреля 15, 2026 at 22:32 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Is this a broken trace?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:13 -0700

In my endless quest to replace analog sticks I can't seem to catch a break now what it looks like to be a broken trace.....again

⟐ Commented апреля 13, 2026 at 0:00 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Am I using this program correctly?

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:20:04 -0700

Hi so I finally got the analog sticks on my controller these are the Gulikit TMR Joysticks and I dont know whats going out with the right analog stick it clicks, but doesn't register and it looks like it drifts even though they supposed to be new. I tried in BF6 and I don't notice it since I have my dead zone set to 0. Can too much or little solder cause that malfunction?

⟐ Answer accepted апреля 07, 2026 at 18:20 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Ps4 controller wont connect to PS4, but it connects to PC

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:13:11 -0700

So I finally managed to install new analog sticks for my controller and calibrated them, but now it won't connect to my Ps4 it connects to my PC I tried the micro usb connector I pressed and held the PS button it didn't work I tried my other controller with same cable and it connected that controller. I also tried resetting the controller by pressing the button with a paper clip by L2 it didn't work either. I bought the motherboard from ifixit it's similar to the one I originally had could that be the problem?

⟐ Commented апреля 06, 2026 at 14:13 GMT-7

DualShock 4: PS4 Controller Stop charging

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:03:50 -0700

Hello.

I have a question. My ps4 controller stop charging. Why???

When i plug in to ps4, does't it work(yellow color not see). When i plug in to my pc usb show me the yellow color but when i press the PS button wont turn on. Before a week i have this problem and when i press the reset button was fixed. But the problem come again and does't fix it when i press the reset button. Please some advise.

⟐ Commented марта 30, 2026 at 11:03 GMT-7

DualShock 4: How do I fix my stick drift

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:02:16 -0700

I have been trying to find out how to fix my stick drift but I can't find it.

⟐ Answered марта 29, 2026 at 9:02 GMT-7

DualShock 4: Why is my r2 button not working

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:49:29 -0700

My r2 button wont work right I have to press it really hard in Battle feild wont work in gta5 .

⟐ Commented марта 23, 2026 at 3:49 GMT-7