Holy crap it worked. In the 18 years I've watched you tube, I've found like 5 or something tutorials that Actually instantly solved the problem. My hero.
I just fixed mine, so that's why I am watching yours for the hell of it. Alcohol for days. You can literally bath it in it and its proper to do. Dishwasher is how you clean/protect motherboards. For the pots, DeOxit D5 all day. This one is good not to get around, but will never harm anything at all. If you ever wash motherboard or similar, just make sure there is nothing like an internal paper speaker or the like. Transformers I would not do that to, too. Other than that, all good. Of course, dry before power applied. Rock on. Basically, it comes down to common sense. Electronic components themselves never get harmed. If there is oil or grease on something, reapply it when done.
Awesome thanks for the video! My pre-owned controller lost R1 responsiveness. Cleaned it to no avail. Bought a generic motherboard film to install. That little black strip that shows up at 5:28 is the piece that goes between the white plastic structure and the motherboard film. Mine fell out too and I couldn't figure out where it went until I saw your video. The indentations on the foam matched the white plastic piece on my model.
Thank you so much! My brother and I were struggling with this same issue and we opened it up and figured it had to be that dumb contacts ribbon which is really a major design flaw... But we couldn't figure out how to make it stick, so we'll try your amazing idea with the double sided tape! Thanks!
Great video, I have terrible up close vision so I tried to take mine apart but now can't really get it back together correctly. One of the connectors behind the L1 button...Do you or anyone you know repair and or rebuild these ? Thanks
I came up with a fix for that little notch you've got if it's making the left analog stick get sticky (or if you like me tend to break the thin plastic around the analog sticks). What you need is some superglue, some baking soda, some tape, and a pair of nickels. Take it apart and put the tape flush on the front of the controller, then put the nickels in the two analog stick holes (they should be a perfect fit). Now flip it over and LIGHTLY sprinkle some baking soda into the gap, and maybe a little bit around the rest of the nickel to make a nice white ring (no soda on the nickels!). Best to go light and repeat rather than use a lot and try to do this in one go. Once you've got the baking soda in there (this is going to be its final shape so make it pretty) you dribble just enough superglue into the baking soda to get it wet. Dribble around until all the baking soda got a little bit (and try to keep the nickel clean). It'll dry in seconds. Then you pop out the nickel and you've got yourself some hard white plastic where the baking soda was. Sand the inside of the holes until the analog sticks move freely and return to their start position. Now your controller should last a lot longer and stand up to harder use.
thanks mate... fixed both of my ps3 controllers...Previously, i just cleaned them.. and the glitch was still there... Was looking to purchase new ones but then i watched your video, and it seems that adding some more thickness to the connectors made the trick...
4:20 ,. DOG HAIR ! I was cleaning my controller while watching this and I am finding dog hair right now in the controller ,. HOW the hell does that even happen ??? what has my dog been doing with my controller ? lol
Same problem hope it works for me UPDATE: it worked! One piece of double-sided sticky tape fixed it. The hardest part was getting it back together but once you figure out the trigger buttons you are good to go all downhill from there. Thanks again
My X and O wont Work Becuase i Smashed it while raging at kingdom hearts clayton (Boss Phase 2) any help? Or is it forever gone but all i can do is move on my PS3 Now.
I cleaned the contact points and also placed a tape underneath the contact points still the controller is not turning on but i charges. What should i do ??
I need help with my controller its so confusing to fix my controller the X button is not going up like the other buttons like when you press it it goes back up well mine doesn't do that its like sticked on the bottom im trying to fix it and the motion stick keeps going right or left i forgot and i try to fix it but its no way to do it i tried everything i could so i searched up how to fix it and im still getting nothing i feel like this is the first time of a broken controller if you guys have any idea how to fix it please help me cuz i have 2 controllers that are really old and broken to where the cord is not powering them but they keep turning off please help me reply if you guys have any ideas.
good advice, much appreciated. fyi.. the plastic piece that fell out toward the end, is what actually belongs under the strip. Your technique is good thinking though.. and cleaning contacts usually helps solve 90% of these kind of issues! Thanks
This helped so much bc now even Walmart doesn’t carry ps3 controllers, we have a lot of controllers but most of them can’t be used because they glitch out this helps a lot. Now I can fix one of the controllers I have that glitches out a lot and all of my family can sit down and play again😃
could you help me with my left trigger button for Ps3 ? the problem is in the inside of the button not the trigger the Micro pad is not working for the left trigger, but all other buttons work perfect 🙏🙏😖😖
Hi Mr. Andrew. The only problem I'm having is the red wire to turn on the controller broke from the saudering weld and I don't have a saudering iron. How do I fix it?
followed the instructions and my controller is working like new! though haven't had as much luck cleaning it, working like new looks like crap. But thanks so much for the easy-to-follow tutorial :)
Hi, I'm having trouble with my controller. It turns on on its own. I thought it was the same issue as the video, but it isn't. I cleaned all the contacts with IPA, it's still the same. I then connected only the board and the battery without assembling it and it still turns on its own. It doesn't seem to be the flex circuit. Please help if u can.
Could you show what happens when the left thumb stick messes up I play cod and I can't press the left thumb stick in all the way to run and when it does it clicks loudly and makes the gun shoot then outta three gun away . Sometimes it will even make my character jump! It's strange! But it's just the thumb stick making all that happen. Also I play hardcore so I'm getting way to many team kills and its not even my fault ! 😣. It's my only controller so I don't want to risk breaking it by taking it apart without knowing what I'm doing.
Hello! I was wondering if you could make a PS3 Dualshock Controller fixing (or cleaning), because mine doesn't work (the left "lever" doesn't work, and the right one moves really slow, for example at aiming in games like RE4 or TLoU) if you could make a video I would be really thankful. PD: it uses to work if it's connected to the console by a USB cable, but nothing else, and it's a shame, because in quarantine it's kinda annoying Thank you
So basically when I play it keeps turning off (battery is not the issue) the controller lights only flash every 4 seconds when holded down the middle button. I opened it to see what’s the problem but I couldn’t find it pls help! It won’t connect anymore
hey ummm.. one of my screws isnt budging... im guessing its head is striped so please help meeee.... idk what to do... all of the other 4 screws are already out but this one guy wont get out..
I have the same problem bro 😥 . The top left one is completely stripped . I tried using ducktape too fill in the gaps & twist, but that didn't do anything. Maybe you should try that & see if it works for you
Mohd Ariq I’m not sure if this is a “proper” solution but I came up with it on the top of my head. Dip the tip of your screwdriver into a little apoxy enough to coat the tip and then play the game Operation on your PS3 remote until the apoxy dries onto the stripped screw.
can someone help me i have generic controller (replica of ps3 controller) and the cable was busted on the circut board and i can't solder it back in place (it's not making contact)
Thanks for the video! What gets me is this. On UA-cam there's 5 screws that pop right out. In reality there's 5 screws that never turn and totally get stripped. Or is it just me?
I have a really tough time with stuff like this. I tried it before and failed miserably...Might have to try it again though but my fingers are really clumsy or something lol. One thing is for certain that they 100% do design these controllers to fail with any regular use!!
I literally just watched another video and he had a sort of, clip that locked that ribbon cable in place .... like how a laptop monitor is attached to the base....
Thanks for preview ofwhat torture is coming. I have a deeper issue - Both R2/L2 quit at the same time. But maybe that fragile contact stripis all it is, getting a spot of dust to lifta portion of the strip responsible. Oddly, they both quit when controllerrolled off the couch to the carpet. Next thing, I end up loosing optionsto fire mortar cannons on Assassins CreedRogue, then tested GT6 Racing, and sure enough lost up & down shifting. My other thought will look behind carbonpad rubber touch switch, behind L/R 2 buttons. I'll take the tour, and update,,,Thanks.
Thank you very much !!! That made the trick. I had a mad PS3 controller, moving completely crazy. After following your tuto, now it's working again. Too bad I didnt do this before purchasing another one ! But after all, that will make a second controller to play with, like playing two people on screen. Thanks a lot and have a nice day ! :-)
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They didn't make it stick so that you would have to buy more controllers, for the money. Repeat.
But then they forgot that we aren't idiots.
suffered so much disassembling it , finally cleaned it and now it works great.
Holy crap it worked. In the 18 years I've watched you tube, I've found like 5 or something tutorials that Actually instantly solved the problem. My hero.
Followed your video and fixed both of my ps3 controllers! Thank you very much! Cheers!
Very surprised (and pleased) to find out this fixed my horribly wonky controller... thanks a bunch!!
I just fixed mine, so that's why I am watching yours for the hell of it. Alcohol for days. You can literally bath it in it and its proper to do. Dishwasher is how you clean/protect motherboards. For the pots, DeOxit D5 all day. This one is good not to get around, but will never harm anything at all. If you ever wash motherboard or similar, just make sure there is nothing like an internal paper speaker or the like. Transformers I would not do that to, too. Other than that, all good. Of course, dry before power applied. Rock on. Basically, it comes down to common sense. Electronic components themselves never get harmed. If there is oil or grease on something, reapply it when done.
THIS GUY IS LEGIT. Just got done doing this with the double stick tape and it does work. Thank you.
Can confirm that even in 2020, this works. Probably the only thing in 2020 that didn't go wrong
it worked thanks! i almost throw the glitching controller but this video saved me!!
1:11 that fastfoward actually broke my controller lol.
H1kari Senpai I feel that
My controllers buttons don't work at all and it glitches 😭! but thank God I watched this! I might not have to buy a 40$ controller
Awesome thanks for the video! My pre-owned controller lost R1 responsiveness. Cleaned it to no avail. Bought a generic motherboard film to install. That little black strip that shows up at 5:28 is the piece that goes between the white plastic structure and the motherboard film. Mine fell out too and I couldn't figure out where it went until I saw your video. The indentations on the foam matched the white plastic piece on my model.
Thank you so much! My brother and I were struggling with this same issue and we opened it up and figured it had to be that dumb contacts ribbon which is really a major design flaw... But we couldn't figure out how to make it stick, so we'll try your amazing idea with the double sided tape! Thanks!
I did the same steps as he did. And it fixed mine I used the double sided tape just as he did. Controller works like it’s brand new
My controller was super glitchy. It wouldn't press anything at times but I did this method with duck tape and it works flawless now .
Great video, I have terrible up close vision so I tried to take mine apart but now can't really get it back together correctly. One of the connectors behind the L1 button...Do you or anyone you know repair and or rebuild these ? Thanks
If u still need help I’m willing to fix it for free!
I came up with a fix for that little notch you've got if it's making the left analog stick get sticky (or if you like me tend to break the thin plastic around the analog sticks).
What you need is some superglue, some baking soda, some tape, and a pair of nickels. Take it apart and put the tape flush on the front of the controller, then put the nickels in the two analog stick holes (they should be a perfect fit). Now flip it over and LIGHTLY sprinkle some baking soda into the gap, and maybe a little bit around the rest of the nickel to make a nice white ring (no soda on the nickels!). Best to go light and repeat rather than use a lot and try to do this in one go.
Once you've got the baking soda in there (this is going to be its final shape so make it pretty) you dribble just enough superglue into the baking soda to get it wet. Dribble around until all the baking soda got a little bit (and try to keep the nickel clean). It'll dry in seconds. Then you pop out the nickel and you've got yourself some hard white plastic where the baking soda was. Sand the inside of the holes until the analog sticks move freely and return to their start position. Now your controller should last a lot longer and stand up to harder use.
Will this fix the motion sensor? My controller's motion sensor doesn't work anymore and I did the hard reset and it still doesn't work.
thanks mate... fixed both of my ps3 controllers...Previously, i just cleaned them.. and the glitch was still there... Was looking to purchase new ones but then i watched your video, and it seems that adding some more thickness to the connectors made the trick...
4:20 ,. DOG HAIR ! I was cleaning my controller while watching this and I am finding dog hair right now in the controller ,. HOW the hell does that even happen ??? what has my dog been doing with my controller ? lol
X2caveman you already know buddy d:
X2caveman stuff 😏
Getting to know it better lol
Found it in mine too hahaha.
Found a lot of pubes in mine :s
Andrew bro, thanks for saving me $54! Was a great help watching this video!
Same problem hope it works for me UPDATE: it worked! One piece of double-sided sticky tape fixed it. The hardest part was getting it back together but once you figure out the trigger buttons you are good to go all downhill from there. Thanks again
THE ONE PIECE IS REAL
and 1 thing i dont get is the plastic cable thing whas not placed where the pins are and i cant charge it but i cant see the light show sharge mode
I have done the same but my L1,L2 buttons are not working...what should I do?
My X and O wont Work Becuase i Smashed it while raging at kingdom hearts clayton (Boss Phase 2) any help? Or is it forever gone but all i can do is move on my PS3 Now.
How do you fix buttons in particular the d-pad down one as its unresponsive even after stripping it down… pls help.
I cleaned the contact points and also placed a tape underneath the contact points still the controller is not turning on but i charges. What should i do ??
Replace main ribbon cable
I need help with my controller its so confusing to fix my controller the X button is not going up like the other buttons like when you press it it goes back up well mine doesn't do that its like sticked on the bottom im trying to fix it and the motion stick keeps going right or left i forgot and i try to fix it but its no way to do it i tried everything i could so i searched up how to fix it and im still getting nothing i feel like this is the first time of a broken controller if you guys have any idea how to fix it please help me cuz i have 2 controllers that are really old and broken to where the cord is not powering them but they keep turning off please help me reply if you guys have any ideas.
good advice, much appreciated. fyi.. the plastic piece that fell out toward the end, is what actually belongs under the strip. Your technique is good thinking though.. and cleaning contacts usually helps solve 90% of these kind of issues! Thanks
mine won't work period... like if I click triangle or what ever button it doesn't work😒
This helped so much bc now even Walmart doesn’t carry ps3 controllers, we have a lot of controllers but most of them can’t be used because they glitch out this helps a lot. Now I can fix one of the controllers I have that glitches out a lot and all of my family can sit down and play again😃
could you help me with my left trigger button for Ps3 ? the problem is in the inside of the button not the trigger the Micro pad is not working for the left trigger, but all other buttons work perfect 🙏🙏😖😖
What would you have done with that solder that had residue on it?
How do you fix thumbstick drift I a bought a brand new dual shock 3 controller it had stick drift right from the start it's so bad I can't use it
Have the same problem with the left stick as I found out tonight. Any more tips as going to attempt this in the morning
Hi Mr. Andrew. The only problem I'm having is the red wire to turn on the controller broke from the saudering weld and I don't have a saudering iron. How do I fix it?
for the blinking one and not connecting, hold ps button and paperclip reset it, then the bluetooth on laptop or ps3 can detect it.
Great and easy to follow tutorial; My controller works great.
followed the instructions and my controller is working like new! though haven't had as much luck cleaning it, working like new looks like crap. But thanks so much for the easy-to-follow tutorial :)
Hi, I'm having trouble with my controller. It turns on on its own. I thought it was the same issue as the video, but it isn't. I cleaned all the contacts with IPA, it's still the same. I then connected only the board and the battery without assembling it and it still turns on its own. It doesn't seem to be the flex circuit. Please help if u can.
If your controller doesn't work anymore you either forgot to plug the battery back ornthe ribbon snap out of place when you closed the plastic! duh
Could you show what happens when the left thumb stick messes up I play cod and I can't press the left thumb stick in all the way to run and when it does it clicks loudly and makes the gun shoot then outta three gun away . Sometimes it will even make my character jump! It's strange! But it's just the thumb stick making all that happen. Also I play hardcore so I'm getting way to many team kills and its not even my fault ! 😣. It's my only controller so I don't want to risk breaking it by taking it apart without knowing what I'm doing.
Hello! I was wondering if you could make a PS3 Dualshock Controller fixing (or cleaning), because mine doesn't work (the left "lever" doesn't work, and the right one moves really slow, for example at aiming in games like RE4 or TLoU) if you could make a video I would be really thankful.
PD: it uses to work if it's connected to the console by a USB cable, but nothing else, and it's a shame, because in quarantine it's kinda annoying
Thank you
Thank you sir, this video saved me from having to buy new controllers 👍
if a press the button the nunchuk for running
it doesnt make a click sound it look like its stuk somewhere =(
So basically when I play it keeps turning off (battery is not the issue) the controller lights only flash every 4 seconds when holded down the middle button. I opened it to see what’s the problem but I couldn’t find it pls help! It won’t connect anymore
Thanks Man ! It Worked and Fixed The Glitching :D
Turns out my controller needed a battery and a cleaning. Thanks! 😊
Mine does not glitch anymore but now only the directional buttons work...
It worked like a charm! Thank you! 😊
What's with the major wear around the centre of the controller? :O
hey ummm.. one of my screws isnt budging... im guessing its head is striped so please help meeee.... idk what to do... all of the other 4 screws are already out but this one guy wont get out..
I have the same problem bro 😥 . The top left one is completely stripped . I tried using ducktape too fill in the gaps & twist, but that didn't do anything.
Maybe you should try that & see if it works for you
Mohd Ariq I’m not sure if this is a “proper” solution but I came up with it on the top of my head. Dip the tip of your screwdriver into a little apoxy enough to coat the tip and then play the game Operation on your PS3 remote until the apoxy dries onto the stripped screw.
Mines was the same, one screw wouldn't budge and I forced it open and all the buttons fell out lol .
Bunta Fujiwara did that work ?
Yasey hey did you ever get it open I couldn't and needed to get a new controller for 5 bucks
Did this, and my controller is still the same..... Any advice?
That's nice bro live your dreams never stop don't quit and you will succeed like me
Thank you! Great explanation and video! Now on to fix my GFs treasured red PS3 controller.
Hi I'm having problem with my ps3 controller bottom R2..
Is there any fix
What if the nail is to hard to pull out?
is it okay if I use the normal alcohol
can you do the P's3 controller with grip has different inside
Yes! Fixed our controller today! Thank you
all my buttons are working except the up arrow , thats not working, the down ,left ,right buttons work fine except the up button . How to fix that ?
go inside your controller and take it out than clean the area around we're u took it out like on the sides hope it works😁
I have a serious issue. my controller has the mother halfway and not all the way. I can't find a video with my model
+Ares The Ancient same man
I have the same
can someone help me i have generic controller (replica of ps3 controller) and the cable was busted on the circut board and i can't solder it back in place (it's not making contact)
fixed my controller today with your method, thx a lot! :)
My controller os not charging i try to reset it but it doesn't work what can i do ?
Nice one, easy straight forward tuturiol, solved my fix, cheers
i got liquid in on my controller please help some buttens wont work like l1 l2 square and the dpad
does nail polish work?
but i need some tips to put it back in place
man i did it but now doesn't work r3 click!
Thanks for the video! What gets me is this. On UA-cam there's 5 screws that pop right out. In reality there's 5 screws that never turn and totally get stripped. Or is it just me?
GoldLeader not just you other people including me couldn't open there's either . I think Sony has something to do with that hmmm
hey i was looking for a original Xbox break-lead cable could you find me one? i don't want to do it my self
umm ebay
I have a really tough time with stuff like this. I tried it before and failed miserably...Might have to try it again though but my fingers are really clumsy or something lol. One thing is for certain that they 100% do design these controllers to fail with any regular use!!
I am having problems with one of my ps3 controller it goes carzy
can u clean it with normal oil insted of that wine thing
+Simple samiya rubbing alcohol is a cleaning utensil not wine, and oil is not a very good cleaner
+Alan Palavecino thnx
sony corporation did not like this video
what kind of paper
Show ho to fix the problem of l1 n l2 n r1 n r2 they r not working plzzzplzzzzplzzzz
so i opend it and not so hard to find the main problem
Hey man! Whenever i play a game, My character turns to the right. Is there a fix for that?
Clean your analog stick.
***** it isnt that. My controller joystick is straight, but it still moves
+lance1499 #RipCoD how do u clean it?
check for any bends on the anolog stick grapples
Nvm i switched over to ps4 but thx guys!
Worked like a charm! Thanks.
Thank for the advice bro. Gonna try it.
Ayyy it worked, thx bro
This guide is: how to break ps3 controller :D
Why it looks like it works well!
Shut up
Is the ribbon the reason why my controller also doesn't go on unless I leave it for almost a day connected to the PlayStation before it switches on
Rasmus laaksonen it worked for me. You would probably break it if you were completely incompetent
I need some help my controla of ps3 is black it needs to be fixed how can I fix it
I’m willing to fix it for free ?!
great video!!!!!!!
my joystick works again like a charm
Why is the PS3 controller so small
Thank you so much ! This worked and know my remotes work!
my ps3 controller is broken can't use it and it glitches
I literally just watched another video and he had a sort of, clip that locked that ribbon cable in place .... like how a laptop monitor is attached to the base....
the r1 button on my controller isnt working : what do i do great vid btw helped a lot
I think the moters in controler it vibration to dump your controler 😠😠
Thanks for preview ofwhat torture is coming.
I have a deeper issue - Both R2/L2 quit at the same time.
But maybe that fragile contact stripis all it is, getting a spot of dust to lifta portion of the strip responsible.
Oddly, they both quit when controllerrolled off the couch to the carpet.
Next thing, I end up loosing optionsto fire mortar cannons on Assassins CreedRogue, then tested GT6 Racing, and sure enough lost up & down shifting.
My other thought will look behind carbonpad rubber touch switch, behind L/R 2 buttons.
I'll take the tour, and update,,,Thanks.
Worked for me, Thanks very much.
it works but when I did it the L1 doesn't work
Thank you very much !!! That made the trick. I had a mad PS3 controller, moving completely crazy. After following your tuto, now it's working again. Too bad I didnt do this before purchasing another one ! But after all, that will make a second controller to play with, like playing two people on screen. Thanks a lot and have a nice day ! :-)
how do I fix a controller that's jittery
Thanks! Did just the trick on my controller!
My screws are stripped what do I do?
Smash it against the wall
I hope it works for me. Specifically it stops working if the wire doesn’t stay.
Thank you very very much, this video helped me alot😃😃