Imaging failing to fix your broken controller, selling it and watching this video just to find out, that you put in your ribbon cable upside down after your repair.
For drifting sticks you dont usually need to replace them, it's usually a matter of the small white disks inside the green compartments at the side of the analog stick, you simply just remove it, clean the inside of the compartment with rubbing alcohol and put it back together.
I like your straight forward ,logical, and easy to understand no BS approach to your method of appraising and fixing. I have about 30 or so older PS and Xbox systems I just don't have the heart to discard and toss out. Thx for the great content.
I hope you read this comment because your channel has allowed me to learn a lot. I started by repairing one of my controllers. I've been working on PS4 consoles and controllers for almost 2 years now and I'm on the verge of opening my own small business. Its like a dream come true. Thank you bro....
This is so entertaining and good, at the same time! This is really the cleanest console-related channel, and I'm thankful for it, because I don't have to see prideful characters in this channel. Now this might be an awkward comment, but it's true. I wouldn't rage at a game after seeing *your* console videos. Great work, keep it up Tronix Fix!
12:11 Dude I could literally watch you repair anything for an hour or 2, not only cuz I learn so much from your videos but you do a great job repairing stuff also. Cheers.
I accidentally clicked on this notification. Your notification popped up right when I was about to click something. So, now I'm here, and I'm not even mad
Thanks Steve, had 2 controllers with the USB mini charging ports become lose over time. Managed to remove and repair the ports by carefully closing the socket , only as a workaround, but ordered 2 new ports anyway, but gets you up and running while waiting for the ports to arrive. I would recommend when ordering the ports pay attention to the model number i.e JDS-001 or JDS-011 and not just order without checking. Great video. Thanks Rich
7:02 this was a little bit too fast for me on the old stick removal! Didn't actually see the new one go on. Would have liked to see midframe on the red one. Otherwise another fun video.
Hey, this is just a tip for anyone that has analogue stick drift problems. So if you open up the two green compartments on the top and sides of the joysticks, inside will be white joystick sensors and all you have to do is replace those and your stick drift problem will be fixed. Just make sure your replace the right ones as the top sensors are what picks up the left and right movement of the joystick and the sensors on the sides are the ones that pick up the up and down movements.
lol jay's two cents broke a $2500 graphics card but then later fixed it. I think it's the only time I've heard of one being fixed. He originally bypassed the power limiters for overclocking, but then was trying to restore it and broke off the resistor. His soldering technique was TERRIBLE. I was cringing. lol But hey if it works does it matter that it's not flush with the PCB?
Lord, I wouldn't have paid $220 for 11 working secondhand PS4 controllers. They're like $40 new if you shop around and you can see these have been used BAD by the rubbed off sticker in the back or the sticker missing altogether. My own PS4 controllers have zero sticker wear so far after 200+ hours of gaming. Full props for still fixing them though.
the left control is always the problem, it is the one that one uses the most when pressing the stick and moving the lever forward in shooters-type games
Glad you made this video. A ps3 controller of mine sustained some liquid damage a while back and exhibited similar readings in the the gamepad settings (readings jumping around rather than staying steady). I tried lots of stuff to fix it, but gave up and replaced the whole motherboard. I didn't try replacing the analog sticks, tho. I wonder if that's the problem. It looks like it would be easier to install the new analog stick module if you wick away the solder after removing the the old one. That way, you can just pop the pins through the holes without having to keep all that solder hot. You also don't have to subject as much of the board to prolonged heat that way, since you can just use an iron to apply localized heat to each pin.
2 controllers worked out of the 📦 that's instant $100 out of the box.👍 Nice editing but imagine actually having 2 of you fixing, you'll leave nothing left for us to fix on eBay.
7:14 to 7:20 - How did that scratch suddenly end up there?? ouch! If you don't want to burn/melt the plastic - you need lower temps. The lead-free solders melt at higher temperatures of about 217°C/422°F compared to 183°C/361°F for the lead-based option. - *apply some lead-based solder onto the joints before applying hot-air, and you're down a cool 34°C/61°F* 😎
Next time on good condition controllers, before replacing sticks, try to clean flux traces from the PCB. Factories use cheap flux that over time creates a lot of issues such as interference/resistance between pins and that the actual issue. Same happening with Power-A Nintendo and Xbox controllers. I "fixed" loads of controllers this way. Main reason why you MUST clean flux after soldering...
Just used this vid to give me the confidence to open a friend's "non-working" controller. It wouldn't light up at all. Didn't notice anything obviously wrong, but re-seating the ribbon cable and unplugging the battery seems to have brought it back to life. Thanks!
Watching you do this, these repairs seem extremely easy to do. if i had the money, i would absolutely be buying bulk dualshock 4s, or anything else, and the soldering kits and toolkits needed. i'd be able to make a profit, easy enough
Love your videos, been watching you for just over a year. I love how you skip over repetitive repairs but go in depth once or twice, it really helps us novice repair enthusiasts! Please do an Ifixit pro tool kit giveaway! The kit looks amazing, but soooo pricey especially for the shipping to us in the UK. Keep doing what your doing your vids are great!!!
I know Im not the only one who wants to see every part of the repair process. I enjoy the details. I love watching Louis Rossmann & Jessa Jones for that reason too.
Hi Steve, love your video's. Just was wondering why you replace all the analoge sticks instead of opening them and cleaning the inside with alcohol. Most drifting problems can be fixed that why and saves money and time on soldering new analog sticks. Maybe you can do a in depth video ones on the inside of the analoge stick? Keep up the good work!
Thank you for this tutorial! I'd taken apart my water damaged PS4 controller, cleaned it and added WD-40, only to put it back together and find it wouldn't charge. Turns out I'd placed the ribbon back incorrectly. Never would have guessed it had I not played this video while braiding my hair.
I want to say thank you Sir, all your tutorials are really helpful, I have been able to fix many of my electronic equipment with your videos, muchas gracias Señor!
Regarding number 7: there is a really easy fix for a problem when joystick behaves in a way shown (having issues when being pushed at exact opposite directions). You simply need to replace one of the two round metal contact pads beneath green plastic covers at the side of a joystick (one is at the top, the other to the left).
I have so many ps4 controllers that broke due to the stick drift, so I just bought the sensors and it fixed most of them,beats paying about 60-80 for a new controller now. Idk if I'll be comfortable using the heat to remover the entire analog tho lol Keep up the amazing work!
You are so lucky ! 80% of the time when I get a broken ps4 controller in it's an broken Ic on the board , water damage or the controller would just off itself every 10 minutes
@@Tronicsfix To this day I was never able to do such small solder work on my own :v I see you and mymatevince replace so many Ics just just a heat gun and it all falls into place but when ever I try it it's a mess and 99% of the time did I fix it until it could be fixed no more haha
Is there any way to improve the analog sticks or build stronger ones ? Its one of the most common problems of the Dualshock 4, so there must be another way than replacing the analog sticks every few months. Maybe build ones completely out of metalls or a better dust cover on the sensors? Idk
I saw ppl talking about graphics cards fixes. I would definitely watch those videos and I see a lot of appeal for this kind of video through the hardware groups that I am part of. If you are willing to try, that would be sweet. And as always, great video! A truly joy to watch!
i do repairs for a gameshop and trust me game controllers is the most popular one i repair. what was that stand holder you were using in the video to remove the analogs? i really want that thing
I also noticed that the ribbon cable is upside down. I may have develop a good attention to details when im watching Steve's videos. Overall very educational and entertaining videos. Keep it up and Hello from the Philippines.
What analog replacement sensors are you using? I didn't see any listed on your amazon repair parts list and most of the ones I've found have an issue with the L3/R3 buttons not properly allowing use when moved in any direction other than directly down (no sprinting in most games that need it, etc.).
How do you deal with stuck screws? I've tried opening some of my stuff before but even with the correct screwhead sometimes I end up stripping the screws, and because they're so small I can't do much afterwards
You have to put a lot of pressure downward when unscrewing. If you are using the right size and they still strip then you likely need to buy better quality tools.
Thanks for the video. Never tried to fix any of my broken controllers and literally my last good controller started drifting. I have like 7 of them broken in several different way. Now im gonna go make a Frankenstein. 😂
@@Tronicsfix not being professional youtubers, most of us can't afford the same hardware. Would the less expensive guns that max out at 900 degrees F suffice?
I want to say thanks for what you do. I think it was a video about three years ago that helped me with cleaning my PS4 Slim. I just want to say thank you man.
I really don't remember. This was filmed weeks ago. I do remember that that part of the solder mask came off much easier than it should have...maybe the effect of liquid damage. I think maybe wit pliers.
I am Brazilian, I work in a maintenance shop, and getting controls at this price would be incredible, especially because they are not defective in the plate, such as burned IC charge.
Looking for an answer for this also, I have one of the newer version controls with the light bar on the touch pad. My left does not work. Its was only used for 4 months. No water damage, never drop. Opened it up and everything is basically brand new.
You do absolutely awesome repairs! But I can't help but think there must be ways to buy defective units of anything in bulk cheaper than what you're paying. You should be making much much more money!
I don't always buy broken stuff to try and make money. Right now everything is more expensive. Most people that brag in the comments section about how cheap they got theirs are buying fake controllers. Look at the prices on eBay. That'll show you what they're going for.
That's about $660 of controllers bought at about 1/3 of the price... That's a damn steal, right there! Makes we wish I kept up with my broken controllers.
I am glad this video showed up on my feed. My sister has a PS4 controller that has a drift issue. Seeing this, I know that once I either get the part or find a busted PS4 controller, I can possibly fix it. :D
the problem with hot air is that you damage the stick that can be repaired , you melt the base of it, I use a desoldering iron that also sucks the solder avoiding damaging the old stick
I don't know what the actual repair time was. Filming + repairing is always more time consuming that just repairing. Probably 20-30 min each. More or less depending on what each one needed.
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@RADIO ACTIVE put some sewing machine oil in it
@RADIO ACTIVE yess after that just put 5 drops and then press it
I found a xbox one x that won't turn one what can be the problems just wanted to ask u before buying it
@@icegaming3657 I am not professional
Next video: n64 controller repair please
Imaging failing to fix your broken controller, selling it and watching this video just to find out, that you put in your ribbon cable upside down after your repair.
That guy was capping
@@johnpantag472 who’s lying ?
@@browny5124 what?
@@johnpantag472 you’re saying he’s capping...the seller or the guy ?
@@johnpantag472 ?
He underestimates how many times I want to see him fix analog sticks smh
Cloning yourself to get more work done and be more efficient was brilliant! As usual great vid, thx for the content and have a good weekend man!
Issue is. Does he have to equally pay himself for the repairs or is it slave labor? *puzzles on that*
@@Qardo 🤔😂
@@Qardo nah, he's volunteering for himself.
Ha, ha...gotta do something to get more videos done!
For drifting sticks you dont usually need to replace them, it's usually a matter of the small white disks inside the green compartments at the side of the analog stick, you simply just remove it, clean the inside of the compartment with rubbing alcohol and put it back together.
Is there any videos on UA-cam of someone doing it?
@@erickcov.5763 I'm sure someone has
Welp, if they werent broken before..the unboxing really made sure they were
Nahh, they can take a battering before they break, even surviving a lot of drops on to a hard floor.
🤣🤣
Just like military, if your not strong, they will MAKE U.
😂😂
Remember: if it ain't broke, he'll fix it till it is.
I like your straight forward ,logical, and easy to understand no BS approach to your method of appraising and fixing. I have about 30 or so older PS and Xbox systems I just don't have the heart to discard and toss out. Thx for the great content.
Time to break those open and get them fixed!
“First things first let’s get them unboxed”
*carelessly dumps controllers*
Idk why I just found that amusing
Rough handling has never been the cause of a controller failure. That's what they're for.
These controllers are fricking trash
@@dhal If it ain't broke, fix it till it is!
Gotta make sure some of them are broken! Makes for a better video!
@@Tronicsfix Ha!
"I'm going to show you exactly how to replace these analog sticks" *waves wand, magic happens* "there! now you know"
Right
1:41 happy to see you finally got some extra help!
mallamace lmao
Yep...it's hard to find good help these days. This guys doing ok.
I hope you read this comment because your channel has allowed me to learn a lot. I started by repairing one of my controllers. I've been working on PS4 consoles and controllers for almost 2 years now and I'm on the verge of opening my own small business. Its like a dream come true. Thank you bro....
Love it!
@@Tronicsfix he spoke to me!!!! OMG!!!
*Faints like a school girl....
@@matthewlunatick420 Lol!
This is so entertaining and good, at the same time! This is really the cleanest console-related channel, and I'm thankful for it, because I don't have to see prideful characters in this channel. Now this might be an awkward comment, but it's true. I wouldn't rage at a game after seeing *your* console videos. Great work, keep it up Tronix Fix!
Really appreciate the positive comment!
@@Tronicsfix you're welcome, and I really meant what I said.
*dumps controllers out of box*
Ah, a repairman that's just as careful as me. I can trust that!
LOL! The way you just dumped them on the table, that was great. Cheers again Steve!
Ha, ha...glad you enjoyed that part!
12:11 Dude I could literally watch you repair anything for an hour or 2, not only cuz I learn so much from your videos but you do a great job repairing stuff also. Cheers.
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying these!
I accidentally clicked on this notification. Your notification popped up right when I was about to click something. So, now I'm here, and I'm not even mad
Wow
Ha, ha...love it!
if you got notification it's because you wanted it xd
Thanks Steve, had 2 controllers with the USB mini charging ports become lose over time. Managed to remove and repair the ports by carefully closing the socket , only as a workaround, but ordered 2 new ports anyway, but gets you up and running while waiting for the ports to arrive. I would recommend when ordering the ports pay attention to the model number i.e JDS-001 or JDS-011 and not just order without checking. Great video. Thanks Rich
7:02 this was a little bit too fast for me on the old stick removal! Didn't actually see the new one go on. Would have liked to see midframe on the red one. Otherwise another fun video.
Hey, this is just a tip for anyone that has analogue stick drift problems. So if you open up the two green compartments on the top and sides of the joysticks, inside will be white joystick sensors and all you have to do is replace those and your stick drift problem will be fixed. Just make sure your replace the right ones as the top sensors are what picks up the left and right movement of the joystick and the sensors on the sides are the ones that pick up the up and down movements.
I have this issue on like 6 or 7 controllers... I'm too scared to pop em open... lol
Definitely would be useful when I'll get my PS4 to replace the analog sticks. Thanks!
It looks like it the analogs were made to get problems after some time
Glad this is helpful!
If you only saw the Thumbnail:
DIY: How to Make A DECORATION OF BROKEN PS4 JOYTSICKS | TronicsFix
Will we ever see things like graphics cards being fixed? Would be interesting.
lol jay's two cents broke a $2500 graphics card but then later fixed it. I think it's the only time I've heard of one being fixed. He originally bypassed the power limiters for overclocking, but then was trying to restore it and broke off the resistor. His soldering technique was TERRIBLE. I was cringing. lol But hey if it works does it matter that it's not flush with the PCB?
@@awilliams1701 Saw that. Was hillarious.
@@GuanacoSIVAR Y eso no tiene nada que ver con lo que ellos estan hablando wtf
Possibly...I see a good number of comments asking about that.
@@Tronicsfix hope you do :D
Lord, I wouldn't have paid $220 for 11 working secondhand PS4 controllers. They're like $40 new if you shop around and you can see these have been used BAD by the rubbed off sticker in the back or the sticker missing altogether. My own PS4 controllers have zero sticker wear so far after 200+ hours of gaming. Full props for still fixing them though.
The $40 controllers are fake.
the left control is always the problem, it is the one that one uses the most when pressing the stick and moving the lever forward in shooters-type games
I’m a electronics tech myself. But I really enjoy all the videos you post.
Thanks! So good to see people in the repair field!
I've already said this but I miss joy con repairs.
I'll try to do more of those at some point.
Glad you made this video. A ps3 controller of mine sustained some liquid damage a while back and exhibited similar readings in the the gamepad settings (readings jumping around rather than staying steady). I tried lots of stuff to fix it, but gave up and replaced the whole motherboard. I didn't try replacing the analog sticks, tho. I wonder if that's the problem.
It looks like it would be easier to install the new analog stick module if you wick away the solder after removing the the old one. That way, you can just pop the pins through the holes without having to keep all that solder hot. You also don't have to subject as much of the board to prolonged heat that way, since you can just use an iron to apply localized heat to each pin.
went to bed, fell a sleep, woke up, now midnight - no, not tired of watching you fix analog sticks yet, got more? :D
2 controllers worked out of the 📦 that's instant $100 out of the box.👍 Nice editing but imagine actually having 2 of you fixing, you'll leave nothing left for us to fix on eBay.
Ha, ha...still wish there was two of me!
TampaTec 50$ for a used up refurbished? Absolutely not I can get brand new ones for the same price.
@@braincube013 Exactly, used ones that still work prob cost around 20 each, and these are broke for 20
@@braincube013 he's verified by youtube but sounds kinda slow
Who in the right mind would pay 50$ for a used controller when a brand NEW one is 10$ more?
Your videos are so inspiring, I love the quality of all of your videos. Thank you for being you!
Thank you for watching!
7:14 to 7:20 - How did that scratch suddenly end up there?? ouch!
If you don't want to burn/melt the plastic - you need lower temps. The lead-free solders melt at higher temperatures of about 217°C/422°F compared to 183°C/361°F for the lead-based option.
- *apply some lead-based solder onto the joints before applying hot-air, and you're down a cool 34°C/61°F* 😎
Lmao the ribbon cable turned upside down got me real good 😂 great job as always 😁
Finally a video where the "broken" things are actually broken, amirite?
Agreed!
1:42 oh my ged theirs 2 tronicsfixs 😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😱
Must be so good to be this skilled, you'll basically never have to buy a new controller everytime it breaks
Next time on good condition controllers, before replacing sticks, try to clean flux traces from the PCB. Factories use cheap flux that over time creates a lot of issues such as interference/resistance between pins and that the actual issue. Same happening with Power-A Nintendo and Xbox controllers. I "fixed" loads of controllers this way. Main reason why you MUST clean flux after soldering...
Watching stuff get taken apart and put together after being fixed is relaxing
Agreed!
I clicked so fast on the notification this is my guilty pleasure channel. Lol
So glad you're enjoying it.
I’ve always wanted to see how to replace the thumb sticks. I didn’t know how they could be. Thank you.
My pleasure!
Cant wait for him to start fixing the ps5 and xbox series x
Well now their here
You are an expert at this stuff. Fun to watch.
the goat putting out content for us! ✌️
Just used this vid to give me the confidence to open a friend's "non-working" controller. It wouldn't light up at all. Didn't notice anything obviously wrong, but re-seating the ribbon cable and unplugging the battery seems to have brought it back to life. Thanks!
The past 2 days I’ve been bench watching his videos and I can’t complain a bit
So glad you're enjoying them!
Watching you do this, these repairs seem extremely easy to do. if i had the money, i would absolutely be buying bulk dualshock 4s, or anything else, and the soldering kits and toolkits needed. i'd be able to make a profit, easy enough
I appreciate the amount of effort for this video. Love your content man I was inspired by you to learn to fix thing till they are broken!!!
Love hearing this!
I love watching you fix things!
Thank you!
Love your videos, been watching you for just over a year. I love how you skip over repetitive repairs but go in depth once or twice, it really helps us novice repair enthusiasts! Please do an Ifixit pro tool kit giveaway! The kit looks amazing, but soooo pricey especially for the shipping to us in the UK. Keep doing what your doing your vids are great!!!
It's really hard to know which parts to show sometimes. I try to make it show everything at least once but not get too boring.
I know Im not the only one who wants to see every part of the repair process. I enjoy the details. I love watching Louis Rossmann & Jessa Jones for that reason too.
Hi Steve, love your video's. Just was wondering why you replace all the analoge sticks instead of opening them and cleaning the inside with alcohol. Most drifting problems can be fixed that why and saves money and time on soldering new analog sticks. Maybe you can do a in depth video ones on the inside of the analoge stick? Keep up the good work!
Thank you for this tutorial! I'd taken apart my water damaged PS4 controller, cleaned it and added WD-40, only to put it back together and find it wouldn't charge. Turns out I'd placed the ribbon back incorrectly. Never would have guessed it had I not played this video while braiding my hair.
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The Fastest and straight to the point unboxing ever. Even I cant beat that speed .
I want to say thank you Sir, all your tutorials are really helpful, I have been able to fix many of my electronic equipment with your videos, muchas gracias Señor!
So great to hear that!
omg please post more videos i literaly love to watch you work on games !! its amusing !!! more videos please , more ps4 videos !!
Just a quick question: How high do you set your temperatur on the hot air gun?
300-400c°
Hang on a sec! I recognize these lots! I could've bought these if i were fast enough. I was planning on fixing them, crap, GG man.
I knew there was more than one of you. You did things way too fast to just be one person. Lol
True XD
They are all plastic with a metal outer shell
Ha, ha...had to show my secret this time!
1:53 that edit is really dope, good job
Regarding number 7: there is a really easy fix for a problem when joystick behaves in a way shown (having issues when being pushed at exact opposite directions). You simply need to replace one of the two round metal contact pads beneath green plastic covers at the side of a joystick (one is at the top, the other to the left).
Yea I was gonna say that, he seems to have over complicated a fix that could be much easier and quicker
You have found the balance of very entertaining and extremely entertaining. I'm sure this channel will take off no one else has content like this
I have so many ps4 controllers that broke due to the stick drift, so I just bought the sensors and it fixed most of them,beats paying about 60-80 for a new controller now. Idk if I'll be comfortable using the heat to remover the entire analog tho lol
Keep up the amazing work!
Fixed my 3ds thanks to you and your vids, thank you, i feel great knowing that I fixed it myself
Nice work!
I skip four episodes at a time so I can binge watch them on the weekends
Ha, ha...nice! Whatever works!
You are so lucky ! 80% of the time when I get a broken ps4 controller in it's an broken Ic on the board , water damage or the controller would just off itself every 10 minutes
The IC is easier to change than the analog stick imo.
@@Tronicsfix To this day I was never able to do such small solder work on my own :v I see you and mymatevince replace so many Ics just just a heat gun and it all falls into place but when ever I try it it's a mess and 99% of the time did I fix it until it could be fixed no more haha
@@Tronicsfix Oh and yeah I allways had the problem that the sticks started melting whilst I tried to get the new once in / the old once out
Is there any way to improve the analog sticks or build stronger ones ? Its one of the most common problems of the Dualshock 4, so there must be another way than replacing the analog sticks every few months. Maybe build ones completely out of metalls or a better dust cover on the sensors? Idk
I saw ppl talking about graphics cards fixes. I would definitely watch those videos and I see a lot of appeal for this kind of video through the hardware groups that I am part of.
If you are willing to try, that would be sweet.
And as always, great video! A truly joy to watch!
i do repairs for a gameshop and trust me game controllers is the most popular one i repair. what was that stand holder you were using in the video to remove the analogs? i really want that thing
Omnivise (Paid link): geni.us/EtZA
I also noticed that the ribbon cable is upside down. I may have develop a good attention to details when im watching Steve's videos. Overall very educational and entertaining videos. Keep it up and Hello from the Philippines.
Ps4 controllers have a major analog stick problem, they break down so quickly and easily, its frustrating
Agreed
Check out the ps5 nowadays 😂
I really enjoy the "half-assed" way you did this video. Lol. The box opening, cleaning off the table. Hopefully more to come in future vids.
0:12 best unboxings compilation 2020
Lol...long unboxings are overrated!
What analog replacement sensors are you using? I didn't see any listed on your amazon repair parts list and most of the ones I've found have an issue with the L3/R3 buttons not properly allowing use when moved in any direction other than directly down (no sprinting in most games that need it, etc.).
How do you deal with stuck screws? I've tried opening some of my stuff before but even with the correct screwhead sometimes I end up stripping the screws, and because they're so small I can't do much afterwards
You have to put a lot of pressure downward when unscrewing. If you are using the right size and they still strip then you likely need to buy better quality tools.
Thanks for the video. Never tried to fix any of my broken controllers and literally my last good controller started drifting. I have like 7 of them broken in several different way. Now im gonna go make a Frankenstein. 😂
Thanks for the info Steve. Just one question what temperature and air flow settings do you use when working with hot air?
Thanks
1100F and airspeed of 3
@@Tronicsfix not being professional youtubers, most of us can't afford the same hardware. Would the less expensive guns that max out at 900 degrees F suffice?
I want to say thanks for what you do. I think it was a video about three years ago that helped me with cleaning my PS4 Slim. I just want to say thank you man.
How did you damage the left side of the PCB at 7:20 ?
I really don't remember. This was filmed weeks ago. I do remember that that part of the solder mask came off much easier than it should have...maybe the effect of liquid damage. I think maybe wit pliers.
Did you notice when he was installing the board back into the controller it wasn't scratched anymore? Something fishy going on.
I am Brazilian, I work in a maintenance shop, and getting controls at this price would be incredible, especially because they are not defective in the plate, such as burned IC charge.
The down D-Pad on my controller has completely stopped working. I look after my stuff so I don't know why its randomly done this.
Might need to disassemble it and have a look.
It's probably the photo film, dirty or damaged
Looking for an answer for this also, I have one of the newer version controls with the light bar on the touch pad. My left does not work. Its was only used for 4 months. No water damage, never drop. Opened it up and everything is basically brand new.
I love it. Your video quality got so much better and all those cool transitions. I really like that great youtuber👍
should've named the title, "11 people played 2k" lmao
I’m not a fan of hot air for through board component R&R. An iron and solder sucker is the best solution. Way less heat and collateral damage.
You just have to be a little more careful. The amount of heat won't hurt anything if you're careful with what you're doing.
You do absolutely awesome repairs! But I can't help but think there must be ways to buy defective units of anything in bulk cheaper than what you're paying. You should be making much much more money!
I don't always buy broken stuff to try and make money. Right now everything is more expensive. Most people that brag in the comments section about how cheap they got theirs are buying fake controllers. Look at the prices on eBay. That'll show you what they're going for.
That's about $660 of controllers bought at about 1/3 of the price... That's a damn steal, right there! Makes we wish I kept up with my broken controllers.
Next video: I bought 20 broken BROKENS, how many brokens can I fix to fixes?
I am glad this video showed up on my feed. My sister has a PS4 controller that has a drift issue. Seeing this, I know that once I either get the part or find a busted PS4 controller, I can possibly fix it. :D
like dankpods says: "someone's been in here" shout out to the dankman!
Love his channel.
Using Electric Screwdriver while off camera to ease to job with iFixit sponsored video. Respect man :D I love your job, good one!
7:43 i like the gloves
They work pretty well.
@@Tronicsfix I need a pair,... what are they? thanks in advance. big fan
Can you give me an advice on how to remove a stripped screw out of a dualshock 4. Thanks for your videos!
Surprised none of the R2s were squidgy, had 3 controllers and because of racing games they all have less resistance than the L2s.
the problem with hot air is that you damage the stick that can be repaired , you melt the base of it, I use a desoldering iron that also sucks the solder avoiding damaging the old stick
You just need a little practice. With the right amount of heat and air it works perfectly.
Be honest here; How long did it actually take you to repair all of these controllers?
I don't know what the actual repair time was. Filming + repairing is always more time consuming that just repairing. Probably 20-30 min each. More or less depending on what each one needed.
Nice job you are getting a new sub. Your vids are really helpful because some of us have broken controllers you give is a new knowledge:Thanks🎉
3:38 clearly the controllers were so broken or made out of Antimatter. They atomized into nothing. (Joking)
Lol
FINALLY!!!!!! I’ve been asking for this for the longest!
Have u ever thought about using heat resistant putty to block off sensitive parts it works wonders and it’s reuseable
Yep...I use that when tape won't work very well.
$220 for 11 broken controllers? That's a terrible deal lol
He fixed every single one, making him almost $400 in profit
it is really satisfying to see you working on these controllers, great video!