How to Fix Circle, X, Square, or Triangle Button on a DualSense PS5 Controller | Repair Stuck

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  • @nathanashworth5177
    @nathanashworth5177 Рік тому +73

    I don’t ever comment on videos, but my circle button on my galaxy purple ps5 controller stopped working, I took the controller apart (even though it was intimidating and I’d never messed with electronics like that before), all my buttons looked fine but I still cleaned and brushed them, put everything back together and boom, everything was working fine again. Great video man, I really appreciate it!

    • @nocturnalterror4519
      @nocturnalterror4519 8 місяців тому +2

      Same after putting it back together it all magically worked not sure what the actual issue was but was nervous taking it apart, after doing it it was very easy and saved me money. Fun little project

    • @RiftRider2000
      @RiftRider2000 10 днів тому

      Same I was so scared while disassembling it but after I cleaned it and put it together it suddenly worked

  • @arecordingpond8
    @arecordingpond8 5 місяців тому +23

    All 4 of my buttons stopped working and I frantically tried everything I could think of to fix it. I took my controller apart and made sure the tether was still connected. As a last resort I watched this video and cleaned the piece with a Q-tip and alcohol and it started working again. Thank you for this video you saved me $60

  • @shawnsf150
    @shawnsf150 11 місяців тому +16

    Triangle button randomly stopped working, took it all apart as video suggested ( controller was very dirty) put it all back together and works great! Thanks for step by step instructions

  • @HowToX
    @HowToX  Рік тому +11

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  • @staticgames6172
    @staticgames6172 6 місяців тому +4

    I know this vid is a year old now, but this really saved me. My shape buttons randomly stopped working even though every other button was fine. I was stressing out cause money is hella tight, and I can’t afford to buy a new controller rn. This is the only one I have. I was super anxious taking it apart because I’m always worried I’ll break stuff when it comes to messing with the hardware, but this vid gave me the confidence to do it. My controller is working now, thanks to this vid. Thank you so much, man. Seriously.

  • @LiamCook-f7u
    @LiamCook-f7u 10 місяців тому +30

    Just took it apart and can’t put it back together😂 so I went from a controller with a broken square button to a controller in bits lol cheers mate.

    • @PUBFREAKZ
      @PUBFREAKZ 7 місяців тому

      That’s what I did 😂

  • @mightygoodgaming2219
    @mightygoodgaming2219 11 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for this video, my son's controller quit working, the triangle button, and thanks to your video I was able to open it up and give it a good cleaning and it's working perfectly now.

  • @antisocialotter6072
    @antisocialotter6072 Рік тому +87

    I love how hes telling us to select things like we can actually use our x button 😂

  • @TotalSnow
    @TotalSnow 5 місяців тому +2

    2024 and you're still helping souls. Recently bought a Purple Galaxy controller with left and right dpad not working and triangle stuck. Your guide helped an easy process ❤

  • @lukasvrgamingandvlogs9298
    @lukasvrgamingandvlogs9298 6 місяців тому +2

    If you guys are having trouble fr just go to the last step it fixed my controller even tho it took a min thank you so much HowToX your a life saver

  • @drcodyfehrman
    @drcodyfehrman Рік тому +17

    Great video. I had my X and Square buttons and PS home buttons stop working after a drop off the couch. Everything seemed fine but cleaned the sensors and the gel pads with isopropyl alcohol and it worked as if nothing was wrong. Thank you! Saved me nearly $80 for a new one.

    • @Cat_1184
      @Cat_1184 10 місяців тому

      I dropped my controller and the X button doesn’t work anymore

  • @jt_handle_1234
    @jt_handle_1234 11 місяців тому +11

    Informative, well edited, and most importantly you didn't drone on for a 10" intro. The paper trick worked for me.

  • @ps4videos601
    @ps4videos601 Рік тому +483

    My X button stopped working for no reason, its not dirty sticking or anything, really weird

    • @Uhhhwilliam
      @Uhhhwilliam Рік тому +30

      Same here

    • @KdrDeezNutz
      @KdrDeezNutz Рік тому +63

      Same bro! Sometimes it works, and sometimes it don’t…
      Now I stuck searching for the answers

    • @Uhhhwilliam
      @Uhhhwilliam Рік тому +18

      @@KdrDeezNutz so the whole process is pretty straightforward you have to follow solution six and use rubbing alcohol on the buttons

    • @ps4videos601
      @ps4videos601 Рік тому +10

      @@KdrDeezNutz yeah thats what was happening... either work 100% or not at all... i took to a guy that repairs pads down here but still waiting, ill let you know what was the problem once its fixed..

    • @zanevanalphen9801
      @zanevanalphen9801 Рік тому +1

      Sam3

  • @marcocalisto5002
    @marcocalisto5002 27 днів тому

    Solution 1 for triangle was awesome.
    Started dismantling then I checked your video first.
    Thanks.
    Simple and effective.

  • @rayme1975
    @rayme1975 Місяць тому

    I just had to comment. I had a sticking uo button . I followed your video and took more photos that I would on holidays 😄but after an hour long operation I was sucessful. Thanks. I really enjoyed doing it myself instead of paying a repair shop. You've got a new subscriber

  • @PrecariousPosition
    @PrecariousPosition 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks boss! Thought I had killed it spamming square too much in Spider-Man, turns out I did not. Appreciate the concise video!

  • @alexallen3864
    @alexallen3864 Рік тому +9

    i threw my controller in a fit of rage and watched this to see if i could fix it and bam it's good as new and feels better actually! thank you so much !!

  • @redhawkrobin
    @redhawkrobin 2 місяці тому

    A great guide, was some gunk on my square button deep down, but took the whole thing apart and got it cleaned up, works great now

  • @Dumpthyhat122
    @Dumpthyhat122 8 місяців тому

    As a 39 year old mum of a 10 year boy! Thank you so much for this, when I put it back together I honestly thought I’d broken it, but it all works including the triangle button that was broken!

  • @ZaidAhmed-jl8qi
    @ZaidAhmed-jl8qi Рік тому +1

    Thank you a lot! The debris point worked for me.. my square stopped working properly and your knowledge helped a lot.. Thanks ❤

  • @spaceman2826
    @spaceman2826 8 місяців тому

    IT WORKED this is the best tutorial ive seen for this problem

  • @Kappy25
    @Kappy25 3 місяці тому

    Just opened it up and closed it again, didn’t need to clean it. But it works now. Thanks mate :)

  • @reencontrando_sentido
    @reencontrando_sentido 4 місяці тому

    This video saved me! Very easy to follow, instructions clear, controller is working again.

  • @trajek24
    @trajek24 Рік тому +1

    Thank u much! It worked. My triangle button stopped working & u helped me get it back up & running. Appreciate it.

  • @Anwah
    @Anwah 9 місяців тому

    I don't usually comment because I don't know if its good now or not but I tried what you said with the paper and the air, and my X button functioning again. Thanks, I will update in the future.

  • @game.molecule
    @game.molecule 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much, I never believed that a paper can helps me to fix my dualsense. But it seems working. My dualsense now working properly
    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @CarlonxJeffery
    @CarlonxJeffery 2 місяці тому

    Worked like a charm!! Thank you!! Saved me $70 bucks!!

  • @ardensidhu2016
    @ardensidhu2016 5 місяців тому

    OHH MY GAWD BRO! Thank you so much 🙏 This helped me a lot in fixing my controller, and now it works great again. I thought I had to buy another one but because of this very helpful video, I can use the same one.

  • @luphoxcastl
    @luphoxcastl 4 місяці тому

    Hell yeah. Thank you for this guide. I was able to fix my controller. Idk if it was the membrane getting a rub down, or if it was just the reseating of the ribbon cable, but all my right face buttons work now.

  • @Dcha138
    @Dcha138 Рік тому +1

    The cardboard solution worked. Thank u ! I had alot of sticker substances in dare.. ❤

  • @zanisilva
    @zanisilva 6 місяців тому

    Great video. I've disassembled mine and cleaning the buttons and pads like you show! assembled back together and everything seems normal now. Inlcuding my X button that was failing before. Thank you!

  • @Stevesndkayla218
    @Stevesndkayla218 Місяць тому

    Fixed my triangle button. Thanks a ton dude.

  • @ליאםרפאלשדה-ח7ד
    @ליאםרפאלשדה-ח7ד 2 місяці тому

    Thanks for the help you helped me a lot and saved me buying a new remote keep creating content

  • @patheyade6828
    @patheyade6828 4 місяці тому

    Omg. I didn't believe it but it's working. You are a legend🎉

  • @touficosseiran7812
    @touficosseiran7812 11 місяців тому

    This is an excellent video and guide, was having problems with my triangle button after my kids got a hold of the ps5. Ended up having to dis-assemble it and cleaning up the base of the button. THANK YOU

  • @StevenKeys-r5s
    @StevenKeys-r5s 22 дні тому

    Solution 1 worked for me lmao and my triangle button hasn’t worked in a year. W vid

  • @waleedisnowagamecatspecifi1499
    @waleedisnowagamecatspecifi1499 3 місяці тому

    Amazing detailed video my friend. My dualsense x stopped working due to dirt and kids usage. My issue got resolved after removing the black plate and cleaning from inside. Weird how that fixed the x button but it did!!!

  • @DanielEstrada777
    @DanielEstrada777 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video! It worked wonder on my PS5 controller... I was having problems with my triangle button. I opened my controller and followed your instructions and that was it... Problem solved!! Thanks again! ♥️♥️

  • @charleskadenvarien7195
    @charleskadenvarien7195 10 місяців тому +3

    None of these fixes were working for me so I hit it against my bed frame a few times and it worked after that 😅

    • @dmo848
      @dmo848 Місяць тому

      The beat it till it works method, ahhh I've done that plenty of times on things😂🤷 it works surprisingly

  • @_PCG_
    @_PCG_ 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks this worked mines been broke for about a month I did this took the rubber things out back in and it fix👍

  • @LordCarlsson
    @LordCarlsson Рік тому

    Got my cids controller up and running thanks to your vedio. Really helpful and detailed help!! Thanks alot man!

  • @pn7979
    @pn7979 5 місяців тому

    Great vid, opened it, and cleaned everything, used alchohol on the contact pads, and I could see black dust coming off on the q-tip. And the result is that I fixed one of my numbpad buttons that wasn't working!😀

  • @andrewkmak5722
    @andrewkmak5722 Рік тому

    You are my savior. My 🔺️ button stopped working. I was able to tear my controller apart and get it working again, thanks to you! You rock. Subscribed now
    Also: guitar picks work well as a pry tool lol

  • @baykboloroo4877
    @baykboloroo4877 3 місяці тому

    Blowing worked for me 😂 thanks mannnn god’s work

  • @alis8133
    @alis8133 21 день тому

    Thanks a lot man! Had a Square button that wouldn't register for whatever reason. Opening up the faceplate and blowing through the holes fixed it for me. Dust build up ig

  • @azik3817
    @azik3817 6 місяців тому

    Thank you so much, it has been a lot of help because the x button was not receptive of any signal after my baby brother dropped the controller just by 5 centimeters. It was one of the rubber things 8:07 that was unlinked from the x button. It worked greatly but i did one mistake that i dont really care, its the microphone cable got cut (who uses the controller’s mic anyway) 😂

  • @dysfunctixnalme5856
    @dysfunctixnalme5856 Рік тому

    OMG YOUR VIDEO HELPED ME GET MY TRIANGLE BUTTON WORKING AGAIN. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! 😭😭😭😭😭

  • @WickedTeejoo
    @WickedTeejoo 8 місяців тому

    Thanks man, your video saved me about €70!

  • @nyht
    @nyht 3 місяці тому

    Cardboard trick helped my X button omfg thank you!

  • @YetiGaming
    @YetiGaming 10 місяців тому

    I fixed it! Thanks man, you're a lifesaver

  • @fli-er875
    @fli-er875 7 місяців тому

    Thanks so much, I though I had to by another controller. But with you help I have fixed My Controller :)

  • @gamer-8955
    @gamer-8955 4 місяці тому

    Extremely helpful video. Thanks👍

  • @Saif_Khwaja
    @Saif_Khwaja 7 місяців тому

    IT WORKED!!! YOU'RE THE GOAT

  • @mahersawas218
    @mahersawas218 7 місяців тому

    Just got back from school and my ps5 controller ain't working and you saved me thanks mate

  • @gameplay_prodzz3588
    @gameplay_prodzz3588 Місяць тому +1

    Very helpful 👍🏻

  • @Mufalmar
    @Mufalmar 11 місяців тому

    Duuuuude my controller works now. You rock!

  • @gavstar21
    @gavstar21 Рік тому +1

    Great video, really helpful. Managed to fix my dualsense that had a dodgy square button thank you this video.

  • @doctorknow
    @doctorknow 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey thanks man! I fixed mine with this 🤝

  • @MIKSER84
    @MIKSER84 Рік тому

    Thank you so much my x button stopped working in my ps5 and for some reason 1 hour and 30 minutes paid off and it works now thank you again

  • @danewoolford672
    @danewoolford672 10 місяців тому

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. My triangle button stopped working, followed your tutorial, and now it's working again, I think that the Contact strip was dirty .

  • @Woolyfo
    @Woolyfo Рік тому

    Omg thank you so much. Just dropped my controller and the buttons stoppeed working and watched this video to take it apart and it work and the buttons are as good as new. Thank you.❤

    • @prototypecry12345
      @prototypecry12345 11 місяців тому

      what have u done? i have the same problem bro)

    • @Woolyfo
      @Woolyfo 11 місяців тому

      @@prototypecry12345 I took my controller apart and wiped it down and it worked again.

    • @prototypecry12345
      @prototypecry12345 11 місяців тому

      thanks@@Woolyfo

    • @prototypecry12345
      @prototypecry12345 11 місяців тому

      It worked😁

  • @keithbowman7650
    @keithbowman7650 Рік тому

    Thank you for the informative video. My X button has been on its way out for a while now. I hesitate to take the controller apart, but I don't think I have any options left. Thanks again for the help. Wish me luck!

  • @tefadevil5097
    @tefadevil5097 7 місяців тому

    Piece of paper worked for me, thank you!

  • @nikolaosss
    @nikolaosss Місяць тому

    I adjusted the back membrane because I droppped my controller and I think it went out of place and it worked. Thanks!

  • @Resitor
    @Resitor 3 місяці тому

    Like a charm. Thanks.
    Btw. Solution 6 did the trick for me. 😅

  • @Regatonic420
    @Regatonic420 8 місяців тому +2

    Ty so much! My x button stopped working out of no where and all the steps before 6 didn’t work. Once I opened it up I saw that the plastic part was almost completely ripped where the x was. I just used the part from my old ps4 controller as replacement and it worked! I was so nervous taking it apart but took my time. Appreciate your video with instructions !

  • @cubanhippie123
    @cubanhippie123 6 місяців тому

    You’re a godsend dood. Thank you sensei 🙏🙏🙏🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @pedrocosta7930
    @pedrocosta7930 2 місяці тому

    I love you man. I actually fixed it 😂

  • @patrickpickworth3518
    @patrickpickworth3518 7 місяців тому

    thank you so much! Solved my issue with a folded piece of paper cleaning the contacts under the x button!

  • @kieronwarburton
    @kieronwarburton 8 місяців тому

    literally just blowing on the button hard worked who would’ve known

  • @gdogg8233
    @gdogg8233 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, just succesfully removed all the spilt ramen from inside of my controller!!

  • @hamzajabrane2978
    @hamzajabrane2978 Рік тому

    So for those who did all for this and didn’t make it there is a rare percent that if you have UA-cam in your ps5 you can every button without any problem so it worked with me

  • @adhamalami5871
    @adhamalami5871 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much I tried solution 6 and with some concentrations it worked , guys you should be just careful and work slowly

  • @emminycricket
    @emminycricket 10 місяців тому

    I had to fully take apart the controller but my x button is working again thank you so much I didn't even know where to start

  • @joycordova4079
    @joycordova4079 Рік тому

    It works for my controller !!!!! same issue with the x button. Cleaned it found some dried drinks that my daughter poured in there 😅🥲
    Thank you saves me a lot of money to repair it outside

  • @GOT7WITHIGOT7
    @GOT7WITHIGOT7 15 днів тому

    Thank you!! I had to take the controller apart but it worked!!

  • @Rakansair
    @Rakansair 5 місяців тому

    Best UA-camr in word my tringl butten stick from solishin one it work

  • @andremessado7659
    @andremessado7659 9 місяців тому

    Using the vacuum cleaner worked immediately. I was extremely surprised because I thought I was going to have to take it apart. oddly enough I've had a PS4 controller for much much longer and never had this issue. I've had the PS4 controller for maybe 5 months

  • @magnusfrost7466
    @magnusfrost7466 Рік тому

    Great video, perfect steps worked well and fixed my triangle button! Taking it apart was a bit scary but worked well. Highly recommend.

  • @skater3052
    @skater3052 10 місяців тому

    Yooo! Thank you soo much for this informative video! I just saved myself $60 bucks! lol

  • @kathiravanbalakrishnan3149
    @kathiravanbalakrishnan3149 3 місяці тому

    Great the last solution fixed my controller. Issue is with the loose plug between the motherboard and button controller

  • @ytc_pbc4376
    @ytc_pbc4376 9 місяців тому

    The paper trick worked and my controller felt better already

  • @jgreen5420
    @jgreen5420 5 місяців тому

    My X button wasn’t working I did everything you said and boom magic thanks for this video !

  • @StuartieLittle
    @StuartieLittle Рік тому

    Thanks for your video. I will try fix my square button from these tips.

  • @jakeyb2870
    @jakeyb2870 Рік тому

    Cheers for the video. I fixed the button issue but managed to break something for the headphone audio. Oh well you live and you learn I guess 😂

  • @Patrika_isBack
    @Patrika_isBack 11 місяців тому

    No way i justo finished doing everything you are a boss you sabes my life

  • @teresajara3128
    @teresajara3128 2 місяці тому

    God bless you brother really helped me out🙏

  • @mihajlojovanovic7913
    @mihajlojovanovic7913 Місяць тому

    Thank you very much bro it worked ❤!

  • @pjpokerbr
    @pjpokerbr 9 місяців тому

    Great video!!! Gonna try on my dualsense this weekend.... Btw... This it the Sega CD screen music??? Bring some memories

  • @Ivan-yn2iy
    @Ivan-yn2iy 9 днів тому

    You save my money, thank you so much

  • @nickv1787
    @nickv1787 Рік тому

    Good video, worked for me, buttons needed a good cleaning. Easy to follow

  • @ajkool101
    @ajkool101 9 місяців тому

    Great video, well taught

  • @lilybeach4711
    @lilybeach4711 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much didn’t even have to go into the controller I tried the first 3 and it worked I did this to my cousins controller and he about killed me which is understandable but I was able to fix and he was also very pleased

  • @TravisssYoung
    @TravisssYoung 9 місяців тому

    i literally just blew on it and it fixed lmao, thanks bro

  • @bsoli5342
    @bsoli5342 11 місяців тому +1

    Dude! Thanks so much. After failing all the software solutions and the easier ones on here, it was time to take it apart.
    Though still anxious, your instructions, pics, and description of the tactile portions were amazing!
    Working like a charm

  • @NickKrosis
    @NickKrosis 4 місяці тому

    It worked! Thanks❤

  • @jeffmineau8984
    @jeffmineau8984 Рік тому +1

    Very informative video learned alot about the controller and where to find the model number and common issues thank you

  • @PLAYGEEZ
    @PLAYGEEZ 7 місяців тому

    Great video my controller had fell when I was playing madden I picked it up n tried throwing a dot to triangle and it didn’t work opened the controller up n found out the rubber was ripped and the socket of the triangle button was dirty I cleaned it and replace the rubber part with a another one and it works now

  • @drep8484
    @drep8484 6 місяців тому

    Another tip is push up on your l2 and r2 that can work too just did it for mine and worked!

  • @krisito7148
    @krisito7148 Рік тому

    Thank you so much u helped me to fix my button❤️