DualShock 4 Gen 4 V2 (Slim/Pro) Teardown - PS4

[@firmale1292]

THANK YOU!!! It’s so hard to find a video to remove the printed circuit board thing. This REALLY helps me in repairing my controller.

[@arbiter-]

No way you haven't already broken the clips on that controller. The top part doesn't just come off the bottom that easily when you remove the screws.

[@hArDsTyLe2259]

what clips?

[@arbiter-]

@@hArDsTyLe2259 There are 4 plastic clips on the inside that lock the two shell pieces together. It's very difficult to open a DS4 without breaking any.

[@theo3888]

Hi I'm late fo this but I have 2 controllers the new model and the old model. The new model does not have the plastic clips on top between (l1 and l2 and r1 and r2) But the old one has

[@intoxicviii]

You have to take your time, duhh.

[@dominikbury2]

You can actually see that the clip on the left is torn off so yeah :/

[@ned08089]

They made it way easier to open and not worry about R2 and L2

[@thekralj9600]

but you have to tear down the half of the controller if you have some issues with them

[@tjcondones]

Bro out of everyone u did it the best definitely know ur stuff dude I'm getting into computer engineering so I wanted to pull it apart and make something different with the parts thanks dude big help.

[@sebasthecrab1345]

How did it go?

[@goldswaggamer4007]

@@sebasthecrab1345 it blew up and he was never seen again

[@khalidbashir4017]

@@goldswaggamer4007😂😂😂

[@Celestine_CJ]

Bro this is the best video on fixing ps4 pro pad, I've seen Thanks.

[@jhfjhfkf]

MOST EXCELLENT VIDEO, very detailed with closeups and commentary, take apart and put back together, good music and not overly loud, very well done, THANK YOUUUU so much for a very pleasant experience.

[@MrPhilgascoine]

Thank you for this video as it show me how the spring goes in 👍👍🤟🤟

[@noeldcuba5592]

I don't know if other people are not satisfied but this video is the best.

[@GAI3E_]

agree :)

[@Sketchlogic]

Until I see someone...ANYONE open a DualShock 4 properly (without damaging the shell with prying tools or breaking the two top inner hinges), there is no best and this one unfortunately falls short. Of course the creator of the video commented that they “don’t like those” but that doesn’t matter. Sony put them there for a reason and we have to deal with them properly when attempting to open the controller itself.

[@eliwaters3195]

dude that spring was giving me some trouble, i couldn’t find a video for it. only gen 3 and lower. thanks for the video!

[@portal2kid]

He starts reassembling at 7:13.

[@felipebs2485]

Best teardown video, thank you!

[@ShadowRavenGaming222]

Thanks 4 making this video my dude. My Dumb ass disassembled my controller cause there was an issue but I messed up. Luckily this video exist.

[@faviana3076]

Shadow Raven Gaming same bro

[@SalTheEditor05]

Same bro I raged on fifa

[@MegaHellstrike]

Thanks a lot for this, helped me putting a new shell on a controller that its previous owner had violated with nailpolish lol

[@notshared4072]

Needed to replace my thumbsticks and am so grateful to have found this video. Every other one I found seemed to be focused on the V1, exclusively.

[@chiyat5096]

Thanks to you, I was able to complete the assembly. Thank you!!

[@ahmetcan0325]

Thank you so much I needed to switch those foils from my other controller and now my l1/l2 work again

[@xeofalconm.shields5197]

There is a gen 5 too. I just purchased a new silver DS4 and after taking the inner scew out, the whole unit comes out except d pad power button and action buttons. I was bummed because I wanted to mod the select/ options buttons with crystal clear buttons. I could not remove the buttons off the main plastic unit.

[@josemachado2583]

I just tried it yesterday because my analog had the infamous drift issue, and it worked, I did it in 2 hours because I was being cautious, thanks for the vid man

[@madgamer574]

José Machado how did you fix it?

[@josemachado2583]

I have a gold v2 controller, after you removed the screws I suggest start taking the case of from the bottom, then you go lift the other edges of the controller to loose it up, you can also use a flat head screwdriver to put it between the open parts of the case but be careful not to go too deep and dont lift it because you can scrape the plastic edges of the controller, then I did all the procedures in the video, first remove the batterie before the pad plug, once yo get to the analog you see two green plastic things, you need to pull them from the top, get a thin tool and try to use it as a leever, once you opened the green plastics you reemove the white plastic and copper part, it just comes on its own, when you removed that piece you need a cue tip and alcohol, put the alcohol in the cue tip and clean the housing of where the white part was located, be gentle, once you cleaned it put the white parts again, i suggest to look how they were on the first place because you they fit in a specific position, once they're placed close the green plastic, it will be hard to put it back so you have to apply force, once you hear a click its closed you can put the controller back in the same order. I'm going to link another video that I also used, you just need to be careful and cautious not to rip cables and damage the motherboard, but other than that it's not so hard. Sorry if I didn't make a lot of sense im from Ecuador man, good luck

[@josemachado2583]

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[@madgamer574]

José Machado Thank you man! You helped a lot

[@josemachado2583]

You're welcome

[@m_W1lk]

Best viedeo for reparing your Controller👍

[@deosinggih]

awesome as always

[@XQGaming]

Thanks

[@robscs47]

Thanks for including the speaker removal 👍

[@Starrasque]

Perfectly clear, thanks!

[@PSHomebrew]

Lol.. Using a space theme in the background 😂

[@abroddd2598]

Was that a zoom reference

[@brahmoone]

1:12 both of your front panel inner side clips are already broken it seems.

[@billvath2371]

You saved my ass with showing some parts off the controller. Thumbs up

[@Mdevlspawn01]

Great video man. Just curious what temp is your soldering iron at for the desolder and resolder?

[@iyeetsecurity922]

Just what I needed. Had to replace the PCB and membranes because one button didn't work.

[@Bane_Amesta]

I hate you Sony for making so many versions this is the only video I could find with the exact springs for L-R triggers. Thank you very much for the help.

[@iceeyou5538]

When you put back the mother board where is the second clip can you please help me

[@nightflyerr5719]

OMG thanks so much this helped me so much

[@jannainobi3918]

Thnx man you helped me save my controller

[@xsupergoodgaming]

Thanks for vid! I was looking for something like this for a while! I have a quick question? The conductive film that connects to the mother board? I need to know which one is the correct one to purchase?

[@XQGaming]

This one is for Gen 4 slim/pro: xqgaming.com/en/controller-parts/3090-ds4-jds-040-conductive-flex-pcb-gen-4.html

[@REBSLOKS]

4:34 How do i Weld them back ? 3:37 My black and red wires dont have the metal part on it ?

[@milprobeats]

Lol did the controller still work properly or turn on still?

[@MrCoop06]

I know this is a older video, but it's the model of my dualshock 4 controller. When you took off the two rubber conductive pads what was the plastic underneath? I feel like whatever that is underneath is what is wrong with my L2 trigger. I dropped my controller on its left side one day and the L2 trigger stopped responding ever since. I know it's not the conductive pads because I have switched cond pads multiple times with no success. Thank you

[@bobskie321]

7:33 Only the L2 & R2 are pressure sensitive because the carbons are still connected. The gaps on carbons on the rest of the buttons are like the Dual Shock 1 which are not pressure sensitive. So it could have some issues on some PS2 & PS3 games if the PS4 is backward compatible with PS2 & PS3 disc-based games. No problem with digital downloads because they can tweak the game's controller configuration anyway. That could be one of the reasons Sony did not allow the PS4 to play PS2 disc-based games although the hardware can emulate them which hackers successfully run their PS2 games on their PS4 system although the PS4 can't physically run PS3 disc-based games due to very complex architecture.

[@lols11]

The problem you are writing about can be easly fixed by software update. Btw. DS4 as output from L2 & R2 sends normal analog signal but also digital. It can be easy checked by connecting DS4 to PC and using game controllers menu.

[@HotSizzleTV_]

timestamp at 1:50 what is that part called that plastic thing kind of shaped like a triangle, its the big plastic thing at the top is miky and clear " your V1 video is all clear this is the controller i have the Pro not small one" that slides where the little Line across the controller lights up that line.. I broke that trying to put my controller back together where can i buy that part at? and also the side tabs i broke them aswell can you replace them if so can you drop a link to both parts please thank you

[@vendelveresbjelde7225]

Can you do the multicolor custom lightbar on DualShock ( gen 4 v2 ) ???

[@MrFathul09]

My flexible pcb is blue. Do you know the diff between blue and green flex pcb?.

[@flecthy7875]

What did u use to put back the little red and black cables

[@CristobalJ]

My controller has motherboard 055 and I cannot swap it.... the buttons options and share not the same that -040 controller shells. In AliExpress not sell for 055 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@outofthebox1277]

Very good, thanks

[@oo-wr4pq]

I just purchased a PS4 controller on ebay for $45. I believe it is a Chinese fake. Of course the controllers are manufactured in China, but China steals everything and tries to resell it. I decided to take a peak inside the controller and I found a neon green plastic wrapped around a battery cell. It worries me a bit as I am sure this is not standard. It's like plastic wrapped around it. Not a hard case like the one here. Not to mention the internal board has far more action going on than the one here. What do you think? The reason I purchased this one is because the brand new one I bought during black Friday is already failing. I'm getting the right joystick stuck to the left slightly when I let go and it causes drift. It's frustrating as hell. I don't know if I should take that one apart and take a look or just toss it.

[@julianward6169]

11:40 Does it matter if I put the screw under or over the battery cradle when putting the controller back together? My screw was over the battery cradle when I first opened it so I put it back like that

[@Samohvalov2005]

Hello. Could you please confirm if the boards with USB connector JDS-030 and JDS-040 are interchangeable? Is it possible to successfully connect a JDS-030 USB board to the JDS-040 controller motherboard? Have you tried doing this before?

[@zurazur4]

I have a certain part removed that is not on the video. Can you help me pls? It's like a V shaped small plastic i dont know where to put it cause it suddenly bounced off while im cleaning. It's near the board i think.

[@AM-gb3jm]

4:30 how do connect your motherboard back to that wide cable

[@PureSkiller14]

is the gen4 front shell the same as gen 3 front shell?

[@Jota8915]

Gracias bro, estuve toda la maldita tarde intentando ubicar el resorte, gracias !

[@elafghaan2711]

Whats vallen the thing that detects the analogstick movement in the green things on the motherboard

[@gorillared14]

will you be doing a video with the gen4 controller being remapped?

[@XQGaming]

gorillared14 we have it on our channel

[@mike83450]

Boa noite! Onde acho o X e o O na placa JDM-050 pra fazer uma solda para controle scuff?

[@adrianalvarado258]

I tried cleaning my PS4 controller today and in the process of removing certain pieces I accidentally snipped the red cord on the left vibrator piece and it scared the crap out of me since I didn't know what I just snipped until I watched this video. Good to know it was something not really that necessary to me.

[@skelterdevil]

My ps4 controller won't turn on or charge anymore after reassemling it. Could it be that it has something to do with solding those black and red ribbons? Maybe that i did something wrong there..

[@fragiquerence]

Hello, mate! Awesome videos, helped a lot! Would you mind one little question? I'm trying to do a mod and remap some buttons with simple remap board from aliexpress (the small one, one side of which sticks into controller between flex pcb and main pcb boards) but i can't get triggers to work. Basically i want remap triggers to buttons. Everything else works fine, r2/l2 wires seem to be well soldered but still doesn't work. On the controller they still work, but remap board wires doesn't seem to do anything however. Is there any kind of trick? I'm desperate, there's no information about that anywhere. Hope for your help! Thank you!

[@scribble71891]

I have the same model controller. But for some reason when I press or hold the R2 button, it affects my right analog stick. It also had a slight nick on one of the pins on its ribbon cable though I don’t think it’s the cause. I’ll see if taking apart and cleaning it will help.

[@TheRealSynthic]

how do i take off the part where the battery plugs in i need to swap it for a diff size

[@RSRandom14]

helped alot, thanks man

[@dutchy9935]

How do you get these screws off so quickly. I’ve been retina for an hour now. Last one wont budge

[@irfkaptan]

Hi! Can you maybe explain me why all the dualshock 4 models, also the brand new versions (crystal, ps4 pro cuh7100 included ones etc...) make those creeking sounds if they flexed a little bit? It feels kinda the chassis aren’t screwed properly but they are actually?!... Some developing it after a few hours, some out of the box! I really hate that, makes it feel so bad and cheap... Is there a possible fix eventually? Big thanks

[@bronbron2154]

I have a screw that is from the controller but idk from where and I’m confused. It’s gray. Help??

[@eddie4321]

It’s prolly the one under the battery

[@cemanell4099]

I have a JDS 050 what usb board can i use cause i cant find JDS 050 :4-594-645-21 F2

[@RainWalker24c]

Are the analog modules exactly the same, or did they change them?

[@sashimyi]

bruh how'd you take the back cover that fast

[@josephgutierrez1502]

Hey just reassembled my controller but when I want to turn on my controller my PS4 turns on but when it says "press the ps button to continue" nothing happens

[@XQGaming]

Check if you put all ribbon cables back in correctly (they only go in one way otherwise the controller wont turn on)

[@vilcsith]

Turn the USB port ribbon cable the other way! The video shows it incorrectly and inserts it in the opposite way. Make sure the little gold contacts that you see from above match the gold contacts on the cable, not the blue plastic part!

[@Grey_f3z]

What model number is that light reflector part

[@dudewithdaears8910]

Why is it that I can replace my start and share buttons

[@evanderdiadula9489]

I broke down mine and 2 plastic like pins fell and it did not showed up in your break down! Im panicking pls reply and help me!

[@Getmeamilo]

What’s the use of tht red and black cables

[@sO_RoNerY]

My slim controller’s battery is on the other right side rather then the left side.

[@realisticclearmind3531]

great job

[@harounzriba9025]

Please anyone help me, i have the R1 and R2 buttons not working, i've tried everything, cleaning the buttons, the conductive pads, the flex pcbs, switching the conductive pads with the other ones, switching the buttons (L2 and L1 with R2 and R1), in conclusion, the right side is not working.

[@piratesmovie3189]

Change film controller . For you model controller. Doneee.

[@FakeExotic]

Can i just pop out the speaker, then replace it with a new one just by popping it in the same spot?

[@austinsantos6481]

Pls help how do u resolder the red and black wires pls help

[@Twixxingg]

Do you know how to fix common L2 Deflection on ps4 v2. Whenever i press L2 It automatically moves upwards aswell, what do i need to replace? Weird that it started after 4 months of use only, and didn't even use it that much :(.

[@XQGaming]

It can be the button sides broke and needs to be replaced or the plastic part that holds the button has worn and the buttons pops out.

[@Twixxingg]

But when i blow in analog holes it fixes it for few seconds until i move analog a bit then it comes back

[@Twixxingg]

Not sure if i am able to post links, but that guy in comments said that senzor fixed it for him: www.reddit.com/r/horizon/comments/5wrz7o/ps4_pro_dualshock_4_pad_issue_l2_seems_to_be/ That video is the same issue i have.

[@LJC944]

I still have a completely different motherboard which I can’t find on the internet. it’s smaller that this one. I’m very confused someone please help

[@julianbranco9590]

which one is it? Do you know how to look it?

[@p3gangames169]

You have a v1 controller?

[@p3gangames169]

I can help you whit this problem write me on Instagram p.abbrescia and i help you

[@Subject18]

Hi, would it be possible to remove the r1 button without removing the motherboard/battery? I can't seem to be able to remove the ribbon cable that connects the two halves, on my controller the ribbon is on the other side of the battery so i have a slightly different model (4-594-645-21 F2) if that makes a difference

[@ashumatharu9629]

Where is the gyro sensor?

[@bravesirrobinn]

My ps4 gen 4 controller touchpad seems to be jammed and I already checked the inside multiple times and the only thing that is broke one of the tiny bits of black plastic from the plastic battery holder that goes into the motherboard any ideas on how to fix this?

[@amirulshafix8759]

Why mine hard to open especially the area around headphones jack and your so easy to open?

[@scribble71891]

You probably have an old model. Those are a bitch to open and put back together.

[@aaronmarquez5596]

@@scribble71891 FFFFUUUCCCKCKKKK MEEEEEE

[@Turk.33]

Same problem doing it rn

[@Daniel-uz6yq]

Very nice

[@theboi8612]

Where can i get a good charger port replacement

[@wessel6359]

are these vibrations important cuz i just cutted the wires of and now it doesnt work anymore

[@drunkonyourroof1064]

Wessel no some people just get rid of them because they prefer no vibrations since it disrupts gameplay but most keep them on just in case

[@100xYGO]

THANK - YOU - SO - MUCH

[@cory4466]

what's the tool he used to put the vibration motor wires back in

[@TheSquaredCircle]

Solder

[@jesseomollo9405]

Bruh, why did u fast foward the r2 l2 part on how to remove without clear instructions

[@Dynamite_DJ]

Hello! I have a ps4 controller model [4-594-662-31-G] but your site doesn't have them unfortunately, is there anywhere else i can manage to get another shell?

[@4v3ng3r0fD4rk]

Are the analogs the same as the other ps4 controllers, can I replace them by older ones? I'm not referring to the thumbsticks.

[@erne9834]

Got same problem, 5 ps4 controllers with glitched L3 button, they break after 3, 4 weeks 😂

[@Coleman_97]

Where can I buy the same flex pcb board as this, mine has broke so looking to fit a new one

[@XQGaming]

TheColemanSeries our website link is in the description, select PS4 -> Accessories -> controller parts or type in the searchbox: jds-040

[@mrshortman07]

Which way round do I resolder the red/black wires for the vibrations

[@tobykassulke2385]

The clear plastic for the lightbar so so damn hard to find. Everywhere i look its out of stock. At least i dont have to deal with how annoying the lightbar is tho lol.

[@loganharpdawg]

I really like the touchpad light bar on the pro/slim controller. Possible to convert old controller to new light bar touchpad?

[@XQGaming]

loganharpdawg you would have to modify a lot to get the lightbar glass through the plastic skeleton of the older models. But not impossible I would think.

[@loganharpdawg]

XQ Gaming. Agreed, and a transparent touchpad. ... how about getting the light bar led color to transparent share/option buttons? May be possible if u remove the white shield thing?

[@XQGaming]

loganharpdawg i think its to far away for it to work, i would suggest fiber optics to transfer the light to the share/options, but you would need a lot. Or bend a transparent plastic cilinder to go from the lightbar leds to the buttons.

[@annson24]

Is it possible to replace my slim's ds4's shell with one of my older model's shell. I want to put my skeleton shell to my gen4 ds4.

[@Alex2349108]

Is there any place or way I can fix the motherboard wires connected to the ends of the controller the red wire is broken

[@davidbell4971]

Use a solidering iron to melt the solder on the circuit board and once it is melted, place the red wire into the melted solder and allow it to cool. Your rumble vibrators should work now.

[@dan979]

Can you please tell me what the touchpad ribbon actually does? I took my controller apart to fix something and when I connected it again the controller wouldn’t turn on at all. I disconnected that ribbon and it all works I can even press the touchpad and it works. I’m so confused lol

[@MattWarb2]

Would there be a way to remove the pivot from the D pad?

[@nexusprime2487]

When I was doing this I pulled the battery a little hard enough that the piece meant for plugging in the battery is nearly falling out and I am now unable to use it via wireless now.

[@ohsixyyigxxigitxiyxigx798]

Your mom

[@EliteOfSeal]

Hi, do you think I can adapt a gen 3 shell on a gen 4 V2 controller? By cutting the bars on the lower shell for the triggers and reducing the bar of the upper shell for the touchpad ? Or the dimensions are different ? Thanks

[@XQGaming]

Think the shells are all the same size but you'll have a lot of complications when trying this..

[@EliteOfSeal]

Thanks for the answer, I hesitate to make a 20th anniversary V2, It would be unique...

[@XQGaming]

llljulll I would try with normal ones first, but a great idea :)

[@aquiouskylos2645]

are the gen 3 & 4 interchangeable at all?

[@user-hs7wg3rv5i]

Mine has a serieal # not in your list. So i dont what generation Model CUH-ZCT2U 4-698-771-33-G

[@TrevorRoll]

What is that green plastic thing called? It's attached to all buttons.

[@mokalovesoulmate]

PCB flexible.