7 Ways to Fix R2/L2 Trigger Button on DualShock 4 PS4 Controller (stuck, worn spring, sticky) how to

[@HowToX]

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[@garvitthakur2109]

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[@yesmate78]

Water? Use wd40

[@dheerajpuli4774]

Hi .I have a controller(evofox elite controller ps4 type ).It’s R2 button broke.the spring slot for the key broke .I tried replacing it with the L2 button but it was not compatible.I want to repair it ,but I don’t know what type keys should I buy for.can you recommend me the model.

[@IvicacosicCosic]

My controller Always think that when i hold R2 IT thinks that im holding R1

[@joeyb2158]

Ok so for those that still have an issue, it might be the one I had. My r2 on my controller kept going off nonstop. Every time I COD or Fortnite my guy shoots without me touching the controller. Sometimes it stopped but he mostly kept shooting. I took apart the ps4 controller. You have to get to the contact points which are behind the buttons, in front of the plastic thats in front of the motherboard. Make sure to take out the r2 & r1 button. Once you get to this clear film, you’ll need Isopropyl Alcohol with cotton swabs. Clean all the contact points with the cotton swab that has been dipped in alcohol. Once cleaned, put back together & it should work as new.👍🏽 Just did mine & it works like brand new. P.S You might as well clean everything with alcohol to save you future trips from opening the controller to clean it again. Merry Christmas & Happy New Years👍🏽

[@frosty.999]

i love you so much bro

[@frosty.999]

fixed my problem

[@frosty.999]

Nvm doesnt work after a day

[@dieterlinde]

Mine still don’t work

[@vivansingh4989]

​@@frosty.999any update?

[@jasonfrancese8359]

Thanks, man. Controller started sticking for the first time, was prepared to take it apart. But then your video’s progression method actually did enough to fix it. Solid advice, here’s some for the algorithm.

[@Arman-ol3iy]

I'd never seen such a great and detailed explanation on something. Top notch!

[@tttandtjt8110]

My controller was new and was working but all of a sudden when I was playing, R2 button stopped working. Any fixes?

[@bhongtilo7220]

same issue. i need answer

[@MOQKD]

Same bru

[@TK-6843]

yeah i was playing fortnite

[@theviper9994]

It’s worn out sensors but I can’t figure out how to get the sensors out

[@yuviverma3751]

Bro just smack down the controller once it'll be fine btw it worked for me

[@Glittery-Defect]

Thank you so much! I was having a breakdown trying to figure out why it worked in the main menu but not in apps. I pulled the L2 button down and blew into it super hard and saw visibly there was less dirt in that crack. I went into my apps and now it works!! I don’t have to get a new controller!🖤🖤🖤

[@appodi]

My problem is when i press R2 both R2 and L2 work at the same time but not the other way how do i even fix that

[@TasnimAbdur]

Brother you are finished

[@ryogesh6260]

same problem

[@DrNeoman]

Managed to swap the springs and silicones of L2/R2 between each other. Now my R2 works perfectly!!! thnx a lot duude!

[@oskk83r91-rs2pl]

It didn't work so i destroyed my controller cuz i was mad🙂.

[@sainabamohammed4299]

Nice

[@ArcticLost]

least aggressive gamer

[@goodjuju6400]

Only thing you can do when you've done everything else tbh

[@oskk83r91-rs2pl]

Edit: I buyed a ps5 and it happened the same with the ps5 controller so I destroyed it and I bought a midnight black.

[@cultofshaggy7912]

If you want to break your right trigger in rdr2 turn on infinite ammo and infinite dead eye, make sure you have max dead eye level, go into first person and aim down the sights with a semi automatic pistol, hold L2 and spam R2 and R3. Your pistol basically becomes a machine gun but your controller will probably end up broken.

[@anaperez-cs1zp]

Thxs

[@mikesapp3241]

Smashing L3 or R3 with any other button is a challenge itself

[@wild_reign962]

Method 1 and 3 were a life saver. I got controller that was working fine for years until suddenly the l2 button didnt work. Thabk you so much 🙏

[@hughboois8678]

Method 6 the tape hack is revolutionary thank you for the idea 🙏🏾

[@pragunmittal2683]

Damn method 1 worked and I feel like the chosen one 😂

[@TheSourovAqib]

Method 6 was THE BEST, thank you for making such a helpful tutorial 😁👍

[@imdumbdealwithit1537]

such a well thought out video going through absolutely everything , thank you

[@abdulkadiraminu262]

Solid video bro, the sticky tape thing worked for me, the l2 button wasnt working without a lot of pressure. Thank you

[@Marco-wu3os]

I did the 1 method and the controller instantly started to work lol, thanks a lot

[@JustAnotherViewer6]

i used this to clean fix my brand new aliexpress 11$ PS4 Controller and it works thank you.

[@Dada-1610]

LEGEND!!! Thanks man you saved the day

[@MrSimplified]

Thanks man, helping a lot with the cardboard one alone, also pro tip, if you don’t have any cardboard you can just fold paper into a sphere like shape to make it thicker and work the same as cardboard

[@godycorona1110]

Thank you, you saved me from sending my expensive roller for repair that would take weeks to come back. You are the goat I wish I could give you more than just 1 like

[@godycorona1110]

I used a knife to remove the screws and pry my roller open

[@Zohan222]

Subbed. Fixed my trigger controls. I have been having problems with my trigger control on certain games especially shooter games. I followed the method where you put tape on the trigger. Although I had to apply tape a couple of layers. Thanks mate!

[@wettuga2762]

These videos were really helpful! I bought 2 very cheap controllers, one with R1 always "on" and the other with R2 not working at all, the first just needed a deep clean on the conductive flex cable with isopropyl alcohol, the other one has visible degradation on one of the paths for the R2 button and the multimeter confirms there's no signal, so I'll order a replacement flex and save 2 controllers from their sentence to the landfill 🙂

[@thom_the3rd]

Hey this is a amazing video that goes over how to fix this problem but my r2 button automatically pressure it self, I did everything in this vid and it most certainly helped me a lot I saw a reduce in the number of times it happens from every 3 sec to not as often now but I still face the same problem any fix or recommendation

[@a1gamer3005]

I just fixed mine using your advice. I feel like fixing another 1 lol got me hyped

[@arcangel6384]

very helpful video, not many do that close up shots this made it easy to see what i was having to do, thanks a bunch.

[@PoczciwyMilek]

Thank you so much buddy, The 6 method with layers of tape worked ;) If I didn't find this video, I'd have to spend my money for service. Greetings from Poland🇵🇱

[@piratsindre17]

Thanks so much for this, man! I didn't think the tape would work but it did perfectly. It might be just a matter of time before I have to replace the silicone completely, though. My only suggestion would be to put the reassembly all together at the end of the video. I had to seek back and forth to find the different levels of diss- and reassembly, to make sure I was doing it right. Again, great video and thanks for the help!

[@javianbrown8627]

My current issue with the 2 Dual shock 4 controllers is that the L2 trigger is always fully actuated once the controller is turned on. It doesn't appear to be an issue with the trigger itself as putting another controller's mother board in the same body I have no issues but if I put the motherboard of the broken controller into a new body the issue is still present

[@Muhammad-lq7fu]

Same

[@brandonmapes2254]

My r2 goes off intermediately by it's self. I've tried everything multiple times, it's the motherboard

[@crescentmoon256]

same, these cobtrollers are pathetic this is why pc gaming is better, I have a membrane keyboard which is older than a decade and still have no problems but these contolrers have so many problems

[@javianbrown8627]

@@crescentmoon256 The durability of the console controllers is definitely an issue, especially then considering the price.

[@crescentmoon256]

@@javianbrown8627 yes, if only consoles could allow other input devices then the problem would be solved imagine using 10 dollar mouse and keyboard on console or make cobtrollers like ps3/ 360 level of quality

[@Champol]

Thanks for the detailed video! Unfortunately, I couldn't even open the controller, as the screws were too tight (nothing helped lose them), and my screwdriver was slightly bigger than needed. I'll have to get another one.

[@KarnageGaming]

Showing the screw sizes was very helpful thanks. I think the contact point on my l2 had some dust cleaned out the button not that there was any visible dust. And blew compressed air at the contact point. And bam all fixed responds like normal again.

[@КапитанДавид]

Thank you, firstly I had a little doubt that tape will help me, after previous methods, but it did! Thanks man

[@HowToX]

Cool

[@dont4get2wipe]

Thanks. This helped. I was traveling with the controller and the trigger got jammed weird, which made it permanently stuck because the little nub that’s supposed to keep it inside the casing got pushed outside the casing. Upon reassembly the springs were driving me nuts so I tried it back together without them. Works fine so far, will reinstall them if the controller is acting weird. Oddly enough, it didn’t seem like the springs were ever through those side pegs to begin with. So I guess they were just hanging out squished between components.

[@TheKuno]

god thank you so much, i was on my way to buy a new one and spend all my money, but i said lets give this video a chance and it actually worked

[@deleteduser2468]

I can't seem to get it fixed :/ I've been at it for hours and hours and it's driving me crazy not finding the issue. When I press down on R2 trigger it doesn't react to the pressure, I have to fully press it down for the sensor to register that I'm pressing on it. The L2 works normal, a small touch and it goes along w the amount of pressure applied.

[@deleteduser2468]

I've replaced the rubber thing inside, didn't work. I've cleaned it and let it dry, didn't work, I tried the spring, it didn't work. Idk what else to try at this point, the controller itself is not that old. The reason I opened it was to fix stick drift and I actually got it fixed, but it messed up my R2 pressure sensor or something :/

[@Bl0kymtt]

And you play apex too god damn we are cursed

[@atsjrhuf]

@@deleteduser2468 bruh I hit mine on a table u til the r2 button works and sometimes it just keeps non stop shooting even if its bot oressrd

[@deleteduser2468]

I ended up getting a new controller, couldn't fix the issue Now I use the messed up controller when watching vids and eating so I don't touch the new controller unless my hands are clean and only when gaming. I even put it back in it's plastic box when I'm done using it. Apex feels so much better w a controller that works :)

[@109_hassy]

I'm here cause of apex too

[@Khumozz]

DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU???? NO YOU DONT YOU ARE A FREAKING LIFE SAVER THANK YOU SO MUCH 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Pontus570]

Thank you so much ! my L2 button spring was out and i clean it all around it and it help so much and it become lika new controller again first time i leave any coment on anny video ! and you get a like from me !

[@just_a_box2479]

method 1 is the best man thank you for helping me and lots of people you deserve a sub!

[@bryncoleman5920]

THANKYOUUU, taking my trigger out and then back in magically stopped the shallowness when it came back in❤️❤️

[@jesselarsen1801]

I was looking for a temporary fix until the rubber piece ships in the taped worked perfectly highly recommended if that’s your issue

[@PhantomZett]

U deserve more fame the first method even helped because my L2 was not conntecting correctly sometimes

[@jayforeverrollin]

Can someone please help me out, Please!!! My R2 recognizes that I'm always pressing it down, in FIFA Messi constantly sprints when I move him. In F1 I constantly accelerate and I keep on crashing into the other drivers on a turn... So basically my R2 Is constantly pressed down. I've watched alot of videos on this but none of them have worked 🤷 for me I'm also not sure if it's a problem with the springs, that floppy button pad that lies under the r1 and r2 or permanent damage to the circuit or something. Please help me out someone, I haven't been able to play in weeks man because my R2 makes me do other things

[@cobraseif5366]

I have the same problem

[@optimusprime6106]

Same problem bro.. Just opened up my controller.. Will update.. if it works ... If you have already done something... Please help me too

[@jayforeverrollin]

@@optimusprime6106 coolest, keep me posted mahn! I tried everything to the point that I've come to the conclusion that the circuit board for it or something like that is fried?🤷 (If that's the term for that)

[@optimusprime6106]

@@jayforeverrollin didn't do anything.. Don't know what to do now 😑

[@optimusprime6106]

@@jayforeverrollin did you do that spring taking out thing?

[@viperomen914]

The fact that he showed both models of the DualShock 4 is absolutely awesome👏 my R2 would go off out of nowhere and then stop it wasn’t bad or anything but would definitely cause some issues while playing cod and fortnite so I removed the R2 like shown in this vid and it definitely has some sort of dust inside, it all came out with a little brush and running the R2 under water

[@toocommonig]

Just fixed my L2 button spring, THANK YOU V MUCH MY BOI

[@terrionevans2166]

the adding tape to the bottom of R2 button WORKED! my cars on my games are fully accelerating again!!

[@gerolivia1]

Thank you so much my ps4 L2 wasn't working I'm so happy I subscribed and like your the best

[@darrenarrol1590]

Im from uk and this guy just saved me £50 🙌

[@243secondsvideochannel5]

First Method worked immediately thanks a lot

[@robadob-_-9384]

all others where unclear but yours was brilliant it wasnt to fast you said what might happen you warned us what would happen if we did it wrong thanks 10/10

[@tonerope4322]

Best on KZbin! Made life easy & controller functional! Thank you Kevin!

[@captainskidz488]

Instructions unclear my controller gained sentience and ascended beyond the ozone layer threatening to take over humanity when it returns

[@andreymarkovytch3662]

Man, you are genious !!! I can't believe I actually fixed my controller after watching your video ! I owe you 50$ !!!

[@dr3i.]

This video actually helped me so much, thank you so much. God bless you.

[@davidm.9537]

Thank you the 1st 2 steps worked for me!!!

[@brendanbischoff6898]

Really appreciate it man thank you for the solid content

[@ifraazith]

Thank you sooooo much i was about to get rid of my controller but actually there was jusr dirt in there i can't Thank you enough

[@ReynzWatashi]

When im playing racing games, the R2 button are not fully press, like when i check on gamepad test, it's only go to 80% press which is make my car minimal speed and not in full speed.

[@TheMobbify]

My R2 button automatically stops when i hover over an enemy in game it’s weird to explain but don’t know what the problem is. Or how to fix

[@Cubic-mantis89]

Thanks 2x😅❤ but do you have any advice about how to avoid irresponsive L2 r2 after fixing

[@294saert]

Impossible for me to do what you did at 5:03. Can't put the spring over the peg, there's like a plastic that obstruct its way.

[@HowToX]

I believe you have the variation with the long tail. Those springs normally don't come off, but if they do they go on differently. I remember covering it in another video, but I can't find it.

[@294saert]

@@HowToX Yes. I managed to put the spring at the end. I tried to do some of these steps but the R2 still not working. I guess I'm useless.

[@waelqumsieh]

R2 was pressing on its own, i tried method 1 but it didnt work then i tried method 4 with the spring and its FIXED! thank you

[@JopocaJ]

My controller's r2 button, when put to an input test online, shows that the button is only pressed halfway, while every other input is just fine. How do i fix this?

[@cris.withno.h]

Mine is the same way, i have been trying to play gta but the r2 has limited input so i can only go like 2/3rds thottle in a vehicle

[@BadgerSaidSo]

The straw method worked for me. Thanks m8!

[@Mr.Plutonium]

My controller is brand new, why would the R2 button be firing randomly without pressing it?

[@mr.sltrskid]

I GOT THE SAME PROBLEM BRO 😭

[@qwertydna5930]

Honestly you are a god for method 7. I need new silicone things and I didn’t want to get the wrong one so I came to this vid and that was perfect.

[@priceyboyj2011]

My r2 button wasn't working, looked at this and managed to fix it easy, the metal spring thing came loose. Thanks for the help

[@KabsGaming]

-The blowing worked for me thanks.

[@abdulrasik7830]

It worked !!Thanks a lot. Saved me 4-5k

[@Luskkione]

good video homie :D

[@nightadmin283]

I have problem of L1 and L2 and Dpad buttons all of them not register when press only L2 that always pressed while the button not physically press. I tried clean the rubber pad, ribbon circuit and contact pin but still no luck What happen to my controller? Note I'm now ordered ribbon circuit board for replace old one.

[@Craigdaspike]

Any luck?

[@nightadmin283]

@@Craigdaspike I end up replaced flex board I bought generic on AliExpress and it work fine for years now.

[@Obsem]

Method 5 fixed it for me, thanks!

[@victorcazabal6838]

Solved the issue with method 5 thanks a lot goat beautiful video

[@leqso102]

ur a lifesaver tysm u just gained 1 sub

[@project_Notorious]

This sorta helped me. Still not getting the full push? Or wtv u call it. But alot more better. Thanks

[@treydeal292]

This video fixed none of my aim button problems

[@alighorbi1837]

Hello. Thanks for your good video. Can we use the one with tail on other game pad? I bought the wrong one. Is there a way to modify it somehow?

[@franz1600]

Omg just thanks you so much I really thought second that I need to buy a new one🎉🎉🎉

[@MrVariant]

Cool, cardboard blade sounds like cool crafting 😂 but seriously could help those blasted triggers failing

[@gamblester]

My L2 button on my PS4 controller is not working it used to work for a while when I was playing video games, like, shooting and aiming at the enemies while doing deadeye combat on RDR 2 and more i’ve had to reset my PS4 and got a brand new TV and when I played my video games like RDR2, I was trying to aim at the enemies by the L2 button on my PS4 controller, and it stopped working while I was doing dead eye come back is there any chance of fixing the L2 button PS4 controller

[@arshanhaseen]

Thank you so muchhh method 4 actually worked💙

[@lilithramirez7719]

How do I fix a button that popped out of place without breaking the rest of the controller?

[@leewalcott3240]

Thanks great tutorial 👍 my r2 button was not giving full throttle I used a hot glue gun on the little tab in the button just enough to make a connection about 2mm works great 👍

[@salmon445]

THE MAGNET METHOD GOT ME!!! ALL GOOD

[@dee4doo]

Hi i have a problem where the L2 button doesn’t work, when i play minecraft the L2 button doesn’t work at all BUT when i play other games it work??? Is it an issue with the controller or my minecraft settings?

[@jordanfox470]

I have my controller connected to my PC to see the sensitivity of each button while doing the cleaning. My R2 button is stuck at full Y rotation. Doing cleaning with a q-tip with alchohol or moving the pad around at all makes no change in Y rotation. I'm assuming that connector is mostly just broken?

[@ArthurShelby-PB]

The R2 button on my controller is constantly being registered without even pressing anything. This was confirmed when I tested the controller through some software. The whole area around the button is completely and I even replaced the conductive film in case that is the issue but it didn’t fix the problem. I’m lost for ideas….

[@millanlmzac]

my l2 doesn't work

[@brianl25]

Very carefully planed video. Thanks

[@MrZork33]

unscrewing those two top screws was the hardest thing I've ever done in my entire life.

[@SwiXty-q3m]

BROOO THX SO MUCH FROM JUST USING CARDBOARD IT WORKED I COULDNT BELIVE THIS WORKED THXXXXXX SO MUCH

[@JerusalemLuatua]

Thank u man your my new sub now ❤❤🎉😊

[@yoooo6245]

My controller works fine and all but the R2 does the work the first time I press it, usually I have to press it 2 times which isn’t good during games. Any fixes?

[@Hawadge]

good video, i managed not to break any of the tabs. My L2 works again :)

[@muddywock]

Thank you so much when I would press r2 it wouldn't work now it does after this video👍

[@JoseArmandoSaint-HilaireAcosta]

thanks bro,this really helped me fix my controller

[@skylinecow5135]

I'm pretty sure my L2 SENSOR doesn't work at all. L1 works well, every mechanical bits is OK. Is there any way to replace the full sensor ?

[@firstnamelastname2752]

the straw method worked for me , ty

[@claireviv1467]

The first one worked like a charm!❤

[@Just_Junior_]

My L1 button is non responsive sometimes and triggers L2 slightly when pressed even though the top of the L1 button in pressed how do I fix this?

[@deevee6203]

R2 for me is being activated by just holding the remote any pressure will cause it to activate 😢😢, how do I fix that, I went thru all your steps but no luck

[@ShesThe1yup]

Do you sell controllers I like that you put the caulk there maybe they'll last a bit longer and not sure I'll ever get around to fixing some myself

[@HowToX]

I do not sell them