How to Repair Playstation 4 Dualshock 4 Controller Charging Issue - PS4 DS4 won't charge sync

[@ThunderZenny]

I've looked all over the internet trying to fix the charge issue, I've seen people doing what looks like surgery on the controller (Literally) and I almost attempted to do it and then finally found the solution on my own, it was just a faulty charging cable 🤦‍♂️

[@elipymentGG]

Mine disconnects every time I unplug it and it does after I play with it while charging it after a hour and doesn’t work then you charge it then it doesn’t work and does the same cycle so I have to charge all day and get a hour worth of play

[@user-yf9ri1ie7o]

Yeah

[@nexalz]

Make sure not to use Fast Chargers, from Samsung, or just any Fast Chargers.

[@justyouraverageguy4771]

I have a brand new controller that never charged. I have an old controller that charges from the PS4 with 2 cables, however they do not work with my brand cable. I tried resetting the controller, several chargers, nothing nada, zero, zip. The light does light up, I was never able to connected to the PS4 thru hold thing ps button and share button.. soo idk what the hell with this remote.

[@scarletbrents2555]

Lmao

[@callidawkins85]

Narriation is clear and concise. Well spoken.

[@hamzamohamedibrahim840]

Bro rest your controller

[@marcomckee5365]

Hey Khan XO. I just want to thank you for placing this video on KZbin because you helped me find out the issue to my controller. And speaking as a person who’s controller would not charge and would not light up (blue, red, yellow, etc) this route definitely works. I believe I a different component to the mother piece (JDS-011). I ordered from EBay for about 3-4 bucks. Guys, all it takes is a bit of perseverance, common sense, and basic knowledge to get your controller fixed. Without out you Khan XO I would’ve spent 60-70 bucks for a controller. Literally, saved money, a controller, and happiness. So, thank you again man! Definitely referring you to anyone else who needs help with their controller

[@VikingFitness00]

where did you get the screw driver from? what size do you know? cheers

[@dustycrawdad307]

What worked for me was putting a paper clip into the hole. It reset my controller, and now it’s charging. Thanks dude! 1:05

[@emanloveschrist]

Help me bro

[@justinr1513]

Hey man I did everything according to your video, got the model number and was ready to order it. But as soon as I put everything back to together, in a last ditch effort I tried to charge it again, and it worked. The only thing I did outside of your video was simply just blowing and wiping out the dust around the inside, but other than that IDK what i did to make it work. But if it wasnt for your step by step clear and precide instructions, It probably never wouldve worked again, cause I tried numerous other options. So thanks a lot man.

[@khan_xo]

Justin R sweet lol, maybe just a loose connection you fixed? Either way glad it’s working again!

[@dorpth]

Over 30 years of technological advances since the NES, and we're back at blowing in it to get it working again.

[@karolzamojcin1886]

Magic... this is some old forbidden magic! For god sake, I have just repaired my own ps4 controller O_O thank you! It took me pretty much up to one hour, as I have never done that before. My usb socket was wasted to the point of no return (not charging anymore) , so I had to replace it, thanks to your video I got to know how and what to look out for, either not to destroy things or important information like number of the usb board. I have paid for new board like 2.5$ U.S.! where for new controller .. sigh! Thank you, I wish all the best for you.

[@aidencortez5490]

Im so damn lucky that it was just a charger, I’m lazy as hell and I wouldn’t waste 20 minutes to do something this important. I have a shit load of kindle chargers, cheers.

[@deiontavante]

yea i was just going crazy

[@YoshiIsHitokiri]

Both of my controllers don’t work. I haven’t used my ps4 for about a half a year. But they work for just about a second when I have them in a cable but then they shut off

[@ronniekirby5386]

Pocho same here

[@brandorivero4781]

Same

[@sorrow-1545]

You find a fix ?

[@strzaaolo2966]

Totally the same issue. Even the period of hiatus is the same. 6 months not used, now both pads don't charge. No any physical damage done.

[@ishadowcloudsi9715]

Mines been for 3 years

[@EGGSLAMMERHEAD]

About to try and fix a controller, this was a huge help! Also, I can totally relate to your "oh shit" moment. That feeling that it works is always so satisfying!

[@simeonlewis3078]

😅

[@rudolfkekule4815]

Nice one I tried to hold ps button on controller and also reset button at one time for 5 sec and it works finally :-) Thanks man

[@godzillamaster90]

Dude fuck you it worked Thank you so much

[@lm-ot7mu]

@@godzillamaster90 what happend

[@Nhiennguyen55050]

Dude thanks it actually WORKS

[@bassettgames8076]

Reset button?

[@rudolfkekule4815]

Yes man from behind right next to L2 button u will see tiny whole 👍

[@AJ-gr5wz]

Omg putting a pin in that hole and holding the Ps button WORKED!Thanks a million I’m leaving a sub

[@elipymentGG]

Really

[@notasweat9622]

This guy deserves a sub from all of you.

[@lxopenfirexl7007]

Thank you so much bro,been of the ps4 for a week now due to it no longer charging,i pulled it apart beforehand not realising i had damages one of the gold strips on the tip of the ribbon that connects to the motherboard,i properly looked it over and straightened it out and now shes charging,if i hadnt of pondered across this videi itll most like still be sitting there collecting dust while i wait on a new one to arrive,thx again,subbed btw,enjoy the rest of your day/evening👍

[@ijhdijhd6082]

M

[@kaydengoa1065]

Bro can u help me mine is not switching on now but ima try ur soulion

[@marallily5070]

Thanks it works I thought my controller is broken and I lost all my hopes but this videa helped me a lot it is now charging

[@ExErika]

Maral Lily sammeee

[@delightzinyau3000]

Does it work

[@iyeetsecurity922]

I bought a purple "for parts" DS4 for $20 with the plan to fix it. Before doing anything, I pressed the home button, and got a red flashing light. Then plugged it in and got no charging light, but it would then flash white when pressing the home button. Then I squirted some 90% alcohol in the port, blew in it a few times, then let it sit port down for an hour. Plugged it into the console and it worked. So consider trying to just wash it out with a little alcohol too. Could just be dirty.

[@kobinkcorner3689]

thanks a lot to you, i pressed the little hole in the back, & it work again...thia video is really helpful😊👍

[@alocin110]

Thank you very much for this upload. Very clear, good presentation, and all steps were shown for a layman like me who fixed three controllers. Thank you very much. I gave you a big thumbs up.

[@mattcurrie3862]

Thanks for the video! The reset process got our controller back up and going.

[@Razalkane]

Not exactly what I am looking for but showed me the way to fix my problem. Thanks

[@mexicannarwhals2032]

Thank you so much! I had a previous controller that was broken so i got that part and put in the one that had this problem and it solved everything. You are the best!

[@HotClips1999]

I didn’t have that problem I was just having my ps4 cable for the ps4 cable was loose I just got a tool to make the both ends of the cable tight but this video was interesting to watch lol good explanation bro

[@dinorantos4678]

1 minute 26 into the video and my controller is working again, BIG THUMBS UP

[@reconrangerbesttrends6625]

Bro thx a lot only apart of ur vid helped me because I didn’t charge it like a month

[@Berohero1st]

Oh wait i forgot that hole makes the controller reset

[@soccerjfam4473]

My dad doesn't want me to do it, he doesn't want to do it. So I have to spend 60 extra bucks or 30 to do a repair.

[@jungili3071]

Just buy a new controller then if it cost 60 bucks because this is as much as the controller itself like bruh

[@Flair-ed4os]

Every time I try to charge it It it says connected then disconnect right after then I start lagging and I’m not even in a game or anything can someone help me please.

[@tijsvdb4975]

Got exactly the same😅 cant help u man

[@cristyroyt3775]

Same i got

[@aldrinxhafa1662]

BROOOOO you just saved my life you deserve a sub

[@portelli9]

Thank you so much bro! I pulled the controller apart to see which board i needed but when i put it all back together it worked anyway lol! ill have to cancel my order for a new one.

[@callumf724]

when i charge my controller the orange light shows and on my ps4 it says my controller is charging but after like 2 hours i unplug it and my controller is fully dead still ?

[@Azgoodman]

Buy a new battery

[@xrafter]

there is no battery .

[@ralstonsmith4222]

It's not the battery it's the charging cable

[@jaelen7677]

Ralston Smith the same thing happened to me it’s not the cable what do i do

[@darkrma5865]

@@jaelen7677 Should Change the Battery

[@mrerion_3114]

what worked for me was that i changed out the battery for a new one and held the share+reset button for about more than 5 seconds. now my controller charges again

[@pineapplesplash9166]

Ong YOU helped me. Thank you for typing this

[@blair5475]

Where did you buy the battery?

[@Angel-lt3kd]

I got a charging station for the charging port on the bottom of the controller in between the joysticks and it works fine but you cant play or use the mic while charging it

[@pineapplesplash9166]

Yeah if your controller won’t charge at all or no LED lights show just buy a cheap dock. It’ll charge. Idk why ppl just don’t suggest that Instead of doing surgery on the controller

[@Daymusik]

There's also a JDS-055 that's pretty much the flipped version of the 040.

[@enriquemerino8244]

Thanks man, bought a defective controller and seller wouldn't return my money. At least now thanks to you I've fixed it. Imma stay up now gaming with my bro thanks to you.

[@khan_xo]

Freedom619 Where there’s a will there’s a way haha but seriously glad to hear that it worked out!

[@thenewleader4018]

When i put the charger in The yelow light apears just for quich and than nothing I am not sure if the charger pad is damaged or the battery?

[@kokalol]

@Lyrical Plug same for me I'm trying to save $50-$100

[@toobarizvi2190]

Me too

[@mattbeard5863]

same here? were you able to fix it?

[@toobarizvi2190]

@@mattbeard5863 Look if your controller is not charging then your IC chip has been destroyed or burned....i would say mostly burned so you have to get that right or buy a new controller.😞😞

[@ot_clipsytyt2535]

Thanks so much

[@Alexoferith]

Thankyou for the video. But you didn't mention anything about why the cable has been plugged in the way you have shown. Some users may just plug in the ribbon cable incorrectly to avoid the way the cable has been "folded". It was "folded" so that "Pin 1" on the top cover matched with "Pin 1" on the bottom cover.

[@fattoyosh2023]

I respect You my man. Life Saver!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!

[@UFOTruthSeekers]

Took mine apart unplugged battery and that run I’m plugged it back in. Put it back together with same parts. and it worked. Tnx man

[@GamerCalebYT]

Holding down the button and ps button worked thanks bro!

[@Shade_Sunlight]

Right now my controller is charging and I’ve sometimes had it charge the whole night then when I unplug charger it immediately turns off and says low battery, that’s my problem.Anybody know a fix?

[@khan_xo]

Shade Sunlight I’d start with a battery replacement

[@sean4529]

Shade Sunlight I have the same problem, did u fix it yet?

[@chetanbains2714]

Same problem

[@Shade_Sunlight]

sean ヅ no unfortunately got a new controller;(

[@Trayten1511]

Nope

[@oniks4131]

You deserve every sub

[@c_n_uh4796]

I connected my controller to my phone and now when I try to connect it to my TV, it doesn't work. I turned my bluetooth off, but the controller is just trying to connect to a different device. The controller works with my phone, it just won't connect to the TV. Please help.

[@lonsog2g830]

C N Ah Theivagt look for a different video, sounds like a totally different problem.

[@c_n_uh4796]

Lonso95 G2G thanks i figured it out. i was using the wrong charger to my ps4.

[@lonsog2g830]

C N Ah Theivagt same thing happen to me I had to buy a new cable.

[@bryanhernandez8daudiochann529]

C N Ah Theivagt also happened to me

[@bryanhernandez8daudiochann529]

Lonso95 G2G I just used my sister tablet charger it worked thx man

[@GamingCommunityy]

My controller charges but when i play it tells me that it is low charge and it does shut down i keep playing i dont know how but if someone would help me ☹️

[@ua7475]

Well said unlike Sony Assistant Bot

[@tizoxi]

Guys! I had this problem and I thought I had to open up my controller for something but I found out my power point in the room I was charging it in was bad! So before u open your non charging/ can’t keep battery for long controller try using a differnet PowerPoint in the house

[@damienfreeland3808]

I was having trouble connecting my controller to my new ps4 from my old one and it wouldnt connect. Was using a usb cable I just found laying around and it wouldnt connect to new playstation. I had to use the cable that came with the playstation for it to work. No other cable would work for some reason. So hopefully this helps anyone whos having same issue.

[@tututaurus]

thx man safed my ass. the white cable was inside the wrong way lol

[@Jedb_390]

Made my controller work again thank so much

[@larryhancock81]

This man is a genius guys

[@dariongivens9321]

Thanks this vid helped me a lot it was just the power strip

[@Brivlo]

The first method worked. Thank you so much 🙏

[@pckt]

Thank you so much! You are a legend my controller finally charges

[@FunwithAndrew5602]

OMG thx u so much I just got a brand new game yesterday and I was so excited to play it and my controller was on when I pressed the button it was blue but when i tried moving forward and stuff it wasn’t working I thought I was needing a new controller but I used the paper clip/ pin trick and it helped so much so thx u and I will subscribe

[@death5170]

THANKS!!!!! this is like a dad problem 🤣 am I right but thank you

[@s.private15]

Yo bro, My controller used to charge but wont turn on. I reset it before and tried to reset it again. I think I pushed the paper clip too far into the small hole and now my controller wont charge or turn on. Can you help me please

[@torianking9271]

ThatsMosey yo shit broke

[@s.private15]

Torian King Ayeee my nigga, I fixed it yooo

[@TurkishBread_]

ThatsMosey PLZ TELL ME HOW YOU FIXED IT I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AS YOU

[@Xenoku_The_Monkey]

@@s.private15 how you fix it

[@s.private15]

Justin rosalva I don’t really remember but I initialised my ps4 then connected my ps4 charger to my controller

[@nickhallowell4352]

Mine flashes once and doesn't charge. I bought a charging dock the uses the EXT port and still just flashes once and doesn't charge. Any thoughts on what's wrong with it?

[@hunterstrickland8384]

Mine does the same I need help

[@Trouble_Gav]

It could be the battery

[@comixof2morrow]

jds-040 is for pro/slim controllers. jds-030 is for the older controllers made before 2016

[@music4everysoul614]

You're a life saver.❤

[@SporeZSporeZ]

Bro thankyou it worked, controller is finally charging, but only stays on while connected so will have to change battery i think thankyou!

[@isaacalmanza1997]

this actually worked thanks bro🙌🏽

[@rldk1981]

Nice, that is what it was. Good looking out.

[@jjhood1023]

The first method works , thanks

[@aleksgamespl1187]

So does the blue ribbon affect charging? Mine is all connecting but one of the golden pieces at the end is bent...

[@khan_xo]

AleksGamesPL the ribbon cable connects the USB port to the main board. If there is a problem with the cable, you wouldn’t be able to do anything related to the port aka no ability to charge or sync.

[@aleksgamespl1187]

@@khan_xo Yeah just replaced it with my old controller. Works now thanks...

[@lazybuccaneer7683]

My PS4 controller will blink yellow once when you plug it in. After that it does nothing. Pressing the PS button and PS button + Share button it does nothing. Same goes when I plug it into my PC, I hear the USB sound, blinks yellow once then nothing. So frustrating.

[@khan_xo]

I’m not entirely sure but from what I understand, the blink yellow once behavior is an indicator of counterfeit controllers. True controllers will slowly but continuously pulse yellow when connected.

[@argiliandjavier8033]

This was actually the same as mine right now. It will blink once only and will not charging. :(

[@cadenholmes1879]

James GrantVIII same here

[@jobanpreetlehal678]

James GrantVIII dude same here. It blinks once. Did it get fixed?

[@ginov9798]

@@jobanpreetlehal678 No, I don't know what to do. I'm going to try to replace the conductive film.

[@tw1ztastic725]

So my controller is blinking once ( like on the end of the video ) and thema turns of , does this mean IT is fully charged? So IT is full of battery and because of that IT wint blinks?

[@comixof2morrow]

You can also get great deals on batteries. look thru the pics cause most will inform you if it's for the old controllers or the new pro slim ones

[@erinbray8653]

I have a gen 2 that wouldn't charge. I changed the board than the battery and still wont charge. I tried with the PS and a wall charger. I have 2 first gens that still work though. Any other ideas?

[@torjuskleiv1434]

it bothers me that he is putting electronics on a micro fiber cloth as it is the most staticly charged thing you can get almost

[@ebs1018]

My controller is brand new and it doesn’t charge, when I first got it it worked but then when it went flat it never charged or the fed on again, I have tried EVRERYTHING and it just doesn’t charge, bought 2 new cables and tries resetting it, someone please help

[@jerseyboy6757]

I used the remote until it died then I changed the port and strip and I plugged it into the wall and the PS4 and won't turn on, could it be the Battery? Thanks in advance.

[@attzelonvenus]

my controller won't turn on anymore and charge either I tried everything looking up videos and nothing worked ill give your method a try and see if it works.

[@zyrozongfuel2039]

Fir3Saucei u have to press the charge down then u have to put something on it for it to charge

[@attzelonvenus]

@@zyrozongfuel2039 alright ill if it works

[@elitenix8679]

Thank you🔥🔥🔥ur a legend❤❤

[@ltisdabest21]

What do Ido when my power button is broken and my controller won't connect and I tried putting a game in it to turn it on

[@sasuriakasuno722]

Yoo it works step by step

[@YT-THEMYTHICALGAMER]

for them who dont know to charging port compatilble with the ps4 controller v2 it dosent really matter wich one you get as i orderd one diffent to the one i had in and it fits fine just ketting ever one know

[@fallenzspartangameing2337]

Thank you so much man, you saved me 60$ 😂🙌🏻

[@youngmerc7717]

Hey this is very late but this happened to 2 of my controllers after trying to fix the analog sticks... the analog sticks did fix but my controller won’t bright up or charge anymore... I tried this and nothing idk what to do with them

[@sealifett8395]

You probably damaged the gold pins on the wire or probably put them on wrong

[@charliedonner3460]

VERY HELPFUL

[@expiredmaulk2944]

Thank you for actually being helpful

[@k2s33y]

I opened my controller then it stopped working like I've tried everything nothing works any advice?

[@pyrexbtw6212]

Do you still have this problem?

[@jsdre3026]

Me too i tried to change the dpad and i wont charge the ribbon cable is fine. The LED works but won't charge.

[@k2s33y]

@pyrexbtw yh I still do

[@k2s33y]

It don’t charge it don’t turn on nothing works

[@k2s33y]

At first it had this problem where if I hold down the d pad it turns off and the buttons were messed so I opened it and it never turned on again

[@TheKrakatour]

You have to use a micro usb cable that also transfer data, and not just charge the controller.

[@nihatkartal5527]

When i plug it in the yellow light comes out but it not charges the controller i can still play with it but when i unplug it controller stops working Is ıt because of my usb port or my battery?

[@spencersandler124]

it's the battery. it's not maintaining the power

[@MomoGamingChannel]

my blue ribbons looks fine, i feel like when i plug controller in a power banks it gives charge because power bank light flash but the controller itself never has light. What would you suggest

[@khan_xo]

mosiko6 might be a bad battery, assuming ribbon cable and USB port are fine

[@MomoGamingChannel]

@@khan_xo just to specily i also bought a dock to charge the controller from the buttom port. Battery is easy to change so ill give it a try, thank you!

[@tundramoy002415]

You mentioned early in the video that you have tried everything.... Have you tried using a charging dock that uses the bottom port for charging?

[@khan_xo]

Jayron Cedric Lapiz didn’t know that was possible lol would have been nice to try

[@sagerussell781]

I have been using that for my one controller from the original ps4 but then that stopped working so I took it apart and wiggled some wires around and it charges again, but the usb on the back still has broken soldering points

[@mohaliist]

I’ve been of my PS4 for 6 months now and nothing works

[@daeleeOfficial-eb6lj]

Okay . I guess I need to bring my controller to a Playstation shop repair . Not all people have screws or whatever 🤧

[@themexican_pollo3237]

I need help, my controller turns on, it charges, but once i turn it in it turns off, idk whats wrong with it j already clicked the reset button, already charged it for a while, but it turns off when i unplug it, and then it starts to show the red color by itself

[@martiniafg]

Red bar means you need to replace a battery. Before this, try to full charging again, if red again, buy battery from ebay.

[@refullwest7929]

Dead battery

[@ifeelallright]

So the board for the touchpad felt like it was vibrating very slightly when i plugged it in like it wanted to work but no light for me. Guess ill need a new one

[@noova5084]

OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH THE FIRST THING WORKED

[@justalex4730]

Omg thenk you so much you made my day

[@monmoose6705]

First time I opened my controller I used a knife

[@khan_xo]

MonMoose thank you for this information

[@fadilekinci5342]

Same lol

[@naraydaniels7832]

I use these things on my hands called nails

[@mastershadow3894]

My ribbon cable had one twist just one

[@phantomsrising2865]

My controler vibrates when I push in the hole. And it has a green light and won't charge.

[@victorva9157]

I replaced the USB port and the ribbon cable, but the controller still doesn't charge, it just connects to the PS4 for about a second and then it turns off because it says the battery is low, but it won't charge even after changing the USB port.

[@Hold-dat]

Ps4 charging DOCK fixes it

[@hamzamohamedibrahim840]

Bro thanks now my controller is good

[@thescrubboys2166]

My fix was it wasn’t even plugged in properly like it wasn’t in right

[@andrewdangerously4463]

Thanks bud! Saved me a controller.

[@summertheninja2]

Your technique work thank you so much I love you forever

[@khan_xo]

Summer Mcintyre thank you! Haha

[@robertheatly8631]

I wish you could fix my PS4 controller

[@LUCIDLIAM150]

i dont wanna pull apart my ps4 controller my probelm is the controller only works when its on a cable even though its fully charged and wireless it turns blue for 10 seconds then turns grey i think i broke a piece inside the controller bc my controller rattles with the release of ps5 hopefully the controller pieces will be much more harder to break bc i raged and throw my controller cant be doing that when i get a scuf gaming controller

[@khan_xo]

Just Benzy yeah probably don’t throw it lol

[@gasperwayne8448]

you made my day thats a sub