I Paid $145 for 2 BROKEN Spiderman PS4 Controllers - But Can I Fix Them?

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I Bought 2 BROKEN Spiderman PS4 Controllers - Can I Fix Them? One of the controllers had a stick drift issue so I removed the worn potentiometer and replaced it. I also replace the screws because they were messed up. The other controller just needed to be cleaned up but was working fine.
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About This Video:

[@Tronicsfix]

If you haven't seen the video where I try to fix the two Spiderman PS4 Pro consoles I think you'll like it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqbZXoicmtSZrbM

[@torridice]

What desolder sucker tool was that? I successfully swapped out the bumper tact switch on my Xbox elite 2 last night thanks to your videos!! 😊 but it took me 3 hours just to get the old one out. I got that little black and blue solder iron kit you recommend and tried the one that came with. Didn’t work at all as well as what you did here with the potentiometer.

[@TheGreasemonkey2824]

We're do you buy your Xbox elite series 2 potentiometers from? Link. Need some

[@torridice]

@@TheGreasemonkey2824 Amazon. 2Pcs Replacement LB RB Tactile Switch Bumper Button Repair for Xbox 360 Xbox One Controller

[@rafqueraf]

$145 dollars seems to be very expensive. I'm my country dollar is worthy $5 by $1 . And I pay way less than $500 for a original new one

[@yougottowinsometime7470]

I noticed you're working too hard on those potentiometers all you have to do is slide them out pull out the sensor isotopic alcohol on the green part and then maybe put in another one of those sensors in that's it you don't even have to solder if you don't want to

[@bstar777777]

It’s kind of funny that, after watching hundreds of hours of these types of repair videos (and doing very few repairs myself), i’ve turned into quite a competent repair guy. Replace displays, caps, switches, resistors, batteries... no problem.

[@mauriciocortez2447]

Amazing bro 👏

[@allysaj6911]

I have yet to fix my ps4's wifi bluetooth adapter so my controller stops lagging and randomly disconnecting...but ill hopefully be able to fix it tomorrow

[@AlienKing321]

I think the screws saved the life of that poor controller. Imagine the person who did that to those screws actually trying to solder on the board!

[@Harmonic14]

The small scratch on the shell from the pliers while removing the screw would drive me nuts. lol

[@15chagO]

Exactly what I feel

[@elanmaybe4581]

Same lol 🤣

[@andylofi4448]

Came to find this comment

[@Tronicsfix]

Yep...me too. Shoulda been more careful when removing it.

[@andylofi4448]

@William party pooper

[@DS-uj3bt]

I've never seen a guy so happy to get broken stuff in all my years lol

[@TheCod3r]

Those consoles look awesome, I always liked these spiderman consoles even though I'm not a ps4 fan gaming wise lol. Great video as always

[@Tronicsfix]

Yes, these are some of my favorite PS4 special editions.

[@74bobby]

Totally Agree

[@REAPOR4321]

@@Tronicsfixplzzz can I get a free PS4 cause I die to play with my brother on a game but we can’t cause we only have one controller plzzzzzzz I beg I u

[@robinvandijk4788]

@@REAPOR4321 just work for ur money and if u are underage ask ur parents to do some job for a lil money or the neighbours and safe up till u get ur own console u Will be more happy with it then begging for it

[@mikisafe2905]

Yes these are my favorite🌟

[@SnorticusClavicus]

$150!? We need to go back Marty!

[@TheRetroGamerEnthusiast]

Right $145 a lot of money for two broken controllers.

[@SnorticusClavicus]

they no longer had it sadly. was gone in a day but I did get a 3ds xl for a very reasonable price seeing hoe much they're going for on eBay atm

[@rl_1237]

@TronicsFix stop it you fake

[@jonathansimonacecardoso5725]

Man, everytime you upload a video I am here to watch. I also love to fix things and I get inspired by your videos to do that more often in buying stuff to get fixed. Thanks so much!!!

[@robertfox05]

I love fixing controllers. People basically give them away as faulty and buy new ones whereas the old ones need repairs that cost about 1$ in parts. Your videos helped me fix at least 5 different controllers so far! I'm working on one right now that I can't fully fix though.

[@robertandruw7647]

Well now I know how the potentiometer work inside the controller. you learn something new everyday. great video.

[@StezStixFix]

Those are some lovely looking controllers, Steve. Nice easy fix too 👍

[@bigdogfish3016]

I love how you're still making ps4 repair videos keep up the good work.

[@JimNichols]

I have had success turning out stripped headed screws using a rubber band across the screw head then use a screwdriver to get some turnage on it. Sometimes it works, it is just another tool in the arsenal of ideas. Nice find on the controllers and thanks as usual for the well produced, informative vids!

[@andreward8510]

Hi. What you can do is to use lowmelt solder on those screws and "dip" one of the screwdriver tip in. Very quick solution, drilling is daft.

[@BCGaming666]

Good job Steve keep up the hard work!

[@wandcamilo3989]

You got me into soldering and repairing stuff man. Didn't know i could make so much money from the parts section on ebay. people have no idea how good their equipment is

[@itz-hedley3026]

Keep up the good work man been watching for a few years now and you have helped fix my stuff

[@Tronicsfix]

Glad to hear it!

[@retrogamingcritic3555]

I agree keep it up

[@zantar666]

These are my favourite looking consoles and controllers out of them all.. Great video pal.. Thanks for uploading

[@BillNey732]

Awesome video man I’m learning a lot from you

[@MikeeVee]

Another awesome video, thank you for sharing.

[@retrogamingcritic3555]

Thank you for doing this

[@phgodts]

There is a special bit to remove stripped screws. It works very well!

[@mikeanderson1994]

I wish i had one of these ps4 it looks so cool plus love the video perfect job as always steve keep it up !

[@rockl79]

I can't wait to see some of the ps5 repair videos.

[@DaveKester]

I'm not sure what you do with the rotary tool you mentioned. But one trick I try to remove stripped screws is use a tiny drill bit. Drill just a little until its in the screw and then use the drill bit to rotate the screw. Often the drill bit gets enough purchase on the screen to get it to rotate. Nice repairing. :)

[@princegroove]

That’s definitely one of my favorite limited edition PlayStation consoles. In fact, i preordered it and is still part of my vast PlayStation consoles collection.

[@Panzertank123]

Mad respect man! I hate stripped screws.

[@douglasdeans2839]

When you order IPA in an English pub you'll get a glass of Indian Pale Ale!

[@mjc0961]

I should hope so! If a pub tried to serve me isopropyl alcohol, I'd be very upset! 😂

[@JoeyDoesTech]

Extremely satisfying video Steve, good job on the fix 😁 Also, congrats on 800k (798k whilst typing this!) 🥳🥳🥳

[@ryanricardo]

Great video 👍🏾

[@CecilTheDarkKnight234]

Damn... what I would give to repair skills like these. That aside good repair video as always, keep up the good work!

[@bubufant]

You could get a broken screw extractor kit from AliExpress.

[@Galius7]

I was waiting for the screw extractor sponsorship from I FIXIT lol.

[@fireproxy9707]

These videos are really entertaining

[@diegocieni1439]

Your videos are awesome! Greetings from Brazil.

[@daz41262010]

great fix steve 2 nice looking spiderman joypads :)

[@jonathanmonter8843]

Have a bless and great weekend Tronicsfix

[@TheSkaldenmettrunk]

They are complete now. Great!

[@Abdallah.795]

Really awsome video

[@mikisafe2905]

Wow we are almost 800k...i wish you 1 million very soon😁 you desrve

[@upsidediy3945]

In 2019, this special edition. Console was for $199. At Walmart thanksgiving sale. Super nice collection. Also during that sale, they had 4 security cameras system for $159.

[@irishxgreenz3241]

Best KZbinr ever. Love the content, Steve. You're well on your way to 1 million subscribers

[@electronicengineer]

Steve is very down to earth and humble too. He deserves one million plus subscribers, imho.

[@irishxgreenz3241]

@@electronicengineer right😁

[@steveaustin330]

Another great episode bud.

[@bogdanvulic1124]

Awesome video! 👍

[@Tronicsfix]

Thanks for the visit

[@canalpixkat]

Great! Thank you!

[@kanteliukastwo]

If you come to the same problem with the striped screws before you take the decision to drill the screw try to unscrew it with the rubber band. Add the rubber band between the screw and the screw driver. It actually works most of the times.

[@gamersupporter9234]

This man can fix a broken heart after a break up

[@MilaNavi]

I got here at around 350k and I blinked and you are almost at 800k!! Wow! You deserve it Steve!

[@william9apr]

Good Video , I was watching the spiderman PS4 PROS and wondering where the controller from that video was! Also seems like you got a second one.

[@william9apr]

wait i thought he got one in the video....

[@RockMore]

7:32 Careful not slipping 😅

[@comancheviperrrr]

I have one of the Spiderman consuls. And they only come with one controller per unit. So if you saw these and include two controllers with each unit, then the buyer has done quite well for themselves.

[@scysimon]

I recently found one of my PS4 controllers randomly sent a switch on/off signal to my PS4. The controller doesn't have any stick drift problem. So you have to check your broken controller wifi feature is problem free as well before selling it out.

[@KrisHall7997]

I am totally surprised that you don't have a strip screw bit... they seem to be far less hassle than getting out some kind of grinder or a cutter to make new like Flathead screw heads

[@tigman1972]

You do such awesome work! Good thing you knew how to unscrew the right way (pun...pun...pun...)

[@justgrand3429]

Another impressive mission accomplished Steve.

[@handheldhavoc6635]

Not sure if you've done this before or know how to fix the problem, but I recently bought a used PS4 and just being on the menu, it started freezing up. I did take it apart and cleaned out the fan and heatsink and made sure it had good airflow. I will be putting new thermal paste on the motherboard as well. I have tried redoing database and it seemed to help the system slightly but it still freezes the screen after a while on menu and in gameplay.

[@robf228]

Geez, I was holding my breath while you were unscrewing that first screw on the second controller. Thanks for making it pretty quick or I might have passed out:)

[@Rev-D1963]

I really enjoy your videos, as you're quite talented in this area for sure! However, have you or any of your contemporaries ever repaired a Kindle Fire HD 10 before? My wife has an older model that won't power up. Thanks for another cool video. Be well, stay safe and God bless. Rev. D.

[@Rev-D1963]

@The tricky tick And she has, I just hate creating e-waste! I've opened it before, not much to it at all. Haven't found a tutorial yet. Thanks for the videos and reply. :)

[@paolomonai9511]

Give a try to this. Let charge your Kindle for, say four or five hours, using a proper usb charger. 5Volt. 1 Amp is enaugh. There is a chance that a long time flat battery can be awakened by a prolonged charging period. If this try does not produce a positive result, maybe that the battery is completely dead and should be replaced. Try a KZbin tutorial dealing with how to open Kindle for battery replacement if you are a DIY man, otherwise ask someone with repair skills. Please, let me know how is going. Regards from Italy.

[@mohandmohand2047]

This man so smart... It is the king of fix games console in the world.

[@windowsxpprofessional]

Please be careful at 7:40 as the screw driver can literally go inside the hand as it had happened with me!

[@electronicengineer]

I can v-"ouch" for that. Hurts a lot too!

[@skidnoob6991]

nice video!

[@Murtahz]

Love you bro

[@mrsnapple5827]

u deserve more views :)

[@mazen4233]

Technical question Why are companies making phone chargers in such a way that they cannot open, which , there are no screws to remove it !

[@javierhawit4388]

In what universe chargers have screws?

[@mazen4233]

@@javierhawit4388 I mean generally, why don't they put screws so that it is easy to loosen and install If you want to fix it, you might break it to reach the board hahaha

[@mch2007uk]

Hello Steve. What did you use in the analog to clean them and how long did you leave them too dry? Thanks

[@lindah6954]

I have easy outs for small stripped screws. But I will try your way first.

[@ehsanyaquti1341]

I really enjoyed.

[@dubstepacidxzx7623]

Best video and best looking consoles and controllers, do you resell them?

[@silverian]

I have Spiderman controller. Nice to see how to repair them!

[@bryanfrye8770]

I think I have a new video for you, Fixing the YLOD on the PS3 by replacing the NEC Tokin Capacitors. Looks like it would be a fairly long video. This is great news to bring many of the older backwards compatible consoles back from the dead.

[@101spacecase]

Any chance we can get 2 videos a week? Please don't hate me I just need more of your content currently can't stop watching console etc repairs.

[@Tronicsfix]

I'd never hate someone asking me for more of what I do. I totally get it. Also, if and when I have time for more than 1 per week I will definitely do more than one per week.

[@101spacecase]

@@Tronicsfix Cool man Thanks you inspired me to fix a couple of my own junk.

[@jonahlers1026]

Best way to remove a stripped screw is a rubber band between screw and driver works great

[@Donut0389]

Only PS4 controller issue I ever had was a weird one. On the original controller for the system I got at launch the left d-pad button and left stick button failed at the same time. I traded it in to Gamestop. Cashier only checked the triggers, bumpers, stick drift, and face buttons. He never checked the d-pad or stick buttons.

[@windowsxpprofessional]

Yay I like your videos so much and I gave you your first like for today's video

[@Tronicsfix]

Thank you so much 😀

[@windowsxpprofessional]

@@Tronicsfix welcome 😄

[@getyourkicksagain]

For removing stripped screws try placing a wide rubber band between the screw and the screwdriver. It greatly increases the grip. Edit - someone already suggested the rubber band trick. Left handed drill bits also work very well.

[@xdavecx70]

What programme are you using to check the controllers? I couldn't see it listed along with the tools. Thanks.

[@joshuaknox7180]

@tronicsfix have you tried any hardware modding? Like xbox 360s?

[@GutsDBD]

Do you have a recommendation or link on where you buy your joystick or potentiometers as I notice that they’re black and not standard green?do you have to swap them out to find the right one or they just work no problem?

[@8-bitsteve500]

When will people stop using the wrong size/type screwdriver and stripping the damn heads. it's not rocket science you fools.

[@mjc0961]

I really have no idea how people can be so bad at using screwdrivers.

[@revengenerd1]

I have made mistakes over the years but also many times especially as a kid was it was hard to get an exact fit screwdriver and often it worked and you only noticed when the damage was done it couldn't be fixed, happened to me last year with a retro controller, the end seemed right and I used the correct type of head but one size too big and it just stripped it, never been able to repair it as don't want to crack the plastic.

[@vinnieiaia]

Hello! I am about to replace a analog stick with a higher tension analog stick from battle beaver. When applying the new one, are there any calibration issues I may run into when installing the new one? I'm assuming if I apply the contact pins correctly I will have a properly calibrated thumbstick correct?

[@SaithusX]

I still have my Spider Man PS4 pro and it's awesome. I don't think I'll ever sell it or get rid of it.

[@Burgadursh]

TronicsFix have you ever covered or heard of the ps4 safe mode loop?

[@cloud.mp4]

My ps4 controller is about shot so thanks for the video on fixing them

[@georgiosxaritos]

Hi, based on Nexus memory on ps5 is very hot. If we add thermal paste or thermal pad. How much will l reduce then temperature

[@trioschivitor]

hey man, do you have any ps3 controller to do a repair tutorial? i have one that just died and tried to diagnostic it using a multimeter but i dont know where to find correct parts. the problem is 4 small capacitors that doesnt have energy passing.

[@joshy117]

Hello I just found one of your videos and looking through all of your videos you can fix everything and you may never see this comment but I just wanted to ask how do you fix a broken bumper on a xbox one controller. I bought a brand new xbox controller a year ago and when I tried using it for the first time the right bumper was not working at all. It only worked if I press down on the bumper really hard.

[@TheFiftyQuid]

Me: 3 screw heads stripped. I hope I'm able to get at least 2 out without drilling them out. 60 minutes. TronicsFix: 3 screw heads stripped. Removes all with screwdriver. 5 minutes.

[@phil_tony_corky]

Where can you get a replacement ribbon cable for the charging port to the main board for a controller? Was a little rough on it while replacing my sticks

[@mrxmry3264]

whats that software you use to test the controllers? is it available on linux?

[@peenSuperLoser]

Did you just use a regular flathead screwdriver to remove the striped screws? I'd like to learn more. I screwed up a screw on a Wii I was trying to fix, tried using the rubberband method but that didn't work so I end up ripping off the part that secures that screw from the shell and have been bothered by it ever since

[@dskwared2u610]

I received 5 of those new 2 million cycle Alps Alpine switches from Mouser but I haven't had a chance to install one yet.

[@sawyermack7739]

Hey Steve on a scale of 1 to 10 how much effort does it take to fix the drifting issue on these controllers?

[@wolfof]

Hey it would be really interesting if you could test if the different fans on a ps5 have better cooling than one another. Like if the louder fan is better at cooling than the quieter one. No one has done this and I think people want to know.

[@carlosgre70]

I would like to see you fixing some retro consoles in the future

[@Cringetopia]

hey tronics! i womnder if it is physically possible to turn the micro usb port into a usb c port on a ps4 controller

[@FaddyMatty]

What software do you use for game pad testing?

[@SimonGuitarPlays]

@tronicsfix How did you manage to just solder those pins out? I can never get all the solder out to remove the potentiometer, let alone the whole stick. Share your knowledge sensei 😍

[@QueeferSutherland1]

A rubber band works well for stripped screws.

[@Simplystimulating]

Yes

[@giantheman16]

very good job XD

[@jamesiliffe5124]

I would love to be able to do this! I’m confident with my soldering and I can tear down and put back together no problem but I jus KNOW that if I bought a broken ps4 off of eBay that I’d get one with a catastrophic failure that I couldn’t fix 😞

[@jamesiliffe5124]

@TronicsFix I don’t currently have one but thanks so much for the offer! I’ll stick a 📌 in that for later 👍