PS3 Controller Restoration- Restoring DualShock 3

Well this ps3 controller came to me for the small amount of 2 bucks, it had one of the joysticks broken, some dust, and a totally dead battery. Luckily for me, with a battery change, a thorough cleaning of all components, and a bit of grease on the joystick gears, I was able to bring it back to life.
Unfortunately, I don't have a ps3 console with which to record a little gameplay and test its operation, but by testing it on PC I was able to make sure that it works perfectly.
I hope you enjoy the restoration of this control of playstation 3. that you like the video, subscribe to the channel and comment how you found this restoration.
#playstation #restoration #dualshock #restoring #ASMR

[@VRestoration]

Help me with your likes and subscribing to the channel to be able to bring many more videos of restoration of retro video games.

[@BignutsMcGaw]

4:08 great editing, that looked cool

[@dimco-editx]

Thanks❤

[@filipefigueiredonunes3572]

so better without music , than I said

[@VRestoration]

Yes, the truth is that the last 2 videos that I uploaded without the music have done quite well so it is most likely that I will continue doing it this way

[@Stiff_Kitten]

It would be nice if we knew what grease was used for the analog sticks. Otherwise, it's a pretty good tutorial.

[@wilfredwayne7139]

Same here opened mine and nothing will do anything to fix it.

[@soulsolis3096]

Awesome video man! You are one of the best motivators for me to fix those. I'm subscribing!

[@marz-95]

I've never taken apart a controller before but I didn't want to buy another one. The left thumbstick was acting haywire and causing the right stick to move when it wasn't supposed to. The buttons weren't responsive as they should be. This totally helped me now it's working perfectly.

[@rmarbertin8131]

Those front buttons are a puzzle to re-assemble. Thanks for showing how to do that part.

[@conradpaul6100]

Well done,great job!!!some questions please....what grease did you use? When you say be careful the alcohol might corrode the contacts ,how do you avoid that as you still use it,what is the trick here?also ,did you also use alcohol with the toothbrush on the whole surface of the circuit as well or was that some other chemical?

[@adamsauer6516]

you can use soap and water on a circuit board... aslong as theres no electrical charge. but he sprayed isopro alcohol.

[@MagusSage]

Isopropyl alcohol is the way to go, that alcohol evaporates very easily that is why i chosen to clean circuits

[@MasterDrood]

That was pretty good job, amazing result

[@burritolips1572]

Are the contact points on the flex cable repairable? I think I rubbed the contact points too much and now my L2 doesn't work. Great video!

[@Grandmaster-Kush]

I still have my OG PS3 controller that is 8 or 9 years old by now, it still works but the analogues are really mushy so I will try to replace

[@Erzbergersteuern]

Great video. Please more. Greetings from germany

[@VRestoration]

Greetings my friend, I will be trying to upload at least one video per week

[@mysteriouschinapackets1728]

How did you do the button effect on 4:20 that was really nice!

[@DEESHOOM]

That was reverse video

[@mysteriouschinapackets1728]

@@DEESHOOM That's genious! I need to try this effect also :)

[@DEESHOOM]

@@mysteriouschinapackets1728 sure

[@a.p.a.woodmetal3412]

Very cool project 👍👍👍🤘 Great job

[@yleetv]

Great vid. What percentage alcohol did you use? Is there a safe minimum?

[@yleetv]

@oxykitteen Thanks!

[@jaystapes3086]

Hey where did you get that replacement thump stick? all the ones i try to buy are loose on my PS3 controller.

[@jcsl2005]

ja ja como reí cuando tiraste el análogo roto ja ja , buen video!

[@andrese.solano6741]

Oyeee muy buen ASMR ehh amigo Lavando u Limpiando un DualShock 3

[@ilikepigeons6101]

I love every moment of this video

[@VictorRyuichi]

Underrated channel

[@filmidea]

4:02 Which material are you using here

[@gottosahani7571]

Hakuna matata Good job 💓

[@web3js]

Another dog lost its nose 😭

[@jackpenber8959]

What did you put on the analog sticks? Some sort of wax?

[@Darth_Melek]

He put some grease on them believe it or not.

[@hustla818]

He put grease and that's a terrible idea don't do that

[@RETROGAMER1984]

Brilliant video

[@LoopInnovation]

That controller was awful. Insane restoration.

[@harm991]

4:29 rubber part!

[@pt1802]

nice video my friend i had to do the same with one controler i had i took it apart and all cleaned it changed a broken joystick , but i wasnt able to fix a problem with the arrows. Basically when i use the arrows i get some extra click on the upper arrow , like it stuck . do i fix it by cleaning the flexboard or some other way??

[@user-kx2my3kb6n]

Thank you!

[@nomadhomad3685]

So for the vibrating motor soldering, did you just melt the already existed and stick the cable wiring in to joint it with the motherboard with no extra solder or flux? Thanks

[@RestorationAustralia]

well done

[@andreyua2]

What the oil on 3:51?

[@Yellowpillow222]

Amazing soldering skills! (joke)

[@Dany-ft3xc]

hi, what grease did you use? Thank you

[@TheAlbinobatman]

Black silicon grease.

[@EastPh1lly]

Amazing!

[@dandyrion5779]

Perhaps i wouldve been more delicate than scrubbing the motherboard with a toothbrush but it seems to have proved effective anyway Ill still be sticking to my qtips though

[@beaubowss6813]

could you swap the buttons and thumbsticks from the original gray DualShock 1 and put them into a white DualShock 3 and make it look throwback?

[@SteveRubalcava]

Did you simply push on the wire to remove said wire? My circuit board looks slightly different

[@willyc.8141]

Fantastic job🔥 I have a question: my controller has a stripped screw and it won't come out. Do you have an idea of how to get it out? If not, can I risk and force the case to open up with 5/6 screws removed?

[@VRestoration]

Well, with larger screws they can be removed with a drill, but the problem is that it is too small to do that. If you really need to open the knob, I advise you to try to remove the entire head of the screw with a file or something like that so that it comes out without damaging the housing, but the truth is that it is very difficult to do.

[@willyc.8141]

@@VRestoration thank you so much for replying, it means a lot to me. You're very kind❤️

[@cameronjellinek1832]

I know this was ages ago, but just in case you are perpetually holding onto your broken electronics ( like me :P) they actually make drill bits specifically for this issue. GraBit is one brand name, but they have cheap sets on amazon that wont set you back more than $10. Ive used them for small screws on my laptop.

[@prowlerstriker1618]

I had the same problem, i used a very thin drill bit

[@ابراهيمهنطش]

Is that controller original or copy ??? Because dont have CE code in the back

[@user-nj7yy6xv3b]

What did you use to lubricate the sticks???

[@trulymeparker]

Great job but does it now work?

[@VRestoration]

yes, it works perfectly

[@Dekerus]

@@VRestoration ...Could we have seen that?

[@redelune]

Original Controller

[@pyaiphyo3058]

My uncle also have that

[@shalomie2765]

Did you use the isopropyl alcohol to clean the board as well?

[@VRestoration]

You can use it of course, you just have to be careful with the contacts from the flex to the motherboard, these are the only ones that can be damaged if you use isopropyl alcohol

[@burritolips1572]

@@VRestoration I damaged my flex cable with isopropyl alcohol. L2 doesn't work. Is there a way to repair the flex cable?

[@icedoutdickies]

Good job 👏

[@villain6208]

i can’t even take mine apart because the screwed are stripped

[@Ajdasiibishvekot]

Hi? Can you help me, I have a problem with my ps3 controller. When in game if I double click X or x + R2 the game opens pause menu.

[@XxlapsxX]

Sorry whats the name of the tool you use to connect vibration wires again?

[@VRestoration]

It is a soldering station, it has a pencil soldering iron and a heat gun, you can buy a pencil soldering iron in homedepot or some store like that, they are very cheap you can find some from 5/10 dollars but I recommend that you buy the best complete station Since they are not very expensive in reality and they are much more durable in addition to that you can regulate the temperature better.

[@Beansontoast93911]

I think I’m just gonna buy a new controller 😂

[@aesthetic8780]

How? There is now NEW controller. They stopped producing PS3 controllers back in 2015.

[@LiOzzz]

​@@aesthetic8780 You Can Still Buy Duplicate

[@aesthetic8780]

@@LiOzzz WHAT DA FUUUUCK

[@LiOzzz]

@@aesthetic8780 Ye

[@Juanlescano17]

I bought a ps3 off eBay and the thumb sticks on the controller smell like smoke 🤮

[@Croter8ment]

I'm a layman, but I have a question. Is it really proper to drip Isopropyl all over the circuit boards? Is Isopropyl completely harmless to the electronic components? Also is that 90% or 70%? Honest questions

[@aaaawubadugh8054]

I think generally it’s advised to use 70-99% iso whenever working with small electronics such as this. Preferably 99% as it dries up a lot faster.

[@Eldoski]

I did all this and only the L2 controller didn’t work, like it can’t sense it at all

[@burritolips1572]

I have the same problem my L2 doesn't work as well. I think it's because I rubbed off the contact points too much on the flex cable with isopropyl alcohol. You might have to replace the flex cable.

[@suus7824]

Can you use Wd40 to grease the joysticks ?

[@curiousmind_]

I think so yeah it helps at least

[@hustla818]

Wd 40 is not a lubricant

[@thecan2]

My dualshock 3 has 1 problem L3 gets stuck in one place its not going back to the middle for no reason 🤨

[@carstenschulte7223]

Is it possible to remove some of the weights for the Vibration?

[@mikyjacobo6826]

No weights th3 siad weights are the rumble motor, you can take them off tho if you want it's the same thing as tearing the cable you won't have vibration

[@esqueletitoelmasprositoxd5720]

Acabo de llegar XD

[@dave8826]

Too bad you did not tested it

[@Kurumisama]

One question, did you replace all the contact pads? Or used the same beaten ones?

[@VRestoration]

check them well, if they do not have any cracks, leave them, they are quite durable. but if you see any it is better to replace them since once they are cracked it is very easy for them to break

[@Kurumisama]

@@VRestorationfair point, one more question, do you have any recommendations on how to clean the inside of the analog stick? Mine has some weird drift on the right stick, and I know is because of dirt cuz if I blow it from the outside it goes back to normal for a little while

[@VRestoration]

@@Kurumisama Clean it with isopropyl alcohol, with that you can solve the problem but on the joystick if you have the possibility to change the complete part, better do it.

[@deathtoraiden2080]

I am at my wits end with controller issues. One of my controllers just turns off by itself, especially if i am playing an action game where i press a lot of buttons and quickly. It starts being unresponsive, then it just goes completely unresponsive then it finally turns off. The console does not eve detect that no controller is connected for several seconds even though all the lights in the controller are off. Happens while connected via USB or wireless, if wireless it just starts charging when turned off and usually it's detected as off earlier. It's driving me nuts. Some times i can play for hours with no issues, some times it keeps turning itself off constantly. I doubt it is the battery since i changed it, so it has to be the ribbons or something in the board no? (it's the later, cheaper model of controller). If i could get a broken controller for cheap with the board and ribbon in working condition i could probably fix it. I have opened the controller so many times the screws are on the verge of being stripped and don't want to deal with that for nothing. I can't find ANY information on these issues.

[@nicklarricks]

What do you call this on 3:52?

[@redelune]

Dualshock 3 original

[@theticklingpickle]

Dude what tool i striped 2 of the screws

[@trevorphilips3156]

Ficou novinho em folha 😮 👍

[@jaydentheemmanuelthomashat2346]

I know

[@inieastagaming9456]

Please help me my L2 button of ps3 controller is pressing but it is not coming back automatically i have opened it and tried to fix it but it is not fixing i have to pull back L2 button

[@jaydentheemmanuelthomashat2346]

Is that analog stick is replaced

[@gauchoconponcho]

Un espetaculo, que grasa usaste para los sticks??

[@VRestoration]

es grasa para engranes

[@rodneymercedtorres6164]

Ese no es uno original, pero quedó muy bien

[@jonatanguardia9222]

Se puede usar un stick pirata en un original?

[@zuz2315]

Very nice you should make the videos longer

[@VRestoration]

Thank you very much for the good comment friend, about the duration of the videos if I have thought of making them longer but as many times the processes can be somewhat repetitive I think it could get people bored.

[@dewaynehickman4996]

OK. Why didn't he show the controller working after his handy-dandy work ?????

[@aryanjaipaty6195]

The controller is working or not?

[@relentlesshaggler909]

What kind of grease you use for joysticks and fat ps2 doors..

[@VRestoration]

You can use any type of gear grease. I personally use Roshfrans brand automotive lubricant.

[@remigiuszdarmach4233]

Hey, what should I do when my controller wont close properly? It seems that everything fits properly but when I close it, it wont come together betwean L1 L2 and R1 R2.

[@inieastagaming9456]

Same problem with me the L2 button is not coming back automatcally after pressing i hAve to pull it back

[@warnacokelat]

mine is basically clean, but all the button on the left side won't work. tried cleaning the ribbon and the contacts, it just won't work.

[@VRestoration]

in the part where the flex and the motherboard make contact there is a small pad that presses one thing against the other. Sometimes it wears out over time, you can try to make that pad press by making it thicker either with tape or foam.

[@warnacokelat]

@@VRestoration did just that. it seems like the ribbon is just fucked beyond repair. opened the controller, found some water damage on the ribbon. must have shorted the connection permanently because it registers button press on L1, L2 and the directional buttons without anything pressing the buttons.

[@warnacokelat]

@@VRestoration opened another ds3, same water damage at the same spot: near and under the select button. the ribbon shows green rust that wont go away with cleaning. i think it has something to do with the rubber button degrading with time that causes this damage.

[@alankerley983]

Ficou bonitão

[@_Bxnj4_]

2:43 sonido de emotiza insana XDDDD

[@Itz_Takashi_Itz]

No sea pavo

[@bostoncates7714]

Would you be able to restore some of mine ?

[@dewaynehickman4996]

Well at least he didn't use WD-40 spray on the controls only a MORON would.

[@ChaseFire1934]

U should sell it for 27 dollars

[@mateusdovalli4732]

Toppppppppppppppppppppppp

[@tulioreisperfilmusical586]

wait 3:26 is that also alcohol?

[@VRestoration]

yes, it's isopropyl alcohol

[@perpetualpaws]

Poor controller. Who did that to it? 🥺

[@ThaIceMan05]

Can you restore mine?

[@Roxxstar10000]

Thanks for the Video. But ur nails men dont eat them..

[@aidanfenton4377]

you need to stop biting your nails

[@Mihalychnext]

очень топорно! Индия..... не иначе.

[@alextrivoldansi3233]

Он из Мексики.. не Индия

[@user-oy2ko7jb1r]

That soldering is disgusting.