PS4 Silm Controller Disassembly!! Trigger and Spring Replacement Guide

Today as requested I take apart and show you guys the innards of the newest PS4 Slim Controller!!! On the way we are going to be replacing the Springs and the Triggers. Unlike the Gen 1 Controller it is important to take apart as much as you can to get the triggers isolated and to be very very careful. Go slow Take your time and you will be successful!
If you are already at the stage where all you need is the triggers and the springs I suggest skipping to @16:00
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[@GreighThunda]

Hey guys as a small KZbinr with a broke college lvl budget ramen noodle night I recently got hit with the KZbin change. Basically they are demonizatizing all of my vids if I don't hit 1000 subs by Feb 16th. With that being said I would appreciate a sub and will sub back! Thanks for watching, thanks for reading. I appreciate it guys!.

[@Lurkerzss]

Scorinitron well then

[@EraseTime]

Subbed man :)

[@joker14syria13]

Thank you brother you are the best ❤❤💖

[@MrLoverman7134]

Bro really no One believes that

[@GreighThunda]

@@MrLoverman7134 That comment was 4 years ago. Back then you made KZbin Partner at 100 subs then the whole logan paul thing happened in japan with the S...forest. KZbin's response back then was to cut everyone's partnership under 1000 and stop all payments and revenue they didn't prorate anyone they just cleared the balance and waited till u got at 1000 subs.

[@otakuweekly8711]

You sir, saved me time and MONEY. You have gained a like, comment, and subscriber.😃

[@GreighThunda]

Much Appreciated man!

[@sterben1066]

Thanks for uploading your vids like this. You just helped me repair an old scuf controller. I just swapped out the R2 and L2 and switched out the rubber pads. Hopefully it works. Yep R2 and L2 work perfectly now ;-; im so happy

[@melloTHRASH]

Nice tear-down and semi-analysis/comparison. Good job!

[@GreighThunda]

I appreciated it man thanks!

[@Robert-nl3fd]

Already did that Monday. Did it at the spur of the moment as well... first try. Simple 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@maxhammer8676]

Just wanted to say thank you for this video. Just got a new controller and was changing the sticks, I pulled off the L2 trigger and was not sure how the spring was supposed to be placed as it was randomly activating during a game. Thank for the great close ups!

[@adamfish2758]

Subscribed thanks my friend saved me a big headache and some money

[@ashtona3635]

I have a gen 3 controller, will this method work on it, if not can u please link me a vid that would help with my gen 3 controller, thanks!

[@ren3480]

Tip: Of you’re controller runs by itself when pressing l2 all you have to do is take the controller apart and make sure every blue part on the analog stick is pushed in all the way, this just saved me $60 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@MB-wj6vr]

Great video, you have a new subscriber! Do you know where I can order those grey L1, L2, R1, R2 buttons? Mine broke. I can only find them for older models, not Gen 4.

[@GreighThunda]

Mark Blydenburgh not 100% sure will look into it!

[@GreighThunda]

I Found it :D ON alibaba! tinyurl.com/yct5jmtf

[@GreighThunda]

www.aliexpress.com/item/For-Playstations-4-JDS-040-JDM-040-Controller-Trigger-Spring-L1-R1-L2-R2-Parts-Buttons/32824424938.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.46.69c21c74DiTATO&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_1_10152_10709_10151_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10342_10547_10325_10546_10343_10340_10548_10341_10545_10697_10696_10084_10083_10618_10710_10307_10059_308_100031_10103_441_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620,searchweb201603_19,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=3f7066eb-5b5a-403c-bc1c-72f069a5d0bf-6&algo_pvid=3f7066eb-5b5a-403c-bc1c-72f069a5d0bf&transAbTest=ae803_1&priceBeautifyAB=0

[@GreighThunda]

Looks like when you want the triggers you wanna searcjh for JDS 040 JDM

[@MB-wj6vr]

Thanks. I also found them here at morbidstix.com

[@deadlegends3242]

very helpful thanks man!

[@mohamedelidrissi3447]

Thanks youre the bestttttt

[@wesleyvisor6548]

Having trouble getting the screws out I have the right tool they just won’t budge any tips?

[@donshwavy1039]

Ty bro much love

[@karamdarwesh507]

Nice bro👍

[@EffectiveZ]

thanks! now i can rage and not worry subbed bro :)

[@TenjinYoukai]

Could you explain why/if you need to do 4:30 to 15:20 just for replacing the triggers/springs? I don't recall it being necessary in the previous model and from the video I can't quite understand why it would be necessary to remove the front panel. Was it just to show the insides of the front? My V2 DS4 R2 spring has started clicking sometimes when I press it and I'm thinking on replacing. Thanks

[@GreighThunda]

honestly it was all about getting to it without straining anything else it was also my first attempt.

[@TenjinYoukai]

@@GreighThunda Oh, alright then. Thanks for the reply!

[@hArDsTyLe2259]

8:39 my 1st gen controller always had them encased in plastic

[@Kronos0999]

So, I have the DS4 V1 controller....and somehow the R2 button isn't registering as 100% pressed. What I mean, is that is physically press the button as far as it can go but in the game it isn't registering that and it only get a response as if I'm throttling or lightly pressing the button. Any ideas, fix, or theories?? Help me, please, Scorintron!

[@GreighThunda]

I GOT CHU Homie! Check this video out I did. I actually explained the silicon pads and what could cause R2 from messing up like that kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4u9YaOKf86igqM&t Might be your springs or the placement of the silicone pad. Check the video out let me know what happens.

[@j.a.3752]

Bro I love you ❤️

[@Monochrome_horns]

Is there like a 3rd controllee style i dont know about? Mines different from the 2 videos ive seen thus far and all im.tryna do is fix the r2 trigger...

[@Terkzorr]

13:19 Today I've opened a Dualshock 4 I bought in late 2017 and I was surprised as hell when I saw that the SHARE and OPTIONS buttons are now also attached to the main frame, along with some other minor changes compared to my 2016 model (same one as in the video) like a new ribbon cable on the touch pad and the battery plastic frame now being held in place with the motherboard screw. I swear Sony makes these things sturdier each year. I wonder what I would find if I'd buy a new one now in 2018.

[@GreighThunda]

Man i did a 2017 model and got all giddy describing everything

[@MB-wj6vr]

Random engineering question, why are there 4 weights on the left side but only 1 weight on the right side?

[@chrisrodriguez3250]

can u explain how to remove the R2 button. is it right to left to remove? I can't take my R2 button off. Help!

[@GreighThunda]

Chris Rodriguez remove the trigger from the inside peg

[@chrisrodriguez3250]

+JTV thanks it worked. Instant subscribe man. I thought I was going to break it doing that.

[@GreighThunda]

Chris Rodriguez me too man hahaha I was in the same position when I did the video but looking at was where it helped. Things break when they arn' t supported and when they are bending in the wrong direction. I stared at it for a while making sure lol

[@GreighThunda]

I appreciate you checking this video out!! If you already at the point where you just need take the triggers off and replace the spring I recommend you skip to @15:20 The video is pretty long because I wanted to show you guys exactly what it takes to get to the triggers and to do it the correct way without cutting any corners. If the video helped you out in anyway please leave a like, Comment if you have any feedback and subscribe for more content!

[@UhDewSea]

Scorinitron I can't find anywhere reliable that is selling gen 2 parts for this controller. Any suggestions?

[@justinyee5544]

Would this be the same with the V2 Glacier White controller?

[@jeffgoldmen1789]

My right trigger is barely budging when I try to take it out. How do I take it out?

[@g-m-b6672]

Just tried this. The way it was manufactured on mine was completely different. Hours spent and couldn't get the springs working correctly again. Sony need to make these more maintainable for the average consumer!!!!

[@davidsarpe]

lol you have another version of the controller porbs the v1 without light on the front

[@bahborry1684]

My hand is working but the light bar is not turning on??? Help pls

[@ashtona3635]

My controller has those springs but where u put the springs, my controller looks different

[@Jonc1492]

You might have the gen 3 controller. www.evolutionretro.com/ps4-dual-shock-4-trigger-spring-location-gen-3/

[@ashtona3635]

Jon YES THANK YOU SO MUCH! It's still a little slow on the r2 button, do u know where I can buy the same exact r2 and l2 buttons, I did buy some springs that didn't work on my controller and it came with some l2 and r2 triggers but they don't fit like the regular triggers on my controller that I have been using since I first got the controller

[@ashtona3635]

Jon but they those pics helped me so much tho, thx!

[@Jonc1492]

That's okay, maybe these. www.amazon.co.uk/HeroNeo%C2%AE-Trigger-Buttons-Replacement-PlayStation/dp/B00Q9LUG26 You'll need to compare it with the original triggers of your controller as there are 4 different ps4 controller models.

[@ashtona3635]

Jon ok appreciate it

[@346sammy]

so do i really need to take all those stuff out just to relace the r2 trigge?

[@GreighThunda]

MSG sadly yes doesn't take that long if you aren't narrating everything every 5 seconds lol

[@wherealltheflowersbloom]

Mine doesn't look like that the mechanism is different

[@operationcosmos]

What were the new springs called?

[@danielbens8020]

Where can I buy replecament parts (not on Amazon or aliexpress or that stuff just good stuff)

[@GreighThunda]

Got mine from eBay honestly it wasn't bad get triggers they come with aprings

[@Akeldama626]

where do i buy these i keep finding the first gen

[@futureantrax7871]

Thx so much bro

[@GreighThunda]

Directly From the Description Guys lol... "If you are already at the stage where all you need is the triggers and the springs I suggest skipping to @16:00"

[@BossSmash]

Question where did you purchase the replacement

[@GreighThunda]

@@BossSmash back then I looked specifically for the springs and triggers and found a store that was in japan selling them on ebay

[@WSalzstreuer]

What kind of controller do i have

[@WSalzstreuer]

Doesnt look like yours

[@GreighThunda]

Ahhh so sorry I just saw this. If u can get the model or serial number I'll do some research and let u know

[@djanithegamersfm]

I can't put the fucking spring dude it frustrates me a lot

[@Rare_Clips]

He said microsoft 😂

[@GreighThunda]

did I? I was tired that day XD

[@coremotivationn]

So annoying