Madjonny 386 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 So my Dualshock 4s have both been playing up recently so I decided to have a look inside and see if I can fix the sticking buttons and just look at how hard or easy it would be to replace the sticks... As soon as I opened it I saw this... Now that white tape looking stuff has connectors on both ends, so I'm assuming there's wires in there, and just look how creased and screwed up it is. It connects the main motherboard and a smaller one, the smaller one seems to be connected to the light bar and the USB charging port. My remotes both have problems charging, sometimes they just don't charge and I was wondering would the state of this connector be affecting the charging? I'm pretty sure it's not meant to be in such a state... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberninja2601 1,103 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 That is called a Ribbon connector. It should not be bent in that manner but it doesn't necessarily mean that is the problem. The isolation between the wires would have to rupture in order for it to create a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,776 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Not sure in all honesty Jonny but you've definitely blown any warranty by opening it up In regards to the charging; it could be an issue with the cable as opposed to the controller. The buttons sticking seems pretty common though, although I haven't experienced it.....yet because most of the games I have aren't too demanding but it doesn't bode well for long-term usage. The sticks; well, they're just a bit shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjonny 386 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 It all fits back together as if I never opened it up, nobody would ever know... But I don't have he box anymore anyway so I couldn't send it back anywhere... Iv ordered some new sticks and I'm just looking for some triggers now, hopefully I can fix it all back up for around £8... I don't want to get a new one yet as I want a SCUF at some point... Just out of curiosity, would I have been entitled to take it back to a shop if I had the box? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberninja2601 1,103 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Don't know about the UK, but after about a month you have to send it in to get a warranty repair. The store is only responsible to sell you good in working order which I assume it was when you got i Madjonny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,776 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Just out of curiosity, would I have been entitled to take it back to a shop if I had the box? It depends on the warranty from the retailer and if you bought damage cover. It's pretty BS but I bet lots of controllers get broken by players going into rage mode. Alternatively, you can send the controller back to Sony for an internal assessment and they will decide if it is faulty but it's conditional that you don't investigate or attempt to fix the issue yourself aka opening it up Madjonny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjonny 386 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Ahh well, oopsy daisy... I better make sure I fix it then... J4MES OX4D and Plumbers Crack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjonny 386 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 So I replaced the R2 trigger, it's now good as new. Replaced the right analog so that the kontrol freek sits tighter on there again. Replaced the left analog stick with an Xbox one analog stick... The Xbox one stick is taller which is why I got it, it's taller than standard but not as tall as standard with kontrol freek: This is how it is with kontrol freek: Not played with it yet, literally just done it. It seems very comfortable by just holding it... Hoping I get less aches on my left thumb from now on... BO7H B4RRELS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 9,776 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Nice job Jonny! How did you get the X1 stick on the DS4? Madjonny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madjonny 386 Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Thanks! Tbf if I can do it it can't be that difficult! They have the exact same clip/connection on the rear of the stick... Can't tell from the picture so much, but there is a stalk that just clips into the centre of the thumbstick... J4MES OX4D and Plumbers Crack 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BO7H B4RRELS 2,447 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Nice job! Madjonny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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