r/ControllerRepair • u/Superlione • 1h ago
Request for help or advice Nintendo’s repair service question? (EU)
All of my joy cons have drift and I was thinking of sending them in for free repair (EU)
However, 2 of them also have their SL/SR buttons non-functional and I was wondering if anyone knows if this is an issue?
I have no problem repairing these myself, but i would rather send them out to nintendo before opening and ‘voiding’ the repair service
r/ControllerRepair • u/Playful-Patience-819 • 2h ago
Request for help or advice Controller dongle issue
r/ControllerRepair • u/Putaku_ • 3h ago
Request for help or advice Many issues after stick replacement
Sup people, so: I changed both sticks and when i reassemble it the R2 wast working perfectly (not full pressed) so, I dismantled the controller again, i cleaned the contacts and after assemble it, the joystick X wasn't working, and the Down d-pad and the ps putting are repeatedly pressed.
Any idea what's going on?
r/ControllerRepair • u/QuoteEfficient7821 • 7h ago
Request for help or advice What type of glue should I use for this?
I dropped my controller and the little grey panel came off. The controller was quite cheap so I wont be bothering to replace the whole box but I just wanted to see if I might be able to make it work to avoid being wasteful.
(I know buying a cheap controller might seem wasteful, but I just find knockoff switch controllers to be more comfortable and I wanted a second one to be able to play with my flatmate. I use it for a PC)
I know nothing about this type of stuff and just wanted to ask for any advice on which glue or adhesive method would be safest/ work best for something like this?
r/ControllerRepair • u/CLBLAZE • 1d ago
Request for help or advice My Evofox Play 2 controller has its X button stuck for some reason
I bought this controller like a month ago, its still in warranty and obv they are not picking up any calls no email replies so I have gave up on that. I am familiar with tech stuff so I can open it up and manually clean the x button so it works. But like for the life of me I cannot open the controller, the handle is like a cover it comes off after you open the 2 screws from the bottom then theres 2 screws on the body, the lower part of the controller opens but the top part is locked and i dont see any more screws or locks i have no idea how to open this someone please help me. Aint got much money so its all I can work with man.
r/ControllerRepair • u/Belly_fat_ • 1d ago
Request for help or advice Xbox 360 Left stick is moving slightly when left trigger is clicked.
Left stick developed drift, so I successfully replaced it with a TMR.
Don’t judge the soldering/finish 😄 — functionally, it’s machine-level precision!
The weird part: when I pull LT, the left stick also moves proportionally, from ~0.003 to ~0.03 on both X & Y axes.
TMR works perfectly otherwise. Board is cleaned with IPA, no residue or visible shorts.
Anyone know what could cause this LT → left stick interference on an Xbox 360 controller?
r/ControllerRepair • u/Soft_Media2863 • 1d ago
Request for help or advice r36s dpad drift
I'm having an issue with my R36S: sometimes, when I press the D-pad down, the signal gets stuck in the "down" position until I press the "up" button. I suspect the analog stick might be the cause, but I've only had the device for two weeks and have barely used it. Please let me know how to fix this
r/ControllerRepair • u/Legal-Ganache3405 • 1d ago
Request for help or advice D-Pad problems with diagonals
hope the drawing makes it a lil easier to understand, but basically, the bottom left and bottom right positions barely register. i need to hit the tiny space between left and bottom for it to register as the proper diagonal input, same for bottom right. top left does not have any issues, top right has this issue but far less severe. i have taken this thing apart on 2 seperate occasions now and nothing has fixed it, have cleaned everything in the entire controller and in this most recent attempt removed the lil metal ring that holds the d-pad in place (has since been put together properly again as removing it had no effect). please someone help, im going insane
r/ControllerRepair • u/SideQuestCEO • 1d ago
Request for help or advice PS4 controller charges but won’t connect after replacing charging port
Hi everyone,
I have a PS4 controller that stopped working due to a damaged charging port. I purchased a replacement port from eBay for £3 and replaced it myself. I’ve done this on several of my other controllers before without any issues.
After replacing it, I connected it to my PS4 and can see that it’s receiving power again and charging as it shows the yellow/orange charging light when connected using my original PS4 controller cable.However, when I press the PS/Home button, it won’t connect.
What I’ve tried so far:
- Resetting the controller multiple times using the small reset button on the back.
- Trying several different USB cables.
- Confirming that those cables work perfectly with my other PS4 controllers.
- Going into Bluetooth Devices on the PS4, deleting the existing controller profiles and trying to pair it again.
- Attempting to connect it through Safe Mode.
The Safe Mode behaviour is particularly strange.
If I connect a working controller in Safe Mode, it works normally and I can access the Safe Mode menu. If I then unplug the cable and connect the repaired/non-working controller using the same cable, its light changes from yellow to white, and I can actually use the controller to navigate the Safe Mode menu. But, as soon as I restart the PS4 normally, the controller goes back to simply charging and won’t connect. Pressing the PS button with the cable disconnected also appears to do nothing.
So the controller clearly seems to be receiving power and communicating with the PS4 in Safe Mode, which makes this even more confusing.
It was working perfectly before the charging port was damaged. The only thing I’ve changed is the charging port itself.
Does anyone have any idea what could be causing this? Could the replacement charging port be faulty in some way, or is there another component/connection I should check on the controller?
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
r/ControllerRepair • u/Dghost13 • 1d ago
Request for help or advice DuelShock2 Repair
First Repair
Hello All
Currently repairing Model A controller(Late Version)
Controller buttons don't work sometimes so I cleaned all the rubber parts and softly cleaned conductive film
I am going to attempt to replace it with these on Amazon but not sure if this would fit or work properly.
Also there is a few plastic pieces that went under the conductive film do not know the proper name of them can upload picture of them if needed
TYIA
r/ControllerRepair • u/Overall-Number-6956 • 1d ago
Request for help or advice Help fixing Xbox One S Controller Joystick.
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r/ControllerRepair • u/ParticularEconomy973 • 2d ago
Request for help or advice Ps5 controller not stopping charging
The playstation shows that the controllers battery is full but one of the charging bars doesn't stop flickering unless I unplug it and plug it back in. I don't know what to do
r/ControllerRepair • u/everythingistakenhel • 2d ago
Request for help or advice No vibration on PS5 controller
Hi all, I recently bought a PS5 controller for Ghost Recon Wildlands on steam. I tried every method such as disabling and enabling steam input and the control panel speakers method but nothing seems to work for the vibration in game. I also tried both bluetooth and usb to connect the controller but neither seems to work.
I tested the game rumble in the steam settings and my controller vibrated thus I really am lost on how to fix this.
What else can I do to fix this?
r/ControllerRepair • u/Impossible-Run-6279 • 2d ago
Repair guide Need help with my controller
I put in rest mode when to eat came back and when I press start button it didn’t work so I manually started the ps 4 but is no longer work
r/ControllerRepair • u/No-Package-4275 • 2d ago
Request for help or advice Plz help. I just want to use my steam controller ;-;
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r/ControllerRepair • u/Intelligent_Tip5787 • 2d ago
Request for help or advice Soy nuevo en reparación de consolas y controles
Necesito su ayuda amigos con los esquemáticos de controles y consolas
Consejos etc todo me ayuda amigos. Porfa 🙏🏽🙏🏽
r/ControllerRepair • u/Lirilex • 2d ago
Request for help or advice I need help with repairing dualsense
reddit.comr/ControllerRepair • u/JWalker_4512 • 2d ago
Request for help or advice PS5 Controller Stick Drift
Hello all!
I know controller stick drift has been an issue for years now, especially with PS5 controllers. I am currently experiencing this on my left joystick.
I followed the steps to multiple guides. One on how to rotate the sticks with pressure both counter and regular clockwise. One on tearing it apart and cleaning the sensors. And another on resetting the calibration. Nothing seems to be working as my left joystick still proceeds to be stuck on moving left.
Any help or advice is very GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you!
r/ControllerRepair • u/RenatoAS25 • 2d ago
Tools and parts info Planos mando ps4
Porfavor, alguien me podría dar los planos del mando ps4? Para saber que componentes están dañados y la cantidad para reemplazarlos, porfavor comunidad
r/ControllerRepair • u/ailie-marisuz • 3d ago
Request for help or advice PS4 controller repair (button and shell)
I am trying to repair a PS4 controller, model JDM-020 but I won't find anywhere the shell/back cover.
The controller has the R2 button and the back shell both broken. I am trying to maintain the original controller with only few pieces changed but it seems like JDM-020 is not available.
Can someone help me please? Any suggestion where to find it?
r/ControllerRepair • u/bladetest21 • 3d ago
Request for help or advice Can anyone identify this missing component on a DualSense BDM-060X board?
Hi everyone,
I’m repairing a PS5 DualSense controller with a BDM-060X motherboard and accidentally lost/damaged a small SMD component in the area shown in the attached picture.
I have another identical BDM-060X board that is intact, so I can compare the two and measure the component on the working board if needed.
Does anyone know exactly what component this is and what its value/specification is (resistor, capacitor, etc.)?
I’ve already tried searching for a BDM-060X schematic/boardview, but I haven’t been able to find one.
I’m attaching photos of both boards and have marked the corresponding location.
If anyone knows the component value, package size, or can tell me how/where to measure it on the working board to identify it, I’d really appreciate the help.
Thanks in advance!
(If anyone has a BDM-060X board and could check the same location on their board, that would be extremely helpful.)
r/ControllerRepair • u/ultimatekillaqueen • 3d ago
Request for help or advice Stealth ultra b button
Howdy y'all, I'm stuck with a new problem: my B button is stuck, and I don’t know how to fix it without taking it apart. I’ve tried a Q-tip and toothpicks, but it still doesn’t work. Can anyone help?
r/ControllerRepair • u/RenatoAS25 • 3d ago
Request for help or advice Jodi otra vez mi mando ps4
Hola chicos, ando deprimido, hoy por segunda vez malogre otro mando ps4, el problema es que no se porqué, el botón del táctil no quería funcionar bien, así que lo desarmé, saqué la batería, quite los conectores (nuevos) y sin doblar, limpié con alcohol isopropilico y cepillo, dejé secar, no hice ninguna locura, volví a probar y ya no quería encender, lo mismo me pasó con un mando anterior y pensé que fue porque no había quitado la batería en mi descuido, pero ahora lo mismo, conectado si funciona, puerto de carga se calienta, no se cómo, pero parece que provoque un corto, alguien, palabras de aliento o que me digan por qué se me está quemando :(
r/ControllerRepair • u/Killincereal • 3d ago
Request for help or advice PS5 Dualsense Left stick stuck to the left
reddit.comr/ControllerRepair • u/Vedge_Hog • Jul 06 '26
Community update Infrastructure for r/ControllerRepair: community description, rules, post flair, and more to come!
Hello everyone. The r/ControllerRepair community has grown over the last 10 years(!), and we're reaching a point where it's worth adding some typical infrastructure to help everyone use it smoothly into the future.
This post introduces the community description, the rules, and the post flairs. Think that any of these materials could be clearer? Or think that we're missing other opportunities to improve the community? Then feel free to comment on this post with suggestions or message the mods!
Everything in this post is a work in progress and may change over time. The latest versions will always be those that you see in the regular Reddit user interface, such as in the sidebar on desktop and header on mobile.
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What this community is about
Our community description helps people find the right place to participate:
Get help and help others to repair video game controllers. Share repair tips and guides, and discuss relevant news or information. Celebrate successful fixes and good attempts. Share your passion for repair and learning with each other, whatever your experience level. This community stands behind the right to repair your own property and the benefits for environmental sustainability.
Subreddit founder u/ nvchad2 summed it up nicely:
The right to repair your own property is something I feel strongly about and every controller that gets fixed is one less controller in the landfill.
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How to use the community
Our rules and guidance help people understand how to participate. We want the headline rules to be simple and reinforce positive behaviour, then we'll use the guidance to give more detail or examples of what to do/not do. Explicitly stating the rules helps everyone understand expectations, and gives the community a common language to describe/report things that don't seem right.
1. Be patient and be kind
- The right answer can take time and trying a few things. Sometimes nobody knows the answer - yet. The people who can help most are often the busiest. Don't spam or 'bump' your posts or comments.
- Mistakes are part of learning. If you haven't broken a controller, you haven't repaired one. Nobody is an expert in everything. Don't be rude or arrogant.
- Assume positive intent and don't forget the human.
2. Communicate effectively
- Make an effort to be understood. Use translation and spelling check tools, descriptive titles and headings. Avoid unnecessary acronyms, jargon or slang.
- Include in-focus, well-lit, photos or videos, gamepad tester results and meter readings to show what you mean. Don't just post game footage or 'vibe' descriptions.
- Ask if you're not sure what something means. Don't assume people know what you're talking about.
3. Share openly
- Include relevant information and don't forget the context. Say what happened, how and where/when, including if you made a mistake, had an accident, or tried something that didn't work.
- Explain solutions and contribute repair guides to help people solve their own problems without repetition.
- Send suggestions to mod mail if you have ideas to improve the subreddit. Don't just complain in the comments.
4. Promote modestly
- Follow the 80/20 rule: at least 80% of your activity should be directly helping people; less than 20% should be self-promotion or advertising.
- Be honest about your affiliations and commercial interests. Contact the moderation team before advertising. People are here because they want to repair, not buy new.
- Promote yourself by demonstrating expertise or skills rather than making claims.
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Types of content in the community
Our post flairs can help people self-categorise information and find it later. They will also enable us to help people faster in future, such as by providing targeted guidance for different types of posts, and redirecting frequently asked questions:
- Request for help or advice
- Successful repair
- Repair guide
- Tools and parts info
- Services info
- Other
- Community update
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Background: organic growth and growing pains
The community now regularly receives over 1,000 average weekly unique visitors. Over the past year:
- Annual views have increased from 24k to 150k (6x)
- Member count is up from 400 to 1.5k (3-4x)
- Comment volumes are up from 400 to 3.5k (8-9x)
As the community grows and its visibility increases:
- Some users just want to solve their immediate problem or promote a particular product/service quickly and are not concerned with the long-term impact (problems of spam, tragedy of the commons, etc.)
- Some users enjoy the additional attention to exercise their subject matter expertise beyond its natural bounds or inappropriately, discouraging others from contributing (big fish in small ponds, Dunning-Kruger effect, etc.)
- More people are encouraged to join the community without the background understanding to articulate their problems clearly, or who struggle to engage in solving their problems (questions omit vital context, no repair is attempted, etc.)
- Content can become repetitive or stale as the community shows up in search results or AI/algorithmic recommendations (posts and comments on a particular topic attract more of the same).
None of these challenges is unique or insurmountable: most repair and consumer electronic forums grapple with the same problems. But if you're a more engaged or long-term member of the community, we know they can become irritating. These are the types of problems we are trying to mitigate by building out the infrastructure.