Take Apart a PS4 Controller Without Breaking It

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8 жыл бұрын

We take a PS4 Dualshock 4 controller and show the steps needed to take it apart without breaking anything. This video shows the tabs inside the controller that can break off if not taken apart correctly. It also shows where to us a plastic pry tool to disengage the tabs so the back case can be removed without breakage.
After the controller is taken apart we then show how to install the ribbon cable and how to get it back together without causing damage to the controller.
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@jackhockey1950 5 жыл бұрын

I love trying to see precise and intricate movements from 2 metres away

@i_smoke_ghosts 4 жыл бұрын

crack me up :) cheers for that lolz!

@twitchjatex_jt8467 4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@RealAthrey 4 жыл бұрын

Social distancing

@juliusgeeza6889 4 жыл бұрын

@@RealAthrey yesss

@gamerguy425 3 жыл бұрын

I swear they designed this controller specifically to feel like you're constantly going to break it every time you open it.

@stephenhumphrey7935 2 жыл бұрын

Just like the stupid PS4, I swear I couldn't open mine with a hammer.

@abigguitar 2 жыл бұрын

You will. The small snap catches on the left and right are nearly guaranteed to break. The springs used for the L2 and R2 buttons are almost guaranteed to fall out while disassembling. Putting those springs back into place is tedious at best.

@TRIGUNGRAVE2560 5 жыл бұрын

Film the controller not yourself. It's hard to see what you're doing.

@Raitzen 4 жыл бұрын

True

@DashieFan5 4 жыл бұрын

Come on it's years ago he shows what he's doing not his face

@NoCrazyOverHere 3 жыл бұрын

@@DashieFan5 yet you replied to a 2 year old comment

@noahscott7272 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, we don’t give a crap about you 😂

@uncharted7againblackking256 3 жыл бұрын

@@NoCrazyOverHere yet u replied period lol

@RN-pf8vr 5 жыл бұрын

its near to impossible to open the controller without breaking the 2 side tabs located near 'triangle' 'circle' (and on the up left buttons). hats off to anyone who shows a technique to open without breaking them. . Btw its a good channel; answers most of my ps4 questions; especially fan sound and temperature videos. thanks.

@logancustodero810 3 жыл бұрын

Just broke it yay

@abigguitar 2 жыл бұрын

There's no way not to break them. They're extremely thin and very brittle. Thankfully, they don't really matter because the screws do the major share of the work holding it all together.

@bubbadaluva191 7 жыл бұрын

It's funny that all the videos that show how to take apart they just fall right off with them prying with hands. Lol mine will not come apart at all.

@TheReelDeall 5 жыл бұрын

That is the same case with mine I'm trying to replace the shell and one of the screws will not come out

@reeceytaylor 5 жыл бұрын

Not sure if you've solved it. It's been a year obviously, but a flathead screwdriver worked for me (eventually)

@TheReelDeall 5 жыл бұрын

I was just patient and kept trying without stripping the screw so if you keep trying it may come out

@younggamerteam9903 5 жыл бұрын

I need a bloody jack hammer to get mine apart, and putting it back together.....well still trying.

@sinfernoo 5 жыл бұрын

Same. I can't get the left top side at alll

@brandonyoung6612 8 жыл бұрын

This video would be great if there was a close up of you working on it.

@kandymanvlgs8459 3 жыл бұрын

Instructions not clear ended up building a bomb : \

@GoofyGooberGoblin 3 жыл бұрын

same

@blair5475 3 жыл бұрын

FBI wants to know your location

@bertob9835 4 жыл бұрын

Watching this from four years so shows how much you’ve improved in showmanship and production quality. Many thanks for all the years of informative videos.

@jacoblindeman6459 3 жыл бұрын

yeah in this Steve looks so nervous 😂😂

@siltysand 7 жыл бұрын

Hard to see what you're doing. Need to zoom in more.

@zUltraXO 3 жыл бұрын

Even though this video is quite old, it's still really helpful! Thanks a lot! I often broke all of the clips because I didn't know how to safely detach them.

@MedekZGB 8 жыл бұрын

video not helping so much, everything is lose in your video and the hardest part in whole thing is not filmed at all.

@nickefridstrom4838 6 жыл бұрын

he described it good enough to understand easily

@kwizmon 4 жыл бұрын

"the hardest part in the whole video is not filmed at all". What does that even mean? No explanation of what you're talking about is less helpful than this video. Laaaame

@yourallygod8261 4 жыл бұрын

@@kwizmon he means he wasn't showing what he was talking about it would be easier if he was showing closer up on the controller thats what he means :T

@charlesanthony7682 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the way you actually described where the plastic pieces are. I actually broke all the plastic pieces in both my controllers because nobody said anything about the pieces just pushing down on the r2 l2 buttons. Thank you though. Now maybe I can spend another 40 bucks and not snap the plastic if the battery won't power up

@Hardstyl3Sloth 8 жыл бұрын

I'd like to continue seeing how to videos. I would suggest some closer views though, to help with some of the tricky areas. Such as the tabs, plugs and such. Right now, my problem is the sprint function in black ops. I heard disassembling the dualshock 4, and using compressed air in and around the L3 button helps. It may actually need complete replacing. I can find a module online, and do it myself by soldering and save a ton of cash. That would make a great video for you guys to do. Thanks : )

@DEVILJIN666DANTE 7 жыл бұрын

Can you get more zoom when you are doing details

@blue_streakatwarthunder5728 4 жыл бұрын

Followed this but because it was so far away I couldn’t see properly and ended up breaking the 2 triggers. Thanks for warning us about them being so delicate when separating the case.

@ih_universe1530 8 жыл бұрын

It's you and yours teams Chanel do videos that make you happy. Continue to pay attention to the comments! If you see a lot of people that need help with a particular thing then do a video on that. Stay true to what you and the team want!

@Tronicsfix 8 жыл бұрын

+IH_UNIVERSE15 Thanks!

@PapaGleb 3 жыл бұрын

Wow it’s so great to see this old video and see how much you have grown and gotten better at having a camera in your face lol :)

@gabakusa 5 жыл бұрын

QUESTION: why dont you make a playlist about how to do chip level repair ??

@pogokoo 4 жыл бұрын

College

@AdamShepherd1 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent. This helped so much, managed to open up my controller nicely to clean the L1 contact so it would work again

@tommyaintfr 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Helped me clean my controller.

@freddymertz6418 6 жыл бұрын

It's like extolling the beauties of the Grand Canyon from the surface of the moon

@PeckerHead12388 2 жыл бұрын

Managed to get mine fixed thanks to this video. I did break one clip because I was impatient but the 4 screws locked it up tight

@jacksoncaverswall2796 5 жыл бұрын

I took it apart and I but of glass at the front snapped off. Just wondering if that will drastically change anything in the controller. By the way great vid man thanks 👍🏽

@fanuneza 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for this. It was super helpful. I didn't have the pry tool for this, but I used the one for my bike tubes, and it did the job. In case it helps anyone.

@lacycole4809 3 ай бұрын

That's what I'm using...all my bike tools 😂

@bigman3534 5 жыл бұрын

Even though I can agree with a couple comments about the angle of the video, this video helped me so much and saved me a lot of money. Thanks man

@JamesCrawfords 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, helped me fix a controller with a broken trigger!

@wissamsidki5237 3 жыл бұрын

Same lol

@CARLCUZZYCarl 6 жыл бұрын

how to Install LED's inside controllers!? & how do you know what kind of parts are good quality ? like toggles or hair triggers etc....???

@Sketchlogic 4 жыл бұрын

“You can hear...” You can hear it alright. What you’re hearing is the actual snapping/breaking of the plastic hinges that keep the controller shut tight. Almost every single person I’ve ever seen open a DualShock 4 absolutely neglects opening it perfectly, without breaking any part of the controller. iFixit warns about breaking them but it doesn’t teach or show the layperson how to do it.

@AttommicDog 4 жыл бұрын

This did help. My controller was very hard to get apart, but watching these steps and seeing how it comes apart was enough. I removed the LED on my controller to help save battery and it worked great. Ripping out the LEDs can ruin the controller if not done right.

@unvoasjesse 4 жыл бұрын

Just a fyi the cases from the original black and green camo are different, just tried to swap guts as the black has rarely been used and the green camo L3 is in full grind mode, also the ribbons are inverse to the black one...but thanks for showing me how to pull it apart

@truantverreaux5483 2 жыл бұрын

thanks! i got some kinda sticky substance in mine and was trying to find a way to take it apart to clean it, very helpful

@michaelwood3529 4 жыл бұрын

What about the springs on the triggers! They are a pain in the ass..not a single mention!

@KeoEthan 8 жыл бұрын

I think an in depth video of upgrading the hard drive in the ps4, backing hard drives up for the upgrade, or replacing a broken/cracked case or any of the consoles! It's awesome that you guys listen to your viewers/customers. I know a bunch of us requested this. Keep doing awesome things guys!

@Tronicsfix 8 жыл бұрын

+KeoEthan Thanks for the reply and compliments!

@Thunder_Light207 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your knowledge 👍 I love working on consoles 🤗

@nigelnightmare4160 2 жыл бұрын

Have you done an updated video if this? Also showing how to get to the thumb sticks.

@sealifett8395 4 жыл бұрын

I would appreciate a video on "Top ten chip failures on Ps4 board and how to test it'

@hebonky 2 жыл бұрын

Also there potentially could be a wire on the right side and to deal with that just take out the buttons and put them in yourself

@TwinGeminiDragon 7 жыл бұрын

hey can you help me? i watched another video on fixing my analog stick but my controller light wont turn on or charge. i plugged everything back in to my knowledge correctly. what else could be wrong now?

@GCBrad 6 жыл бұрын

I thought it was very helpful and thanks to your video, i fixed my son's controller. Thanks much!

@Tronicsfix 6 жыл бұрын

Glad this helped!

@cinlung 3 ай бұрын

Holy moly, Steve. You were so very young

@doctordata5553 11 ай бұрын

this old video is gold

@barryreade1807 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a close up of the opening would have been handy. My R2 buttons came out and I’ve lost the springs. Cheers.

@legendszone4417 6 жыл бұрын

thanks man! can u adjust camera angle little bit zoom

@chickberth Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this vid! Helped with my battery change, still rocking my original controllers!

@MrSodium271 4 жыл бұрын

My friend has this ps4 new series controller, z axis on L stick acts abnormal, should he replace the whole stick or its a board (permanent) problem?. Thanx.

@ankthestar 2 жыл бұрын

Broke 3 of the things because I was rushing. I love the videos!

@TheFronkinator 8 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see more videos on fixing controller problems. For example, on one controller, the R2 barely works; even when I took the trigger off and pressed the rubber myself.

@TheFronkinator 8 жыл бұрын

Mods would be cool to see too, if you guys do that kind of stuff

@Tronicsfix 8 жыл бұрын

+Be Frank What kinds of mods?

@Matsurigurl 2 жыл бұрын

replace the ribbon cable or clean it under the R2 you may need to replace the rubber piece too

@ryhrd2539 4 жыл бұрын

What if u have a a little piece stuck where u plug in ur headset can I just remove it from screwdriving the top of the controller and it will fall out?

@galaxygabriel0 5 жыл бұрын

im here because you broke something, LOL

@vincentvinogradov1243 2 жыл бұрын

holy shit... how far you have come, still needed this one thank you.

@christhatisall4098 6 жыл бұрын

Sometimes my right joystick moves to the left quickly but briefly decently often I'd say like 3-4 times a day I play competitive shooters need my aim thoughts please help

@jamespaxton4133 4 жыл бұрын

U should do a list of ideal tools i mean i just joined so if u have this vid ill be looling threw and see what i can fined

@Tronicsfix 4 жыл бұрын

I have a list of tools: www.amazon.com/shop/tronicsfix

@bryguyontherise2042 3 жыл бұрын

Console and controller repair in the different variations on how to put them back successfully

@buffen2496 6 жыл бұрын

Hi! I have the Razer controller, and I have a problem that my L3 button is completely loose. But the Big problem is that it's not possible to screw it up cause there is no screws... Any idea what to do??

@danatmonst3594 Жыл бұрын

Wow.. watching this in May 2023 and my, how far you've come since this video was uploaded, Steve! So barebones in here compared to the repair & test area you use now! Good for you! (and us!) Congrats on the progress 😍🎮 EDIT: mine was a total pig to open.

@CR7Rick7 4 жыл бұрын

Feedback here !!! I’m new here, found out your video about opening DualShock 4 without breaking, unfortunately just saw it after trying to open one and breaking the plastics locks. Anyway I would ask for you to record your videos with a camera closer to your hand, so we can see the details, it would be so much better. You have a great content here, keep up the good job, and if it’s possible do another vídeos opening controllers with zoomed details.

@dissell2112 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thank you.

@ratamorph 4 жыл бұрын

I got a controller with 2 buttons not working (D-Pad down and L1), they are not sticking, they just don't register any input. Took mine apart and didn't see any dirt or any noticeable things that would indicate the problem. Put it back together and the buttons are still not working. What would the next step be?

@samdavies5314 Жыл бұрын

what would happen if i install the ribbon cable with the blue tab backwards?

@pandesalcookie6425 Жыл бұрын

my quick menu keeps popping up and after a while, the controller will disconnect. if i dont touch the controller, it will reconnect itself. i hope you can give me ideas what to do

@ps4fan954 3 жыл бұрын

How easy is it to get at the arrow buttons as my right button doesn't work on one of mine

@CocoSnicker12 3 жыл бұрын

A video on how to properly clean the inside of the ps3 slim would be nice.

@JReed7560 4 жыл бұрын

once inside how in the world do get the central fixture out?? i need to clean all the face buttons on my controller.

@White_Knight_Real 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really wanted to paint my controller so I used this

@codentiv1676 5 жыл бұрын

I got a problem i opened it but i cant lock it becouse on the left top side theres a opening how to fix

@saiyanjd1107 Жыл бұрын

You are a lifesaver thank you so much for making this video

@Carter-911 4 жыл бұрын

Is there anyway to boost the bluetooth range from inside the ps4 controller?

@drone_tours 4 жыл бұрын

To all people If you are swapping parts from one controller to another most parts from gen 1 to gen 2 controllers are different so keep that in mind

@44nt 3 жыл бұрын

my ps4 controllers home button is broken it presses itself down which causes so many issues like turning on an night, opening the ps4 menu during games, turning off mid games and and not being able to turn back on how could i fix that?

@keplarfps 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do an Xbox one controller as well? I need to fix some of my friends controllers

@TheVampyreblood 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't get the outside screws loose. Even used the 00 screwdriver. Tried various sizes and they just turn in the screw head or try to strip it😢

@GamingPal 4 жыл бұрын

Controller with nothing in it: Both working controllers: WE ARE DOOMED

@porsi5061 8 жыл бұрын

Can you do a repair video how to take out the game when its stuck

@res1492 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@Tronicsfix 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@Legend-nl4vy 6 жыл бұрын

my screws are a bit rusty so how do I take them out?

@GeorgesPizzaboy 5 жыл бұрын

What about taking apart to get to The analog sticks

@MrDavemoore 7 жыл бұрын

How do you remove the piece of head phone jack out of the plug

@patriot_adventure_864 5 жыл бұрын

I have a PS4 controller that has a busted USB port. I replaced it now it doesn't turn on or anything. I'm not sure what to do now. Any help would be great thanks.

@butterflygirl6520 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks , very helpful

@moirakelly3478 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Steave your a life saver

@jettisontee4897 6 жыл бұрын

When I press L2 it moves up/forward.. How to fix this???

@brand007ful 4 жыл бұрын

same issue :/ can't open the controller it's too damn hard

@FernandezB7 7 жыл бұрын

we want videos about which consoles to buy eg Xbox vs Ps4 such type videos may help us buying a good console

@Tronicsfix 7 жыл бұрын

Duly noted. Thanks!

@MatuaKiwi 2 жыл бұрын

how do i pry the boom tabs if theyre not loose

@jermaine32driftking34 7 жыл бұрын

how do you change the thermal paste on the PS4

@richardhamilton4234 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video how to clean it up inside would be great

@Tronicsfix 6 жыл бұрын

Good idea

@JudgmenTaichi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the clear instruction. I managed to open and fix the triggers, though I broke the glass part that holds the lightbar in place haha.

@leoj9854 4 жыл бұрын

Dear Sir, right now my PS button is pressing itself. I dont know what to do. Where and which part should I clean it?

@EriolFischi 3 жыл бұрын

you saved my Controller thank you and great video

@beeurd 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like I need four hands to get this thing open. Can't get all the lips undone at the same time because they keep clipping back shut on the opposite side. ☹️

@eraezr 8 жыл бұрын

For some reason, the screws don't budge when I use my philips screwdriver which fits in fine. I didn't want to force it at the risk of stripping the screws. Suggestion video: When PS4 Neo comes out, do a video on how to change its HDD (if allowable) in case it turns out to be a different way to the current PS4.

@Tronicsfix 8 жыл бұрын

+Eraezr If it's the right size screwdriver then just push down hard while you are turning...this should get them loose. Yes, we plan on getting the new PS4 once it comes out and checking it out.

@lunarwolf9180 4 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem and I tried using force too none of them are coming out I tried on an old controller so the screw driver works but none of the screws on the other controller are budging

@Matsurigurl 2 жыл бұрын

at work i use a regular screwdriver with the star end to get it started then i switch to my power screw driver sometimes dirt glues it in there so a bit of torque first frees it up.

@jordanquichocho9615 3 жыл бұрын

I have a controller with drift on the right joystick but the controller has never been opened and i dont want to break anything

@user-xl9dc1kx3z 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to fix the buttons? Have an issue with my O button and it's a fairly new controller. I see a lot of videos with people having issues with the X button with no permanent solution.

@Matsurigurl 2 жыл бұрын

either need to replace the whole ribbon cable or clean ribbon cable under the action buttons

@sharkoutlaw6767 4 жыл бұрын

What did he connect the blue tab to?

@REBSLOKS 4 жыл бұрын

What if u remove the ribbion cable the the other way around

@vincentcox537 8 жыл бұрын

make a video of all systems clean outs and repair and their controllers as well

@Tronicsfix 8 жыл бұрын

+Vanessa Cox All system cleanouts? Like all types of consoles?

@MacReady69 8 жыл бұрын

Hi great instructional videos, just wondering have you repaired the PS4 Scuf controller? Can they be fixed? They have a special security screw on them that stops users taking them apart without damaging the screw or the case. The usual failure is the microswitches under the paddles. Thanks

@Tronicsfix 8 жыл бұрын

No, we haven't messed with them. I would think they could be fixed but we don't have one here to try.

@MacReady69 8 жыл бұрын

+TronicsFix they are basically the same as the ps4 same main board same charging port pcb but the additional pcb they add in for the bottom paddles the microswitches fail over time and they are very expensive to repair as you haven't send them back to Scuf for them to fix security screw is the main issue as it is a screw type I've never seen before if you Google Scuf 4ps security screw under images you will see what I'm talking about, maybe you know what it is?

@Tronicsfix 8 жыл бұрын

Ya, we have some of those bits laying around the shop somewhere.

@MacReady69 8 жыл бұрын

+TronicsFix any idea what type of screw it is? Users on Reddit users think it's a pentalobe screw but impossible to find a driver that fits it and Scuf won't sell you a driver for it, I myself think it's a specially commissioned security screw otherwise it would be easy to buy the proper bit off eBay to take it out

@Tronicsfix 8 жыл бұрын

I don't know the name of it. If I run across it I will let you know.