How do you fix a ps3 controller?

Answer 1

That entirely depends on what is wrong with it.

But if you don't know how todeterminethat then you are probably notknowledgeableenough to make a repair. I have never worked on a PSP joystick but they are generally the same design. So this is a general joystick fault and service repair guide.

Substitution fault finding is your friend! Does the fault happen if you plug (or wirelessly connect) [in] a known working joystick? Locating the fault to a specific part of the system will save time and money.Substitutionrequires no knowledge, takes little time and provides answers. If the device is modular, swap out the modules with a known working device.

Most service engineers sound like they are clever and it looks really technical when they start to pull things apart but the secret is most use substitution fault finding (Otherwise known as shotgun repairs).

Equipment

Repairing a joystick will require the following tools.

• Soldering iron and solder
• Screwdrivers(Some cases use security screwdrivers)
• Desoldering braid or solder sucker.
• Side cutters

If you don't have access to this equipment and know don't how to use it safely, then don't try repairing the joystick yourself. Soldering iron burns hurt. Also you should never work on a device that is plugged in and remove any devices that have internal batteries.

Never work on mains equipment that you are not qualified to repair. Even your playstation/Xbox power supply carries enough voltage to kill you. Joysticks are not mains devices, so as long as they are not plugged in there should be little danger. however thatdoesn'tmean that if you miswire, short, or crosswire the device that when you plug it back in you won't damage other equipment.

If you are confident that you qualify these caveats then continue reading. If not buy a replacement from a shop or online.

Parts

You can'tmagically fix anything without replacement parts.

Do you have a source or are you prepared to buy some?If not then you will end up withdisassembled electronicscrap on your bedroom floor.

Repair

Can it actually be repaired?

Remember manufacturers build stuff to suit their purposes of ease & speed of manufacture. This means that some do not designequipmentwith repair in mind.

Frequent faults on joysticks:

Failed buttons: Not much you can do here. Generally theplasticof the button wears down,or the micro-switch fails.Replacementof the broken part is the only answer.

Intermittent faults: One minute it works then it stops then it works again. Almost certainly the cable has a short or break in it. The point where the cable enters the joystick. You can open the joystick, cut back the wires to remove the broken section and resolder it. The cable will be shorter but the joystick will work. If the wire is broken at the other end then you can get replacement plugs, but it's not worth the work to fix it.The connections are tiny and difficult to solder properly.

Joystick positionfailure: All analogue joysticks usually contain two potentiometers per joystick. One for the X direction and one for the Y direction. These are generally 500 Ohmlinearvariable resistors. There should be four in a playstation joystick. If the positioning fails in one direction on one stick then its probably one of the pots gone faulty. You'll need the correct pot, of the correct value some solder, a soldering iron, side cutters and a steady hand to replace one.

Wireless joystick not connecting?, Is the signal getting through? Run any testdiagnosticsoftware, make sure that the console is away from sources of radiointerference. If the transmitter IC in the handset has failed then to be honest its cheaper to throw the joystick. try the console with a known working controller, if it works and yoursdoesn'tits time to throw it away.

Answer 2

Turn the ps3 controller around. There's a little hole next to a circle big hole. Plug something small inside the small hole for 4 seconds and it will work.

Answer 3

just give it to GameStop