Why is my PS4 controller messing up?

What causes PS4 controller drift? The most likely cause of analog stick drift is dust, dirt and grime working its way into your controller. Over time, all these nasties can build up and affect your electrical connections. And when this happens, your controller might start playing up in strange and random ways.

How do I fix malfunctioning PS4 controller?

Reset the DUALSHOCK 4 wireless controller Locate the small reset button on the back of the controller near the L2 shoulder button. Use a small tool to push the button inside the tiny hole. Hold the button down for roughly 3-5 seconds. Connect the controller to the PS4 using a USB cable and press the PS button.

How do you know when your PS4 controller is dying?

If your controller suddenly and inexplicably seems 100% dead, no lights, no connection, then you likely have a USB issue. For reasons that aren’t clear, these DS4 controllers appear to lose their ability to charge via USB after some length of time and won’t even acknowledge when a cable is plugged in.

How do you revive a dead PS4 controller?

Turn off your PS4 console and controller, and unplug the PS4’s power cord from the outlet. Wait 5 to 10 minutes, and with the PS4 still unplugged, hold down the power button for 30 seconds to drain all its leftover energy. Then, plug the PS4 back in, turn it on, and see if the issue has been fixed.

Why is my PS4 controller not working properly?

Sometimes it’s not the PS4 Controller or the charging cable but the charging port is faulty. Due to excessive usage, the charging port may be damaged and the power isn’t passing through the battery. Well, in this situation, replacing the PS4 controller seems the only way.

How do you fix a PlayStation controller?

Fix Random Button Pushes Remove screws from the back of the controller. There are five screws holding the controller together. Remove the back. You may need to pry open the controller with a flat head screwdriver. Remove the battery. The battery is the grey square piece on the back of the motherboard. Remove the screw on the motherboard.

How do you troubleshoot a PS4?

Troubleshooting Steps 1. Sign out of your PS4™ system (the account that’s having the connection issue). 2. Power off your PS4™ system. 3. Go to PlayStation.com on the web browser. 4. Sign in and out the second time.

What are the problems with the PS4?

PS4 problems include disc errors, the PS4 turning off without warning and problems connecting to PSN to play games with friends or to download games. Sometimes the PS4 connection problems are due to hacker groups taking the PSN network offline during the holidays and other times you need to take action to fix your home network.