Quick and simple repair for PS5 pad triggers R2 on a budget
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- The PS5 pad suffers spring failure in the haptic triggers that results in a loose feel to the trigger. If you have this issue you will find you keep triggering the R2/L2 with barely any force.
You can easily repair the pad at a low cost with some simple tools found around the home. You need a Philips (star drive) screwdriver, a flat head screwdriver and a butter knife comes in handy on the R1/L1 buttons. You will also need some replacement springs found on eBay - just search PS5 R2/L2 spring.
If you have any questions about this repair please leave a comment below!
I have also uploaded a specific video detailing how to fix the L2 trigger. Its slightly different due to the orientation of the spring....If the L2 is your issue....head to that video.
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“ quick and simple “ literally takes the whole controller apart
How much does it cost to fix a ps5 controller? my L2 is completely stuck, it won't move.
Is there still a way to fix the L2 button without the tedious teardown? Even if it's 50x more harder to get the spring on? Lol. Doable still?
bruh, I can't get my hands on a ps5 here, people already started breaking their controllers.....
Cuz we got mad trigger fingers my guy
Thank you so much!! You’re a life saver mate, just saved me 70$ thanks!!
Thanks for the video :) I had two controllers, the R2 spring on both broke and the second one happened after not even 24 hours!! The hardest part was honestly getting that black faceplate back in. But I got it!
Thanks for the comment and I’m glad the vid was useful for you.
The black faceplate was tricky especially at the forward points as you can see from the vid. Glad it’s all sorted now though!
I have this problem but w/ L2 for the building in Minecraft
Had to open mine because when the faulty controller was connected the console wasn't getting past certain games loading screen or I couldn't "press X to continue", I was SO WORRIED it was an issue with the ps5 lol, turns out the L2 button was being pressed on without me pressing it, which was interfering with that initial game loading screen, but after adjusting the spring a bit it worked like a charm and everything's fixed!
Same! Going to adjust it now
Going thru this same thing now? So this works ?
I'm having the same problem but I'm not sure how u did it
I want to fix my R2 trigger but I'm too scared to take apart my controller like this lol
Honestly, take your time it’s really easy
I was too. But taking it apart wasn't that bad. I didn't end up breaking 1 of the clamps until trying to put it back together lmao.
I take apart my PS4 and PS5 controllers all the time, I actually think the PS5 controller is a nice controller to take apart, just be mostly careful with the ribbon cables. a lot of it is modular, so you won't break anything if your careful.
My r2 spring busted , walked right into ebgames and got a replacement, not without the snobby lady at the counter saying "my bf has cod and plays pretty hard and his never broke. Lmao I've had my ps4 controller for like 5 years, my nephew dropped it so many times I lost count and it never broke. My dualsense was not dropped once , I was honestly just playing destiny 2 and bam it went soft, thats never happened to me before.... lol
Hopefully you managed to get this fixed!
I wanted to give you a huge thank you for this video. I was watching several "how to open the Dualsense" and yours was the only one that was helpful enough for me to manage without damage. Thanks!! Could finally fix my broken R2's
It’s one of my pet hates, the how to videos that aren’t clear or are far to complicated. Glad it was of use and happy gaming!
I was going to post the same. I was able to clearly see exactly how the top arm slots into the trigger plastic in your video unlike any other video on youtube. I had some trouble and lost one of my 10 springs but ultimately was able to get the bottom arm to slot in place. Hopefully Sony makes these springs more durable in future revisions of the Dualsense.
Great video mate. This happened to one of my 3-month-old controllers. Spoke with Sony support today and sending it back for a replacement. This seems like a pretty common issue. I've got 4 generations of PlayStations still with working controllers. This is a bit of a joke how bad these are.
How do you contact them?
@@aziak1317 I called them. I googled the number here in Australia. Pretty long on-hold waits though. About 45 minutes. I'm still waiting for it to come back. 🤞
Back again to this video 😂😂😅
I used the spring of my ps4 controller and just put it on my ps5 controller thanks
Why is this even happening Sony should be ashamed I just brought mines and it’s broken already but thanks for the video will fix now thank you 👍🏽
So when measuring my controller, the R2 value for input is stuck at 255. I checked the spring, but it's still there and seems to be fine. I'm waiting for springs to come in, so I'll replace it anyways.
However, does anyone know if it could be another issue?
Thank you for your video. I got mine the first weeks of December, and noticed this problem around January. The DS5 is very nice and feels great in my hands, but the springs are a major problem since they break so often. Add to this that they made them considerably harder to repair than the DS4, where the screws were exposed. I'm kind of disappointed.
Ps4 and ps5 dumb as
Thanks a lot for the video, Idk why but I found a screw inside my controller, this thing blocked the R2 trigger I think, but still dont know where is this screw from ?
Just replaced my spring followed his steps worked great thanks!
Glad this guide was of some help! Happy gaming
@@TheCallinswood hi I'm trying this but I have one problem whts the size 0f the spring
Just a tip, to get the R1 and L1 off easier, hold down the R2 or L2 and enter from the back side of the R1/L1 buttons much easier and no damage risk to the white part you look at.
That’s awesome! Thanks for the addition.
Nice tip! Very easy
So i don’t have to screw out the white or black part of the controller at all?
dude,thankyou so much!!
Thanks for your tip, worked perfectly
Dude, i don't have any repair skills, but this tutorial is fucking good!
Today i could repair my R2 button and keep gaming on callisto protocol, thank you so much!
These controllers are junk im so pissed I got two with my ps5 last Christmas one the joystick sticks and that happened first week or two and now the original one half the buttons stopped working
I got my dualsense controller like 3 weeks ago and I feel like the L2 trigger feels different then the R2, R2 feels smooth but the L2 idk why but I feel when I am pressing its as smooth as R2 Is that a problem or its just new because its not loose
I don’t recommend doing this if you have a shaky hand
My l1 and r1 only works when I press it very hard, does any1 know a fix?
Bro thank you so much, my r2 and r1 button wasn’t working right, thanks to your video I was finally able to fix it 😁
*Anyone that sees this video, please don't make this mistake* buy the ps4 trigger springs rather than ps5 ones, they fit all the same but ps4 ones are much more durable and they are the same price so don't get the shitty ps5 ones and then have them break again in 3 months time
Just spent 480 on a ps5 with a controller that has this issue. Disgrace.
Just got my ps5 and played it for 1 hour and my r2 and L2 got jammed
Excellent video, clear and informative. Thanks!
Thankyou for your comment!
Thank You very much! My R2 was weeaak and I just fixed it eith this video!!! I'm gonna share it with some peple I know who are having this same problem!
Really glad it helped and thanks for the comment. Feel free to share
They're the same springs as the ps4 controllers.
It Worked!, thanks for the tutoríal
Would be good to see a video of the L2 spring being replaced, so much harder
Excellent. Details etc. Thank you
Thanks for this …..far this was a pain in the arse to get the bloody screws in after fixing the spring swear it took me nearly 20 minutes 😂😂
Whts the size for the spring
Thanks for the comment. If you look on eBay or simply Google Ps5 controller spring they seem to be all over the internet now and seem to be standard size
this isnt the same process for L2 as it is for R2 your video should just say R2 you did nothing with L2 -_-
Thank you very much for the help
6:40 I tried to open this part REAL gently but still ended up breaking the clip. tried on all 3 controllers and broke all of them still don't know how to pull it off without doing any damage.
ok I've found a few ways to do this. Some inwards pressure on the joint between top and bottom seems to help. Or of you look down from the L1/R1 there are little ports, easing a flat blade driver in there separates the clips.
I love you, fixed 2 controllers
Thank you, helped me a lot.
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH BRO
Gonna buy a tool kit and try soon my L2 button spring seems like something is stuck in there it’s brand new so doubt it’s the spring itself makes a lil noise unless I blow into the stick area
did you manage to sort this?
Is L2 much harder to repair than R2?
Thanks for your comment. The L2 isn’t much harder. The difference being that the spring location is towards the Inside of the pad rather than the outside. It’s the same process to replace it though
@@TheCallinswood so it isn't too complicated because of the less space?
Had this issue with with a new controller less than 2months old. Having replaced the broken springs back to working order. Saved me buying new new controller 😁
Thanks for the comment and I’m glad to hear this worked out for you!
The quality qc so sucks in Sony
You are good at making guide videos. I suggest you make more and get yourself a snazzy intro. Might make some £
Thanks for your comment. I just make them on an ad hoc basis when I see a need.
Also brought a repair kit 4 $10 on Amazon..Thanks💯
You the best thanks Bro 👍✋
Need a video specifically about L2 since it's harder to get to/fix
Take out battery and motherboard and should be easy access from there
Thanks, my R2 just got stuck, was just trying to figure out how to open. Had to press R2 section back into place.
this was the best tutorial so far for replacing the R2 spring the proper closeup gave me confidence on what I was doing with the spring and the technique worked well. (after about 6 attempts)
Our L1 button has suddenly just fallen out and don't know why. Think something has snapped in it as it doesn't click back in. Think this means a new controller 😭
The bigger piece of the spring (3/4)was stuck to the motor for vibration, obviously there is a magnetic element inside. My son didn't even realize it was broken. I was tearing down to do a POD replacement, damned stick drift. Fun stuff. Oh I didnt know the spring was broken so I pulled one off his old ps4 controller, but bent the ends of the spring differently so the triggers had no play. The springs are a tad different.
Thank you for this video! I also Bentley Gended it like you said 13:25. I am not excited for recoloring. 🙏
Thank you. Managed to fix my controller with this video. It was a bit fiddly to get the spring in, but I managed. No idea where the broken spring went though
But where can you get these things to fix R2
EBay, the ones listed for ps4 controllers also work
@@TheCallinswood oh thanks i will buy it and fix it but im scared that i will break my controller
@@lina.medjedovic1303 the springs are really easy fixes. Go slowly, watch the video
@@TheCallinswood ok thanks for helping me
A massive great super thank you from France !
İ heard some rattling inside of my controller actually its close the right side of the controller so i thought the spring was loose . I did what you showed on this video and saw that the spring was still on its place but there is still something loose inside of the controller
Thanks for your reply and I hope the video helped. Interesting that something is loose but not the spring. Is the spring fully in tact? I have since seen the spring body remain but one of the arms had come off
Fiddley as F. Done it thanks.
Just fixed my L2 spring. That was really testing my patience as that side is hidden away
Freaking awesome best explained video ever I fixed my controller right after I watched this
Yaay finally I fixed the L2 trigger spring replacement myself. Took me couple of tries and 15 mins in total. Thank you sir
Awesome news! Glad to hear this helped you out! Now back to gaming!!
My spring keeps flying out help
@@lilBrymp that’s what she said 😂
I finally got to fixing it, took me 2 hrs of crying
@@TheCallinswood mind if u can fix mines?
Thank u..Fixed R2..Still a lil more tension than L2..but still works.Very easy instructions..Thank u😁
Ummm am I tripping or my controller doesn’t have that seat the spring sits in?
lifesaver
Thank you so much
I have 3 ps4 controllers i dont use and my ps5 controller has a broken trigger...are the springs the same to transfer it over...dont mind using the old ones to repair the ps5 triggers
That’s a good question. I don’t actually know if the PS4 pad uses the same spring configuration. I will pop the back off of one tomorrow and take a look. However it’s probably easier just to order the springs, they are super cheap
@@TheCallinswood I just finished fixing it...it doesn't have the double loop. Its single looped and I put 2 of the ps4 springs into the slot of the ps5 trigger spring. It actually works very well. Temporary fix before my springs arrive.
Well that’s good to know as a quick fix. I’m surprised there’s enough room in the retainers to hold two springs but clearly there is. That repair will probably outlast the stock Ps5 triggers. Glad it’s fixed
Nice work gr8 video very helpful
You did that with one hand and with 2, my spring flew off and got lost..twice lol
I think that’s a trick of the camera. The wife was sat behind me with the camera, you really need both hands for the job
My ps5 controller R2 and L2 don't respond in games for some reason. Rest of it works fine
Same have this problem now my L2 button being pressed while not pressing it how did you fixed it
sorry for the delay....its the spring..check out the latest video
Thanks
do you think two springs would fit side by side for more tension?
Thanks for your comment. I don’t think there is enough room within the retainers to hold two sets of spring legs. I think by doing so you are more likely to have one come loose and go into the pad. One spring is fine.
@@TheCallinswood I've gone through two controllers now, I'm obnoxiously careful with my devices too. The spring hasn't broken on either controller but the original tension is gone on the same R2, both times it happened around the 3 week mark. Even If I press R2 all the way in Days Gone bike won't go full throttle. So disappointed in the dual sense.
This isn't possible. I have the right springs but they are too strong or what idk, no where near that flexible. They will just fly across the room
@@ghsty301 patience , it is possible, if you can’t do it with the flat blade, try some tweezers.
@@TheCallinswood I had to use two screwdrivers, one to hold it in place and the other to bend it just far enough. It doesn't look like there's a place for it to sit properly, like it might ping out at any moment. Not sure if a bit of plastic is broken or its really that precise
@@ghsty301 the piece of plastic that the spring loops around and sits on is quite obvious. I have seen comments of others stating that piece was also broken so maybe that’s another weak point.
@@TheCallinswood it must be broken. It's already pinged off and the R2 is being read in game as permanently held down. Going to have to buy a new controller this isn't worth the hassle:/
@@ghsty301 it might actually be worth grabbing a new trigger board from somewhere like AliExpress and using the plastic formed section or simply replacing the whole trigger board. Might be cheaper than a new controller
Thanks very much mate still currently fiddling reattaching the black plastic part but the spring is in 😂 great video
Legend, cheers mate! Tip for everyone else - The spring in the PS4 controller for the R2 and L2 triggers are the exact same. So if you have a faulty PS4 controller like I did, disassemble that and use one of the springs inside.
Thank you s
Thanks so much man i will be buying myself some of that springs and il try to fix it gently because i know you said it but im a bit scared but i will try
Thanks for the vid! Easy fix and my controller is back to new. Appreciate ya 👍
Fml I need to repair L2. Well time to get the magnifying glass out. Lol
I've just had to do this and used your video as a reference guide. Thank you for making it clear very easy to follow 🙂
I just received a pair of trigger springs for dualshock4 which are the same ones used in dualsense, to fix the same issue i've run into on the dualsense. Now comes the tricky part of placing the spring on the L2 trigger
ts trop moche
Useful vid, helped me get the new spring on. Cost £4 to fix and took 5 mins.
Thanks brother! Great video. Worked like a charm.
GUYS PLEASEEEE
MY L2 AND L1 BUTTONS DO THE SAME FEATURES
EXAMPLE: when I build ramps in fn it builds cones too even tho they separate buttons
I will admit I bought some on Amazon and they don’t look as thick as the ones in this video
Update: They still worked and my controller working as fine. RIP to whoever breaks their LT because that one is not outside. Took me 2 hours to finally force that stupid spring through
Thank you very much! Nice tutorial!
My controller keeps clicking because of the adaptive trigger the R2 and suggestions to fix?
Guys I don't get any of you honestly. Buy your controllers at GS (GameStop) buy the warranty for your controller and bring it back every 3 to 6 months you get it for free an then with that new controller you have put the warranty back on.. ITS THAT SIMPLE
Thanks man, really useful 👍
Hi. The spring is fine on my L2 button. I opened it up watching this to double check and everything looks perfect. But the L2 button isn't working...sometimes it randomly decides to work though. What's going on ahhh
My r2 spring is on the inside like L2 idk if that’s cause a design change but the little bottom piece holds the spring in place completely broke Am I screwed
that holds*
@@ItachiUchiha-senju so the plastic formed piece that the loop in the spring sits on or where one of the legs of the spring locates?
I need to grab a new pad and tear it down to see what the changes are.
@@TheCallinswoodyes that little hook piece where u put the spring in place so it actually works is completely broken I mean I have had this controller for over a year but idk if I’m screwed or not 😅
9:35 the thing u called a retainer that piece completely broke
@@ItachiUchiha-senjuahh.. well that’s a pain… it’s simply to hold it in position so if you could glue something similar in position that might work. Failing that go and grab some of the trigger board replacements from AliExpress and swap out the casing so you can use the spring retainer.
My R2 constantly recognizes that I'm pressing it down, so in F1 I literally cannot stop accelerating and I be crashing into other cars and walls... To think the ps5 controller already has problems is scaring me. Not looking great
Thank you! Thank You! Thank You! -- Followed you step by step and everything turned out great -- Also a very helpful tip from BallerMan - I couldn't have done it without you guys - Excellent easy to follow video!
The other part of the spring that broke on my l2 controller went inside the rumble motor, I dont know how to get it out.
Thanks for the comment, I think you are just going to have to give a good shake
❤😂🎉W
bought a pack of 2 springs, first one pinged off the hook and was never found again, second one worked a charm thanks to this vid 😂
It’s crazy that this happens to basically every ps5 controller and I’ve never seen an article or press release from Sony about it. Unless I just missed them at some point…?