How to fix PS2 Model H buttons not working 

Same here, flux is king. And kester rosin core 40/60 leaded. U can pop all the sholder buttons in after.

How did it go?

@@manwhoeatsfishinbedwithlig3791 currently, I'm waiting for the replacement parts to arrived.

What goes wrong? Why do they fail?

​@@manwhoeatsfishinbedwithlig3791 the traces rot most likely

@@manwhoeatsfishinbedwithlig3791 They get a thin layer of oxidation that can be easily removed with a rubber eraser. They don't fail and the traces certainly don't "rot". This is a total overkill way to repair these things but then again replacement flex pcb's for these are so cheap it might be worth it to just get a new one rather than go through the trial and error of getting rid of the oxidation.

@@FloatDown Does this method with eraser works with H models? Since you can't just easily uplug the ribbon, does that layer is visible and should do that if almost everything but stick and select start buttons are working? Or only where it ends on the soldered connector. I have silver gamepad that have clean sticks and buttons, meaning that it's not actually was used that much yet, most buttons don't work.

How did it go? I'm going to try this also.

Using hot air or soldering iron?

Yeah, I've got a silver controller and the feel of each button is the best out of any PS2 controller I've handled but of course it failed on me

MY WORKmy working and its much more easier to disemble then A and yes buttons are more responsible i mean 4 way clicks

I'm using a PS2 running the program Free MacBoot and using the Padtest option!

It can be added to a FreeMCBoot memory card and is 'essetial' to this kind of repair as it will show drift accurately unlike some of the windows ones as well as how hard you press PS2 buttons, plus it will work on 'most' PS1/2 pads, dance mats, wheels/pedals or PS1 light guns including showing accuracy of the pointer on screen if your test TV is CRT. The only controllers that don't work well or at all are unique ones like the Namco NEGCon and a few other odd-ball ones like that.

Yeah, its atleast 5

I got my replacement parts from Aliexpress. This listing has both the connector pins and ribbon cables: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002090999166.html As for fixing a few buttons not firing, the only thing I would recommend trying first is cleaning the contacts on the button sheet (the black dots on the front) and the little rubber pieces that press against them with some alcohol. If that doesn't work then the only method I know to fix them is this one.

@@robinsrepairs6805 thanks. yea cleaning them didn't work, so i guess i gotta order some of these. have you ever gotten any replacements that don't work? while i wait for these replacements from china, i'll try some of the offbeat repair methods i'm finding. apparently coloring the black contacts of these model H's with a pencil can supposedly get the resistance back where it needs to be to work properly. ive subscribed & hope to see some more controller repair videos from you.

Thanks for subscribing! I have never tried the pencil method but hopefully it helps in the meantime! I usually order a lot at a time but I've definitely gotten a few button sheets that haven't worked before. Sometimes cleaning where they touch the connector helps, but ordering a few wouldn't hurt, just incase.

@@Sickentist I also have a controller where just one button does not work. I’ll have to clean it.

Same thing happened to me you could try to solder wires from the connector directly to the chip and other points following the traces.

That sucks yannik. Soldering is tough in the beginning. Just take the board of a broken device and start soldering and unsoldering. You'll be a pro in no time. And don't forget to use flux. That helps enormously.

Usually the problem is the ribbon cable. If cleaning it doesn't work then that's how you would know that the actual motherboard has a problem

Thank you! Unfortunately the holder was given to me so I don't have a link, but I assume you could find something on Amazon or the like!

Actually, I just looked it up on Amazon and found the same one! www.amazon.com/Aven-17010-Adjustable-Circuit-Holder/dp/B00Q2TTQEE/ref=asc_df_B00Q2TTQEE/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312065327708&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8292372672587826534&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030098&hvtargid=pla-343408320652&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=60223475657&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312065327708&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8292372672587826534&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030098&hvtargid=pla-343408320652

It depends what model does the ribbon cable in your DualShock 2 controller has as those two models of ribbon cable work for a specific controller's PCB. Do check the numbers first before ordering.

I think they are wired a little different but generally work the same. The 43A is wider in the part of the membrane that controls the L2/R2 buttons so it may not fit right in some controller configurations. There could be other reasons, but that's what I was able to conclude after I ordered some of both parts.

I hate those ones I opened one and was like well fuck we’re done

They have a sponge pad about 3mm by 26mm that has to be bang on inside or no buttons work, it often shifts while you put it back together

Not on most ps2 controllers. The connector is part of the membrane and needs to be unsoldered.

I'm using a PS2 running the program Free MacBoot and using the Padtest option!

It can be added to a FreeMCBoot memory card and is 'essetial' to this kind of repair as it will show drift accurately unlike some of the windows ones as well as how hard you press PS2 buttons, plus it will work on 'most' PS1/2 pads, dance mats, wheels/pedals or PS1 light guns including showing accuracy of the pointer on screen if your test TV is CRT. The only controllers that don't work well or at all are unique ones like the Namco NEGCon and a few other odd-ball ones like that.

U can use both.

Aliexpress

Thats the way to do it. If u want to make problems for yourself, u can put them in before, but thats just stupid🙄

@@turji Gracias Flaca!!! entonces voy a dejarme de Estupideces y lo voy a hacer como Tu.

400C is ok as long as you don't keep pointing it to a single point. Flux would have been advised, but sometimes you can get away with it. And you don't really need to wick off the old solder. She did add new solder. And tbh, she did a good job in general. I've seen way way worse solder jobs. As long as the end result is good, I'd be happy too. The connector is part of the membrane in most cases, so you really need to unsolder it and then add a connector for the new membrane. You can't just unplug the old membrane and plug in the new one. Not with these type of dualshock2 controllers. Check out videos by other people repairing dualshock2 controllers and you'll see. Cheers.

She did address the program used in multiple comments.

They were badly made, continuity check everything with a meter, the ones I've seen don't use membranes. If yours has a graphite ring a few inches from the connector like a real one, check inside the plastic 'box', it will be empty !

@@johnheaton6705 my friend had a orginal ps2 controller but controller outter shell was broken then i got idea and i smartly switched orginal pcb of orignal ps2 controller to chinese one but removed the fat connector wire ps2 ,On that place solded the normal usb B charging cabel on the orginal ps2 controller becaz wanted to use it in my computer, Now it works like charm. Now i have orginal ps2 controller in a chinese ps2 shell.

@@Aryan_Sanan That is cool, can you do a video on it for YT ?

What happens when official PS2 controllers are in short supply?