Trying to FIX a Water Damaged PS5 DualSense Controller from eBay

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Hi, in this video I attempt to repair a liquid damaged Sony PlayStation 5 DualSense controller that I purchased broken from eBay.
It doesn't sync up and no buttons work. Can it be fixed?
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Remember that this is just for entertainment and I am not an expert in these repairs. The processes in the video may not be the best way, the correct way or the safest way to fix these things. I do love fault finding and trying to fix broken things, so I hope that comes across in this 'Trying to FIX' series. Many thanks, Vince.

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@brutlern 3 года назад

"Good news, it's faulty". There's always a silver lining. Love it.

@Moonmoon-tl8js 3 года назад

Literally

@alz283 3 года назад

Was about to comment about that I would be happy if it was the opposite and so would many others.

@Tronicsfix 3 года назад

Really nice work on this one Vince! I enjoyed watching.

@Patrick77001 3 года назад

@TronicsFix and @My Mate VINCE. Name a more iconic duo. I'll wait. Love you both guys, it's always interesting to see how much you progress throughout the years. Keep up the awesome work!

@vertyyy8234 3 года назад

I actually thought this was you're video TronicsFix

@Bwong55 3 года назад

I have this potato i need you to fix

@Mymatevince 3 года назад

Thank you Steve, glad you liked it👍👍

@sanamkhan7744 3 года назад

I have a suprize for u it’s 100M MONEY!!!

@BristolMatt 3 года назад

They need to play your videos in hospitals and Drs waiting rooms across the country mate. I find them so relaxing and interesting at the same time. It would be brilliant for worried patients to take their minds off health issues by watching you do your thing. No one better in the game in my opinion.

@MrKeebs 3 года назад

Coming from someone who follows you since the early days, you've come such a long way my friend, you're a pro nowadays. Soon enough you won't even need to buy broken stuff from eBay, you'll be creating PS5 controllers out of silver paint, enamel wire and chewing gum :-)

@Mymatevince 3 года назад

🤣🤣Hahaha, MacGyver style! Cheers Mr K👍

@MrKeebs 3 года назад

@@Mymatevince my thoughts exactly 😊

@mavisopare9147 3 года назад

@@Mymatevince hi it’s my first time here can u help me on my switch, my left joycon is not vibrating only my right joy con is please I need your help

@Box223 3 года назад

@@mavisopare9147 This is probably the wrong place.

@cali4550 3 года назад

@My mate vince

@Fifury161 3 года назад

1:32 - "Good news it is faulty", that always makes me smile!

@MihaiTrica 3 года назад

I came across your channel by chance, I think I was looking for PS Vita repairs and issues. Your repairs are the most satisfying ones, I watch every little bit and I am not a repair guy. Keep up the good work.

@The8BitNerd 3 года назад

Wow, someone already managed to water damage a 5 month old controller.

@KisoX 3 года назад

Can easily happen in seconds.

@alwaysloaded4585 3 года назад

@@AppleReviews XD

@oscarchang486 3 года назад

I'm surprised it didn't happen from day 1

@_MJ07_ 3 года назад

There were broken ps5s on eBay within a week

@The8BitNerd 3 года назад

@@_MJ07_ oof

@soluzaroi Год назад

This is what I like to see. Repairing salvage is awesome! Update. I used conductive ink pen on the same place and now my water damaged dualsense is working!

@Rizko505 3 года назад

That applause for your absolutely amazing soldiering job made me laugh good 😆

@Pin-Din7 3 года назад

and that's why I remind anyone who wants to play on my PS5, they're holding a $70 controller, if it breaks in their care or is any different after they're done with it, they may not get to buy since I may have to break them. highly pleasing video even though I did absolutely nothing to fix the controller. it let's me know however I'm doing the right thing when I remind ppl be careful with what they do with my controller.

@jameswturley 3 года назад

I watched right to the end of this video despite its length. Normally I wouldn’t watch to the end because your videos are quite lengthy, but because I own a PS5, this kept me watching until the end. Good job on the repair!

@معراج-ل4ب 3 года назад

Im so happy this got recommended to me, first video I've watched from this channel and I sat through the 40 minutes like it was nothing 😂

@qster 3 года назад

Your patience for these fixes astounds me, such a joy to watch :)

@redlock4004 3 года назад

Awhile ago you did a video of you trying to repair your Panasonic microwave oven. In the end the economics of the repair forced you to stop. But the video was the major source of information that let me fix my older Panasonic microwave. Mine is a different model but things like caution around the capacitor are universal. So thanks for you work making these videos, they are helpful to others. Oh yes, my oven needed a new HV diode that you showed how to test. Thanks again. Red.

@GadgetUK164 3 года назад

Excellent job Vince =D

@Mymatevince 3 года назад

Thank you Chris for the continued support 👍👍👍

@at433 3 года назад

Would love to see the results of the Switch HD Rumble in the Dualsense!

@middle_pickup 3 года назад

Those dual sense controllers look like some incredible engineering went into them. I would like to say though, that you should really replace the sticks. Alcohol isn't going to remove the contaminants from them. It will only allow it to dissolve into a solution, and collect into a mass as the sticks are moved around. I hope they stay working, but if they don't I'd just replace the parts from the board.

@Haza3137 3 года назад

I didnt get through the whole video but this did help me take apart my controller that was flooded. there was a bunch of "white powder" like substance all around the components and chips. Cleaned it up with the brush and everything works now.thanks

@drTheoGeorgiou 3 года назад

For the conductive paint suff, I would definitely try to silk screen it. Cut a stencil out of some electrical tape, paint over it, and once it dries enough, remove the tape.. I have done it before for a flexible diy/home experiment pcb and it sort of worked. It was a big track, but for small tracks it should be fine. Great job with the needle btw. :)

@CR7hg 3 года назад

Why did you choose to run a wire for a touchpad instead of using a paint? Enjoyed the video as always. You are the only person that I'm happy to watch for over 30minutes without being bored to death 👍

@oleque1 3 года назад

Always nice to see you taking more and more precise and complex jobs. Nicely done!

@ianoh23 3 года назад

I use to watched all your videos religiously stopped when you made the channel change so a good few months since i last seen a vid of yours , Its good to be back

@StezStixFix 3 года назад

Crunchie, Crunchie, Crunchie 😂

@Jinxnator 3 года назад

Stezzy his keeping up with you with the funnies 🤣😂😆

@williamharris8367 3 года назад

I was unaware that those were sold in the UK (despite being a Cadbury product). Now I want to go and buy one for after dinner...

@StezStixFix 3 года назад

@@williamharris8367 Get 3! 🤣

@Jeff121456 3 года назад

Another great video. I'd suggest placing the flex circuit on a hard surface when scraping the silver paint off. It will make the removal easier and minimize the distortion of the connector.

@diy_home 3 года назад

As a hobbyist fixer, I really enjoyed this video. It had a bit of everyting. I've fixed my shared of PS4 controllers and can't wait to get my hands on a PS5 controller. I tried to fix the flex cable before with the conductive ink like you, but I scraped (too much) with a scalpel and couldn't make a good connection. I just orderd a fiber glass pen like yours for the next time. Thank you for the videos.

@TobiEstosWorld 3 года назад

I often repaired broken ps3 controller. Many of them make random button presses after some time, this is 99% the pad under this finger contacts that went flat and did not press it to the pcb anymore. Place a piece of double sided tape under it and it is back working perfectly. Made a lot of money out of that, bought all I found on ebay and sold it on benefit :) was a nice job back then.

@TheSimonHxC 3 года назад

"water damage" ahah the classic Mountain Due gamer just made a Oopsie Daisy :D

@LL-hf6bi 3 года назад

dang u made me remember xD

@kaikaih5771 3 года назад

Mine fell into my dogs water bowl

@pushcash6117 3 года назад

@@kaikaih5771 The controller drank my Pepsi

@HKT-4300 2 года назад

The PS5 really is a joy to work on, it's got so much goin on in there but everything is so sturdy and well put together, and all that while not having a single screw visible, completely insane. compare that to the Nightmare of disassembly that is the Xbox One controller.

@IchazoI 3 года назад

This guy is so chill

@calvingiles2874 3 года назад

I have to give you credit vince it amazes me how you can work on tiny components in order to get them to work great job! very impressive!

@arghjayem 3 года назад

“Good news it is faulty.” Not a statement you often hear! 🤣😂🤣

@jimmyramkisoen191278 3 года назад

Vince is a professional flex cable repair engineer!

@TheObscuresausage 3 года назад

Nice work vince, you inspire people like me who have 0 professional knowledge who want to get into repairing things!

@Sami_070 3 года назад

Vince with his new editing skills, crunchy CHRUNCHY. I love it

@MizuhoChan 3 года назад

Really nice fix Vince. You got lucky with a genuine seller there. Ebay is a harsh mistress, I got a switch that "just needs an LCD connector"... it doesn't charge at all, plus when I tried to dock it and connect to wifi, the whole thing crashed and now is dead lol. You win some, you lose some I guess.

@cocothepoopcatdog6351 3 года назад

I think it would be pretty cool to hear an HD rumble in a ps5 controller. BTW, love your content, been watching for a few years now and I just want to say I appreciate all your effort. Your voice helps me get through my long work day while in isolation.

@welshtony1 3 года назад

fair play Vince your skills have just gotten better and better over the years. Nice little fix this is

@retrotech11 3 года назад

You are truly the modern day MacGyver, a great legend in the making!

@JonPadfield 3 года назад

Finally caught up with all the fix it videos (bit of a binge watch) - what a great one to finish on as well :)

@Mymatevince 3 года назад

Thanks Jon, I'm about to release another over on Patreon so you will be behind again 🤣🤣

@JonPadfield 3 года назад

@@Mymatevince 🤣 Lol! Not for long though - I’m a man on a mission! 😎 (also it’s a bit of a result - I get to watch another great vid!)

@iian0 3 года назад

Restores my faith in humanity with honesty. Thanks for another great video Vince...❤️

@randallbro6749 3 года назад

I was almost going to say this is waste and parts are too new. But I'm genuinely surprised. Lesson learned.

@nufiko 3 года назад

For cleaning sugar liquids clean water works best. Sugar doesn't dissolve in alcohol so it is very hard clean it with IPA. After clean with water use IPA to push out water from circuits to avoid shorts.

@Box223 3 года назад

Your channel is my favorite for this kind of stuff.

@krzi-o5619 3 года назад

You have to give a thumbs up to people like this , they go above and beyond what repair shops will to get things working. Most repair shops will just diagnose and tell you to buy a new one or replace it with another one. I really like to watch this channel , he's human , not everything goes as planned but he rarely gives up. That's why I give a thumbs up. 👍👍👍✌✌✌

@johnDingoFoxVelocity 3 года назад

i was hoping for a stick drift controller fix but this is better and the cash you saved on a controller

@beduffmonkey 3 года назад

Good Times when I finish work and your video pops up time to relax love them

@ellensburgamplifier 3 года назад

Love the video Vince! In return, I get to see you continue repairing electronics which is a welcome break from amplifier repair.

@getyourkicksagain 3 года назад

Wow, that was my favorite fix so far, sir! I am very impressed with your work on the flex connectors. I haven't done this, but maybe you could try it out and see if it works. Stick a piece of Kapton tape on a glass surface and using a sharp Xacto blade cut out the shape of the pad you need. Now apply that template to the area where you need the pad and apply the paint, heat it up, squeegee it off with a flat blade, heat it up again if needed and lift the tape off. Like screen printing. It might save the effort of scraping and cleanup. I hope it works for you. Fantastic video!

@jeremydailey2249 3 года назад

Very entertaining, as always! A bit of 80/20 IPA/water mix works well on sugary drinks. The sugars dissolve in the water. After the 80/20 clean, 99% IPA will rinse away any water residue.

@hullebikerfishing 3 года назад

The conductive paint you want to use, is the stuff to repair rear windscreen heaters. Glad you're using it now, i've said in many of your videos its a good way to bridge.

@revengenerd1 3 года назад

Hmmm I pulled up a few solder pads when doing a ram mod on a Saturn, could this be used to replace it?

@hullebikerfishing 3 года назад

@@revengenerd1 yes as long as you make sure of the contacts, it will work. i have repaired loads of broken traces using this paint.

@super7470 3 года назад

Vince you really out done your self on this one

@SheldonLikesTrains 3 года назад

Damn, didn't think you would be able to fix this. Great job 👍

@sharkd1999 3 года назад

Really nice fix, I appreciate the dedication and the consistent uploads!

@SparksNZeros 3 года назад

it helps with conductive paint to thin it with alcohol in a divet pallette and just use a synthetic fine brush, you can always build up layers to get an even finish that works.

@awptimusprime535 3 года назад

Nice job my friend, I got PTSD just watching you recreate those traces, excellent work! Here's to many more!

@colin1729 3 года назад

Cracking video Vince. Just a thought. Most people have difficulty getting into broken items and indeed give up even before they strip the item down. Perhaps you could do a video on the techniques you have learnt in stripping down the multitude of repairs you have done. Only a thought M8.

@Dejan357 3 года назад

Holy crap, beautiful job on the wire for the ribbon cable.

@dreamcazman 3 года назад

Good on you Vince. I'm all for fixing things to save from landfill, but that was just way too much work for my liking, lol.

@dotmatrixmoe 3 года назад

I always appreciate it when you upload in the worse of days.

@dotmatrixmoe 3 года назад

I just finished watching this, and would like to point out MMV's creativity when it comes to his repairs. I wouldn't have thought of most of these techniques myself! Great job, you never fail to impress!

@LostDream3r 3 года назад

I know i'm a perfect stranger to you, but never forget to live another day to see the Sun shine again, life can be shitty but still worth it no matter what. Take care.

@jondough76 3 года назад

Another excellent video! The only thing I might suggest is to place any membranes you need to scrape onto a hard surface first. I am sure the mat underneath contributed to your difficulty scraping and added to the warping of the membrane.

@tabularaza344 3 года назад

Only watched a couple of minutes but I can tell from the crunch that it indeed cider damage.

@UltimatelyEverything 3 года назад

It's surprising how nicely it's made for a pretty new controller usually the older ones are made better but this one doesn't look that bad.

@waisumedward 3 года назад

Best to fixed and recycle ♻️ when it not throw into the trash vince is the best

@lespaul2000 2 года назад

Absolutely brilliant video. Thank you do much. I accidentally spilt some water on my PS5 Controller and now the X button acts like the PS button. Whenever I press X, the menu pops up mid game. I'll have to buy some IPA and see if I can fix it.

@onasazi 3 года назад

Always a treat to watch a MMV fix!

@edrakulic 3 года назад

Vince, another way to remove corrosion is to use a rubber eraser, the rubber will just flake off and not harm the traces that have corrosion on them. Also when working with the conductive paint, I would think a regular toothpick might work better than metal. I think the surface tension of the paint would hold to the wooden toothpick a little bit better than the metal of the pin. Still, awesome repair!

@vincegrant3450 3 года назад

Cheers for the heads up on conductive paint as a broken trace solution.

@CraigJFW Год назад

Nice job, i've got a pad with liquid damage, it will light up when plugged in but wont turn on with the ps button. took it apart a bit but i'll have to take it all apart and have a proper look at the contacts.

@BitMan775 3 года назад

Sometimes you gotta sit and wonder how this stuff happens so quickly. Good fix, btw!

@mrg2039 3 года назад

Great fix Vince. You have come a long way. You are getting almost too good now 🤣

@tabzjr 3 года назад

This guys a genius. You should set up your own repair company

@leeg4116 3 года назад

What an awesome video, I'd never have had the patience to rebuild those connections

@retroman1215 3 года назад

Vince you are crazy in a good way...you are like a dog with a bone in fixing stuff...and it is awesome...well done mate. 😊👍

@MiisterShane 3 года назад

Good to know they moved the L3/R3 switch, started to kill my PS3 analogue stick sprinting around in CoD Modern Warfare 2

@allthingsprett4888 3 года назад

Hi, my 6 year old is totally obsessed with your channel and we have joined the My Mate Vince Fan Club on Facebook. It would make his day if you could give him a little shout out on your next video, his name is Daniel. Thank you for the hours of education for my little one.

@Marie579 3 года назад

Yes we did enjoy it vince ! Well done another item delayed from the trash

@HavingFunRepairs 3 года назад

First, it is quite amazing the mechanics and electronics in modern game pads. They're very interesting and have become somewhat complicated. Secondly, Duh!!! Love to see you MOD or Experiment with that controller (e.g. Nintendo HD rumble question) just to see what happens. I don't even care if it does nothing. It would be interesting.

@Mymatevince 3 года назад

Yes they have moved on a long way. It will be interesting to see how long these new features last before failure set in on something like the adaptive triggers. Cheers for the support on the experimenting👍👍

@edmundgluszonek1632 2 года назад

Wow vince

@fuzzybobbles 3 года назад

Conductive paint works really well for corroded flat flex ribbon cable pads.

@MyklBlue69 Год назад

Wow, super impressive fix Vince! Wow!

@matthewcb1970 3 года назад

Great fix! You must have gargantuan levels of patience!

@ZetsKai 3 года назад

Me: damn I haven’t watched this channel in a while, I hope it’s still alive Me after seeing it is: *extremely happy noises*

@super7470 3 года назад

23:12 oh we love you Vince LOL

@SonicFreak77 3 года назад

"Good news, it is faulty!" - Vince, 2021

@reacey 3 года назад

Don't know about you guys but don't think I'd plug a water damaged controller into a brand spanking ps5. Lol. Enjoyed the vid as always.

@christianverryckt1342 3 года назад

yeah, thats begging for tears.. in general a bad practice..

@caddy7779 3 года назад

I really love your channel. You have inspired me to take on repairing as a hobbie as well. Keep up the entertainment everything has been brilliant!

@Dennis-wj2ff 3 года назад

when you using the conductive paint like you do at 27:13, tape capton tape parallel on both sides along the trace, paint it and when you are done remove the tape and let it dry. like when you paint stripes on a car or wall!

@Plan-C 3 года назад

Great vid. Thanks. Hate USB C. Such a backwards move from a reliability standpoint! Those ribbon cables are just spiteful.

@neddy1287 3 года назад

Little tip for the tiny wire is to tin a straight bit of it and two bit of tape to keep it straight then solder it there and then it alot tidier as it less risky burning the plastic :)

@danielsaturnino5715 3 года назад

Well done! And a really good starter tip on trying to repair those flex connections. Thank you

@blueskin1978 3 года назад

Might seem strange but I've had succes with a pencil eraser instead of a fiberglass pen. I used a soft eraser myself, but there also rigid erasers with a coarse structure that might have a more "sanding" effect. Bonus tip: Use an (soft) eraser to get those hard to clean,black, rubbery stripes off your car.

@MercilessH 3 года назад

No one else other than Vince will say "good news.... its faulty" 😀

@jothemasher4083 3 года назад

This vid was actually amazing man, thanks for that !

@joshpopkie3524 3 года назад

That was great! You showed me lots of different tricks for repair.

@captiancaveman8040 3 года назад

Really liked this vid. Thank you so much for posting it. No clue why anyone would thumbs down it.

@illusoryveils 2 года назад

22:36 You truly have the patience of gods.

@markbennett3400 3 года назад

Well done Vince, what a great video, I have watched loads of your vids, they are all great.

@undriuz 3 года назад

What a nice fix. I enjoyed watching. Keep it up.

@dannygrob 3 года назад

I'm super impressed Vince!

@nightstah 3 года назад

Awesome as always, Vince - joined that FB fan group, too lol. Keep at it, most excellent

@Operational117 3 года назад

You’re not just a microsurgeon at this point... *You’re Bob Ross reincarnated!* (okay, that last bit was perhaps an exaggeration, but still quite an impressive job rebuilding those tiny silver paint tracks)