PS2 Controller , some buttons work others dont

hi members , i bought a broken PS2 off ebay and it came with a Controller. I fixed the PS2 but the Controller is still being a problem after a few fixes and checks.


what happens is some buttons dont work but some do.............


i removed the Capacitor and it comes up ok with my DMM , i even put a new one in and still problems. I cleaned the Button Rubbers with isopropyl alcohol as well as the Ribbon Circuit Board still problematic.


what else can i try or this thing is toast ?


chat soon

 

btw i'd like to mention i can get the button O to work but i have to press ultra hard on it

 

Dualshock 2 controllers are a pain to fix if they are broken. Most likely you wont be able to fix it without completely replacing the circuit, that usually fixes all the problems.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Controller-...ircuit-Board-Type-SA1Q42A-for-PS2-Dualshock2-
/130930828862?hash=item1e7c15e63e:g:CIUAAOSw4SlV8nOP

Just be sure that you buy the right type of circuit for your controller.

If you really want to fix the controller without replacing the circuit, you could try and go over the traces with conductive ink however this may not work.

 

thanks for replying proarturs , i checked out the ebay link and i think i found a suitable replacement. Im going by that it looks very similar to what i have , i cant match any numbers from my controller to whats on ebay.

for example on ebay SA1Q42A

also i have tried to pull the original circuit board from the connector and it wont budge , anyone have any ideas ?

 

One of the common variants of the dualshock 2 has a non detachable flexboard. When those break they are toast.

 

hi again , im still intent on giving this Controller a go ive desoldered the connector and im going to get a new Ribbon Circuit Board in a few weeks fingers crossed that will fix this Controller.

 

hi members , i received the Ribbon Circuit Board about a week ago ( took about 5 weeks in the post ). I soldered in the new connector then attached the Ribbon and assembled.


ive tested the Controller 3 times on my PC and all buttons work.......im really happy with the results , just wanted to let you guys know it is possible to fix these PS2 controllers and if anyone has symptoms like mine did its possible it can be fixed


thanks to all who replied and helped in my Thread

project success !