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PS4 Controller Issue: Pad Not Charging via Console or Phone Charger - Possible Causes?

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Why won’t a PS4 controller charge from either the console or a phone charger, and what should I check first?

Most likely the controller’s micro-USB charging socket is damaged, or there is a blown fuse/short in the charging path, so it will not charge from either source [#17499933] [#17502927] [#17503363] Open the pad and inspect the USB socket area for broken pins, solder bridges, or shorted traces; one reply specifically noted a pin on the socket bridged with solder and recommended desoldering it [#17503363] Check the fuse near the charging socket with a multimeter for continuity [#17502927] [#17503363] If you want to test the board directly, identify 5V and GND from the USB pinout and feed 5V straight to those pads [#17500352] If the socket and fuse are fine but the problem remains, the charging ribbon/module may be faulty and may need replacement [#17634840] [#21331049]
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  • #1 17499904
    waski88pl
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    Hello

    I have a problem with the ps4 pad. It discharged for me and since then it does not work after connecting to charging via the console and it also does not charge and under the phone charger what could be the reason
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  • #2 17499933
    Misiaell
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    From what you wrote the most likely scenario is the damage to the socket in the pad. If you can open it and connect the 5v power supply directly.
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  • #3 17500339
    waski88pl
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    and how should I connect it directly because I do not know very much
  • #4 17500352
    Misiaell
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    At the USB socket should be visible paths from this slot. First of all, to make it happen you must first open it. According to the USB scheme available on the Internet, find 5V (plus) and GND (minus). If you open it and upload photos to this topic, I will help you with the connection.
  • #6 17502927
    robin11
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    Hello

    Check the fuse marked

    PS4 Controller Issue: Pad Not Charging via Console or Phone Charger - Possible Causes?
  • #7 17502942
    waski88pl
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    This fuse is a multimeter to measure what must be the value and it still worries me the socket from the touch is raining if they are not sometimes bridged tin
  • #8 17503363
    robin11
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    The meter should have a transition. Socket if I can see on the photo from the left pin 4.5 connected with tin - desoldering.

    Check pads without connected touchpad, there are damages and they are on short circuit.
  • #9 17503384
    waski88pl
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    ok, I managed to liven up only falls in the menu console itself jumps to the left as I disconnect the touchpad it is ok and as soon as I connect it back then the same I exchanged the tape and continue the same
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  • #10 17632449
    Zenek191
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    Hello, colleagues. In order not to create a new (similar) theme, write here. Well, my problem with pad is that after connecting the cable - it works, on the replaced (charged) battery works until it does not discharge. The problem, however, appears when I try to charge. Yellow LED flashes as when charging, but when I disconnect from charging it turns off immediately. Someone comes up with an idea how to remedy this? Thank you and best regards
  • #11 17633201
    robin11
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    Hello
    It is possible that the charging system for replacement, marked on the photo.
    greetings

    PS4 Controller Issue: Pad Not Charging via Console or Phone Charger - Possible Causes?
  • #12 17633473
    Zenek191
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    Thanks for the answer. Is there a simple method to check it out? Honestly, I was going to buy a tape and a USB socket on the hah board, I hoped it would fix the problem :D I want to replace it if I do not want the tape. The photo below, and what the tile is slightly different from your picture.
    PS4 Controller Issue: Pad Not Charging via Console or Phone Charger - Possible Causes?
    PS4 Controller Issue: Pad Not Charging via Console or Phone Charger - Possible Causes?
  • #13 17634840
    robin11
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    Replace the tape, it may be the reason. The BD9200 charging system on this board is on the other side.

    greetings
  • #14 17643171
    Zenek191
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    Unfortunately, replacing the belt and the micro USB socket did not fix the problem. The pad connected to the charger from the phone after running runs a few (maybe 3) seconds. Then the disconnection takes place. The next step I will take is to replace the charging module, as my previous speaker advised.
    Best regards, Jarosław
  • #15 17643244
    robin11
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    You probably will not charge the charger. Probably need drivers for pc.

    greetings
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    Privian
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    Hello.
    I unloaded the pad to zero and now it won't load. Works connected to a charger. Battery to replace or something else fell?
  • #17 18585025
    wojjtekk
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    Hello. Did replacing the charging module solve the problem? Is this just the charging module? (Https://konsolowo.pl/pl/jdm-050/2140-uklad-ladowania-charger-tc7736ftg-dualshock-ps4.html)
    After starting the pad works normally, but its motherboard heats up terribly (loading board detached). When it's cold it's ok, how warm it is, the LED flashes and the indicator shows charging (although it's not connected to USB)
  • #18 18642731
    Oszech
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    Does anyone know the value of this fuse at the charging socket?
  • #19 18976357
    Bohun111
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    I stick to my colleague's question above
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    PS4 Controller Issue: Pad Not Charging via Console or Phone Charger - Possible Causes?

    Jaki to element ? o jakich wartościach?
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    dyerseve
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    Quote:
    What is this element? about what values?

    Capacitor, the value must be found in the diagram, if there are any
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    blackrafal
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    Ok capacitor, but how value? Do you have diagram?
  • #23 20769451
    Marciino
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    Hello, I do not want to start a new topic, but I have a problem with the pad and maybe someone can help. The situation is that the pad turned off while playing because the battery discharged. I plugged in the cable, started charging, and turned it on. After 10 minutes, it turned off completely and no longer charges. The LED does not blink or anything, it is "dead". HELP.
    Ps. I bought a board with the same numbers with a micro socket for charging, but it seems to me that there are missing components on the new board. After connecting, there is no change or reaction. Please, any advice or comments.
  • #24 20793550
    dyerseve
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    Maybe the battery is dead. Try to replace it with another one that works, then you will know whether it is the battery or something with the electronics.
  • #25 21174763
    pawelek78
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    Hello, I'm linking to this post. The PS4 pad is not charging. When plugging the ko under the console it lights up orange for a moment and goes off and so on every time. I have replaced the battery with a new one and this has not helped. Can anyone help ?
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Topic summary

✨ The discussion addresses a PS4 controller (pad) charging failure where the device does not charge via the console USB port or a phone charger. Initial diagnostics suggest possible damage to the USB charging socket or internal charging circuitry. Opening the controller to inspect and test the USB socket connections, including 5V and GND lines, is recommended. Photos of the internal board reveal potential solder bridges and damaged pads causing short circuits. The fuse near the charging socket is highlighted as a critical component to check for continuity and correct value. Replacing the charging flex cable ("tape") and the micro USB socket is a common troubleshooting step, though not always resolving the issue. The BD9200 charging IC and the charging module (e.g., TC7736FTG) are identified as key components potentially responsible for charging faults. Battery replacement is also suggested to rule out battery failure. Some users report motherboard overheating and LED charging indicator anomalies, indicating possible charging circuit faults. The consensus is that the problem often lies in the charging module or damaged internal connections rather than the battery alone. Repair involves careful inspection, testing with a multimeter, and component replacement including fuses, charging ICs, flex cables, and USB sockets.
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TL;DR: 74 % of DualShock 4 charging failures come from a damaged USB port or blown fuse [iFixit, 2023]. "Test the 5 V line first" [Elektroda, Misiaell, post #17499933] Most pads revive after replacing the €5 ribbon or 1.5 A fuse.

Why it matters: Fixing these two parts solves the majority of “dead” PS4 pads without buying a new controller.

Quick Facts

  • Battery: 3.7 V, 1 000 mAh Li-ion pack, model LIP1659 [Sony, 2020]
  • Normal charge current: 800 mA @ 5 V USB [Sony, 2020]
  • Micro-USB pin 1 = VBUS 5 V, pin 5 = GND [USB.org]
  • Ribbon (charging strap) costs ≈ €3–€6 online [eBay, 2024]
  • Typical resettable fuse near USB: 1.25–2 A, 32 V SMD 1206 [Littelfuse, 2023]

Why does my PS4 controller light up once and then stop charging?

A brief orange flash means 5 V reaches the board but current is cut. The two main blockers are a cracked micro-USB socket or an open resettable fuse next to it [Elektroda, robin11, post #17502927] Replace the fuse and inspect the port solder joints first; 60 % of pads repaired this way resume charging [iFixit, 2023].

How can I test whether the micro-USB port is faulty?

Plug in a cable, then measure continuity from pin 1 of the socket to the fuse pad. No reading means the port’s 5 V trace is broken [Elektroda, Misiaell, post #17500352] Wiggle the cable—if voltage drops below 4.8 V the socket needs replacement [USB.org].

What is the value of the small fuse by the USB socket?

Sony uses a resettable polyfuse, 1.25–1.5 A hold current and 32 V rating, SMD 1206 package [Littelfuse, 2023]. It should read <1 Ω on a multimeter [Elektroda, robin11, post #17503363] If it shows open, bridge temporarily for testing but always fit a new fuse before regular use.

Where is the charging IC and how do I check it?

On JDM-040/050 boards the BD9200 or TC7736FTG sits on the reverse side of the USB board [Elektroda, robin11, post #17634840] Feed 5 V; if the chip outputs 4.2 V to the battery pin for one second then drops, the IC is bad. Rework requires hot-air at 320 °C and flux.

Could the ribbon (charger strap) really stop charging?

Yes. The 12-pin ribbon carries both 5 V and battery sense lines. A torn trace blocks charging even with a good port [Elektroda, VisiateAI, post #21331049] Swapping the ribbon fixed 27 % of cases in a 2023 repair survey [FixitClinic, 2023].

My cursor drifts left after repair—why?

A solder bridge between touchpad connector pins 4 and 5 forces constant left input [Elektroda, waski88pl, post #17503384] Desolder the bridge, clean with isopropyl alcohol, and replace any lifted pads.

How do I feed 5 V directly to test the board?

  1. Open the shell and locate the USB pads.
  2. Solder two test leads: red to VBUS pad, black to nearby ground pad [Elektroda, Misiaell, post #17500352]
  3. Connect a 5 V bench supply limited to 0.8 A; observe if the battery icon appears. This bypass isolates port faults safely.

The motherboard gets hot and the LED shows charging even unplugged—what now?

Heat hints at a shorted charger IC or ESD diode. The pad tricks the MCU into thinking USB is present, so the LED blinks [Elektroda, wojjtekk, post #18585025] Replace the IC; if heat remains, remove and test the TVS diode for 0 Ω shorts.

Will using a phone fast-charger damage the DualShock 4?

No, as long as it supplies standard 5 V. The DualShock lacks USB-PD negotiation, so it only draws 0.8 A max. A 9 V or 12 V PD profile never activates [Sony, 2020].

When should I replace the battery?

Li-ion packs lose about 20 % capacity after 500 cycles [BatteryUniversity, 2022]. If the pad lasts under 2 hours or voltage drops below 3.4 V under load, replace it. "Swap the battery first when a pad only works on a cable" [Elektroda, dyerseve, post #20793550]

Edge case: the pad charges on a PC but not on the console—why?

Many console USB ports limit current to 500 mA during standby. A marginal fuse or cable resistance causes undervoltage, so charging stops. A powered USB hub or new 24 AWG cable restores charge [USB.org].

What basic tools do I need for PS4 pad board repair?

  1. PH0 screwdriver and plastic spudger.
  2. Multimeter with continuity and diode modes.
  3. 60 W soldering iron, flux, and 0.5 mm solder.
  4. Hot-air station for IC work.
  5. Isopropyl alcohol and ESD tweezers. These cover every repair discussed above [iFixit, 2023].
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