DualSense

Problem DescriptionSymptomsSolutionSource
No powerCheck the capacitors around the DA9087 IC, if shorted replace the chip.Source
Does not work over USBDefective battery, DualSense requires a functional battery for USB.Source
Stick Drift- There are two “pots” on either side of the joysticks that should be cleaned first as they can be the cause.

- If cleaning does not work, the joystick will need replaced. There are two types of sticks available, green and orange. You can only swap green for green and orange for orange due to shaft size.
Source
Various buttons randomly triggering.Clean the contacts on the film under the buttonsSource
R2/L2 feels “crunchy” or does not fully reset when unpressed.Broken spring, common problem of early revisions. You can replace this spring, DualShock 4 spring is also compatible.Source