To get into safe mode, you have to plug the PS4 controller in and click the PS button. Problem is, since the ports dont work, when i click the PS button the controller blinks white once and nothing happens :( no other way to get into safe mode?
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None of my PS4 USB ports work any longer which means, I now can't get into safe mode
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Do you have a can of compressed air to help dislodge any debris that might be in the ports?
Have you tried another USB cable?
Have you tried another USB cable?
Are you sure you're not just using a bad wire/a wire that lacks a data connection?
BTW, usb wires that come with the Genesis mini and other mini consoles usually lack a data connection if that's what you're trying to use.
BTW, usb wires that come with the Genesis mini and other mini consoles usually lack a data connection if that's what you're trying to use.
Same here. Maybe try a different USB cable or cleaning them out? Wierd that all 3 failed.
Yeah that actually is weird. Because wouldnt the ports be on different parts of the board. Unless the board failed as well, I don't know USBs enough to know the full details of how they power on
Last week I had to open up my PS4 and scrape the golden connector for the reset button to fix that fucker.
It worked. But man, the PS4 was not as sturdy as I thought it should be.
It worked. But man, the PS4 was not as sturdy as I thought it should be.
Do they charge your controller? If you're not getting data or power then maybe the USB controller IC has failed.
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nah, there's posts on the net with ppl running into same issue :( . I'm using an official PS4 cable too
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none of them charge the controller either. I have to charge the controller byu plugging it into the USB wall socket
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If you feel confident reflowing a SMD IC, I think you should be able to swap it pretty easily. I looked and apparently it's a GL3520. Dunno if there's variation between different models or whatever. Prob best to look at the mainboard and confirm.
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All the chips are 'surface mounted devices', so to replace them you need to do reflow soldering. You can buy the replacement chip really cheap. I looked and could see packs of like 5 for $7. You can do it at home with a hot air gun - basically a tiny hairdryer.
If you have some old junk electronics, you can get some solder & sealant and practice on those before moving on to your PS4. I've never had to do it because I've never had an SMD break on me that I wanted to replace, but it looks fairly straightforward.
