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PS4 Controller model CUH-ZCT1. Released in November 2013 by Sony Computer Entertainment, this six-axis, 3.7 V lithium ion battery controller is uncomplicated to repair. (NOTE: Teardown guide is NOT for this model)

Controllers Turns Off Right After Connecting + Nuances

I have checked this forum far and wide but haven't found my answer nor does it describes my issues. My issue im getting is that after paring/connecting to my PC or iPhone via bluetooth with pulsing yellow light, it simultaneously shuts off like it lost power. Heck, my Linux PC thinks the battery is less than 5% remaining.

I have swapped out the battery with a new one and still getting the same problem. I have confirmed the battery are charged as both the old and new battery reads 4V on my voltmeter. When I hook it up to an wall charger however, it connects then stayed powered on.

I have also done the trivial troubleshooting such as holding the PS button and Select/Share button to re-pair (Bluetooth), also press & holding the Reset button for 10 seconds to wipe out the paired address but to no avail. I do not have a PS4 console if its somehow needed to access certain settings or tools

If the community are stumped then im fine with using this controller soley wired as that works correctly.

Edit: I should mention that I never seen the LED bar changed to other colors other than Yellow & Off.

Edit 2025-11-19: Okay, I've seen the LED changed to green when plugged into my PC and playing a game, specifically Ace Combat 7.

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Weird issue… as you did test with both batteries, this should not be the issue. I think it’s more software related atm then hardware related.

Do other controllers work?? I would test with another one and see how that works out.

If you have another system where you can test it on, I would try that too…

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I do not have another PS4/DS4 controller lying around, just four other PS3/DS3 controllers which works fine without a hitch on my PC.

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Hmm, is there another PC that you can use or try it on?

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Tried it on my other Linux PC and its the same thing. Came up as "Wireless Controller" on the Bluetooth pairing screen just like my previous Linux PC. Is it possible that I got a really good fake or there is something wrong with my board?

New observation: I've seen the LED changed to green when plugged into my PC and playing a game, specifically Ace Combat 7.

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It could be. Where did you bought the controllers? At this point I would just go to like Walmart and buy one there to test.

Okay, for some games the LED can change. This is normal.

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I got it from a Goodwills bundled with a PS3/DS3 controller for $10. The PS3 controller is fine but the PS4 controller is in rough shape with the analog stick broken off, leaving only the stem so I guess some toddler tried to eat it? The face button's pads on one of the buttons is flat.

When I open it up, it smells like crayons, two clips that holds the case together are folded in then broken off and it seems like the previous owner was inside the controller at one point to solder the analog stick as there is a hint of flux on the joints.

But if the community is stumped then that's fine, I'll just use it wired then.

If anyone is wondering: I did fix it with replacement pads for the face buttons along with silicone analog grips for my 3D printed analog stick to replace the chewed sticks.

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