Problem with PS3 controller, help needed

[bananaking21]

Burning Typhoon said:

Since no one here seems to know what the heck is going on... Listen.... Things are made to fail. That PS3 controller is no exception.
It has a foam strip (yes, foam) holding it's contacts in place. When the foam flattens, the contacts loosen up, and rub things they shouldn't (giving you unwanted button pressing).

Now, we're talking about foam here. The piece in the controller specifically isn't even worth a penny. So, don't go out and buy a new one. Open the thing up. Watch a video on youtube.

I open my controllers up on the first day I get them, because I know it's something that's going to happen eventually. Anyway, wrap that piece of foam in 2-3 layers of electrical tape, or something. Not too much tape, or it wont fit back in place.

But, I wouldn't buy anther controller because a part less than a penny went bad. It's foam. Foam gets flat over time. So, "playing like an animal," wasn't the case....

I've opened up several different types of PS3 controllers over the years.. No matter what they change, that foam is always inside. You may need to find the video that matches the model of your controller, and watch it TWICE before your first opening if it's your first time ever doing it. You wanna have an idea of what you're doing so don't try to follow along.

bananaking21 said:

thanks, you know what i should search on youtube? like what to type? and do you have a link to a video?