Wasn't sure where to post this and I didn't see anything similar... But I just wanted to throw this out there. (even though I'm sure this is common knowledge around here) ![:)]()
If you are using a 5200 controller, and certain push buttons aren't working (but they worked fine a minute ago)... Try wiggling the plug where it goes into the console.
I had just rebuilt one of my 5200 controllers. I plugged it in and played a few games and it worked fine. The next day played the same games with the same controller... and certain buttons weren't working, like "start" "reset" "#",etc. So I figured it was impossible for the button itself to fail this fast after a rebuild. I jiggled around the plug while pressing the buttons and they worked... so it was a connection problem at the plug.
Which brings me to my question.![:)]()
What do you guys do to remedy bad dirty ports and plugs? I'd like to get your suggestions before I start digging into the plug holes with a needle and break something.
If you are using a 5200 controller, and certain push buttons aren't working (but they worked fine a minute ago)... Try wiggling the plug where it goes into the console.
I had just rebuilt one of my 5200 controllers. I plugged it in and played a few games and it worked fine. The next day played the same games with the same controller... and certain buttons weren't working, like "start" "reset" "#",etc. So I figured it was impossible for the button itself to fail this fast after a rebuild. I jiggled around the plug while pressing the buttons and they worked... so it was a connection problem at the plug.
Which brings me to my question.
What do you guys do to remedy bad dirty ports and plugs? I'd like to get your suggestions before I start digging into the plug holes with a needle and break something.