1 Both controller ports are not working
I purchased a complete in box non dual shock PlayStation at a flea market. It loads games fine but both controller ports are not working. When I plug in a dual shock controller, the analog light will not go on. I don't know if the memory card ports work as I can't access the memory card screen.
The console itself it spotless, no rust at all. I've tried removing the controller port ribbon cable and examining components but everything seems fine.
Note: The original controller it included has a broken cable where someone had twisted each wire together and covered them with electrical tape. I haven't messed it with it yet, but it doesn't work on a PS1 I have. I include this info in case it may have caused the problem.
Could a bad controller have blown the port? How would I troubleshoot this? Any point I can test with my fluke meter that would help to troubleshoot the issue?
Is this a good question?
What model is the console? If it is SCPH-5501, I think I may have a solution. Also, if you could provide pictures, that would help.
by Sterling Ordes
Lucky for you, I just fixed my controller ports. The reason my controller ports stopped working was because PS605, which is an inductor, was blown (Even though everything looked OK from the outside). Use a multimeter to check the continuity of PS605. It should read as a dead short (since it's an inductor). If it doesn't have a short, it's blown and needs to be replaced.
Please also send pics of the motherboard so I can confirm it is fine. I need to make sure nothing else could be wrong.
by Sterling Ordes