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Afterglow Wireless PS3 Controller: USB Not connecting to PS3

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:28:06 -0700

My PS3 afterglow controller has always worked great but recently the USB drive just stopped connecting. Now whenever I plug in the USB to my system it just continuously blinks. My USB ports are working fine because I can still charge other controllers and the actual USB to the controller connects perfectly fine to my PC just not my PS3. So I have no clue what the issue is and I don't quite want to get a new controller yet because it seems like this one still works, it just isn't connecting to my PS3 right now. It'll be great if someone could answer this

⟐ Answer accepted September 02, 2026 at 20:28 MST

8BitDo SN30 Pro Controller: SN 30 Pro+ replacement parts

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:26:45 -0700

What is the form factor used for the analog sticks? Is it proprietary?

⟐ Answer accepted September 02, 2026 at 20:26 MST

Motorola Moto G: When will you have a replacement screen for a Moto G 2025 5g?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:19:39 -0700

When will you have a replacement screen for a Moto G 2025 5g?

⟐ Commented September 02, 2026 at 20:19 MST

Medical Device: Poor oxygen in a generating device

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:19:17 -0700

I have a problem with the oxygen generator, the device is working but not as efficiently as it should be, knowing that all the filters are clean, what are the suggested solutions?

⟐ Commented September 02, 2026 at 20:19 MST

oppo a1k: My screen has cracked, how can I repair it

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:17:50 -0700

Screen crack, how do I repair

⟐ Answered September 02, 2026 at 20:17 MST

MacBook Air 13" Retina Display 2019: Performance on battery is a disaster

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:16:07 -0700

Howdy friends. This problem feels like it's a new one. I installed the iFixit replacement battery for this 2019 Intel Macbook Air not too long ago and for a little while, the results were amazing. Nearly all-day battery life, perfectly fine performance while untethered, and I couldn't have been happier.
Now, under Sonoma 14.8.9, the machine runs like garbage on battery, with 'kernel_task' freaking out and stealing the CPU. Once I plug back in, it's fine.
(I've reset NVRAM and PRAM and reinstalled macOS).

Any thoughts about this? It's really weird behavior and I'm leaning towards the idea that battery temp sensors are reporting back correctly, but who knows?

I ran CoconutBattery on and off the charger and I can't see too much difference. The temperatures are pretty high, but I don't know how I'd fix that. See?

⟐ Commented September 02, 2026 at 20:16 MST

Lenovo IdeaPad 3-15ITLS: My speaker's audio sounds so explosive

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:15:33 -0700

Just like the title says, my speaker's audio suddenly started sounding so explosive for some reason. It started happening absolutely out of nowhere. Not sure what the problem is

⟐ Commented September 02, 2026 at 20:15 MST

HP EliteBook: Mere laptop on nahi ho raha light jo hai vah blinking Karti hai per la

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:09:35 -0700

Mera laptop Nahin ho raha iski chauthi wali light hai vah blinking Kar Diya HP ka laptop ka charging lagane per a Nahin hota kya matlab ho HP ka laptop ka charging lagane per a Nahin hota kya matlab ho sakta hai

Translation Hindi - English

My laptop is not turning on, the light is blinking, but my laptop is not turning on, its fourth light is blinking, what does it mean if the HP laptop does not turn on when charging, what could it mean if the HP laptop does not turn on when charging

⟐ Commented September 02, 2026 at 20:09 MST

Dell Alienware 13 R3: New Battery Capacity Question

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:05:09 -0700

Good day all.

I received a new battery from ifixit for an Alienware 13” R3 and it’s rated capacity is 76000 however, after 2 weeks it only charges to 72109.

The team at ifixit offered to refund or replace but before doing either I asked them their opinion. They suggested asking on the forum.

The battery arrived with a very low charge; NBD and I expected after a couple cycles that it would be fine. It seems to me that the battery is already in a degraded state; what are your opinions?

The goal was a fresh start with a full capacity battery; am I expecting too much?

I have no problem replacing it again, just don’t want to be going down a rabbit hole; LOL.

Thank you!!

William

⟐ Answer edited September 02, 2026 at 20:05 MST

Washing Machine: Integrity washing machine draining water slowly

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:57:43 -0700

Why is my Integrity washing machine draining water slowly and how do I fix it?

Whirlpool Dishwasher: Whirlpool dishwasher not Draining

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:53:45 -0700

I have a Whirlpool dishwasher W10751166C that is not draining. We attempted to clean the filter, checked the drain hose, and checked the pump impeller. No problems could be found, and no error codes given. Not to sure what to do next. You can hear the pump and it sounds like everything is running fine, but it just doesn’t drain the water after the wash. If anyone has any ideas I’d appreciate the input.

MacBook Pro 16" 2019: MacBook Pro 16" 2019 won't boot or power on after battery replacement

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:53:01 -0700

Replaced the battery with a new iFixit battery on a MacBook Pro 16" 2019. The laptop will not boot up or show signs of life. When the battery is disconnected and the wall charger is plugged in, the trackpad clicks and works. When the battery is connected, the power cuts out, the trackpad stops clicking, fans do not spin, and the display remains off. Connections and the T5 battery screw have been rechecked multiple times.

⟐ Answered September 02, 2026 at 19:53 MST

Lenovo Thinkpad L14: Why won't my laptop turn on?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:51:24 -0700

Laptop won't turn on. The power button blinks 3 times but all I get is a black screen. I don't even hear it turn on.

Infinix Phone: My phone’s bottom speaker has a problem

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:42:13 -0700

My phone’s bottom speaker has a problem. It only works when I move or adjust the charging cable. If I don’t move the cable, the speaker stops working. I think there may be a loose connection or a problem with the speaker or charging port.

⟐ Commented September 02, 2026 at 19:42 MST

Whirlpool Washing Machine: 2in 1 whirlpool washer child lock removed and still not working with s

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:41:29 -0700

2in 1 whirlpool washer child lock disconnected and still clicking sound and not working

Infinix Phone: I dropped my phone (Infinix Smart 9) in dirty water

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:36:45 -0700

(Infinix Smart 9)

I dropped my phone on dirty water, I removed the case and immediately turned the power off, after 5 hours letting it dry I turned back on and charged it, it was charging really slow like 2% every 20 minutes and the battery drains every 4 to 5 minutes.

⟐ Commented September 02, 2026 at 19:36 MST

Whirlpool Washing Machine: lid lock switch keeps on clicking unable to start washer

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:35:52 -0700

I have a whirlpool washer model # wtw4616fw2 that is about 4 months of use and now my lock switch keeps on making a clicking sound which would not lock my washer for it to start.

⟐ Commented September 02, 2026 at 19:35 MST

iPhone SE 2022: How to restart my phone when I forgot my password?

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:34:16 -0700

How to restart my phone when I forgot my password?

⟐ Answered September 02, 2026 at 19:34 MST

iMac Intel 21.5" EMC 2389: LED #4 Off With Replacement Display, Need Advice on Cable/Connector

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:30:10 -0700

Hi everyone,

I'm working on restoring my Mid 2010 21.5" iMac (Model A1311), which is a very meaningful family heirloom from my grandfather.

I initially opened it up for an SSD/RAM upgrade. After the original display stayed black, I bought a replacement display panel (got a great deal for €20) and installed it, but I'm still running into the exact same issue.

Here is my current situation:

Diagnostic LEDs: LEDs 1, 2, and 3 are all lit up solid, but LED #4 remains completely OFF, which points directly to a missing display communication/video signal.

Current Setup: I am using the new replacement display, but I am struggling to get the LVDS cable properly seated into the socket on the logic board.

I have attached pictures of the connector and the board. Could you please help me figure out:

1. Does the connector, cable, or logic board socket look damaged in any of these photos?

2. If there is no visible damage, what am I doing wrong when plugging it in, and how do I properly align and insert this cable without damaging the pins?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

⟐ Commented September 02, 2026 at 19:30 MST

Redmi 10c: My phone only turns on when plugged in the charger

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 19:25:51 -0700

My Redmi 10c phone only turn on when plug in the charge but when unplug it will just boot again and again it wont normally turn on just like when it is plug in the charge.