PS5 controller will not charge or stay charged
A PS5 controller with no charge has either a bad USB cable, a dirty charging port, or a dead battery. Trying a different USB cable, cleaning the port, or resetting the controller fixes it for most people.
When your PS5 controller does not charge or does not hold a charge, it is because the USB cable is damaged, the charging port is dirty, or the battery itself has failed. We will check the cable, clean the port, reset the controller, and test the battery.
- ✓Have a USB-C charging cable ready (the cable that came with your PS5 or another quality USB-C cable)
- ✓Have a cotton swab or dry cloth for cleaning the charging port
- ✓Have your PS5 console available if you need to test the controller
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Using a cheap, low-quality USB-C cable that does not work with PS5 controllers — use the official PlayStation cable or high-quality alternatives.
- Not cleaning the charging port thoroughly — lint can be stubborn and needs careful, gentle cleaning.
- Trying to charge the controller by placing it on a wireless charging pad — PS5 controllers do not support wireless charging.
Signs you need professional help
- If the controller still does not charge after trying different cables, cleaning the port, and resetting, give us a call — the battery has failed and you need a replacement controller.
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