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GuyUpNorth
Apr 29, 2014

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Problem description: Couple days ago aforementioned controller started occasionally disconnecting, and soon escalated into seconds until disconnect.

Attempted fixes: Installed another InputMapper to filter out DS4 Tool, and connected by itself

Recent changes: Have you made any changes to your system/configuration recently that might have caused the problem?

Not for a long time in general, nor for this problem.

Operating system: Windows 7 Premium, 64-bit

System specs: I don't believe these are particularly relevant after some precursory Googling - read below.

Location: Finland

I have Googled and read the FAQ: Yes, and it appears to be hardware- - either the controller or micro USB cable. One result suggests simple wear on cable or controller component. If it can be reliably confirmed with other means than buying a new cable or controller, method would be helpful to know.

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Alereon
Feb 6, 2004

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College Slice
Try a different USB cable and hope for the best. There's not really a way to tell for sure unless you have a multi-meter handy and want to check pins on both ends of the cable for continuity while you wiggle it, which seems like a waste of time for a couple dollar cable.

GuyUpNorth
Apr 29, 2014

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I might have just solved it - very finicky positioning, port has wiggle room which seems to be just be wear. Some tape could be a literal bandaid, as long as that can be secured. Thanks for the technical aspects to test out faulty components though.

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