Marc
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
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Not used the PS3 for a while and recently set back up after changing TV's.
My controller only seems to work when plugged in. If I unplug and press PS button nothing happens. I have tried pressing the re set button on the back and have turned on PS, plugged in controller and pressed PS to sync. All works fine until I un plug.
Any ideas?
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Dan
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Registered: 22nd Apr 02
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Was it flat when u tried use it? They take a fair amount of charging before they will work again, without being connected.
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Marc
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I'm sure it was working, but I have been playing Fallout NV on the 360 for ages so I hope you are right.
I'm charging now so will leave on.
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Marc
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Says fully charged but doesn't work when not plugged in still 
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mattievRS
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they do play up sadly. There is a tiny hole in the back of the pad thats a reset button, stick a pin in it.Then try to sync it again.
[Edited on 13-01-2012 by mattievRS]
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Ben G
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does it just flash for ages? mine done that when i used it with another console. had to press the reset button so it could find my console again.
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Dan
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What if ps3 is off. Does controller turn it on via ps button
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Marc
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Tried the pin re set.
Controller won't work unless it is plugged in.
It was not used for almost a year and was on charge for 4 hours last night.
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adiohead
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First, try another USB cable and USB port.
Apparently you can buy replacement batteries on eBay but you gotta make sure you get the right one for the controller, or something.
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Matty SRi
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
does it just flash for ages? mine done that when i used it with another console. had to press the reset button so it could find my console again.
Why? All you have to do is plug the cable back into it for a few seconds and it reconects to the original PS3
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Hammer
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Happened to mine. Binned it and bought another.
Well, got one as a Christmas present.
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WATSON
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Sounds like you have killed the battery, Done the very same with my xbox battery pack left it for a few months uncharged went to use both of them the other day wont charge but will work with the lead plugged in.
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Cavey
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If you need a new one, look on avforums, I got a couple off there a few years back for a lot cheaper than new ones (obviously second hand)
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Marc
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Ordered a new battery 
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Marc
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Fitted and works again 
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adiohead
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