The button flex cable is a transmission component used in Dualshock 4 controllers. It connects the buttons to the controller board and is responsible for transmitting signals during gameplay. When the buttons start malfunctioning or the console does not respond to them being pressed, it is worth checking this transmission ribbon, because replacing it can solve the problem with non-working buttons.
Key features
- Manufacturer Favor Union
- Supports the vibration system
- Easy replacement, no soldering
Application and replacement
The component is designed for Dualshock 4 controllers in the JDM-001 and JDM-011 versions. Replacing the ribbon does not require soldering, which makes it easier to repair the controller yourself and allows you to restore the buttons to working order.
✅ Application:
- Controller Dualshock 4 JDM-001
- Controller Dualshock 4 JDM-011
- Controller Dualshock 4 JDM-020
⛔️ Does not fit:
- Controller Dualshock 4 JDM-030
- Controller Dualshock 4 JDM-040
- Controller Dualshock 4 JDM-050
- Controller Dualshock 4 JDM-055
Differences between versions:
V1 - darker ribbon color
V1b - lighter ribbon and wider pins at the connection point
The number visible on the ribbon is not the model number. It is a batch designation used by the manufacturer in the format yyww, where y stands for the year and w for the week of production, for example 1729 means the 29th week of 2017.