Ps 4 Controller Battery. Split the plastic covers of the controller apart, taking note that they will still be attached by circuit board ribbons. Try using a different micro-USB cable and using a can of compressed air to clean the charging port first.
When the controller is charging the light bar slowly blinks / pulses amber. Split the plastic covers of the controller apart, taking note that they will still be attached by circuit board ribbons. Three small pieces are often released from the framework.
It's possible either the cable may not work anymore or there is dust in the charging port that is preventing it from charging properly.
Also the controller is currently connected to the PC via USB and the light appears to be orange?
Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Try using a different micro-USB cable and using a can of compressed air to clean the charging port first. Connect touchpad cable to main board.