Question USB over current caused by faulty dualshock controller - is it recoverable?

[Alskin]

A few weeks ago a usb port on my front panel suddenly caused an over current error. I thus disconnected the front panel usb header on my motherboard and continued on, not bothering to figure out the cause behind it..

Today i decided to use my dualshock 4 controller again after a couple weeks of non-usage. I used to only plug it in the front panel, but since that was unavailable i instead plugged it directly into a usb port in my motherboard. After restarting my pc ive now been confronted with that same over current error.

I then remembered that this was exactly the same as what happened with the front panel, and only now have i understood that the controller was the culprit. But since I at least know the cause I thought I’d ask if anyone on this forum has some sort of potential solution, since i really want to avoid buying a new motherboard.

TLDR: Is it possible to fix the over current issue in my usb port since the error was caused by a faulty dualshock 4 controller and not internally in the motherboard?

 

[hotaru.hino]

If you're getting over-current warnings at the OS, it means the USB controller has over-current protection, so the ports should still be fine. Try plugging in something you know works, but don't really care about and see if the port still works.

Otherwise I suspect one of the following is the problem:

• Debris in the ports of either the computer or the device
• Physical damage to the ports of either the computer or the device
• Faulty cable

 

[Alskin]

Oh sorry I thought the over current issue only occurred when starting the computer so i didnt bother to specify it.

I cant get into OS because the over current warning is happening right after i click the power button. It just briefly shows the screen where I can go into bios and right into «USB OVER CURRENT DETECTED, COMPUTER WILL SHUT OFF IN 15 SECONDS» or something along those lines.

 

[35below0]

What other USB devices do you have plugged in? Does the PC start when you unplugg them all?

 

[Alskin]

No I’ve tried plugging out all the USB devices and it still doesnt fix the issue.

Once again I want to point to the fact that the dualshock controller/cable for the controller is really likely the reason for this overcurrent. As far as ive been able to tell there isnt any visible damage on the port the controller was plugged into either, so it mustve done something else.