How to Fix Sticky PS3 Buttons
You can try disassembling the controller with a small Phillips screwdriver, then clean the buttons and contacts inside. Make sure to reassemble carefully!
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Get some isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab. Dab the swab in the alcohol and gently clean around the sticky buttons. It works wonders!
Honestly, just buy a new controller. Life's too short to mess with sticky buttons.
From experience, using a bit of compressed air to blow out any debris around the buttons can help. Worked for me when my X button got stuck!
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