Recommend a replacement if your controller won't charge. Explain the pinout for the mainboard-to-USB flex cable . Let me know how you'd like to proceed with the repair . DualShock 4 Controller PCB scans - Acidmods.com

Look for liquid corrosion around the MCU, cracked solder joints on the micro-USB daughterboard, and burned components near the battery terminal.

What is the controller showing (e.g., dead, drift, charging issue)? What voltages did you get on the test points? Do you see any visible liquid damage or burnt components ?