ps3 controller won't charge on PC

[Nuclear Gandhi]

I went through every usb port already and did everything according to this forum :  https://www.tenforums.com/drivers-hardware/32714-ps3-controller-not-charging-windows-10-a.html. However,  "HID-compliant game controller" does not appear anywhere. Can you guys please help?

[Theguywhobea]

Are you using  a cable that provides both power and data? Some will only do power.

[Nuclear Gandhi]

5 minutes ago, Theguywhobea said:

Are you using  a cable that provides both power and data? Some will only do power.

yes i use the default ps3 charger

 

[ProjectBox153]

IIRC, my PS3 controller only charges using a cable that's connected to the console's USB port. I think it's something about smart charging or something. 

[Nuclear Gandhi]

1 hour ago, Jamiec1130 said:

IIRC, my PS3 controller only charges using a cable that's connected to the console's USB port. I think it's something about smart charging or something. 

Did you use the defualt charger that came with the ps3? I just bought the ps3 charger online and i think that's the problem. Would third party be the solution?

[ProjectBox153]

Just now, Nuclear Gandhi said:

Did you use the defualt charger that came with the ps3? I just bought the ps3 charger online and i think that's the problem. Would third party be the solution?

No, I just grabbed a random cable. Plugging it into the console worked for me, but a charging wall brick didn’t work.