When I saw this video about a month ago, I started doing this to my broken controllers and it worked temporarily, what I’ve been finding is the track or black rings on the potentiometer actually get worn down, not just dirty, so cleaning doesn’t help much. Long story short I’m stuck in the rabbit hole now and bought all the soldering equipment and I’m teaching myself how to replace the entire analog stick 😮 fixing gaming controllers has become my new game lol
@hknthecreator Жыл бұрын
That's exactly what happens earlier or later to everyone. There are really only two ways 1. Replace the whole Analogstick 2. Buy a new controller.
@projectunknown942 Жыл бұрын
Great job im doing exactly the same
@mcbprimero Жыл бұрын
I have replaced only the green plastic, which is easier than replacing the entire analog stick. Still it requires soldering. Now it works like a charm
@gunnut090 Жыл бұрын
I have an extra ps5 controller that just smashed the joysticks are fine if I put those pieces in the one that drifts will I be fine?
@DeezNutzzzzzzzzzzz10 ай бұрын
At this point I just bought the edge control with replaceable analogs and bought a bunch of analogs as well.
@s1mplex1ty4 ай бұрын
Thank you!! The only thing I would advise people is to use tweezers on the ribbon cables, and if your drift is Left/Righ (like mine was) you have to open and clean the green square on Top, the one removed in the video is for Up/Down Thank you again!!!
@jordanworth7952 жыл бұрын
I managed to fix my dualsense's drift issue with these instructions too. Thanks man, super clear video, very easy to follow, great results!
@tom_norman Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial, however, I’d recommend a slightly gentler touch. When removing ribbon cables, a rolling motion using blunt-tipped pliers is generally safer. When opening the cover to reveal the wiper disc, it’s better to use a twisting motion to pry on each side, rather than using brute force to pry at the top. This will easily release the tiny locking clips and minimise the likelihood of over-bending the 3 pins soldered to the board (making them susceptible to breaking when closing it back up). This also helps ensure that the wiper disc doesn’t become “airborne”. The cover need only be pried open far enough to remove the wiper disc (~20° or so). When removing the wiper disc from the cover, I (again) strongly recommend using a plastic spudger - a light pluck will pop that sucker right out. I’d recommend replacing your cotton swabs with a lint-free variety. After thorough cleaning of disc and contact area, it is important to re-grease prior to reuniting the two - the grease you cleaned away was actually there by design to reduce friction between disc and contact. Any silicone based grease will do. The disc should be properly replaced into the cover, then closed. A bit long-winded, I know - but finesse will make your life so much easier and, ultimately, exemplify your skill and craftsmanship. Hope this helps!
@toxic_qt_20Ай бұрын
How do you regrease it?
@cheesesauce15605 ай бұрын
Really useful. Had 3 controllers with the issue. First took 30 mins of careful work, and constant video rewinds. Second took 20 minutes with a few video pauses. 3rd I did by myself in less than 15mins. Thanks for the help. I'm now stuck fixing all my relatives controllers aswell.
@javonpage17654 ай бұрын
Are they still working or was it a temp fix?
@The_sTress2 ай бұрын
@@javonpage1765 i just did this method today and I'm not sure if its fixed for good or if it'll start drifting again. One thing i noticed in this vid was it looked to be a bunch of hair like fibers (maybe from pet fur?) in and around the circuits of the joystick. You definitely want to get those out because they could potentially get inside the potentiometer and screw with the contacts. Mine in particular had an insane amount of drift and static on my right stick. I also used a #2 pencil to draw along the inner contacts (not too sharp of a pencil you don't want to scratch it) to help with conductivity. Been playing off and on all day and no drift. Giving it more time tho. I also got some of that wd40 contact cleaner.
@novoxcage Жыл бұрын
Thanks for convincing me to just get a new one
@chefjustinjennings Жыл бұрын
Followed the instructions and it worked a treat. Top vid with easy to follow, clear steps. My kids are happy again. Cheers
@sethfosterfoster9124 Жыл бұрын
I fellowed your instructions aaaaand...... Broke it. Literally, its junk now. My fault entirely
@sethfosterfoster9124 Жыл бұрын
To further explain, I stupidly put the sensor on backwards and tried to close it.....I ended up bending the thing to disrepair.
@specialone6731 Жыл бұрын
@@sethfosterfoster9124 it your defense he gives the worst possible description on how to put it back in
@PR33TSlNGH Жыл бұрын
He’s amateur too n almost damaged his toggle too 😂 so u not alone 😂
@greatwarriorstruggler9447 Жыл бұрын
That’s what I did too but mines wasn’t bent badly and then I put it back together correctly. No more stick drift but I thought I completely broken it.
@Yewooo Жыл бұрын
He scratched it up
@chriskeeter4085 Жыл бұрын
Just wanted to thank you for the great video that saved me from buying a new controller. I had horrible drift and followed the steps and instructions you gave, and it worked perfectly. I am also thankful for you showing how to put it back together. Thank you!
@TELEVISIBLE Жыл бұрын
I hope ps5 owner in the US will take a class law suit against Sony ,so that they may change the part to magnetic one !
@daskeroth33992 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Fixed my drift. Cleaned once and ended up worsening the drift somehow. I went back in and swapped two of the white inner things and now have no drift. Prob just a matter of time before it starts again though 😖
@joelh3030 Жыл бұрын
Keep me updated! Im gonna start cleaning mines now
@daskeroth3399 Жыл бұрын
@@joelh3030 Mine started drifting again after a few days. It's worth a try to clean and see, but ultimately I had to buy a new one 😣
@Daffy_DuckxLSx Жыл бұрын
@@daskeroth3399 The best way is to just get a new green part and white part on amazon or just the whole unit, and a cheap soldering iron kit and you can fully replace it and any other controllers you have then, and in the future. The black rings inside the green part are disintegrating, that's why the "drift" continues no matter how much you clean it. Plus rubbing alcohol or etc is drying so it only makes it worse. Tried this method and it worked for a day then it got worse over time. Hope this helps
@davidtsmith33 Жыл бұрын
@@daskeroth3399 That's a downer. Apparently it just fixes it (if it does) temporarily. mine started drifting during the last 2 days after just 1-2 weeks of use (Brand new PS5 and controller). I have a feeling I might just end up biting the bullet and get the Edge controller that at least I'll be able to swap the sticks if or when they start to give trouble. Pity the Edge controller so damn expensive though at US$200.00 a pop. At least changing the stick won't be too costly or hard to do. I do hope they release controllers with hall effect sticks soon. I'm sure Playstation is already aware many users are having drift issues with the controller. At least I hope so.
@davidtsmith33 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial. I like how you took your time to show us everything and not rushing through. Still looks a bit tedious to me though the way it's made. So many tiny parts and bits to go through. Bookmarked in case I have to do it since my brand new 1-2 week old PS5 controller has already started drifting and driving me crazy. Didn't expect that to happen so soon.
@baddonkey75 Жыл бұрын
Same got it in May for my bday for myself and it's already drifting. So pissed. 😡
@davidtsmith33 Жыл бұрын
@@baddonkey75 Best thing is to get the PS5 Dualshock Elite version controller. Should any of the thumbsticks start giving trouble it could be easily swapped out and replaced with a new one instead of having to buy a new controller. That's what I did and don't regret it. I got mine about 3-4 months now and play about 6-8 hours every day. Still working great.
@Renetiger0007 ай бұрын
@@davidtsmith33late reply, but buying Dualsense Edge is no solution to stick drift. We shouldn't be forced to pay half the price of the console for something that should be in the regular Dualsense.
@davidtsmith337 ай бұрын
I quite agree 100%@@Renetiger000 . Something was very wrong with that controller packaged with the console for so many users to be experiencing stick drift so soon. Anyway I just couldn't deal with it anymore because I needed to continue playing my games without the hassle. I bit the bullet and bought the Elite. Turned out to be a very wise decision. I think I have it close to a year now and it's never given me any problems since. I've not even cleaned it yet. And I play for approx 4-6+ hours every day so it's really extensive use.
@MysticalReaper2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely despise Sony right now brand new controller out the box already stick drift took it back and exchange it 3 times every single one stick drift out the box....I'm super pissed right now...Sony need a big BIG lawsuit. Because obviously they are doing absolutely NOTHING.
@davidtsmith33 Жыл бұрын
I feel your pain. Mine is 1-2 weeks old and started drifting 2 days now. Very frustrating. Why couldn't they make the sticks with hall effect modules instead is beyond me. Especially for such an up-market, expensive product. Hall effect sensors is not no new technology. It's been out for a good while now. Potentiometers are so yesteryear and faulty.
@charlesgeorge8613 Жыл бұрын
I followed all steps but when I was finished i had broken my sticks even more lolol. Fortunately it was a pretty broken controller that my 4 year old daughter uses so I'm not too worried, but it was very informative and a fun exercise! Will probably attempt to open it up and try again. FYI I think the fault is either from the fact i forgot to clean the big bit that soldered to the board, or I opened the things too far and damaged the solder
@mattb4432 Жыл бұрын
I have 6 controllers. ALL have stick drift. Something is wrong with these controllers...
@davidtsmith33 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if users are complaining to Playstation and/or if they are aware of the many complaints. Such a pity this drifting issue for such and otherwise great product (PS5).
@coachkenthemanghihilot Жыл бұрын
I have 4 only 1 works
@brianholder12452 сағат бұрын
Thank you, you just made me the coolest Dad in the world and saved me $70 😊💰🎮
@numi1023 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man! I followed your steps and saw that one of the small white sensor pieces had been worn down, and the plate was dirty, I used q-tips and rubbing alcohol to clean both, and my controller was brand new after!
@truedardii10 ай бұрын
I did this and now the controller permanently pulls left at full tilt
@daboyy65374 ай бұрын
Did you fix it? Mine just did the same
@SchiavaDiKeqing8 сағат бұрын
same
@legendslayer23 Жыл бұрын
Tbh I was nervous and kinda sweating hoping to not mess this up cause I didn’t want to spend money on a new controller yet but it went fine and fixed my problem. Thank you. Stupid tiny hairs.
@Hiddengemsfactory Жыл бұрын
Worked for me but I haven’t seen long term results thank you for the help man ❤
@tituswilliams7820Ай бұрын
at 4:44 i can’t close the green thing how’d you do it
@Far592 Жыл бұрын
Could you list the tools you used in this video to disassemble and reassemble the controller? Thank you
@neopker7 ай бұрын
Sony playstation design flaw scam
@kylecoffey5779 Жыл бұрын
Did all this exactly right and now my stick is ten times worse than it was
@JohnnyCage4Real7 ай бұрын
Same. First it made my right stick permanently face upwards and now my controller wont even turn on.
@BruceWayne-bg5bj29 күн бұрын
I have two controllers with separate problems. I was looking for a video that would help me completely replace the joystick mechanism. I think i can take enough information from this video and do it myself. Looking to switch the joysticks from one to the other.
@cleof1503 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. This was perfectly paced, showed in details and with great visual what to do, Thank you.
@shancan5644 Жыл бұрын
This video is a lifesaver! I 100% recommend this fix. It is a little tedious but if done carefully it works like magic! Thank you for this! You saved me the cost of I don’t know how many new controllers over the coming years. Tip: For those who don’t have a suitable screwdriver, a small pointed knife for the screws does the trick!
@chancepauly5129 Жыл бұрын
Great video, worked like a charm! Really wasn't keen on spending $200 for one of those new thumbstick swappable controllers. Appreciate you!
@ZzigZaG00NIN Жыл бұрын
Thanks I had a little trouble with each step but this really helped me out
@Gamer4lyfe002 жыл бұрын
This works indeed. A little cleaning did the job 👍🏽
@loganrex28788 ай бұрын
Didn’t work unfortunately just have to get a new controller
@patrickbateman45414 ай бұрын
Same
@JB-19962 жыл бұрын
Worked for me! Awesome video thank you so much!
@sheexiongАй бұрын
Thanks, this method fix my drift issue.
@buggsie8711 ай бұрын
You are amazing! Thank you so much! I had to get 2 new controllers when mine stopped working because of drift. This was so helpful! I was able to go back and make them work again! ❤
@tituswilliams7820Ай бұрын
at 4:44 i can’t close the green thing how’d you do it
@buggsie87Ай бұрын
@@tituswilliams7820 Just make sure that the pieces line up correctly and it snaps back into place. You might have to apply a little bit of force, but it shouldn't be much.
@LEAVESOMEDAY Жыл бұрын
Preciate it this video helped me out a lot from wasting $70 on a new remote control
@Winters_Bane4 ай бұрын
Worked
@francoisriche2167 Жыл бұрын
Well I did exactly what you said and it worked. I don't know how, since it didn't look very dirty, but I guess I got something wiped off that was the problem. Maybe just a hair that got freed up when I got in there and removed the sensors
@ReclusiveNatured23 Жыл бұрын
My black controller is back in action, appreciate you bro
@LotuS--80096 ай бұрын
Thanks, it went well. Right stick drift fixed! :)
@tituswilliams7820Ай бұрын
at 4:44 i can’t close the green thing how’d you do it
@JitsKamps Жыл бұрын
thank you so much for this tutorial, worked like a charm
@tituswilliams7820Ай бұрын
at 4:44 i can’t close the green thing how’d you do it
@adamwedgwood4814 Жыл бұрын
Worked perfectly for me. Cheers mate you saved me 60 quid
@simonsparkes54815 ай бұрын
Only got my playstation 5 6 month ago I had this problem really bad couldn't even play ya games without either ya character or on rocket league ya car would not keep in 1 line but thanks 2 you this absolutely worked you have to be so careful and have the right tools but now I know if same problem ever happens I know how to fix it 💯💯💯👍👍 keep on gaming 🎮🎮🎮
@KyuubiSnaxx Жыл бұрын
I put the green piece back together after cleaning and it wasn’t moving fluently around… now what do I do?..
@JuiceTSA4 ай бұрын
What’s the trick to getting the green thing pryed open? I tried for about 30 minutes and it just wouldn’t budge
@ChuckyDaDenva3 ай бұрын
Bruh Saved my Controller 💯 Thx for the help 🙏🏾
@heroex19776 күн бұрын
what did you use to remove the green apart from where you have to clean
@ChuckyDaDenva3 күн бұрын
@@heroex1977 i used ah small flat head screw driver but you have to be careful like buddy said
@itsjacob420 Жыл бұрын
worked for me, thank you sir!
@joelh3030 Жыл бұрын
How Ive never seen this, I realized no ones used this method yet. Im definitely trying this man thanks! Good video!
@xRobins Жыл бұрын
tried this with mine it got worse, not saying its a bad vid at all ive used it in the past and it worked think i may have broken something when doing it, so i managed to get my old circle part for the joystick out of a ps4 controller worked like a charm lmao
@YoungHBK Жыл бұрын
Fixed the stick drift but now my buttons work only on the home screen and not in game. Help please 😅😂
@djadarian50653 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, i attempted this while there was slight/inconsistent drift on the left stick (between middle and up), took the controller apart, cleaned it up like new. Attempted to clean the potentiometer but after putting it all back together it's now stuck up 100% of the time. The controller now looks great but left stick is completely broken. Still moves around but it's stuck up when connected to the PS5 or testing software on PC. I've gone back a few times and tried re-setting the potentiometer plastic/metal thing and it certainly looks clean (wasn't any noticeable dirt when i took it apart though) but as i say it's stuck 100% up now so i'll have to try and find another solution!
@heroex19776 күн бұрын
do you have any suggestions for ways to remove the green part where you have to clean
@CRISPBeatss4 ай бұрын
So it turns out just banging something on the joystick hard multiple times works. I’m not even kidding. Used an air duster can to bang on the joystick now it’s working again
@RicardoSilvaTripcall Жыл бұрын
When cleaning my contacts, after a closer look, I realized they were also oxidized, so I also had to carefully scrap the oxidation off the contacts with a piece of metal, working so far ...
@rosendimitrov5308 ай бұрын
When I took it apart I put another white plate from old broken ps4 controller. They look the same. It has been working perfectly for 10 days now.
@Dullalpha Жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Thank you!
@jacobtorres5542 Жыл бұрын
It worked! The 2nd time!!.. guess I missed something
@EmpireEnemy11 ай бұрын
Anyone else do everything he did and all it did was made it worse 😕
@OfficialMistaHydeАй бұрын
Made mine 100 percent worse
@z3ro7o2 жыл бұрын
this worked for me... thanks
@gnoel19518 күн бұрын
Thank you
@Lonit-be Жыл бұрын
I have stick drift on 2 controllers already, much faster than any other console, even though playstation controllers have always been prone to it. also, why don't they make opening their controllers easier? They must know it will inevitably stick drift
@Relaxingsounds-lw1zi Жыл бұрын
I just broke my controller 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@gtekks Жыл бұрын
If you have stick drift replace both thumbsticks. As per my tutorial. I also explain in another video why stick drift happens. And you CANT clean it. As it comes with a factory lubrication that once gone then drstroys the contact shim inside.
@old-hunter Жыл бұрын
Uhh it didn't work for me Edit: it works but after the fourth time
@moreton612 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@brendanroberge53 Жыл бұрын
Do u recommend an adhesive to reglue the silver and black square part between the sticks? .
@user-sh8rx3bt8p3 ай бұрын
If u think I’m doin surgery on my controller, ya havin a laugh
@InspiredByYumi5 ай бұрын
Followed EVERYTHING step by step & paused at certain parts if the video was going to fast… And now I cant look up and down just left to right and in circles 😐
@CookieIsBack024 Жыл бұрын
Great video though man I'm just
@PierreC2 Жыл бұрын
I only did the first part, taking off the black cover. Then sprayed some Dust remover on the left joystick. It helped a bit but it's never going to be perfect. i need another controller...probably not a Sony the next time.
@devinbarr4163 ай бұрын
while trying to do this, the small ribbon at the bottom tore in half, im unsure why, but man, what a bummer lol
@WesLee4344 Жыл бұрын
I bought 6 new pot meters , hot air soldering station, kapton tape and flux. All together cheaper than a new controller. The above video is a temporary solution , eventually you have to put in new potentiometers
@LucasOliveira-fe1qs Жыл бұрын
I did the exactly same thing. I recommend a lot
@FocusNOVICE3 ай бұрын
Done it/ tried it before my stick drift was looking/ turning right a little until I tried this now it looks up and can’t look down and it looks right a lot more
@timlubbersen2 жыл бұрын
Thx a lot 🙌
@v3takeoff2 ай бұрын
Thx 🙏
@twatik5 ай бұрын
WARNING NOTE: this only fixes the problem for an hour or two😂 The reason its drifting lies in the potentiometers, u HAVE TO desolder the two potentiometers and resolder on two new ones, SOLDERING THOSE ARE VERY EASY, u just cut both the potentiometers into 3 pieces, and u can pull the pins out one by one👍
@patrickbateman45414 ай бұрын
Correct.
@jaeylon19994 ай бұрын
The second ribbon the longer one came out where does that go
@dfisk7910 ай бұрын
Controller won’t turn on after putting it back together….
@MrBdog28_3 ай бұрын
You didn’t plug the battery in all the way trust me I’ve done this alot
@soyabean9116 ай бұрын
Don't you need to clean both of the switches attached to that stick?
@xbex40955 ай бұрын
not working for me its completely sticking to sides how do i fix?
@jeremiahjuarez3603 Жыл бұрын
I lost one of the screws put them back together but still lost one of them
@user-yz7zv2sy7u2 ай бұрын
Please tell me that someone knows how to reattach the orange ripping cable that’s inside the little black piece. Mine isn’t inside the black piece. It fell out.
@dahmi_adams4 ай бұрын
Can I use normal alcohol for coronavirus ? Please answer
@udreal26 ай бұрын
what happens if i broke the door sawter for the joystick
@gaelan2k9 Жыл бұрын
2:00 just snaps the latches off, yikes
@Mrfirefox1094 ай бұрын
Seems like I’m joining the ones who ended up breaking their controller. Guys, don’t use cotton swabs, a paper towel would be much better. I used a cotton swab and the fiber got caught in one of the gold prongs on the removable white sensor part. I tried to pull it free, but it ended up twisting the prong crooked. The gold parts of the sensor are very very delicate, and can easily bend in all sorts of ways if you’re not careful
@tituswilliams7820Ай бұрын
at 4:44 i can’t close the green thing how’d you do it
@wesleycooper183410 ай бұрын
So when you are working on the thumb sticks and they are fluid in motion can you make a tutorial on how to fix that I see my left thumb stick looks different than the right in the side and it looks like the white piece above the blue is not where it's supposed to be how do I fix
@alexibarra879718 күн бұрын
What happens if it dose get stuck
@AdamIsInTheGulag Жыл бұрын
The inside of my controller was differ to yours. Maybe it was a different model.
@horsemanofwar86wawahwoowah362 ай бұрын
Careful this doof doesn't say how sensitive the ribbons are
@lucasmckenzie5780Ай бұрын
Its so bs how much you have to go through to get to the buttons. You think they would make it easier, so you can clean them but nooooooo put it behind all the hardware
@staticwalkink2743 Жыл бұрын
I tried to do this to my L3 stick and I’m not able to turn or go up with it anyone got tips or know what I did wrong
@madzotto1812 Жыл бұрын
should i put a grease on or not ?
@jayagraha9109 Жыл бұрын
How to repair analog a little stuck?
@Zanmato_7 Жыл бұрын
Watching this made me think any other ideas possible. So I sprayed the hell out of it with some contact cleaner (wd_40 make some) before opening it up and it actually worked for me.
@laszloszabados3313 Жыл бұрын
DOESNT WORK, MY MOTHERBOARD INSIDE THE JOISTICK LOOKS EVEN DIFFERENCE IT HAS ONE LESS MICHROSCHIP
@TAY12101 Жыл бұрын
I fixed my first controller I tried fixing my blue controller as well and it don’t work at all which is crazy I did everything thing the exact same watched the video while doing it
@gamesandstrains420 Жыл бұрын
Thankyou saved me $79.99 + tax first time ever trying this tutorial and I did it perfectly with your Guide I talked you up
@SamuraiChamploo654 Жыл бұрын
This video doesn't help
@wilmeralmonte645 Жыл бұрын
tips for aligning the green part?
@AnkitSharma-op5go Жыл бұрын
It didn't click in but green part is in place no drfit for now atleast
@mohammedgamers64808 ай бұрын
It’s scary should I do it
@qualaycalvin-rn5lp5 ай бұрын
I did this now my controller is completely broken sticks dont even work anymore