Unless you know for sure the potentiometer sensor components are shot, I'd highly recommend trying to clean out the existing ones before purchasing new. Some simple cleaning of the ring track in the outer shell with some alcohol and a Q-tip instantly resolved my massive stick drift issues.
I’ve struggled hard with soldering in the past. I was debating buying the dual sense edge controller, and just swapping out the thumb sticks when they drift (apparently they’re built with the same materials). But it’s the price of 3 controllers (with an extra thumb stick, which you can only acquire from Sony ATM). This video has solved my problem for around $15 CDN and helped build my confidence up for future console jobs. Maybe I’ll take a stab at soldering again in the future but for now I’d just recommend this video instead. Thx!
I don’t own an Edge (yet). Maybe some day. But if you check out the edge on Sony’s office site, there’s likely a link to the separate thumbstick itself, that you’re able to purchase. They’re about 20 dollars and might offset the need to do any repairing at all based on time vs cost.
Thanks for this stellar tutorial. Been looking for guide that didn't require me to de solder the sticks and was step by step with detail. You checked all those boxes. Cheers.
You’re the best homie I bought 2 ps5 one for me and my girl. both had drift cleaned both out like you did now they both work. I bought an extra controller but ima put it away for now as both work
new components will come from the factory with a certain amount of dialectric lubricant applied so the end result here will be better than a simple cleaning and reassambly. Can confirm, I've done this with many pots over the years (but it won't fix worn-out springs)
I tried repairing my stick drift with this method, i 1stly replaced potentiometer for only horizontal movement (because my stick was drifting left) but it didn't fix the problem, I've had many parts so i just replaced it again but this time for both horizontal and vertical movement but it didn't fix horizontal one or at least it didn't fix it fully. Now stick zeroes but when i move it slightly to the left i get max value on it (vertical works like a charm after i changed it but there was no problem with it since the beginning). Between every replacement I've cleaned parts with isopropyl alcohol. It still doesn't work well after 3-4 repairs. I keep getting max values when i move joystick slightly to the left.
I had the same issue like yours, it drift max to the left in the main screen..1st try cleaning it work,after few month same issue appeared again. Clean few times the issue remained. Suspect the green magnet part damage. Just got my spared part today,going to soldering replace it.
I take it the 3 metal pegs under the plastic housing that connect to the board are just mounting and not actually electronic components? I want to try this but I'm afraid they'll break when I pry open the housing. Also I suppose I'll need to clean the housing before replacing the component? I don't have any grease though... I used to have a silicone spray but misplaced it lol
You just need to clean the wipers or put new ones in , it takes longer to take it apart then replacing them and putting it back together I just did all mine and they are like new again
6:24 why cant i snap mine back in? I changed the little white thing from my other ps5 controller that i dont use but it was from the right side analog to the left analog. Any solution??
@@stoneyhigh05 ya I figured that out now and have bought the replacements but am having trouble with the de soldering I’ve used wick but I think I need a pump or station
All other consoles from Sony never had this issue - as I've played them ak- why now after had 2 of them going in a drift n cannot be fix or get money back v Sony v buying on amazon
LO mejor es cambiarlos por análogos magnéticos o de efecto hall y se acaba por siempre lo del molesto DRYFT, esa solución es temporal casi que inútil..! es perder el tiempo...!
@@jalienpaul8748 open it up again and do the same thing again on a more extreme level or order the hall effect parts and put that inside your controller.
Im ab to switch over to pc im tired of PlayStation scamming us into buying new controllers not to mention they can obviously fix the stick drift problem they just want ppl to keep buying controllers
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Unless you know for sure the potentiometer sensor components are shot, I'd highly recommend trying to clean out the existing ones before purchasing new. Some simple cleaning of the ring track in the outer shell with some alcohol and a Q-tip instantly resolved my massive stick drift issues.
Those parts are super cheap anyway
Yes listen to this man both my os5 controllers had drift bought a new one decided to try and clean both and they both are working it was just dirty
🎯💯 I cleaned the existing with a que top and isopropyl dissapeared. The drift dissapeared 👌
Thank you for this comment, I cleaned them out, and it was very dirty. I had the same controller since it came out and works like new again
@@mig1017the drifting are still gone??
I’ve struggled hard with soldering in the past. I was debating buying the dual sense edge controller, and just swapping out the thumb sticks when they drift (apparently they’re built with the same materials). But it’s the price of 3 controllers (with an extra thumb stick, which you can only acquire from Sony ATM).
This video has solved my problem for around $15 CDN and helped build my confidence up for future console jobs. Maybe I’ll take a stab at soldering again in the future but for now I’d just recommend this video instead.
Thx!
I'm happy with You. 😊👍👋
I don’t own an Edge (yet). Maybe some day. But if you check out the edge on Sony’s office site, there’s likely a link to the separate thumbstick itself, that you’re able to purchase. They’re about 20 dollars and might offset the need to do any repairing at all based on time vs cost.
Thanks for this stellar tutorial. Been looking for guide that didn't require me to de solder the sticks and was step by step with detail. You checked all those boxes. Cheers.
@@johnpenrose8678 pleasure to hear that. Thank You 🙏😊
Very cool! I'll be soldering though.
I can't believe they reverted back to potentiometers...
@@anderxale1 Thank You 👋
This saves me money. 2 controllers fixed with the help of this video. Thanks
You’re the best homie I bought 2 ps5 one for me and my girl. both had drift cleaned both out like you did now they both work. I bought an extra controller but ima put it away for now as both work
Happy to hear that 😃😁 greetings, happy new year 🎊
new components will come from the factory with a certain amount of dialectric lubricant applied so the end result here will be better than a simple cleaning and reassambly. Can confirm, I've done this with many pots over the years (but it won't fix worn-out springs)
I tried repairing my stick drift with this method, i 1stly replaced potentiometer for only horizontal movement (because my stick was drifting left) but it didn't fix the problem, I've had many parts so i just replaced it again but this time for both horizontal and vertical movement but it didn't fix horizontal one or at least it didn't fix it fully. Now stick zeroes but when i move it slightly to the left i get max value on it (vertical works like a charm after i changed it but there was no problem with it since the beginning). Between every replacement I've cleaned parts with isopropyl alcohol. It still doesn't work well after 3-4 repairs. I keep getting max values when i move joystick slightly to the left.
If anyone have any idea how to fix it without soldering new potentiometer please lemme know
sorry to hear that, I think soldering and replacing the potentiometer is the last option :(
I had the same issue like yours, it drift max to the left in the main screen..1st try cleaning it work,after few month same issue appeared again. Clean few times the issue remained. Suspect the green magnet part damage. Just got my spared part today,going to soldering replace it.
I take it the 3 metal pegs under the plastic housing that connect to the board are just mounting and not actually electronic components? I want to try this but I'm afraid they'll break when I pry open the housing.
Also I suppose I'll need to clean the housing before replacing the component? I don't have any grease though... I used to have a silicone spray but misplaced it lol
they ARE electrical components & are the source of transfering the input signal to the board.
Great video, thank you. I'll definitely try this!
Can I use this part from PS4 controller?
This worked 💪🏾 🎮
You just need to clean the wipers or put new ones in , it takes longer to take it apart then replacing them and putting it back together I just did all mine and they are like new again
6:24 why cant i snap mine back in? I changed the little white thing from my other ps5 controller that i dont use but it was from the right side analog to the left analog. Any solution??
Hi
What screw that you are using, dont want to buy a cheap one.
did u buy those parts in amazon????
how do i fix a controller that is charging and turning on but no lights at all?
No need to bend those potentiometers as much. Just bend it enough so you can get into the inside. Doing this 1 or twice more will make it break off.
What if u don't have Isopropyl acid? Could u use hydrogen peroxide
No. Just buy some isopropyl, it’s like a couple dollars for a large container. Get the highest percentage you can find.
Ty so much for this video man saved me anotber $75😊
😃😊🖐️
Thanks for this!!
Your welcome 🤗
Worked a treat, thanks man!
My stick end broke inside my thumb stick do I have to replace whole unit
yes
@@stoneyhigh05 ya I figured that out now and have bought the replacements but am having trouble with the de soldering I’ve used wick but I think I need a pump or station
He adds a new pentinometer in this video. Doesn't really overlay state that part
No he doesn't
Thank🎉
Worked for me. Replaced both potenciometers kust in case, after that, it got a click on the horizontal movement that I fixed with some WD 😂
This only works some of the time. If the black rings are worn you gotta get soldering.
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Bro, thank you i was able to fix my controller
@@Apex-YT yourwelcome 👋
Just fixed mines. Both sticks with replacement pieces. 100% no drift happy af😂😂😂😂😂
All other consoles from Sony never had this issue - as I've played them ak- why now after had 2 of them going in a drift n cannot be fix or get money back v Sony v buying on amazon
I swapped the little white disc in my controller and still doesn’t works sad part is I bought my ps5 5 months ago, inspected more for a $70 controller
Will this method also work for Logitech F310?
Not working 😢
The controller is broken
LO mejor es cambiarlos por análogos magnéticos o de efecto hall y se acaba por siempre lo del molesto DRYFT, esa solución es temporal casi que inútil..! es perder el tiempo...!
Mine doesn't drift but if it's paused the cursor looks like it's vibrating, very weird
Cool but i am not doing all that lmao
This only works for a few minutes then it goes right back to 💩
My shii never worked you found a better way?
@@jalienpaul8748 open it up again and do the same thing again on a more extreme level or order the hall effect parts and put that inside your controller.
I use a hammer, the bigger the better...
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Im not buying a ps5 pro because i can see its the same money wasted bull stuff as the rest of them cheap crinky plastic
Im ab to switch over to pc im tired of PlayStation scamming us into buying new controllers not to mention they can obviously fix the stick drift problem they just want ppl to keep buying controllers
@@Rasvv You couldn't have said it any more clear i as well want to buy a new PC and switch over
Exactly. This is my last run with Sony PlayStation. I honestly never had these issues with the PS4.
Shit don't work