How to Repair a PS4 Analog Stick That is Drifting, Sticking, Jittery/Cleaning DualShock 4 Controller
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- Опубліковано 18 січ 2020
- QUICK AND TO THE POINT. When I try to "sprint" in first-person shooters it sometimes doesn't work. Instead my character goes normal speed, stutters, stops, or even goes backward. This has happened to my on two different PS4 DualShock controllers. By cleaning the inside the of the analog stick I was able to fix the issue. No soldering was needed. In the video, I disassemble and break down the controller in order to take it apart and get inside. I then clean with a Q-tip and alcohol, and put everything back together.
Watch my BETTER video about fixing the dualshock • How to Fix Analog Stic...
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FAQ (updated 2/11/23)
Q: I did it, but it no longer charges, or the light no longer works, or won't come on. What should I do?
A: The ribbon cable shown at 1:27 is what feeds the charging and light. Make sure it's securely in. Also, for certain variations of controllers, the contacts need to face AWAY from the battery, so go in an flip it around.
Q: Why can't I close the little door?
A: There are three pegs and two latch thingies on the plastic door that snap into the metal. One of your pegs may be bent. You can try to unbend it, or clip it off with something like a nail clipper.
Q: I’m apprehensive about doing this. What should I do?
A: Watch my BETTER video about fixing it: • How to Fix Analog Stic... . It has some lower stress ways to potentially fix the issue.
Q: Did you say "though soldering is required"?
A: I said "no soldering is required"
Q: My two halves does not "gently" come apart.
A: It can be tight. I wanted to make sure people didn't put full force and snap the ribbon cable that connects the two halves.
Q: Why would I want to waste my time doing this? Just buy a new one!
A: If you are going to toss it anyway, may just want to give it a try. Besides, you may learn something new.
Q: A screw won’t come out. What should I do?
A: Drop one drop of water into it, and while it soaks, get rid of any gunk around it. Also tap on it.
Q: What size screwdriver did you use?
A: “Phillips #00”. It works with other sizes too.
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I've since learned better techniques. See updated video here: ua-cam.com/video/U_WEnSbHWgI/v-deo.html
Once done Sony will send you an electrical engineering certificate.
Underrated comment
TheWugglet im gunna second this. Just did this on mine and will likely attempt to clean up my backups for the heck of it.
Ryan4233 q
Lol
I didn't get mine
We really should not have to do all this.. especially considering how expensive these are
Agree go someone or a friend that is good on technologies on ps4
Agree completely
I bought a new controller because my right stick had really bad drag and then within a week my new one was worse and I dont know why or how but I didn't get the warranty on it
@@cocoanerd17.-. the reason is because dust gets inside your controller and I have 2 controllers and both have drift and I dont wanna take them apart
@@ibrabruh y’all ever try this ?
This helped me, literally solved drifting. I don’t need to buy another controller thank you !
Impressive way of usage of words. Congrats!! Simple, clear, to the point
today, i attempted surgery on a dualshock 4. rest in piece little one...
Piece???
@@nameskw4774 😐🙄
@@shinmeg /_\
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@@shinmeg damn... It broke?
@@blickymaster7402 Yeah, I bent one of the small metal rods inside the right stick. Now that stick doesn't work. :(
PS3's controller was so much easier to "DIY" while the PS4's feels like you're defusing a bomb 😂😂
FLUXXEUS easier than xbox
@@thedragonknight8061 nah Xbox is way easier to fix
Deadazz
Time has Ran Out on me twice trying to Defuse the Bomb
Bc they dont want u repair it free and easy
I love how I started watching this and by the end of the video I'm halfway down the street from game stop ready to buy a new controller
send me your old one maybe?
@@emwu1988 I gave it to my little brother
@@emwu1988 hobo lmao
Kyle Holtzhausen He probably wants to fix it for him.That doesn't mean he's a hobo
before you do just try it lol
Yea, if I tried this I'd go from having a drifting controller to a non existing controller.
🤣🤣🤣 totally happen to my controller
@@chief5604 sad man
I literally just did this to mine 😫
@@yonathank132 What does your comment have to do with fixing a ps4 controller?
@@yonathank132 you are so right i needed to read this message! thank you
Bro. I fixed 3 PS4 controllers in an hour thanks to you. Ledgend
Dude it worked, you are the best, saved me 1500 rupees,
Toughest part : opening the controller
Rest is easy, just follow the instructions
Tip: Always remember to use minimal force, keep repeating it in your mind if you will
Instructions unclear.
The controller has started a timer.
run.
@Give Dan can you not advertise here and kindly fuck off?
Cut the blue wire!
@@iknowwhereyoulive618 that's not a real person...
@@warlordofvideogameglitches it's not a bomb so don't say that unless you are joking
Everyone gangster until he starts taking the controller apart
Genji main huh... Feels like everyone in this vid is a genji main.
lol
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Lmfaooooooooo
🤣 LMAO
Thanks man my controller been fucked up and been acting stupid for a year and when I found this video I did step by step and I got it fixed I really appreciate it.
Saved me 60 bucks. Thanks a lot
People saying they're afraid to open their already broken controller incase they break it and would rather buy a new controller 😂😂😂😂 wtf do you have to lose? At least try it beforehand
I finally found you from RDR2, Gavin
Gaviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin !!!
Thanks for saying that Gavin. I agree. If someone is going to just throw their controller away, might as well try to go inside and fix it before spending $50.
@@HowToX exactly!
GamingTheSystems Have a question. I bought a brand new controller because of this. And it still happens. But I will be playing cod and sometimes when I turn my character it acts like I’m on like 18 sensitivity but I play on a 7 horizontal and 7 vertical. Would you know how to fix this ?
PS4 Controller: Starts To Drift
*The Bomb Has Been Planted
Bomb planted on bravo. Defuse it!
😂😂
I did a surgery succesfully! Thx for tips! 💪🏻
I did every step carefully and it worked. Thank You so much now I don't have joystick drift anymore. I subscribed
Everyone gangsta until the character starts moving by itself
On me 😭
Funniest comment i seen in a while
Yep I have two controllers one for running and one for aiming😂
@@MarMar-px4ye same it got worse after i have done it
😂
Ok, I gotta be honest, at first I was afraid of doing all that process but then I realize that even if I screw it up I would still buy a new one, so I tried it and it WORKED!! I just saved myself some cash
Lucky I just ruined it even more and I don't have enough money to buy a new one
@@hd_legendzhdl2600 lol. sad. I bought a new one AND managed to fix mine. this video was GREAT!
@@Sy-ln2em I think I damaged the the analog cause I I brought new disks and it still drifts
@@hd_legendzhdl2600 how much does a DS4 costs around you? Can't be that much expensive.
@@pedinhuh16 controller is 40 to 60 UK pounds
Year 2022, thanks! Just opened the controller and the q-tip was so dirty after cleaning. This fixed my drifting pad and now I'm back on the game!! Thanks dude, nice video. Keep it up, you inspire me! 🦫
WORKED. Pay attention that if UP or DOWN are faulty, the box to clean (with the small disc) is the SIDE one. If LEFT or RIGHT are faulty, the one to clean is the TOP box.
I cleaned both just in case :d
i prefer do both right away in case,
Omg I just finished putting it back together, tested and the issue remained. And then read this comment... 🥲
@@1995alleniversonhows ur controller
thank you!!!
now my dualshock works again...
I would rather find a solution that didn't involve taking it apart. I just know I'm gonna fuck it up somehow. I'm bad with technology.
Pelcogo i have a way without taking it apart
Yonathan2278 what is it?
Yonathan2278 what is it?
Aym4n-_-KSA1 tried it a year ago and I didn’t work.
Pelcogo just buy a new one haha
You saved my controller from being destroyed on the floor, thank you, was literally driving me insane.
just destroyed 2
Twan Rip my guy
Yeah I actually started punching mine. Still not fixed though
Did you clean the white disks or you just cleaned the part that they were sitting on?
Mine broke because I was raging and smacking it and I fixed it by smacking it again instead of doing this because I didn’t feel like doing it.
you just saved me 100 dollars this guy ik who know how to fix ps4 controller was going to charge me and I got it to do it myself by just watching this awesome video and now my son controllers are like brand new unbelievable TYSM
I was able to fix my controller by following your instructions, thank you very much!
After under going surgery I can proudly say my controller made it, you may now call me a surgeon.
i managed to fix my controller too, such a satisfying feeling. Tech Wizard!
@@x99ribs i did not. Rip
Takes the first screw out...
Me I'mma head out now
I fixed my 2 controllers last night and did have one extra for parts! Thank you for explaining everything on the video!
Bro THANKS SO MUCH because of this video I no longer need to buy a new controller.🎉
This has to be one of the most clear and understanding instructional videos I have ever watched
Thank you
which I will not perform
I agree!
ATTENTION...At 1:54 Do not snap out the battery plate yet if there's a head screw need to be removed.
@@lasergame98 yea Ik I just did this today it fixed my problem but I almost got caught lacking when removing that battery plate
this is a whole different level of anatomy
😂😂💀
Second time doing this fix. Both times it worked. Had a controller for a year got my first stick drift - fixed it with this tutorial. 2 years pass by, I get another stick drift on the same controller. Fixed it again today, works completely fine. It'll probably come back even sooner now, but it does indeed works and makes controller's life longer. Appreciate the tutorial, you're the GOAT!
Thank you so much! It feels like a brand new joystick.
This is my first time ever opening up a Sony product and I just want to say thank you for making it so easy. Saved me 80 bucks and with times being tougher, it really means alot my friend
Try an al felchin
@Deen Chaser in the states maybe
@@vladimerputin7911 bread
@Deen Chaser bruh that shit costs more than new games. 70 dollars now for a new ps4 controller
@Deen Chaser can get Battlefield 2042 for 20 bucks
Thought this would be easy but I’d rather just buy a whole new controller 😂
You have same thinking as me
Redd Ace not really
Some wd 40 on the analog mechanism will fix most issues after u clean the disks. thats what i do to my controllers.
So try to fix it and if you fail then buy a new one
Redd Ace i fixed 2 and failed on my 3rd
Thank you so very much I thought I was going to have to toss my controller before I saw this video so again thanks🤩❤️
Broooo thank you sooo much, drift on both sticks were so annoying 🙏🙏🙏patience is key❤️
My character when my stick drifts
🔙🔙🔙🔙🔙
that happend when i had a nentendo switch lite and i got so mad we got a ps4
Mine⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️
Mine ⬅️ ⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️
@@riza5559 mine goes full 360 Ooga booga
My character to the left to the left every thing u own in a box to the left
i thought this was ganna be a walk in the park lmao
Saved me from buying a new controller man thanks
Dude thank you so freaking much. That drag was killing me and now it's like it wasn't even there.
Man I used your vedio in 2021 and now again in 2023 , You are a hero 🤍
Instructions Unclear:
My PS4 Has Become The Controller
Hah😂😂😂
"Gently" remove the shells.
I thought I was gonna break it...surprised me when I did it without cracking somethimg
There are four tiny tabs that keep it together after the screws are out. If they break while taking it apart, DO NOT WORRY. I tested, and you can actually break all four, and it'll still go back together easily.
Thanks to this video, I have fixed the error that my joystick kept moving.
Thank you. At first my joysticks didn't work so I'm opened the controller again and did some stuff and now it works
Lmao sony made it so difficult to open up their controllers so that we'd buy a new one rather than trying to repair it
Is like the Dark Souls of controller fixing.
Ikr!
Bro facts, I'm tryna fix it rn and mines won't even open and I don't wanna use to much force and break the cable
One of my screws didn't work with me so now half of the back piece of my controller has been ripped off.
After trying other "easy" fixes from others, I decided to try this method. It worked perfectly and I no longer have to deal with the annoying drift that was once there. Thank you so much for this!
This worked for me. Thanks a ton. Saved me 60 dollars
Thanks a lot! I have done this and it magically fixed the drifting problem of my controller
ATTENTION: there was one thing not mentioned in the video, DO NOT repeatedly pry open that green door, it can break and if it breaks, the analog stick will be useless.
I guess that’s what happened to mine
phew thanks my guy
Absolutely lost all analog now 🤦🏽♂️
I had to rebend the little copper parts on the little white disk inside I pried it open way to hard it works fine now though
You can use a small flat head screwdriver to get in between the green piece and what’s it attached to. Then slowly wiggle the flat head left to right and it’ll pry it open enough for you to pull it back all the way a lot easier. When you pull it out it should be at a 45-60 degree angle
Anyone making any sort of instructional content should take note of this guy. No nonsense, quick, straight to the point, informative, explaining solutions to problems you might run into. This is how you do an instructional video.
Thank you! Very easy fix actually! The PS3 controller was much more difficult to repair.
I swear to God!! I opened the controller the way you showed in the video and it really worked.!! You saved me. Thank you soooo much 😍
It's honestly easier than people think it is so long as you go slow and don't be afraid to add a little bit of force to things. Just be careful and gentle with the small parts and you'll be fine
Yeah fax when I first pulled out the analog sensor I thought I broke the spring cause i was using the sensor from an old controller but the second I put it into my normal controller and re assembled it BOOM it’s now working perfectly
Me trying to pick drifting controller apart and clean it
My controller is dead now.
Time to get a new one
Edit: it works now my controller's strip's silver side faces away from the battery
@@ckl3045 damn i owe you one. I had the same problem and i was so scared that i broke something. Luckily, I didn't
I messed up at 3:45 broke that small metal thingy
@@gingerale3713 I hope you get a new one soon or some way to fix it. Or already got one
You know I think I will just increase the dead zone and live with that until Christmas
yeah
same lOL
Thanks! Worked perfectly for me. Was going to buy a new controller. Saved me $$
just did this and now I can play with my controller fine again, thank you so much for this tutorial.
I had the jittering/laggy left analog.. I cleaned out the contacts as you demonstrated and now my controller is working perfectly! Thank you
People "it's not rocket science"
Me "I damn does look like it"
No, it's not.
@@Albanez39 it's just a joke😂
@@Helios_0011 I know...It just saddens me to see people panic for simple tasks like this one. I'm just 25 years old, but I can't conceive how most people (mostly guys) are incapable of using tools and fixing simple issues around the house (a faulty plug, an old pipe, their own bicycle etc.)
@@Albanez39 I completely understand some people don't know what things like fuses are
@@Helios_0011 Well, many people around the world don't know of their existence. British people are familiar with them because after WWII Britain started to use fuses inside every single plug (so you could have one entire electric line going around the house instead of many shorter copper wires) because copper was scarce at the time.
Many other countries quickly reverted, but Great Britain still continues using fuses inside plugs. I live in Albania which often had makeshift electrical lines and wiring inside homes. Moreover, I work with soldering and low-volt projects in addition to studying electronics in high school (professional 4 year school)...
So...are you British or just familiar with fuses?
I removed the four screws on the back and blew air into it. It solved my analog drift. Thanks so much
A couple of things were different in my controller, but it worked fantastically! Thank you so much!
My ds3's are still perfect after 12 years, while the ds4 is drifting after 2 years...
My PS4 Pro Controller is drifting afrer a few months WTF 2 or 3
I got a new ps4 and it came w it drifting
wwwwewewwwwwwwewww we we as see a/ a aa that’s. Aaaaaaaaa
2 weeks*
Bruh brand new controller and I get drift after like 2 months
I had a problem where my analogue was not functioning properly, but as I watched this video and followed through the steps carefully, it worked dang fine. It took me 3 hours but it was worth it. Thank you man you deserve all the best ❤
THANKS TO YOU MY JOYSTICK DRIFT IS FIXED AFTER CLEANING THE GREEN CHAMBER
I didn't expect this to work as there my camera turned around by itself sometimes in some games. But i didn't have anything to lose so i tried it. The controller works perfect again. Thanks for the great instructions.
Great video... except the "blow off" part. When you use your mouth / breath to push air particles of saliva come out with it. That saliva contains salt particles which is horrendously bad for small electrical components. It is better to use compressed air in a can... or something similar. They make things meant for electrical components that are super cheap.
This was my gripe x...X
You cant blow without spitting stupid?
@@JC-uw4gy no one can....
@@JoshuaCasperthere is already humidity. At least it's more higher where I am. People should take more risks, breaking, then fixing something is half the fun lol
@@ediddy_420 it's not the humidity, it's the salt water. He is sharing this to teach people. I am trying to help. Do what you want though. :)
Alright, so this video helped my fix my initial problem with a buggy analogue stick, and now whenever i use either the panel, the pause button, or the share button, my controller powers off.
UPDATE: i opened it back up and messed around with how the battery was put in, and turned the ribbon cable connected to the light around. It works now.
Thank you for making this video i finally cleaned my controller and now it works perfectly
Thank you, I've watched this video before because my controller had this issue, and then it appeared in the other joystick and this video help, once again, tha k you
6:06 thank you for showing how to attach the spring back into it's place. Other videos just skip over this step or are very vague about how to do this.
That's too much like work, playstation should build a better controller.
exactly im not a fucking electrical engineer
Here’s hoping the dual sense is a well made controller.
It's why I love my Xbox Controller, never had the ghosting/drifting issue with those.
Ben Stone they are pretty much known for drifting in my opinion
@@tyrondahines6756 Exactly right, if you don't have drift, you don't play your console enough and your controller is just sitting there brand new. Mine would be like new if I never played with it.
my controller is fine now. thanks for the tutorial. first try using your method is working and couple minutes or hour later the controller got the issue again. and im trying to clean it again and i got an idea to change the little white thingy from my ps2 controller and my controller just fine again.
RIGHT TO THE POINT THANKS DUDE FIRST TIME WAS EASY TO REPAIR DUE TO NO BS IN VIDEO
This video teaches me how to be a surgeon thank you 🙏(rest in piece controller)
K so I've learnt, in this VID, that I'm going to buy a new controller
Cool, send the old one :D
Right Though lol
Mohammad Bakeer I bought a new one and the same thing is happening it turns left randomly sometimes and they don’t move in game the way I actually move them
The fix isnt that hard actually
Do the Ps4 shops don't fix them or does this not fall under warranty
you just saved me 80 bucks my unknown friend thanks
Thanks man you're a life saver.
Even though after two years, your video made me happy. Now i can play the game.
I have not been playing games for a week
And thought of buying a new controller.
But i repaired it by myself by watching this video.
3 years later and this vid is the most helpful when cleaning the analogs , thank you 🙏🏾
Thanks heaps, mate! Fixed the severe drift I had in my controller with very easy to follow instructions. Much appreciated!!
Is the controller still good?
Dude you saved my whole gaming days !!! I love u 🥰😅
Used your tutorial today worked like a charm thanks for the great video
"this looks easy" …. *** 2 minutes in …. " i'm off to gamestop"
but you cant
Haha thanks, saved me the headache!!! Ima order one rn🤣🤣🤣
Meeee omg😂😂😂
@@leathanalexander7191 shut up bitch
@@TheGaara802 r/wooshhh
Good tutorial, just used it myself and worked perfectly. I tried everything I could find without taking it apart and it got me nowhere so having this so frankly explained was very helpful. I didn't even use any tools, just a knife and my wife's eyebrow tweezers
Thanks for this video, i only had to clean the buttons on the left so it was quite easy
Ty Ty, took me two tries of moving the analog sticks around and in different postision after I did the cleaning and stuff the first time it didn’t fix so I put the right analog stick where the left was and vice versa and now my controller doesn’t shift me to the side anymore when I’m trying to shoot someone, you taught me something new today now I also know how to replace the analogs because of you aswell 😊😊💪🏻
7:16 I thought you were gonna say “if all else fails, you may need to buy yourself a new controller” LMAO
lol
He kinda did say that like if u dont have another controller
In any 1st person shooter game there's an option in the settings called "deadzone" adjust it until you find your right setting and the stick will stop drifting (its a common issue)
Zayn Mc - Will it help for me when I play Borderlands 3? When I move the character drifts to the left slowly by itself, it’s getting annoying & I think there is a deadzone option in settings so I’m not sure if I changed the settings, thanks in advance!
@@jayibz4753 the option I mentioned is for camera stick, if your camera stick drifts then yea adjust the deadzone but if your character drifts unfortunately there's nothing to do
Worked for me, though I almost broke the plastic that holds the battery since mine needs to be unscrewed first before pulling it out. Anyhow, your tutorial worked like a charm and I'm a happy man. Thanks a bunch!
Which version did you have?
@@jaaanai Video controller is a first edition dualshock. The second edition dualshocks (the ones that have the light bar in the front) do have a screw on the plastic plate, it should be unscrewed before taking the plate out. Also, the reset button is part of that plate on the DS2, so you dont have to worry about losing it.
@@Naucles thanks, did mine yesterday and it worked.
@Jaanai Inniss Me too ! Just yesterday. Cheers.
I used this tutorial for a different controller it worked like a prayer
Thank you brother that ACTUALLY worked! I thought my modded controller was done for.
The moment he said "soldering" is when I decided to buy a new controller.
I was the same at first, but I think he said “no” soldering.
Always watch it anyway lol. There was no soldering required
How is this such a common problem with the DS4? I’ve had every PlayStation to date and haven’t had any issues with the controllers until now. Hope Sony get their crap together for the ps5
Yea playstation has some pretty cheaply made ps4 controllers
@@808sandDre That's engineering for ya, however much they test things a small thing like that is almost impossible to see coming when there are millions of controllers being made and sold. But hey, it keeps fixers in business :p
Though I have to say, opening the ps4 controller is so much easier than the ps2 variants, those are a nightmare to put back together due to silly design choices.
It's grime that builds up inside the controller not a hardware issue. Watch the video.
Yeah bro I love the knock off ds4
is the original v1 controller better than the v2 then?
YOU SAVE MY CONTROLLER 1 MILLION TIMES THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
This video Inspired me to go to Best Buy and buy a new one thanks
ngl i had a bit of left drift on my R stick, after going through all the steps my R stick is just completely fucked. all my character does is look up in the sky
Ngl they had us in the first half
Dude my left stick would drift and after attempting this I can't run now 😂😂
I remember knocking you in a squad match when you didn't have a gun in lazy lake and your friend with red knight skin killed me 😂
@@adzenic lmao haha gg bro middle east server?
@@trapsyndicate. yes sirrrr
“Do your best not to bend this contacts”
Me: Bends the contacts.
Results? I can only go left. Good.
SAMEE
Same
Same. He should’ve told us this before we did it
@@aeocry6676 yeppppp... On my way to buying a new controller
bend the other ones lmaooooo
Thanks for the breakdown, fixed my sticking controller