How to Fix Analog Stick Drift on PS5 DualSense Controller (Sprinting/Repair/Clean/R3/L3/Take Apart)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 มิ.ย. 2024
- Here are nine things you can do to hep resolve drift problems on a DualSense controller, which range from cleaning from the outside to disassembling it to clean from the inside. Replacing components is also covered.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Update Controller
01:05 Reset Controller
01:32 Change Game Settings
02:04 Blow Air
03:02 Vacuum
03:18 Disassemble
08:11 Clean Inside
08:44 Reassemble
10:55 Clean Potentiometer
13:18 Replace Disc
13:43 Replace Analog Stick
14:47 Outro
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This actually worked. Everytime an electronic broke, I tried fixing them myself but I rarely succeed. This is like my first win in 5 years
It's so stupid that PS5 controllers already have stick drift.
Stick drift is good, my left stick develops a real life of its own
Next gen more like last gen still
I got the black headphones for myself for Christmas just before hand I got myself a second duelsence in black official midnight black still
And I’m here because it’s literally just started drifting fast to the left constantly so I can’t even play my ps5 now 😤
@@theirishninja8199 FUCKING RIGHT??? i had to buy a new one and it’s the black one as well…but dude wtf I’m so tired of these shitty sticks
@@nickyscott2343 I’m sure it’s done on purpose so everyone has to get new ones every so often constantly and steady profits but it is a joke that why can’t even make remotes that are smooth anymore
Thanks for making this. The detailed teardown and explanation helped me fix my drift, for the moment. It's actually quite easy to do.
Beautiful guide. Very detailed and comprehensive. I had stick drift in both, left and right sticks and stumbled upon this video while looking for ways to fix it. Step 7 worked for me. Thanks a lot for the effort mate.😉
Method 1 buy a new one
@@frozenlama23 Yeah no that adds up if you consider these controllers ARE SEVENTY DOLLARS and DO NOT LAST FOR WHAT THEY'RE PRICED AT. However if you are joking that's pretty funny. But seriously man, 70$ these mfs should be lasting years! My official 360 controller is over a decade old and besides cosmetic issues it has no drift or anything whatsoever. it also wasn't 70$....
The air worked for me lol
Partially dismantling the dualsense and removing those rings to let my canned air get down in there seems to have done the trick, this second controller will be useful with Elden Ring long play sessions. Thank You.
Awesome
How do you remove the rings
@@veryveryindecisive You can carefully pop the rings out with a needle or something. To reseat them, push in by hand around the circle til it clicks back in flush.
@@GinoBrand5 thanks 👍
This seemed to work for me. Canned air and then a vacuum along the edge of the stick as I rotated it to allow air in&out of the housing.
I followed the steps in this video and resolved the left analog drifting issue! This video gave me the courage I needed to disassemble my PS5 controller and clean it! The parts inside are so intricate that I couldn't talk myself into breaking it apart, but I did it! Thank you so much Kevin!!!
Thank you 🙏 a literal eyelash is what was causing my drift! Got it out after disassembling and it works great!
I just followed your video the other day. It was nerve wrecking taking apart the controller; but I did manage to fix the drift issue with my left stick using the DW100 spray.
Thank you very much for the easy to follow step by step video.
Thank you for the detailed description in your video. Cleaning using a vacuum after removing the black cover as described worked for me. No more stick drift for now.
Dude it worked so well! It's like brand new now! I was nervous to pop open the little orange doors but I was glad I did. Lots of gunk in there.
Method 4 worked for me…Blowing air with a straw solved my problems…Both my Dualsenses work now as a charm…Thank you so much sir…!!!
I didnt think the bowing air method would work but it totally did. Thanks man
I love you bro. the straw method (method 4) worked like a charm. Never had an easier fix and it's the best 'How To fix' video I've seen. Thank you.
YOUR TIPS FIXED MY CONTROLLER!!
God bless you my good man!
I used the straw tip.
I would say for most people experiencing stick drift method 7 will get you back up and running without stick drift again for a while. You can probably do this for years to keep your controller working. Thanks for the video and good luck to all.
You're my hero, method 7 worked for me. Got all of that dirt off from the inside of the magnetic strips and it is working perfectly. Thank you!
Glad it helped. Hopefully it's still holding up.
question: It's been Months since this post. how's is the stick now? still good?
@@seffinspace Sorry for the late replay, but I am happy to say that even to this day they still work perfectly.
Amazing and thorough guide! Eventually had to take it apart two times cause I didn't dare to open/touch the little potentiometer doors the first time, but I had nothing to lose and now everything works like a charm. I did apparently manage to rip the microphone ribbon when putting both sides back together (the part that needs to be slid in between the white outer case hinges , but hey, not like I use it and weirdly enough, it still seems to work... Thanks a million!
Thanks. I think that mic can be bought online.
Thank you so much, your tutorial saved my almost brand new controller! No more drift! You're the best!
It was scary taking it apart but with your video I managed to completely fix the drift issue my controller was having. So damn satisfying. Thank you man!
which method did you use to fix
which method did you use to fix
Thank you very much ~
I just did step 7 right now,
And so far it's fixed and works perfectly 👌
I love how much attention to detail you put in this. I'm gonna use this to see if I can go and get my controller drift free again.
i can't thank you enough for this, after almost a year of pure pain it finally got solved with method 4
I tried methods 6-7, and it worked perfectly!
Thank you so much :)
Excellent!
Thanks alot for the guide! Got mine working again had to take it apart which is nothing new to me, but ur guide made it alot less of a headache
Method 6 was the one for me, was happening alot at my ps4 controller that hairs and debry caused a drift, I was sure this one will fix the drift issue at the ps5 one as well.
Thanks alot, you saved my weekend !
Method 7 worked for me like a charm. Although I have to admit I was looking for this method when I was searching as I did the same for my DualShock 4 controllers and it worked on them as well. Thank you for the tutorial, I hope 6 or 7 work for everyone else here as it might look already very hard to get there, but once you open a DualShock 4 or a Dualsense once it is easier than how it looks.
"you´re god damn right"
Hey dude, thanks so much! Method 7 worked for me - I replaced the wiper of the potentiometer (and a ribbon cable I broke while dissembling lol). So it only cost me £3 of parts instead of £60 for a new controller!
Glad it helped
Beautiful guide. Step 7 worked for me. Thanks a lot brother!!! 💪🏻
Fantastic video thank you for being clear and explaining each step while dismantling the controller. Helped me fix a squeaky thumb stick. I will say I had a bit of bother with the microphone ribbon and couldn’t work out how to reattach the rubber part which came off for me but I don’t use it anyway so not particularly bothered.
Thank you so much! Method 7 worked for me. My right stick drift was so severe that it looked like someone was actually pushing it up all the way violently. The tutorial was very helpful. The only trouble I had was to take out and putting back the upper ribbon cable.
Thanks sooo much I was so scared I’ll have to spend money to replace my controller. The air blow trick through a simple paper roll did the job. Thanks again!
you do not know how much this means to me i would have gone crazy,thank you
Glad it helped!
Commenting for the algorithm. I had to take mine apart, method 6 seems to have resolved my issue.
Thanks for the video!
Ended up working my way up to method 6 and my controller works better than ever. Thank you!
Glad it helped!
Method 6 seems to have cleared up my drift! Was nerve racking for sure but all in all not that hard! Thanks man this was invaluable!
Didn't believe it'd actually work but disassembling and blowing air worked! Thanks, saved me $70!
my left stick was drifting to the left, and i hated the idea of having to open my controller. I decided to try and even though it was absolutely teriffying, i followed every step and managed to solve the problem with some alcohol on the left/right sensor. it no longer randomly goes left. I know this video is already over a year old, but i still wanna thank you for saving me 70 bucks, very much appreciated 🙏
Was having problems turning with the right stick, luckily only had to remove the black strip and blow out the debris to get it working again. Thanks for the instructions.
Thank you for this I had to fix my right stick and now it works perfectly.
You're welcome!
AYYYY lets gooo! I did method 6 into method 7 and it worked. Thanks a ton bro
Fixed my extremely drifty controller with method 6. Thank you so much!
Thanks, man, for the very detailed description of everything! I am not a tech guy at all, but managed to disassemble and reassemble my controller step by step, thanks to you video. Unfortunately, the problem still persist. My right analogue stick sometimes goes spazzing when I push it to the left. Well, time for another controller, I guess. But, thanks for your tremendous help!
You should be able to sell the defective one on eBay. People buy them for parts.
I'm having the same problem it drifts to the left really bad at times
@@jefferyprevento4431 Tell me about it! It is so annoying! You just cannot play like this at all! Thing is, my PS5 is less than 4 months old. Everything is brand new. I mean, my Xbox One controller is, probably, 6 years old, and has seen enormous abuse in terms of usage. This bad boy hasn't moved an inch! Still, as good, as the day I bought it! PS5 controller - faulty after less than 4 months. Talking about next gen!
Same happen to me
@@edgarector Mine is less than 2 weeks old and started drifting. Was going so good until. Now it's frustration. Has me searching a bunch of these vids ever since. And apparently a whole lot of users are experiencing this drifting issue. It's a pain in the you know where.
Method 7 worked for me! No more drift. Thank you 👍
Very helpful, thanks buddy. Keep up the good work!
Thankyou for going slow on taking the controller apart I had three controllers that had stick drift, I cleaned all three with electronic alcohol, electronic cleaner and a dry cloth to clean up the liquid then used canned air to blow out access liquid then put the controller back together and tested and all 3 work like new now. 😎😎👍🏾👍🏾
Method 7 worked for me! Thank you!!
Method 7 fixed 2 of my controllers. Thank you! Not sure how long it will last, but better than nothing at the moment!!
Thanks man, had to go all the way to method 7, contact pad was filthy!
Cool. I think some of the plastic flakes off and gets in there, and also dirt from the factory.
Don't know why but method six completely fixed my issue. Thank you so much for the video
Glad to hear that
Not all hero’s where capes . it literally be the channels with no subs that got the best solution. good shit man
Can’t really believe this, but method 4 actually worked. Congrats for the video!
And the only cost was air!
Thanks. As I did not had a straw, I made one using a post it note. This method worked for me
Very helpful vid! Thanks! This worked for me but I had to open the whole thing and clean both potentiometers.
Thanks a lot for this great video and tutorial. Helped to fix my controller. Well done!!!
Thank you so much you helped me fix my controller much love ❤
I had to take it apart all the way and clean the contacts, WORKED THOUGH! Thanks
Thanks. Wow. I truly appreciate how you presented the video of least pain to most pain. I had no idea about the reset hole on this particular device. I appreciate that you mentioned it was a long shot, BUT IT WORKED!!! Thank you. Seriously. Fair enough that I am a moron, and you essentially told me to, "turn it off and then turn it back on", but I was not aware of HOW to do that. Thank you.
If it seems like I am being sarcastic or facetious, I am not. I am grateful to you for putting forth an attempt to help rather than hurt. IT WORKED! HUZZAH!!
Greetings from Brasil my pal!
I have to thank you a lot because of your very well explained guide, I was able to fix my left drifting joystick.
Method 7 worked for me.
Thank you very much for it!!!
Yo this helped so much, I used the straw method and it worked really well
Dissatisfied at searching this 6 months into Owning the system but appreciated learning it’s a major problem thanks for the helpful video
try 1 month
Thank you :) Number 7 worked for me. Saves me a lot of money ;)
Thanks, brother!! Fixed my drift... and i also heard some golden sun tunes in the background!!!
Love the details you made a great video thanks bro
Thank you so much for making this video the straw method pretty much fixed both my ps5 controller and my switch joycons for me
Really helpfuil guide, it worked 100% for me. I tried all the steps. Screwed my controller trying to diassemble/reassemble it. Bought a new one which is now perfectly working.
Guys, if you dont have experience and/or the tools necessary, dont try this. The risk is way higher than the person on this video tries to show. Take your controller to a professional. Only attempt the steps on this video if you are already considering buying a new controller or if you have experience with things manufactured by robots that are 1000% precise than humans.
Late reply, but I agree with the statement that if you DONT have the tools, don’t try it. The only tools you need are the Philips head, a flathead, some pliers, and an electronics duster. I used some shitty pliers that are to pluck eyebrows and it still did the trick, but I recommend using better pliers.
However, I semi disagree that you should not try it if you do not have any electronics experience; I myself have not tried to fix ANY electronics before and dissembling it, while nerve wracking, was not too difficult. I was being pretty gentle overall, but being a little rough is not as dangerous as it sounds, so long you do it with caution. Yes, be very gentle with the cables and the actual board and connections, but do not be too strict otherwise you are not gonna get anywhere with the process.
That being said, I only did it because I had a “dummy” controller with super horrible stick drift and I wanted to practice before doing it on my main controller. Step 6 worked like a charm and the controller had never felt better. I highly recommend only doing this if you 1. Have a dummy controller , 2. Are very desperate, or 3. Are just bored lol.
Best video to fix the problem bro thank you honestly 💯 love how you gave different options to fix the controller and showed it in detail thank you saved me 70 dollars my brother
Bruh at this point im starting to think sony left those stick drift problems on purpose to force people to buy there expensive controls😂😭
Thanks for the help . Made cleaning my stick and cracking my sticks super easy the photos such a great idea
Thank you very much, I use method 7 , fixed the drift problems of both of my PS5 controller!
Hells yeah you just saved me 75 bucks!!! Method 6, blew it out and soaked it with DeoxIT! Your the man!!!
OMG thank you so much your video was super helpful keep up the great work man
Have not tried yet.. But by far the best video on this problem. thanks
surprisingly this method work for now, and damn i almost go to the nearest repair shop in my town, ggs man tysm
IT WORKED!!!! I love you step 7 worked for me and the qtip came out dirty asf
Thank you so much the straw method worked almost immediately
Thanks a lot, i didnt think it would help but blowing directly inside the stick helped to fixxed the drift.
I was very close to just buy a new one
Thank you for the tips it helped a lot!
Holy crap I tried method 4 and it worked like a charm omg. Your the GOAT 🤩
Thanks! The left stick drifted some fierce. One of the disks had gotten mangled. I bent it back into shape and voila, perfecto.
step 6 seems fixed my controller for now . Thanks
Thanks man you really helped me out I really appreciate it
YOU HELPED ME SO MUCH DUDE THANK YOU
The blow air part fixed it for me, thanks!
Nice.
STEP 6 AND 7 WORKED FOR ME ON MY OLD CONTROLLER, TOMORROW I'LL DO THE 'NEW' (6 MONTHS OLD) ONE AS IT'S SEVERELY DRIFTING
Thanks so much man i was considering buying a new one until i saw you you helped me alot keep up the good work hope you get famous one day
Bro method 4 was my fix thanks for the help my guy your a life saver
Thanks alot man. Really helpful video, works like it's new 👍
Glad to hear that!
Thank you so much !! Method 7 was the one for me
Great!
Method 7 worked for me. I tried all the others before but didn't do anything then tried step 7 and boom fixed and It cost me nothing because I already had tools and isopropyl. One of my little disks had build up of black stuff don't know how it got on there. Might need to replace the disk in the future. But working fine for now. Thank you very much 💪
Excellent guide, thank you!
@GamingTheSystems: Modern great guide bro, scary opening the doors though, but completely fixed my stick drift! 😃 Cheers mate!
I tried method#6 Thank you your method fixed my controller 🤗👍🏽
Amazing guide! Thank you so much!!🤓
Thank you bro the blowing method worked!
Thank you so much. I did steps 7 and 8. No more drifts! mikey
wow the blow air worked alot of people said do a air pressurizer even tho theres none in my country and only for cleaners thanks alot from the deepest of my heart
Thank you so much! I tried just about everything you said but I think the drift got even worse! I’m gonna buy a new one. But I’m happy this video exists because I enjoyed trying to fix it myself
Maybe your d pad is stickie and needs to be clean too try that
Worked! Step 7. Thank you!
WOW! What a explanation!! thank you 🔆
Dude the straw thing worked! Thank you!!
Cool. Sadly, there's a lot of people who just buy a new controller without trying that.