Easy Fix Broken Controller Analog Stick Drift on Oculus Quest Rift S with or without Disassembly

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In this video I'm showing two way of fixing Drifting problem and also how to disassembly broken Oculus Quest Controller clean the buttons and take apart joystick to clean the membrane and extend the spring.
There are 2 fixes for this issue:
1) Temporary, when you need to use electronics contact cleaner spray or can be also 90% alcohol you apply it around buttons and press multiple times it may help but if the spring is already loose it wouldn't work, I'm explaining it in first part of the video. This technique can work with any type of controller would it be from Nintendo Switch , Xbox, Play Station...
2) Permanent fix or at least for much longer time, this involves controller disassembly after teardown joystick part expansion of spring, cleaning and putting everything together.
Timeline if you you are looking for specific parts.
0:00 Problem explanation
1:07 Fixing Controller without disassembly
1:09 Replacement / Removing the battery
2:20 Disassembling the controller
10:00 Finding the problem Joy Stick part disassembly and cleaning
17:34 Back Assembly with button fixing and cleaning if needed.
30:58 Fixing cracked plastic housing (more for protection of IR leds)
32:33 Final look

[@charley199]

Currently the best Oculus Quest Touch controller repair video. Thanks.

[@RomaFixcom]

Glad it helped!

[@peteroberts1420]

Excellent tutorial, thanks very much. Clear instructions and detailed photos made this repair job quite straightforward. Controller is now working perfectly again when previously it was pretty much junk. You just saved me 80 quid!

[@RomaFixcom]

You are welcome!

[@ChickenSplash]

it worked, thank you so much

[@RomaFixcom]

Glad it helped .

[@perigee_vitz-wong]

I did this and it was HARD and required a lot of DETAILS but it WORKED and I am so GRATEFUL.

[@mjsoukup]

This process works! I can’t seem to find parts for these older controllers so being able to repair the sticks is amazing.

[@kareemalmond]

glad to see i ain’t the only one with a fucked up controller that’s been bashed into too many walls

[@RomaFixcom]

:-)

[@zipical]

its more common than you think im a bit more aware and the only break on my controller was from my friend using it

[@joewight4]

I don't feel that is the reason my controller is screwing up I think it's because I've slept on it a few times because I leave it on my bed😅 I'm just glad that I have myself to blame instead of somebody else😏

[@novluna]

Thank you so so much! I've had this drifting problem for a while now and lately it got really bad. I wasn't sure what exactly I would have to do in order to fix it. This did fix it and I am so glad! Again, thank you! :)

[@RomaFixcom]

Glad it helped!

[@SmoggyAlastor]

This video is very well made, and you took extra time to explain certain things about the controller and how not to break it. Usually there are a lot of cuts and fast forwarding in videos like this but I can appreciate you taking all that time to explain it carefully. You got my subscription.

[@RomaFixcom]

Thanks

[@thedukeofarchibauld]

I used sandpaper to expose the traces on a ripped ribbon. Flux solder and finesse got it going again. Thank you for getting me started

[@RomaFixcom]

Good Job...

[@grimgrudge]

This was an absolutely magnificent video. It was very easy to follow and I appreciate that you show how to put everything back together, rather than just how to take it apart. Saved a lot of time having to try and find another video an reassembly!

[@snaredude56]

Great video. I just went through the process on my son's Oculus Rift S controller and had no surprises as this video covered everything. Thanks.

[@RomaFixcom]

No Problem, Subscribe for new videos ... Thanks

[@mattsmith8160]

I appreciate the tear down so I'm not going in blind. Thanks for uploading this.

[@RomaFixcom]

You are welcome.

[@c.jordan5710]

Well done sir!! I spent the day searching for a replacement Oculus Quest 1 controller, but NO ONE, not even Oculus, is selling Quest 1 controllers. Then I found your video. Now I no longer need a new controller, it's working like new again. Thank you very much for taking the time to make that video so well.

[@RomaFixcom]

My pleasure!

[@VincentBourbeau]

ya and when you do find a used controller they are way overprice (new hedset kinda expenceive)

[@mattsmith8160]

Finally success! I did this to my right Rift S controller and it works like a charm now. Having been such a big hassle to do I just tried spraying some contact cleaner right into the joystick on the left controller and wiggled it around a little to work it in and let it dry for about 30 minutes and that seemed to work just as well without taking it apart so I think I'm going to stick with that technique until it doesn't work anymore.

[@jkaynea]

Whoa well done my friend!!! U are an amazing teacher and an incredible help! Nice job I feel confident w my son watching your video for assistance n fixing his own controller! Thanks for all the thought u put into this very in depth explanation! No steps left out and tips added make this the best helpful tutorial vid EVER!! THANK YOU AGAIN I also love that you show how to rebuild instead of just saying "assembly is reverse of teardown/disassemble" like most people. Even books on vehicles you have to pay for don't go this in depth! Ur amazing! Keep it up!

[@RomaFixcom]

Thank you.

[@humamon2211]

Dude the way you remove the parts is super satisfying and I just fixed my own control tho it was the right one it's the same way and works even better like brand new even. Thank you very much

[@RomaFixcom]

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[@Getsheffi]

Great video! Fixed my issue. Thank you! It’s worth noting that the plastic around the led ring has a strong tacky adhesive. Definitely the hardest part without a proper tool. Your metal spatula would have been nice. Plastic spudgers aren’t really strong enough. The issue with my controller was a false Up input following release of a down input on the thumb stick and vice versa. Very annoying when navigating vertical menus. Totally resolved.

[@RomaFixcom]

Glad it helped! Don't forget to subscribe ;-)

[@TTBUG]

This actually worked! I'm so stoked I can finally play without fighting the analog sticks! Thank you for this amazing video!

[@RomaFixcom]

Thanks

[@juicyjams8522]

Hopefully this works, both our controllers have really bad drift, thanks for your instruction.

[@RomaFixcom]

No problem, do it carefully and you'll fix them.

[@Fearless13468]

A lot simpler than I was expecting.

[@snaredude56]

I will add that I think stretching the spring is probably equally or more important than cleaning. The joystick that I rehabbed now has no slop. The other one that has not started drifting feels very sloppy in comparison. The X and Y signals are each a potentiometer, also known as a variable resister. Dirty contact can cause the value to increase in resistance which will cause drift. A loose spring can also prevent the joystick from centering properly which will cause the same thing. Definitely do both, but don't skip stretching the spring.

[@RomaFixcom]

Good that it helped, when you get to the point where you stretch the spring it's always good to do cleanup if everything is already disassembled. The drifting I mean not only in games but also physically drifting that is caused by lose spring and till there is no replacement part this is good solution. Thanks

[@9o261]

@@RomaFixcom What part of the metal X/Y slidey things actually make contact? Because my left stick is drifting on both axis, and I've had it apart twice and it's still doing it. 😡 15:54 Update: I found that lengthening the "ring spring" inside the analog casing fixed my issue.

[@goose9050]

Great at almost every point however I think you could have shown how to take off and put on the outer shell, I ended up cutting an IR sensor and had a general pain mostly with that. It just didn’t help that you only had to slide a piece on and didn’t show the best way to go about it.

[@endian675]

Agreed, there was too much done just off camera, or not quite shown at all, for me to be confident using this video to disassemble my controller.

[@anthonyfletcher8671]

You legend, thank you for making this tutorial, would have taken me hours to figure this out on my own.

[@RomaFixcom]

Glad I could help!

[@scaccio76]

Thank you so much! I solved it thanks to your video, you have been of great help to me, I had thought about buying a used one but in my country (Italy) I can't find it ... Thank you very much.

[@Wayra_]

very good tutorial bro thanks! just replaced my joystick with a quest 2 part and im gonna do my brothers controller next

[@austinbuso991]

Wait its possible to swap in a quest 2 joystick? Please clarify this could be a game changer for me Edit: nvm i just found your other reply thank you so much

[@tagaming3189]

I can confirm this fixed it for me. However, I lost tracking afterwards. I almost bought a new controller but I fixed it. There is a black ribbon connector on the grip that got unplugged and I didn't notice it. This ribbon controls the IR Sensors and tracking. The thumbstick fixed worked but tracking broke. Plugging the ribbon back in fixed the tracking! Leaving this here for someone else who may need it later :)

[@soggy_pancake]

Just fixed my right controller and now it works perfectly! Thanks for the tutorial :D

[@RomaFixcom]

Glad I could help!

[@wicekpl4366]

I love you bro, Thank you for making this video. It helped me a lot

[@mrsirbruce37]

Thank you so much for this video. It has solved my problem and saved me a lot of money. Your instructions and process were spot on thankyou.

[@pauliusk6969]

Thank you mister! One tip for extra protection for these IR sensors, you could use transparent heat shrink tube, you could feed it through crack and then apply some heat and shrink it. If you will need to disassemble it in future, just cut it open from inside part with razor blade. Thank you again for the fix, had my left controller dusting away with horrible drift, and now right one started doing same, you just saved me a lot of money mister! Thank you!

[@RomaFixcom]

Good idea.

[@ftgmetal2616]

Thaaaankkss youuuu!!! I love you soooooo much!!! from argentina!!!

[@RomaFixcom]

:) don't forget to subscribe...

[@pedrorodriguez-le9bv]

Brother without your video it would have been a complete nightmare to disarm the control. So much torment from a poor quality spring ... I've seen better springs in disposable pens. You have given me my rifts. Whoever disarms this I believe that there is nothing impossible to disarm. Thank you.

[@RomaFixcom]

You're welcome )

[@Niku_VRC]

You saved me a lot of money I'm really thankful

[@RomaFixcom]

No Problem, subscribe )

[@Ideacubeinfo]

i can tell your working very hard on learning english. its a nightmare of a language. good work.

[@Porkleaker]

Great stuff, looks like I'm doing surgery on my old Quest 1 controller - so much stick drift.

[@HokoraYinphine]

oml thanks so much youve made my life so much easier everything is always about the quest 2 and the touch 3 its near impossible to find parts for touch 2 (quest 1) or even buy a new one for cheap even trying to find help for opening it up is always about the touch 3 its insane thanks so much hardest part of this project was 100% the O ring part lol

[@frid7434]

i think the amount of quest 2 videos are because they're easy money the amount of 5 year olds that got a quest 2 for christmas is insane, and you can tell that there are an unlimited amount of loud kids by going to gorilla tag, pavlov shack, rec room, among us vr, etc.

[@RomaFixcom]

Good that it helped. Quest 2 much cheaper, but soon they will start breaking also.

[@andreasklassen1541]

Very useful, this Video, thank you very much for sharing!

[@RomaFixcom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@armorboy24]

Oh my God you just saved my thumb I would have to mess with a joystick so much during VR that after I'm done playing I would have to put an ice pack on my thumb it hurt that bad pressing down on it hard but I followed your tutorial and I just tried it out and it's perfect I might have to tear it apart again for the sensors around the ring but besides that everything works and I have no more drift and man in VR chat that's annoying as hell

[@RomaFixcom]

Good that it helped, don't forget to subscribe and like .

[@umbratherios5614]

Hi RomaFix! I just did this same procedure on my Quest 2 controller. I can confirm that the joystick used in the quest 2 is not the same as in the quest 1 (mild differences to the actual contacts themselves), but it is close enough that the same procedure can be done! so as of right now, my controller is perfectly usable again! For the love of all that's holy, people, be careful when you do this, alright? and RECORD yourself doing it. so you know how to reassemble everything, And record yourself opening the joystick too, cos there are a bunch of tiny bits and pieces in there that need to go back IN ORDER. those contacts are VERY delicate... also, tweezers are a must, as is an exacto blade and either toothbrush or a brush. electrical contact cleaner is also a must have.

[@RomaFixcom]

My quest 2 controller still alive ) when it will break I definitely do a video )

[@max000nz]

it worked, thank you so much

[@RomaFixcom]

You're welcome!

[@5katz]

Thank you, even though i do not have all the tools for a complete dissasembly yet, this video has given me much insight as to where my stick drift is coming from. Hope when i get some T5 bits i can actually re-assemble the mess that is my controller, and then enjoy actually walking in the direction i want to again XD You actual fucking legend, the stick works again and the ring is still intact, this was a 280$ help for free!

[@xavitec]

Nicely done man!!!

[@RomaFixcom]

Thanks.

[@user-it6kk4ir6g]

Great tutorial, thank you. Do you know what type the IR diodes are in the ring? I need to replace one. I found two on the internet which look the same: vsmy1850 and vsmb1940x01. I cant find anything on the internet

[@SoloArtForm]

thanks my man. helped me alot.

[@RomaFixcom]

Glad to hear it! Like and Subscribe ;-)

[@mrdummy_nl]

Glad to see it's not fully glued, a lot screws. But bad news for Rift S users who just have it new: the RMA (repair under guarantee) is now big problem. Many parts are not more available, means your broken Rift S might never repaired. Even long cable is out of stock. My Rift S will never repaired under RMA, and they have no more other Rift S for me. So yeah, be gentle more to your Rift S, don't damage it. Use ceiling cable management system to keep your cable good.

[@RomaFixcom]

Same with first rift, they are trying to push to new products.

[@TrrrZwr-nm1eg]

nice, it works wonderful....im so happy :) it was not easy...but im done

[@RomaFixcom]

That's good, If you like the video Subscribe. Thanks.

[@jonahwhitson6505]

After 3 hours of prying and following these instructions, I successfully broke my controller.

[@RomaFixcom]

You tried )

[@cali8221]

Lls

[@andrewgray1965]

and ... that actually fixed it. Pretty bloody scary though. Couple of times during the process I thought it wouldn't work ever again :)

[@RomaFixcom]

This is how it's done ;-)

[@fluffyfendragongaming]

Is it still possible to find a place online that you can buy a replacement for the sensors inside the ring if the sensor strip got damaged or torn?

[@semsacram4710]

Дякую за відео, дуже допомогли мені!

[@RenamonMaxie]

Thank you for the tutorial, now my controller isn't drifting!

[@MorningView]

thank you so much

[@RomaFixcom]

Welcome 😊

[@420inportland]

@RomaFix Hey, great video. Have you tried to actually replace the entire joystick yet? I'm wondering if it's possible for when mine just becomes too messed up to service it? I tried to find another joystick with the 9H2h but cannot find one, do you happen to know where to get some at? I am thinking maybe a Nintendo Switch joystick may work, especially if you were to remove the backplate and put the original one from the rift's old one on the new joystick. Any thoughts?

[@RomaFixcom]

To speak truly I also was thinking about Nintendo Joystick , because I couldn't find original part anywhere, but it detects also finger on top I don't know how it will work with it. If I would ever have one completely broken I'll try.

[@austinbuso991]

​@RomaFixcom @420inportland ik its a slim chance either of you will see this, but have either of you tried it and did it work?

[@cmatrix4761]

lol I don't know if I'd call that "easy"; but thanks for the instruction. I abstain from it, because as you get to the actual joystick, there are just too many small components for me to feel comfortable both taking apart and putting back together. But it's nice to see there is a hardware fix for this. Personally, though -> I'd prefer someone to issue a software fix. Thumbstick drift should be easily detectable by simple heuristics or machine learning, so there's got to be a way to make a patch to apply to the drivers somehow.

[@RomaFixcom]

Oculus is close source so forget about software fix.

[@daredeflon662]

omfg so many tools and hassle for such a simple issue, this is crazy

[@RomaFixcom]

this is how it is )

[@Misteurpro]

the joystick work now but i have to much streng and broke the tracking dont worry the tutorial work it my fault just be carfule and it reparable thanks for this tuto :)

[@RomaFixcom]

You can get some broken controllers from ebay cheap and try to fix.

[@Bamblez]

So I did everything in this video and it worked!!!! there's a similar process to fix stick drift with the Nintendo switch but something I realized is that my thumb sensor stays permanently on the joystick even if I open my hands, is there any solution to that? Also thanks again for this awesome video you're literally the only one that has a great tutorial!!

[@RomaFixcom]

Nintendo switch sticks are really cheap it's better to replace with new one, regarding the sensor maybe the spring wasn't extended enough I never had this problem.

[@BOBOlauncher72]

How do I put the shell of the controller back on and unbend the tabs so there not bent over each other

[@RomaFixcom]

When you put the shell the tabs can be overlapped because they didn't fully entered their tracks you can try to press with fingers from inside on sides and they should enter, if overlapping is less them 1 mm maybe use this spatula and put between them and they should go in, don't use screwdriver to do this it's to thick.

[@wannagetdown9702]

Hey there! Thank you for making this video. I came across a problem though... The drift was fixed, the buttons all work, but now the controller tracking is almost non existent. I'll try to play a game, and my left arm will be stiff as a board. Not being able to move around freely. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! *EDIT* I figured it out! My ribbon on the board had disconnected during the reassembly! Thanks again!

[@RomaFixcom]

Yep all there is tiny and stick together )

[@tagaming3189]

I can confirm this fixed it for me. There is a black ribbon connector on the grip that got unplugged and I didn't notice it. The thumbstick fixed worked but tracking broke. Plugging the ribbon back in fixed the tracking! Leaving this here for someone else who may need it later :)

[@TheHald]

отличное руководство, спасибо!

[@RomaFixcom]

Thanks

[@PhobosARK]

Good video but how do you you take off the covor from the round circle thing that you put tape on do you need to take that round circle thing out to fix it or do dont have to?

[@RomaFixcom]

Yes you need you can insert some sort of small spatula and bend it inside.

[@filippotosoni]

Hi! Do you know where to find spare parts? I found the flat cable of the lever was broken and I'd replace the lever assembly. Do you know where to find these parts?

[@Wayra_]

Unfortunately, your best bet is probably going on ebay and searching up oculus touch controller with the "broken or not working" condition. You can take the parts from the broken controller depending on what you need. It might be different in your area but I saw one of these controllers on there for $15 USD

[@RomaFixcom]

Exactly ebay is only the source for parts for this controllers.

[@alclope2]

Hello, thank you very much for this video. No more controller drift but tracking no longer works. Do you know which part of the controller manages the tracking so that I can check. I have a small black band that is broken on the left side of the controller.

[@RomaFixcom]

check the leds with your phone camera.

[@Rageetu]

@@RomaFixcom I have this same problem. What do I need to do if I don't see the leds?

[@FluffyBunniesOnFire]

"Easy Fix" Sorry, that was the trickiest, setback-filled hour of my life, and I'm calling time-of-death on this controller.

[@RomaFixcom]

With some practice it will be easy fix )

[@ericbazinga]

The fact that these controllers are so hard to take apart makes me want to sue facebook. Thanks for the tutorial, super helpful.

[@PotHat]

I wish that in the part where you told us how to open the ring that you would have warned us more about which points to open it from. I broke off one of my LED's #D9. I hope my controller will still work.

[@PotHat]

Yeah It looks like I will have to reconnect it somehow....

[@RomaFixcom]

Use thin wires to connect it back... I warned in the video that spatula shouldn't go deep that there are traces, but it's reparable already fixes one with flex cable ripped off.

[@xxslipstreamxx3526]

Life saver

[@RomaFixcom]

Glad it helped, Subscribe for more videos ;-)

[@umarism081]

mine was giving out rattling sound from the vibration of the haptic feedback. do u think this can be fix by myself? no option for warranty since it is more than 1 years old

[@RomaFixcom]

you would only know when you'll disassemble it check for broken or lose parts.

[@monsterhunter4398]

Great video, but I encountered a problem. As soon as I bought a T5 Torx-head screwdriver, the T5 head stripped and I'm pretty sure the screws did too. Is there any way to remove the screw with another kind of screwdriver head?

[@user-rk6oe5px7b]

Не переживай за винт - он в порядке. У тебя слабая отвёртка была, она не может сточить винт. Я тоже сначала сточил свою T5. Найди сильную отвёртку и всё будет хорошо.

[@RomaFixcom]

As "Сергей Ф" recommended find a better screwdriver. I had some devices specially nintendo switch joycons when a screw head was eaten then I tried to unscrew it with small flat screwdriver or a little bit bigger T* size and the most important to press a little bit harder and to do it slow.

[@IgniKing]

Is the thumb stick module the same for each controller? or is it custom for L and R controllers?

[@RomaFixcom]

I can tell on Nintendo switch they are the same, almost sure that on oculus they are also same (easy to manufacture) but not 100% sure never payed attention.

[@Amethyst.]

I accidentally severed the connection to D8 in the ring of the controller, is it still fine?

[@nicofux7654]

perfect vid

[@RomaFixcom]

Thanks.

[@SuMbE47]

thank for this video but i need more help my controller is broken and its broken in the ring where de joystick is you know and i dont know how to fix it can you help me? just pls i dont wanna buy another controller its an oculus quest 1 btw

[@bastiaanbosch7093]

Does spraying WD40 around it work like a friend suggested or is this really the only way to fix it? Cause im scared to break it as the only way to replace these damn controllers is by buying a full set for 200 euro second hand pretty much always

[@tinuyasha9444]

I hope its not a late comment but are there any alternatives for screwdrivers or is t5 torx the only viable option?

[@tinuyasha9444]

also if any chance if i can get a bigger sized torx screw driver

[@cali8221]

My thumb pad works i ordered a kit not paying attention and once it got here i see that what i need isn't in the kit..my thumb pad the top soft part my son broke off the stick part is still in there and the kis i have had new ones but how do they go on??like its impossible because its just a circle hole on the bck side of the new thumb pad and the piece sticking out of the controller is jus that im lost

[@aoronqui1]

Quick questio hiw can i fix a controller with new battery but get no white light for power. Thank you. Also tried puttin foil on the battery for spacing.

[@RomaFixcom]

Controllers can have multiple problems if it felt or was smashed some parts can disconnect inside.

[@BunnyJoker]

I really need this but for quest2 controllers (=

[@RomaFixcom]

Mine are still alive ) If I'll get the broken one I'll definitely do the video.

[@veryhappyman2143]

I have a question, is there any way possible to put the controller ring cover back on?

[@RomaFixcom]

Yes it should be easy installed.

[@handsomeman9433]

What cleaning liquid do you recommend for this technique? Seemed like you used WD-40 for yourself?

[@RomaFixcom]

It's not WD-40 it's breaking cleanings liquid but better to use electric contact cleaner.

[@Soulocke]

After following the tutorial, I can confidently say that my drift is no longer. However, now my controller is having tracking issues. I'm thinking I might've damaged the infrared sensors on the ring a tad bit when fitting the ring housing back on. Guess I gotta crack it open again🙃.

[@RomaFixcom]

you can use your phone camera to see if infrared lights are working.

[@OscarAlvarezVR]

Are you sure it's T5? (Rift s controller) I have a t5 and it seems very big, like the screws are t4 or the chinese screwdriver is not t5. Can you confirm that it is t5, so I buy one. My problem is the grip button, it does not work, it seems that some plastic is broken and it does not allow the button to reach the end of the route. very good video, thank you very much.

[@RomaFixcom]

Tested with 2 screwdriver sets it's 100% T5. (Oculus Quest 1 Controller)

[@hegaf]

the 2 screws at 6:32 wont move at all and i think i busted the screw pretty bad... and also is the trigger button suppose to be stuck? 1 hour later update: i got the screw on the right out , the left one is still stuck. edit: turns out if i just rotate it enough it works again(right controller, usually for turning), it still tilt to the one side a bit but not enough to turn to one side.

[@RomaFixcom]

try to use small flat screwdriver I could get out some broken screws with it.

[@edwinezequiellulo]

INDEX FINGER !!! Hi from mexico TJ thanks i fixed by cleaning the 4 black contact pads inside de joystick 13:35 with cotton swab (it turns black/gray) and works BUT now my index finger is always pointing and cant make the fist action on vr chat so cant move my index finger on both controlers help

[@shiuksalamander2167]

I ran into this problem too. The trigger button uses the spring to complete a contact to sense if you are touching the trigger button. If you look closely at the trigger button, it is two pieces held by a screw, inside the button shell there is a metal pad. To fix your issue, the tongs on the spring need to be inserted into the two channels in the button, not laid on top of the channel, this way the spring is contacting that piece of metal.

[@edwinezequiellulo]

@@shiuksalamander2167 thanks a lot

[@RomaFixcom]

You are rights, but it's hard to assemble in different way.

[@ragemodegaming7962]

I fixed the drift once, but now it's back and worse than before!! Is stretching the spring more effective than curving the slider contacts inside the circuit housing?

[@RomaFixcom]

stretching gives back the pressure on the joysticks.

[@Woogoo336]

Tried this a few days ago and it worked, but today it's starting to have drift and erratic input. Any other possible tips for making it work long term?

[@RomaFixcom]

when you extend the spring there is foil with contacts under clean it.

[@eggdog7384]

Hello I am not sure but is this videos about like fixing a controller that's broken as well like mines is and like sometimes in a certain position it doesn't detect it and it teleports around the place (Edit: Also if you can make a video about fixing it I would be very happy)

[@eggdog7384]

i know you show how to fix the joystick but did you show about fixing it if it breaks?

[@RomaFixcom]

The fix I show it's more for lose spring and dirty contacts if there are broken parts it wouldn't help, you would know when you'll disassembly it, but try contact cleaning spray before as temporary solution.

[@nO-YoUrE-DuRnK]

I have a T5 screwdriver, but i cant screw the first screws open. I twist and twist, but to avail.

[@InfVR]

thats nice and all but.. how do i remove the plastic ring??

[@RomaFixcom]

I explained in the comments, basically you need to use sort of spatula tool to remove it and pay attention that there are flex cables with leds on them.

[@Asoroa]

So when I pulled out the spring it broke so is there anywhere I can get a replacement spring

[@RomaFixcom]

ebay ?

[@timmy4318]

my controller is drifting and the controller shows that it is far away but it’s not Does this video help my problem?

[@RomaFixcom]

maybe flex need to be replug and drifting can be also from analog stick.

[@whitesoul6957]

I am going to need the tools

[@TheCloudMiner]

what can I do if I strip one of the screws

[@SphericalCheese]

I accidentally stripped one of the T5 screws. Do I have to buy a new controller now

[@RomaFixcom]

no, use bigger bit maybe t6 or try with small flat screwdriver sometime I used small solder iron heated it up and removed it wit small pliers.

[@Zerasippy]

how do i get the 2 screws out when they are both stuck and grinded down so i cant get a grip on them?

[@RomaFixcom]

try to use flat small screwdriver or drill with small bit.

[@zakiUKM]

Do you know how to repair the controller with weak IR emittance? i smashed my controller to the wall for a few times, and when i check with my phone cam, my right controller (the smashed one) emits weak IR compared to the left one

[@RomaFixcom]

You need to checked the voltage what goes to led flexes. maybe there is small crack or one of the leds broke, first thing is good visual inspection.

[@zakiUKM]

Is there any way to do visual inspection other than to pry open the ring covers? Should i find one or more LEDs broke, is there any way to fix it?

[@RomaFixcom]

@@zakiUKM led could be fixed easy, controller is completely not operational or only tracking doesn't work but % that it's led problem is really small.

[@justsomeguy1998]

Hinge oil in the joystick saved mine

[@RomaFixcom]

oil collect dust after some time situation will be worst.

[@Rokoyuko]

Do you think the replacements from Switch works here? I cannot find replacements for Rift S :/

[@Rokoyuko]

Or maybe the ones from Quest 2

[@Wayra_]

@@Rokoyuko its late, but i can confirm the quest 2s joysticks work fine. the cable is slight longer in my case but it still fit and functions normally!

[@alltialti]

Can somebody please help? I followed this tutorial, and there is a little black rectangle with adhesive on one side that looks like it's part of the joystick, but I have no clue where it's supposed to go.

[@michaelcarney4063]

I did this and now my controller is completely broken. It doesnt show up when i put my rift headset on. Ive alread dissasembled and checked all the connections. any ideas?

[@RomaFixcom]

First check battery wires, does it light up ? you need to recheck all the flex cables.