How to Change 🛠️ DualShock 4 Analog Stick Tension - PS4

How to change the tension of the PS4 controller analog stick, we have tension springs ranging from 10 gram till 200 gram.
Our springs will only fit original PS4 analog stick modules, so no aftermarket modules due to the fact these can have shorter springs inside.
Higher tension can be great for aiming in FPS games or racing games.
Note that replacing these springs is not advised for beginners. Some soldering skills are needed.
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[@labellesworkshop]

I’ve modded a handful of PS4 controllers on my channel, yet I’m blown away by the work you do. Keep it up, very inspirational 👌🏻

[@XQGaming]

LaBelle's Workshop will do my best to inform as clear as possible👌

[@stephenwilcox1597]

having repaired plenty of dualshock 4 pads in the past this guy makes it look very simple you need very steady hands to complete this

[@ddz1235]

I just did mine right now it was kinda hard but you need steady hands but it was my first time

[@connorglen1939]

$4 a spring 😳🤮

[@Kilobyte254]

How much to fix mine. Same problem left analog stick

[@jacobyanthony5958]

I've got the shakiest of the shakiest of hands and I've already done it myself theres many methods to take to prevent hand shaking

[@iseetrolledpeople]

What is the name of the tiny discs that are inside the green "doors"? I need to change one and I dkn't know how to search for them.

[@rw5367]

Seeing tiny parts disassembled or assembled either way is so satisfying. great video man

[@davianbrayan2585]

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[@manueljustice1278]

@Davian Brayan Instablaster ;)

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[@manueljustice1278]

@Davian Brayan happy to help :)

[@eaglennn]

I've never seen anything like it before. The video is shot and the explanation is very clear, excellent. Thank you

[@soaponarope9348]

Dont know why but 10:34 scared the s*** out of me. 😂

[@Tr0y0verP0werzU]

Calming lo-fi music to study and vibe to suddenly "HEY THAT'S PRETTY GOOD"

[@davtech420]

shit.. agree xD

[@kass1564]

@@davtech420 heEEEEY

[@rolandcampos2338]

Dude you read my mind. Great editing and instructional video without a lot of talking.

[@Sasser2015]

To fix a stick drift problem, I just did this minus the solder sucker and heat gun. It was not easy or fun..... but it got done. Wish I could pull it off with the speed & ease this guy is able to.

[@MattB-xi3rb]

Appreciate the tutorial bro. I was able to replace the drifting analog stick. Also a tip to everyone: be sure when you are re-soldering the new analog stick in place, don't cross your solder.

[@braybraycooldude1238]

Yea on second thought I'll just buy a new controller

[@Trex505shorts]

Lol thats no lie

[@m.3.3.w]

When I got to this part after taking apart my controller and realizing I have to desolder it? Ah, fuck that, i'll just buy a new controller, because the price of the soldering tools will cost me the price of a new controller, and with PS5 around the corner? Hmmmmmmmmmm, yeah right.

[@TheGargoylesDen]

@@m.3.3.w umm no, not even close to the cost of a new ds4. I ordered one off Amazon prime for $18! (For replacing a joystick module on my scuf impact cuz scuf doesnt service impacts anymore....)

[@rabbymir5934]

@@m.3.3.w Best to find an electronics buddy to do this for you. Lucky for me I am that guy lol

[@Zeegoku1007]

@@rabbymir5934 Help me....my 2 weeks old Dualshock 4' left analog stick is drifting. What should I do 😞 ?

[@21jsuave]

Could I just send my broken controller to you

[@SAINTBROs]

What a coincidence mine just broke and u guys upload a video on how to fix it hahaha greatness

[@BELNDlashkary]

Finally I’m was looking for this video 😩 (part 2) thanks for sharing this!

[@kampiito]

"welcome" 😎

[@k4d1n5k1]

I know it a bit late but can you list the details of everything you used. I'm trying to remove and transfer a joy stick without melting everything to a crisp

[@frankcobbs8350]

This is perfect! been looking for exactly this, thanks a million!

[@lowkeytheoneandonly]

Problem is that everywhere I go to order new analogs the reviews say that they are garbage and not accurate and have lots of dead zones. I really need good, working analog sensors. Anyone know where I can get some?

[@geromegeronimo8312]

buy old defective controllers

[@Frankie431]

lowkeytheoneandonly same, its frustrating af.

[@MrOKCThunderfan]

Tried battle beaver? I want to try the higher tensions fr I m them but am scared they won't work

[@darksideofthesand]

If it's just the sensor your worried about you can buy just the sensor wheel and replace it I think I've got a link to some I'll drop later

[@lowkeytheoneandonly]

That would be awesome. I actually found the place that Sony buys their parts from. But I feel like that place is the problem, with making cheap garbage.

[@mikeunivers]

this fixes the problem of the stick moving by itself

[@corazinedorado6840]

the sharpness of the video is impressive 😮👍🙂

[@dwai1967]

Sony knows this is a common point of failure. They could make it easier for the end user to repair by just using a ribbon cable connection like they do for the other components. They could use a screw mount to fix the joysticks to the body of the controller. Also, I would not use a heat gun if you're not familiar as the joystick's plastic melts easily. Just keep hitting the pads with the soilder wick and make sure you coat the wick with Flux to make it draw the soilder easily.

[@rykerhasyounow]

What a huge pita this was. Haha. I found snipping the tabs off after using the solder pump was helpful for my wick to lap up the remainder. Also, if you get a sticky one, apply a small dome of fresh solder and wick it again. The new stuff will help suck the old stuff into the wick.

[@elojoquetodolove3162]

Excellent video, thanks for this man, you go straight to the point

[@poof1907]

This was super helpful man♥️♥️

[@Code_ReVo]

Your hands working perfect! Good man! Great work!

[@ToonArmyPK]

3:35 I Like this trophy LOL :D

[@MrOKCThunderfan]

I'm thinking about doing this with the higher tension analog sticks from battle beaver. They have a disclaimer that Sonys remotes are calibrated to specific abalog sticks and it might not work. What is your professional opinion?

[@oishirley]

I can’t believe how easy this is

[@DrkDeath5000]

What sping would be recommended for a game like war thunder where you are moving a cursor around? I've got as far as dissassembling and have the oem spring out just cant make my mind up which spring to order. I'm thinking a soft as possible would be best but would 10 grams still snap back to center?

[@RhineZee]

Bought a 100 gram spring from your online store and after I installed the spring the thumb stick gets stuck when pushed to the corners I haven’t installed it onto the motherboard yet because of this. Any help?

[@matteoruin3981]

Same problem. Did u solve it?

[@RhineZee]

Matteo Ruin thumbstick must be and original , not a cheap fake

[@EternalBeast97]

Ebay ones actually work. I just installed one with 100 gram sprint as well. I emailed him and he said it’s normal for it to get stuck around the corners as there’s more travel distance but once installed in the motherboard and in the controller completely the travel distance decreases so the analog stick can’t go all the way to the sides so it won’t get stuck. Mine got stuck until I installed it completely and it works good.

[@omnilightstudios7958]

when the module is not seated in a controller the stick will lock in place when pushed to the edges , and this is accentuated by the higher tension everything is fine. once in a controller the edges of the controller house will stop the stick before it goes far enough to stick .

[@keithdavison2960]

Great video really help me decide to sod that and buy a new one lol

[@jestificated]

The springs, this is just the press down "r3" requiring a firmer press? Or does it also make the stick glide more stiff/accurate? I always accidentally press r3 heat of moment.

[@sparda1418]

zZz I would like to know that too

[@sup2069]

Glide stiffer, check out @ 10:30

[@tastygamers4002]

great video, you really know how to make this all, i really like it.

[@XQGaming]

lifetime experiences thanks🙆‍♂️

[@OddManOut420]

@@XQGaming Hey. do you know if these springs fit in gulikits new tmr modules? looks pretty similar.

[@89vision89]

Thank you for having clean hands lol 😆 🙏

[@DemarcusQ]

That chair squeak in the beginning reminded me of usher haha

[@dimitris.4484]

Nice video I watnted mostly to se the "anatomy" of this part and I saw also stupid thing I made on disoldering one it needs more tools except iron and solder vacumm.

[@_mylastname]

I'm glad this video shows that it's not always easy, and its pretty tedious. . I've attempted this, and ruined my pads. I'll do it again. My tip keeps crumbling, why? I feel dumb. Maybe i need paste

[@kostis83]

Thank you. Really great work!

[@assowdg6980]

btw hot air is optional it will make it easy to remove the joystick but just putting the solder iron the the solder joints and wiggling them slightly would also remove them

[@abdullahalbadr8274]

Fantastic hand and a very good job thanks a lot

[@GreenMachineXXII]

Yeah this looks hard 🤣 I'll probably end up burning the damn thing or soldering where I shouldn't

[@andycinho10]

Excelente video.

[@XQGaming]

Thanks!

[@ToxelThrash]

I have a PS4 slim controller and I'm planning to mod the stick tension. The modules in the controller are the orange ones and there's no spring inside them. Would it still work if I swap it out with the green module?

[@JSortiz15]

That's cool man!!! Nice work

[@cristian834]

Muchas gracias. Eres el jefe. Thanks you are the boss

[@danielinzunza2183]

thanks. for improve am analog stick on a new generic ps4 contrioller do you recommend an specific stick or potentiometer pair to replace?

[@DR-ic8in]

awsome video man, i subbed, keep them coming pls

[@Mr_CrowFPV]

Question! What would happen if i took out the spring and didn't replace it? Would the analog stick still function??? Wanting to mod one of my old controllers to use as a FPV sim, and having the left stick act like a gimbal with no 'return to center' function would really help.

[@emirhodzic8278]

How can I disable or take out R3 button? I have 3 controllers so I don’t mind modifying one for COD game. So many matches I click R3 accidentally when someone jumps infront to gunfire and opponent is like 15 feet away and I accidentally click it to melee, so I swapped the button assignment but it doesn’t help since In COD every button is for something so then I slide accidentally or try calling killstreak. I just want to take it out completely. Is it possible? I tried jamming it between the orange piece and black pad but made controller act weird. Like it wouldn’t let me run some matches or work.

[@thienthongtran7494]

You saved me. Thank you so much

[@miguelalbertoqueirozdasilv9278]

I have replaced the two analog sticks from my xbox 360 controller for pc and now they lost precision on diagonal directions, what could be?

[@Kobra31677]

Do these springs work for the DualShock 3 as well or are these just for the DualShock 4? Many thanks!

[@luchvk]

Are the springs that you showed in the video compatible with the 4 pin DS3 analog stick?

[@eyesvisionsight]

same question. i can not find new 4 pin sticks ANYWHERE

[@infinig37]

Great vid. After replacing the analog module do you have to recalibrate the stickes or something? When I replaced my left one with a new analog module it drifts to the right. I can move in all directions but always drifts back to the right.

[@Hamza-iz4nc]

Same Any Solution?

[@infinig37]

@@Hamza-iz4nc no fortunately the original sticks were ok and I just resoldered it back making sure I had really good connects..I think the drift was due to either bad analog modules or ones the maybe we not 100% compatible.

[@getit7107]

The drift can be by the positioning of the green potentiometer on the side. You can try tilting the potentiometer maybe 1-2mm at most to find the magic spot. If you have a multimeter you can check the ohm readings of a good centered stick and align the potentiometer before installation.

[@williamcunningham1614]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@James-uz9se]

Doing this caused off-center middle-points in both my joysticks. Is there any way to calibrate them easily? (The window calibrator doesn’t help)

[@murielgalban7700]

Hey man, I know it's a little off topic but I would appreciate your help, I have a Amazon Xbox one controller which one of it's thumbsticks is staring to feel hard and worn out, thing is that I wanted to replace the stick module with an old 360 controller module but the 360 module is a little bit bigger and it won't fit in the circuit board holes, I've been reading that DS3 analog stick modules are smaller than the 360's so i was wondering if those may fit or if there is some scale or nomenclature I ignore to know the seize or type of analog stick I need for replacement, thanks in advance.

[@Laizikoala]

Can this be done to the Scuf Infinity 4PS? My right stick has a nasty dead zone and move by itself. If I remove he scuf module and add a DS4 module, will this fix it?

[@emrebey1674]

@XQGaming Thank you for the video. Changed analog spring with higher tension, but now its moving hardly, what can be done ?

[@terellmccray9189]

I would like less tension in my hori mini ps4 controller. Is there a way to cause the thumbsticks to have less tension without soldering?

[@djambox1439]

how many grams of resistance does dualshock 4 and xbox one x sticks have? i feel like xbox one x has less resistance, trying to figure out which analog stick to order.

[@daniel_960_]

Wow really nice website with all the parts you need.

[@mickmuzzmkmz1628]

Is insufficient spring tension the cause of the analog stick not centring properly and allowing unwanted movement on some games?

[@beavisjj]

What kind of heat gun is that to help remove solder? I got one but it must be a cheap model. I put one of the narrow tips on it and started melting the plastic housing of the gun

[@nicholassteinbruegge2083]

Thank you so much you help me out alot

[@fatemichael7579]

The motherboard doesnt get ruined when you burn it?

[@TheBudgetTechnician]

Does your site ship to the states or have a US counterpart? Would love to get be new OE analogs to mod and install into my DS4

[@MrMike110585]

You don't even respond to customers

[@sensationxyz]

The original sticks on Elite Series 2 fucked me up, so i think this is the best solution while the original sticks have deadzone and / or wobble. Just solder new joysticks from default One controller and change the tension consistent by replace the spring inside. For ego shooter use a light tension on the left joystick and a hard tension for the right joystick.

[@ivyleague3224]

That's Hardcore right there

[@cir4000]

Will any analog 3d joystick module work for fixing a ps4 controller? or does it have to be specifically for ps4?

[@youwhatmadeidk]

Do you have a service where I can ship my controller to you and you fix my analogue sticks with higher tension?

[@rainsnow9174]

I'm having issues where both anologue thumb controls don't respond after trying to clean left module which had a slight drift. I've ended changing both sensor discs after a clean with 99% alcohol, now all I get from gamepad tester is showing both anolgues stuck in up left for axis visual display, rest buttons work fine.

[@johzho123]

Been trying to find wtf is inside one of these and had a hard time finding anything. Surprised it turns out to be that simple. Lots of solder though :/ Nice to know what makes it crappy stiff.

[@Erick-zg6qr]

NEED HELP. I change the analog stick module but for some reason my ps4 detects the i'm holding left with the stick. How is that possible?

[@poof1907]

Dude you put a left module in

[@poof1907]

U need a right module

[@michalprzylozynski7192]

On what he's holding this controller hard drive? Was trying to get one like this but can't fine anything

[@ryanjay13]

will these springs work on the DualSense stock joysticks? They use the same alps analog sticks I believe, but you know better than I.

[@ShatterinSpider]

Does thumbstick tension affect how you click the thumbstick or only movement?

[@Dwellic]

Even though I do have a soldering kit this looks like something that I’d only do if it was a expensive controller

[@-pressxtostart-]

If its broken what have you got to lose? May aswell try, you might fix it

[@nicoJ_umbrellaGroup]

The music is soo damn cool

[@PreciseAimm]

yes! can u please tell me the name of it ! 😫

[@superlegomoose]

Ordered some springs from your site. I'm in US west coast. About how long do you think it will take to arrive? really just looking for an honest time frame.

[@ohlins_5110]

So how long did it take....or are u still waiting

[@bambafatieadams2025]

very good video 👍🏼 but problem with the key (O) it does not work I disassembled the Joystick and clean but it still does not work what should I do ???

[@roberthparra1079]

Excellent Bro. Regards

[@cryonation375]

is flux a must or can i go without

[@WayneBruce-zo9yc]

how much watoo of Soldering Iron should be used?I tried 15W, but doesn't work at all

[@MB-wj6vr]

Great video! What kind of bench and support tools are you using?

[@a-wingsgaming9162]

Bump. I would like to know this as well

[@maniaclec0rpse85]

Mark Blydenburgh looks like harbor freight helping hands stand

[@vince7680]

Do you have a kit like battlebeaver for the separe d-pad (4 small arrow button)

[@valmite8392]

do you think the motherboard of a dualshcock 4 is the same as that of a scuff ?

[@user-hs7wg3rv5i]

How can I order the high tension springs?

[@k4d1n5k1]

Word of advice people don't use a gas powered soldering iron and try to burn the solder off in one go like a certain friend did when he melted the plastic on the joy stick lol.

[@porrehomerico]

0:09 "welcome stranger"

[@alternatepersona8096]

I hope you’re still answering comments, what kind be grip is that for the mobo @2:30

[@thingshappen9199]

Just a small set of helping hands

[@blogJM]

Are there different sizes for this analog stick module? I was wondering because I need to repair a third-party controller but I'm not sure if the part I'm gonna order from Aliexpress will fit. Thanks and have a nice day.

[@Freemasonry]

I’m horrible at soldering. My left analog moves forward sometimes when I’m not touching the controller. I changed out the disk and cleaned under the green with another disk and it worked momentarily, but now I get that “drift”. Any suggestions before I start ripping parts off?

[@nMeiru]

You probably soldered 2 contacts together

[@mrmerlin6287]

I have an original PS1 Analog Controller, will PS4 Analog modules solder on? Thanks.

[@oneshotkill5204]

What is the difference between the standard green joysticks vs the black and orange ones?

[@savageblade9092]

you know how to fix a razor raiju controller? manufacturer told me I no longer have warranty on mine(2 months after I bought it) so now I'm stuck with a $160.00 paper weight

[@Vstackz122]

My soldering iron only goes up to 450°C but its not melting the analogs solders points at all, what could I be doing wrong because its not melting and I was considering getting Flux to help out.

[@getit7107]

Yes use rosin flux and lead solder to help melt the factory solder or use a bigger tip on the iron.

[@mateuslira3411]

The analog of my dualshock os getting stuck in the corners, i'm pissed off

[@lilkorevived]

Mateus Lira me to

[@Malik-df2hl]

Same problem man if you found any solution pls let me know

[@kenzogun7060]

It’s stuck after u did this spring replacing?

[@DonOtto15]

I learned if you put a glob of solder on what ever its easier to get all of it off with a solder pump

[@mikelcelebi6457]

To much solder

[@kreempa.i.8349]

Thicc blob of solder

[@macp349]

Interesting vid. There's a part on right side of my left analog module that moves (when stick moves). Any idea what holds it down or in place?

[@wanderfreitas963]

Good video, and what do you tell me about the quality of the analog that comes with the console? I ask this because I had a lot of analog problems with my old PS4 controls.

[@kerimbuyukbilgin]

Ps4 controller have many quality problems. I have ps2 controllers yet and they are working. Shame on you Sony.

[@cuttrogue]

@@kerimbuyukbilgin ps3 controllers analogs are the worst, apparently.