How to Fix Stick Drift in a PS4 Controller

[@johnveeskys]

First try non invasive measures. 90% of the time it’s just dust and or small amounts of debris that can be blown out. This is for extreme measures

[@AtooziGames]

No dude sometimes from the day one there are some debris in the potentiometers. i hade this experience. but opening the damn thing for the first or even second time is really hard because the lower case doesn't come off so easily. and sometimes the debris can't be blown off because they stick inside the potentiometers.

[@KilenMaster]

I remember my first time opening my PS4 controller, smashed it so hard on the floor that it was totally disassembled, it was very educational experience.. you could tell the parts didn’t work properly anymore.. and now I fix everything myself when it comes to console and pc’s… anyway… Well done on the HOW TO FIX!

[@gameshark427]

Yeah I just did this to my PS4 controller yesterday, truly a hassle 😑 KZbinrs always make it look so easy & hassle free with the power of editing videos. But !! I was able to complete the process & my controller seems to be working just fine & doesn't have stick drift anymore. I will say my controller was completely clean inside, almost like new. So I'm not so sure if cleaning solved the issue, maybe it could be the simple fact of repositioning the small white pieces inside the stick module. Not sure....

[@_kitski_]

I'm sorry it was a bother :( I don't think I edited out much of the process- just boring stuff like unscrewing the face plates etc.

[@AbgebeSpermium]

Yeah, all cool, but I got one of those white resistors (potentiometer is the entire green assembly :) somehow invisibly damaged, no matter where place it, that axis is going to start acting up, even when cleansed with 94% alcohol. The only solution is to purchase new resistors from China for a few bucks while waiting a month or two for their delivery, and or to buy entire new controller for $€60. Either method sucks.

[@texx3216]

Hi I tried doing this a few days ago to fix the stick drift in my controller and when I reassembled it my game character keeps spinning around and will not stop. What can i do to fix this?

[@carrieporter804]

This worked perfectly! Thank you!

[@Vvvvvaai]

When I play a game my screen goes up randomly idk this the prob and i cant do this cuz.me 9

[@williamsanek1034]

Very direct on point!! Great job!! And thanks for posting!!

[@Ameeroo]

Hi kitski so basically when reassembling the joystick on the roght just doesnt stick and fall out any fixes?p

[@_kitski_]

The joysticks I've seen just pop into place so if it doesn't stay, you'll probably need a replacement joystick cap. They should be pretty cheap, I think!

[@zaneelali3237]

This helped.Thank you

[@brayton6683]

So basically it's not something that's internally broken it could just be dust ??

[@_kitski_]

Yes, it very well could be. There are also other less invasive methods that you can try as mentioned in some of the comments here- this is just the way I typically do it!

[@orbsedian]

Thanks for the tutorial this really help me with my gameplay

[@erfan2361]

very thanks ♥️

[@JEE-ff5pp]

Hello! Can you tell me from where I can buy original ps4 controller bcz it isn't available anywhere I've checked everywhere and if it's available all are fake version can you give any link of genuine controller for purchase?

[@AlreadyTakenBySomeonez]

Check gamestop or Argos

[@JEE-ff5pp]

@@AlreadyTakenBySomeonez actually the problem is that I live in India and here neither any trusted large scale distributers like wall mart and what you've mentioned just ps4 official shops there also it's not available and at some places I am scared to buy that may be a scam

[@Ghxstbomber]

Trank youuuu sooo much

[@Chocolategiddyup5]

Sony is fixing PS4 Controllers, you just need to pay for shipping. You're welcome

[@cheezycontroller6833]

Exactly where to apply for fixing a controller ?

[@Chocolategiddyup5]

@@cheezycontroller6833 on the Sony website

[@mikiyasmikiyasmikiyas3090]

Please original jestex talk to me

[@swilin]

i did all thw steps and now my controller wont turn on

[@m1pug]

LMAOOO your fucked maybe you didnt plug in the battery right

[@swilin]

@@m1pug yeah probably, thank god I got a ps5 remote tho for backup😭

[@m1pug]

@@swilin good job I have been following this guide for 2 hours now 😭😭

[@swilin]

@@m1pug yeah don’t make my mistake 😭, was just trying to rush through it to play wit my homies

[@m1pug]

@@swilin mane I gave up I broke that shit

[@sipe9316]

U saved me!!!thxxxxx

[@skylerdjy]

that's what i'm finna not gonna do lmao

[@jozee2060]

Bro my nonpad just went out

[@_kitski_]

uh oh! :( do you mean the touchpad on the front? Make sure the ribbon cable for that is plugged in, and in the right direction. If any of the ribbon cables are put in the backwards, either the touchpad or the light on the back of the controller won't function properly.

[@kakak901]

نج

[@fuhri75]

WOWOWOWWOWO😁😁😁😁

[@FakeExotic]

Oww

[@TheDirtiboi]

I'll just buy a new controller.

[@riskyman9021]

Made my drift even worse

[@moisesaquino8086]

Damn really??

[@_kitski_]

I'm sorry :( you may need a new potentiometer or maybe some q-tip fuzz got in the analog stick mechanism? Sometimes I have to do this process a few times and test my controller on my pc to make sure I get it

[@sunset_4553]

@@_kitski_ can I use water to clean it instead of alcohol?

[@iTheCoin]

@@sunset_4553 depends if you want to buy a new controller then yes if not then dont do it LMAO