How to Repair Dualshock 4 Analog Stick Input - PS4 Stick Drift

[@fishnad1sh368]

I just wanted to say thank you so much for this video. I have one of the new ds4 controllers the one that came out with the PS4 pro. and a kinda common problem with them is holding the L2 makes the left analog register going up for some reason. I followed this video and just took out the sensor blew on it, blew on the part it sits on and put it back in and it works like a charm. super happy I was able to fix my controller because I couldn't buy a new one or return this one

[@XQGaming]

I think we spoke before yes, great to hear your issue was resolved.

[@silviuneacsu]

exactly the same situation for me. now it works great :)

[@Rj-wq6dr]

Fishnad1sh did you have to have to buy anything?

[@steveothehulk]

How does this issue interfere with the L2 button? How does replacing that part fix L2? It’s nothing to do with the L2 button ??

[@manavsharma2232]

@@steveothehulk this isnt for the L2 button?

[@airtec87]

The PS2 component looks to be a bit bigger, but it actually does fit, just in case anyone is wondering.

[@itsKNR]

Yes my ps2 controller is like 8 years old and works perfectly...my ps4 controller not so much

[@spacekees102]

Do you mean the analog or the thumbsticks itself? Im wondering if i can solder in a ps2 analog on the ps4 controller since mine is busted and they look identical

[@Xander054]

You mean the PS2 has this little white wheel and can just be swapped?

[@mr.mehoff6631]

yeah man I used a PS2 piece and it worked

[@Bujackk]

Mehoff’s Adventures I took this idea and did it myself and you sir are a hero

[@domv752]

Fixed my controller with another spare I had. Thank you so much. Saved me £30+. Such an easy fix

[@architjain923]

This video finally made me understand the true cause of stick drifts. Tried isopropyl, blowing, cleaning from inside, nothing worked, because one of the wheels turned blue in my case. Replaced the wheel from one of my third party controllers, and it's working perfectly now! Thanks for the video mate! 👍🏻

[@Mr.SoulLow]

this worked, thank you . had my controller sitting around for months and could not figure out what was wrong, took it apart and did what you said (quick tip, q tips and rubbing alcohol work to clean) i bent the metal towards the center and tested it and worked ! you helped me bring my contrller back to life, thanks man!

[@RobTi]

Took a working sensor from an otherwise broken DS4 controller to one that had a faulty analog. Worked like a charm. Thank you.

[@SuperMclovin3000]

I love you, I just spend 2 hours trying to fix my controller. Saw this, cleaned it, and works.

[@jako616]

When he says sensor he means the white disk or the place where the white disk was sitting?

[@dragonchild569]

this video saved me from having to replace 2 DS4 remotes. I'd tried everything else, cleaning and such and was to the point it was this or throw them away since I don't solder. I got my parts yesterday and followed the video exactly and it worked like a charm. both remotes are now in perfect working order again. Brilliant! I'm going to order a few extra parts (I found them on ebay, 1$ a box (open them for 2 sensors) free shipping. since I'm in the us and couldn't find them anywhere else) the old bad sensors were indeed discolored. Thank you so much!

[@simpledanman]

Thank you for the help. I have been frustrated by a faulty analog stick on my controller for days now... After watching your video I have fixed it. I have no idea why I hadn't thought of that sensor before lol.

[@LofiBtz]

I couldn’t run in Call of Duty due to this being broken on my scuf controller. I bought these replacements and it fixed it. I’m so glad I watched this

[@TheShrekkoning]

Thats interesting seeing as the replacement he did has nothing to do with the sprint limit switch which is clearly on the opposite side of the analog stick housing.

[@LofiBtz]

BcuzIGotHigh420 Well it worked for me

[@NTXLV]

@@TheShrekkoning sprint issue in cod is a result of a deadspot in the forward position, not the L3 button. I’m about to try this fix for the L3 issue as well as drift on the right stick

[@shaunchan9008]

Thanks!! I had problems at first but all it needed was a little shifting to get right. The sensors are so extremely sensitive. A HUGE thing that seriously helped me out by the way: opening the green tabs for the first time makes them kinda lose when you pop them back in, so i used those tiny rubber bands they put on mouth braces to wrap around the whole cubed piece of the stick to make it tight again. not a legit fix but worked really well for me.

[@MrBears1024]

Shaun Chan I'm having a drifting issue and I'm thinking that might be why it's drifting right and up on my r3 I'm wondering if the green pieces came loose

[@zadock6370]

That is why what the video is suggesting is a bag idea. Bending it like he does warps the metal so when you put it back, it doesn't fit as snuggly as it is supposed to. It is best to desolder it and remove the whole thing, THEN take it apart as shown.

[@RiGrêmioNetoo]

i did it with my ps3 controller, but i don't replace the piece, i just "clean" it with my finger and put it back and work perfectly. Thanks from Brazil!

[@XQGaming]

Great!

[@spaofun]

This is so much easier and less risky than desoldering the joysticks!!! I just repaired two controllers in 5min. Thank you so much!!

[@БогданАстахов-р5ъ]

For this,you bought new details?I don't understand video lol

[@mgansta12]

I used PS3 analog sensor wheels and it actually worked. Thanks for sharing this method.

[@XQGaming]

Np👍

[@Wheezyweasel]

My controller was drifting to the right every time i pushed up/forward. Sometimes it didn't register at all. I did exactly like in this video. Changed the little sensors and now everything works perfectly :D The hardest part was opening the controller lol. Thank you

[@XQGaming]

Np :)

[@beasbuzz6906]

Word! I just fix my controller using parts from a free, old, busted controller thanks to this video.

[@picknick7967]

Thank you for commenting this, I remembered I had a broken controller. Thank you.

[@SannyDavid7]

Hi , can you also use the parts from the right stick for the left stick?

[@raptor2-40delta2]

My first joystick had the left thumbstick broken and I didn’t know why, I bought a second controller which now broke beyond repair.. but thanks to your video I managed to save the first joystick!! Very helpful, hope it will last longer now!

[@jesperdo]

watch it 5 times and spent 15' on my controller and i did ittt. big thanks!!!

[@raehik]

I had some phantom left inputs on my left stick become common enough to easily replicate and figured I'd see what cleaning it does before buying another. All I did was clean and reseat. Surprisingly, it seems to have fixed it, plus fixed my neutral offset issue (slightly too far up). I doubt my experience will be everyone's (my controller was surprisingly clean, the sensors seemed good as new), but cheers!

[@videojaviergaming6565]

Excellent!! This video solved my issue! However I had to replace the whole potentiometer, since the original (green piece) was too scrapped from the inside because of the little metal pieces. I desoldered the pot and replaced it with a spare that I found from another analog stick. Thank you very much.

[@BigBahss]

Thank you for this video! I thought I was going to need to desolder an anolog stick from a dead controller, which would've been a huge pain. But thankfully all I needed to do was replace those white pieces.

[@TeacherPauloPontes]

Thank you very much for this video. I took out the pieces, cleaned them with isopropane alcohol, adjusted the metal rings out a little bit, it's working fine so far (my controler is less than 4 months old, VERY little use). I'll try the same on my PS3 controler!

[@XQGaming]

YouEnglish great!

[@vince9022]

I looked at this video and tried it out, I ordered two analog sticks from eBay was like $2-3 , took it apart placed it in & The controller works great again, saves me some money from buying another, I have another that's acting up, I'll try and fix it too, thanks for this video!!! Who wants to spend $64 on a controller!

[@XQGaming]

Nice :)

[@RaytheonNublinski]

Luckily was able to just pop the wheels out clean them and the contact points inside the little door with some alcohol and a q tip and back to working perfectly. Thanks for the video. Saved me 50 bucks.

[@GabrieleRusso93]

I can't describe how I am thankful to you for this video. I had the classical problem with a PS4 V2 controller where if you press L2 this makes the analogic go up without reason. Turns out the problem was the sensor, I replaced it with a PS3 one and now the controller is perfect, you made me save 60€ for a new controller. Again, thank you very much.

[@zoilov7831]

Same. Long pressing the L2 button while using L3 causes camera drifting up. Gonna try this. Hope this works.

[@Transfurred]

A PS3 sensor worked? are they the same or just that similar and/or interchangeable

[@creedux]

Great video! The left analog joystick on a spare ps4 controller I got had zero response when pushed forward. I didn't replace the sensor but cleaned it with 99% IPA and now it works just like new.

[@raulalaris]

Just ordered the part! Hope it comes fast to America. Ty for this tutorial.

[@shaptar1364]

hey wassup i also did this but the green thing that you put analog stick input wont click anymore when i push it up ? any fix ?

[@raulalaris]

@@shaptar1364 hmm i wouldn't know this Is my first time trying to fix a controller.

[@lecster2163]

This vid is really helpful! I just fixed my analog stick following your instruction. Thank you!

[@XQGaming]

Great!

[@allhaildre]

Did this today on 2 ds4s, worked like a charm! $15 on Amazon for 2 replacement rockers including shipping, took the sensors out and replaced the busted ones in my controller. Much better than spending $120+ on 2 new ones. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@XQGaming]

Your Welcome

[@xMikeDx]

I swapped the sensor and it worked like a charm. So I swapped it back and placed a piece of small thin flat hard piece of plastic between the button and the pusher and that worked as well (pictured on the right hand side at. 0:17sec.). Possibly closing the gap was all I needed to do in the first place since putting the "defective" sensor back.

[@josemariaganaza6565]

Nunca pense que funcionara. Pero me ha sorprendido enormemente. A mi hijo le empezaba a dar problemas y me puse manos a la obra siguiendo paso a paso tu tutorial, y ha quedado como nuevo. Funciona de verdad. No es fake. Te doy un 10. Y me he ahorrado 60€.👍👍👍👍👍

[@DaMitch79]

Cleaning the contacts worked like a charm no need to replace the parts

[@lil3r0wning57]

My guy, I can’t think you enough. You just saved me $60. All I had to do was remove the sensor, clean it with my finger, replace it, and bam. Works like new. Keep doin ya thing🙌🏻

[@Majesticbandit1]

What direction do i put the sensors in my controler broke AF

[@shimocute2646]

Two dots on the bottom

[@o_tout0]

I got faulty one but I managed to get parts outta my PS3 CONTROLLER, weirdly enough it fits perfectly and works. Update: after 2 years it drifts crazy balls right now... sigh... they really need to use hall sensors now

[@Freemasonry]

トードゥー I did the same, twice... but same problem again

[@adilm2448]

Wait does the ps3 analog sensor fit and work in ps4 analog?

[@dalejeremiah08]

This is exactly my problem, I thought I was the only one who has it, I like playing large scale games like PlanetSide 2 and Battlefield 4, and they both use L3 for sprinting, thank you!

[@XQGaming]

This will not fix your L3 sprinting, then you would have to replace the whole analog stick unit which requires advance soldering skills. This is for when you don't sprint and your character walks inconsistent.

[@zesarwithaz5883]

+Playstation Customs hey. I live in America. will I have to pay that extra border shipping?

[@kanongdl3766]

i did it just like in the video and mi ps4 controller works like a new one. thank you very much by this tutorial

[@hauenpappe3383]

Thanks for the video. Because I had no new one, I just dipped the sensorwheel in IPA for a minute and put it back in. Its not perfect, but it works.

[@Dimin3x]

Got right stick always going up. Fixed it with your video. Thanks!

[@helgenx]

Wow, I was able to fix mine without replacing anything, I snapped open one of those little sensors and noticed it was a little out of place. I had noticed it when I first opened it up that it was a little wobbly and moving wrong. I just snapped it open and move it dead center to align with the gear with a screwdriver and it works perfect now. Thanks for the video, it helped!

[@Snow_Pulse]

Im scared to do this

[@Zawarudo66]

Don't be its stainless

[@yurtle13x]

Just do it I'm 14 and I did it

[@NoName-wf3un]

I started this without any knowledge and now I'm here lmao it's not too hard tbh

[@59spadesofalife52]

Dont be me some guy in another video told me to use lots of force to put it back in place so I used full force on snapping the green thing back up and now it wont click back together guess I'm just too strong and the flimsy clamping mechanism snapped easily dont worry I got another one though and I will never make the same mistake its actually really easy to take apart and put back together

[@yurtle13x]

@@59spadesofalife52 I experienced this, only one of the clips go in at a time so you will have to push the other part of the green thing in with something small and accurate

[@MrJred100]

I can't stress u enough how much this helped me thanks dude didn't even have change them out

[@Gunsnipe3795]

Thanx for the video, I didn't have any destroyed controllers lying around; but what I did was take the sensor from the right stick and switched it with the faulty sensor in the left stick and now my left stick works much better than before

[@XQGaming]

Gunsnipe3795 Great!

[@Gunsnipe3795]

Yeah, there was some jittering when testing it out on Kingdom Hearts; but I think it corrected itself now. I know this was only a stop-gap measure but I'm glad it works

[@David93434]

I did that, I was sure it was going to work, but it didn't.. Maybe it's not the sensor, but something else..

[@derteebeutelnde5724]

The First Video that helped me to fix the Controller Problem :) thanks :D

[@lllGHOSTlll]

Thanks for the upload man. Ended up using your steps to cleaning that sensor rather than replacing it and my controller is A ok. Don't need to spend $60 for no reason.

[@jako616]

When he says sensor he means the white disk or the place where the white disk was sitting?

[@PaperBeatproduction]

fast simple clean toturial! only thing is change the music in to a happy tune. it sound like a drama serie. 9 out of 10!

[@shibby247]

Clutch!! Had extra wheels from other controller and totally fixed the issue. U rock!

[@connorbridge3730]

Amazing video if you're have the L2 problem this really works, I just cleaned the part as it had some black grease on it and now works fine.

[@duggiel37]

U saved me a lot of headache and soldering. Thanks for the vid

[@Heazon]

I tried opening the green boxes and the 3 white spots that connect it to the board broke. If you plan on opening them be really careful because if it breaks there is either bad or no input for up/down or left/right. It broke pretty easily for me

[@yessir-pi9fz]

Pretty sure it did the same for me it won't click back in now lol and when playing a game the up and down I'd tacky

[@lieull5481]

Same I’m sad

[@EclipseLmao]

Same shit

[@LAMZYT]

Same anyway to fix?

[@Antony-jx9sq]

But how to fix?

[@itsprod.472]

Man dualshocks 4 controllers are always faulty after a while, even the 2nd version of them.

[@OddOttAllen]

god, i know

[@GruppeSechs]

Planned obsolescence.

[@edgarvega5859]

I bought one on Amazon and day 1 it had drift on the right stick

[@59spadesofalife52]

I think that it has aged poorly for it's time I think they have a good chance of not fucking the next controller up I'm sure

[@Zeegoku1007]

@@edgarvega5859 Did you get a replacement for it bro ?

[@IxodesPersulcatus]

Sensor from my old DS3 worked perfectly, and even though I accidentally tore the rumbler cable, I am overjoyed. Maybe I will solder it back on some day if I figure out which side is + and which is - (because they're unmarked on this side of the board on my model)

[@MrGuacamoleMx]

Awesome piece of knowledge. Worked for me. Thanks mate !

[@hadison6838]

Thanks a lot, Sir. I wish I knew about this technique before buying a new controller.

[@KingShango]

Thanks man! Worked perfectly by replacing the wheel from a ps3 controller. Thanks for sharing!

[@mrcheesemunch]

Excellent video, helped me diagnose my issue. I wasn't sure if the top or the left disc controls the up or down motions, so I've been fiddling with the wrong disc. I am however not sure I have a spare one that works... Been an annoying journey of discovery, at first the fault was with my left up/down disc and now it's my right left/right disc so I must have some how swapped those two...

[@Aminoff57]

Thank you so much! It was hard to play dbd when not able to run and move, this solved my problem 🤗

[@chickenromano]

OMG! Thnx so much!!!!! I can use the same technique on my xbox one controllers!!!! The newer controllers have tiny contact points so they arr hard to remove!!! With this technique no need to desolder!!!

[@adelinnicusor3469]

Thank you so much, i was about to buy a New controller but i saw your video. Can t thank you enough, it was pretty easy tho, just had to clean it a bit, now it works perfect 😇

[@ThePauloman80]

Most likely going to try this solution for my controller. Side question: what's the background music? Absolutely love it.

[@XQGaming]

Music: Secret Conversations - The 126ers

[@phelpsyfps336]

Thanks for the help ive just played the ww2 beta not being able to sprint and now its finished i did this and i wish i did it before the beta

[@MrDannybood]

Thanks man! This fixed my DS4!

[@XQGaming]

+MrDannybood Nice

[@mikazuke8152]

Worth noting that sometimes the sensor wheels can get a bit dirty ( greasy around the little white knob) and that cleaning them might be enough to make it work. In my case, the horizontal left sensor wheel was dirty, I cleaned with alcohol and swapped it with the right sensor. Both stick are working now. Great vid, you're a life saver!

[@2010johno]

yes milky !! this guy is a star a big thanks mate tried almost everything !!

[@tylerrobinson495]

my controllers are broken and this is the video my dad and i needed thank you sooo much

[@sacocheDJ]

Bravo, c'est exactement le problème rencontré avec une manette PS4 : lorsque j'appuie sur L2, cela active aussi la direction haut du stick. J'ai changé la pièce avec une autre manette, et cela refonctionne. GG dude thanx a lot

[@finlaysalisbury5634]

thanks mate, this was easy and straightforward and works fine now

[@ericaugusto5640]

Worked like a charm, thank you!!!

[@dirtmike6258]

i take care of my controllers and keep them clean and covered when i'm not using them ... yet both of my controllers developed the up drift ... so i changed the damaged potentiometer on each one and now they're both good .... it saved me about $150 on new controllers... however, it was a pain in the ass to even open the controllers, they were super tight ... and then removing the green piece without breaking it was not easy as well ... in the end, it was good to learn and how to fix your equipment... but jesus, it's not for the faint of heart

[@zoilov7831]

I didn't even need to replace the analog stick. Thanks!

[@stevedavala]

Yes! This worked! You just saved me a lot of money.

[@markella2868]

Нормальный видос, для особо не догоняющих где взять эту шляпа новую ответ - нигде. Почистите свой старый сенсор и будет вам счастье, главное не разломайте его когда будете доставать. Скорее всего даже поможет перестановка с правого стика на левый и наоборот.

[@blaked.6058]

replaced same piece after having issues sprinting forwards and backwards in fps's and sports games. fixed instantly!

[@Aatugo]

My dude, you saved me. My controller was actually drifting on the right analog, but I used a cotton swab and some alcohol. I know alcohol isn't really recommended, but in this case it worked and still works like a charm.

[@Player-st4hn]

Does it matter which type that small white piece is? Because I bought new ones and they look different (a different model) to the ones originally in my controller and now my controller thinks I havent centered the joystick properly so it drifts in the direction I last pointed it in. Could this be because the different models of the small white piece have a different size slot in the middle and maybe the new type has a slot too large so it only loosely attaches to the joystick, incorrectly reading the movements?

[@byN3xu5]

Thanks for your help! you saved my scuf controller 😃

[@theKING1100100]

i liked the video and subbed btw

[@janioyahoo]

Worked for me, thank you for the video!

[@tomatoknuckles]

Works like a charm thank you 👍👍

[@matapaka406]

YOURE THE BEST M8 IT WORKS

[@thenightcrawlerz6444]

Thank u so much I used my PS3 sensor and put it into my right analog and it works perfect

[@jedfenske694]

Is there a video of the controller being taken apart step by step? (And put back) I also have a xbox 1 controller.

[@yzra1162]

that actually worked, i repaired 2 controllers with the same problem

[@XQGaming]

Great!

[@strawberryyogurt0]

My dualshock 4 registers in all direction, but it's finicky, sort of like having spastic tremors. The cursor on screen is jumpy and won't stay steady. I have a video of it on my youtube page, how would i fix this? EDIT: Addendum. Well apparently, it still had to do with the same exact part that is shown in this video. Since I rarely use my right analog stick to do much (I only play sports games), I decided to swap out one of the wheels from the right analog stick and replace the one on the left. Now, it works perfectly. I'll probably just order a part later on. But now that I know it's this white wheel-y thing that's causing the analog problem, I can be prepared for the future. GREAT VIDEO.

[@XQGaming]

Good to hear you fixed the problem :)

[@strawberryyogurt0]

In addition, for anyone reading these comments and attempting to surgically repair your DS4, be extra careful about the black/red wires connected to the vibration system on both handles. I unfortunately, accidentally snugged the red and black wire completely off the solder. Not a big issue considering I don't particular like the vibration function.

[@strawberryyogurt0]

You guys are station in The Netherlands, Europe. What is the estimated wait to receive these wheels to California, United States? Given their delicacy, how are they packaged? I'll probably put in an order next month or the following month.

[@XQGaming]

Average shipping times for US are around 7 working days. Customs may hold packages but that is rarely the case. These kinda parts are shipped in small bubble wrap envelops. Never had a problem with one of them arriving broken.

[@gregl5177]

Worked like a charm

[@J-154]

I got this part today and install it tomorrow. I'll comment this post with the result. Completely different thing: is it possible to change the headset jack? New generation of ds4 controllers doesn't work with third party headsets (Beats, Bose etc). That's why I'm repairing my old generation ds4 instead of buying a new one...

[@XQGaming]

Don't know if the headset jack can be replaced haven't tried it yet, but will take a look when we have them open for comparison, if they are switchable of some sort we can make a vid about it,.

[@J-154]

Cool! I have now replaced my broken sensor with the one from Playstation Customs, and it works great!!! It was a pain taking apart the DS4 but I eventually managed it. Thanks a lot! I'll most likely place more orders for spare parts, skins and stuff!

[@TRUModz]

Are the headsets Apple compatible? Some of them wont work properly.

[@J-154]

+TRU Modz gen 1 of the ds4 works. But there's some ringing sound from the mic. Since the latest ps4 update, you'll need to unplug and plug in the headset multiple times very fast, to make the mic work. The sound should be fine thoug. Don't know if that will work for the later generation ds4 but let me know!

[@zesarwithaz5883]

do you live in America? if so did you have to pay extra for international shipping

[@yato_tv]

If one of the plastic things that contains the sensor is broken, what I've to do in that case? Thanks.

[@tylerlegend7205]

Yeah please awnser

[@yato_tv]

@@tylerlegend7205 in my opinion, the only "easy" solution is using the soldering for the new working part.

[@mohammad6306]

Thank you so much I solve the issue 🌸🌸😍

[@PunishedV]

Which side is for the Y axis and which side is for the X axis? I only need to fix the X one

[@jonathanm9544]

Whats the right way to put tje sensors back in place?

[@D3V1L15H95]

How to tell if sensor is faulty and not dirty? I cleaned the sensor wheel's chamber once and it's still drifting not as much but L3 is sometimes not registering...

[@kaanerdem2822]

man i had ps3 from the beginning and that dualshock still works unlike my new ps4 joystick have both movement problems. fk it the new ones are more fragile then before

[@XQGaming]

Yeah we know, don't know if the material changed but Dualshock 4 has more problems then Dualshock 3

[@nygger-zq4ne]

Hi buddy, does this method always help? What company do you recommend analogs for pad replacement? Thanks in advance for your answer.

[@kylemassey4060]

I have a Hori Mini PS4 controller, and was curious if this component would fit inside it?

[@lost5748]

How would I go about fixing my right analog stick that doesn't register down clicks

[@panoctic]

i have a weird issue with the right trigger r2, when press generates a a left movement in any app,

[@MJTP4351]

So the up/down sensor is the one next to the joystick, not on top of it?

[@ilikepiemmmm3302]

Great video, thank you.

[@XQGaming]

No problem!

[@ysc4410]

You saved me! Thank you!

[@XQGaming]

:)

[@altarghost8226]

XQ Gaming Can i use the wheels from the ps3 to the ps4??

[@heresjohnny1941]

I used WD-40 on those areas on my DS3 analogs, it fixed the problem.

[@heresjohnny1941]

Damn the problem came back now after 5 months of working flawlessly, I tried WD40 again but no luck this time. I'm gonna try to replace those wheels or whatever with a spare I have from a PS2 dualshock, or try to simply clean them with a qtip.

[@dettol7245]

Here'sJohnny i just dont fucking understand how this Sprayer fixes sprinting problem plz Tell me !

[@sokefunful]

Here'sJohnny The reason why it came back is because WD40 leaves behind a residue

[@SenpaiSoul]

Wooooooooo!! It completely messed up both my controllers good job bud you rock