Joycon Disassembly Step By Step + Analog Stick Cleaning

[@VKsChannel]

Sorry for the repost everyone but this time the audio levels are fixed!

[@spideyXD44]

It's ok

[@grae5702]

Yes the audio is much better this time thanks!

[@Kingbob556]

you're chilling

[@list320]

👍

[@Jay-hv6ss]

Will this also work for a drifting left stick on a Power A Enhanced Wireless Pro Controller?

[@Hadeks_Marow]

That birb intro was gold. Can't see what topic you cover next

[@esk8jaimes]

Birb lifehacks

[@redissus521]

Birb

[@SSGSativa]

Yesterday I fixed my original joycons that came with my switch on launch day. 1mm of cardboard or business card seemed to be too thick and less than 0.7mm was too little so I settled with 0.7mm. It's awesome playing with them again in skyward sword HD. Drift shouldn't have been a prob in the first place but Nintendo obviously never cared.

[@jknifgijdfui]

Its cause iwata died

[@cal5964]

Where did you get your 0.7mm cardboard? I want to buy some but don’t know where I shall start

[@SSGSativa]

@@cal5964 I just used a business card and wrapped regular, clear, scotch tape around the little squares of it I cut out till they were 0.7mm. Go to any place of business or any one that has free business cards you can take and use them. One business card can fix over like 6 joycons. If you don't have calipers, just wrap the squares of card little by little. Put the shells on but don't screw it together yet and hold it firmly together and test to see if it is still drifting. If it is, you may need no wrap more tape around it. Check again till you got it fixed and put it back together. I wouldn't go over 1mm though. Your controller will bulge too much and if you need more than 1mm, your graphite contacts inside the controller are probably too dusty or actually worn really bad. Good luck!

[@cal5964]

@@SSGSativa thank you for the extremely good detailed answer. I will try that out

[@SSGSativa]

@@cal5964 no problem! If you have any questions when trying this, please feel free to ask me. Also, you don't need to take off any ribbon cables, just be careful. And there is a part inside (I believe the left joycon) that you need to unscrew. There are 4 screws and it looks like you need to take them all out but you ONLY need to take out 2 of them. Taking out the others isn't needed and can easily strip the pcb. I suggest you watch an up to date vid first (Edit: My bad. Just realized these comments are under a vid on this entire topic🤦🤣). But it's simple enough and again, when you do this, if you have any questions at all, just hit me up on here. Have a good one!

[@aleaiactaest6503]

A cultured man who watches the Woz too... I was subscribed before. Now the bell is on.

[@Nintenerdo]

Suddenly Cardboard has a high sell rate

[@stonedsavage7814]

I did this and it worked..

[@trk311]

@@stonedsavage7814 Same it’s so great!!

[@peri2041]

luckily i made like 500 fake buisness cards 4 years earlier

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

Not really since you need so little, but it's still funny SuperVinlin

[@charakiga]

I used an old plastic identity card, LITERALLY 1mm, couldn’t hope for a more perfect size, and it worked!

[@nintendoaddict9615]

Thanks it’s a big help! My joycon now doesn’t drift!!🙏🙏🙏

[@dash_dash100]

This would've been useful 24 hours ago when I was taking my Joycon apart and then an earthquake happened dropping every screw I took out...let's just say my Joycon is now a misery pro

[@C_Yo]

That is the biggest oof moment I’ve ever heard

[@esk8jaimes]

I'm sorry for your loss...

[@jackthememer1186]

I’ve done this too 2 of my joycons so far and it has worked both times! Thanks for the amazing drift fix!

[@zam6211]

Bro... I had no hope of fixing my joy-cons but thanks to you I was able to do it myself and without spending any money, there are no words to say how grateful I am, thank you!

[@DevinMadaMada]

How did you open them???

[@anxiousx]

Please, please, please do disassembly for Switch Lite.

[@Palindome]

There’s probably a tutorial on KZbin already but from what I’ve heard it’s much MUCH more complicated/harder and you run the risk of permanently destroying your switch

[@TurtleWaveZZZ]

I wonder if maybe a local repair shop would do it if you explained the fix? But I can’t be entirely sure

[@beaumartin366]

Yeah, I still dont even know for sure if this fix works for the lite. I would 100% like this guy’s say so on the switch lite before i open a whole system. Because I am sure I dont have to disassemble it as much as i think i do. But As long as u follow a good tutorial extremely well, u should be able to do….but i have yet to hear a single soul ever say anything about switch lite drift being fixed. So im waiting

[@squiddog8933]

Although it would definitely be harder to do than a regular Switch it theoretically shouldn't be too difficult. You could just follow a Switch Lite joystick replacement tutorial but when they are about to replace them just put cardboard under them instead.

[@beaumartin366]

@@squiddog8933 see, the problem is that the right joy stick is A LOT harder to get to than the left one. And, I dont know if you would be able to put something under the joysticks because of what’s already under them. Its not like the normal joy con where its plastic right behind your cardboard, There are pcb’s and other parts so idk how it would affect it. As long as you dont go to thick then you shouldn’t break anything. But you basically have one shot to get it right, or you’ll have to take the whole dang thing apart again. Its pretty simple, but you can not make any mistakes

[@kyvalo3214]

At first, I was like: "I will subscribe to VK when I have fixed my Joy-Con..." But the birb intro was perfect. May this channel be as succesful as Jeff Besoz!

[@vidarkristiansen2195]

I'm absolutely stunned. My JoyCon's are now 100% drift free. Brilliant.

[@milkman6449]

Thanks for re-uploading! Both of my joycons were drifting, I fixed my left one on the last video, and yes, the audio was quite distracting. With this video, I found it a lot easier to repair my right one, so thanks!

[@godminnette2]

It's funny. I subscribed after the last one, read the comment about an audio fix, went to my sub box and here it was!

[@DesTr069]

This doesn’t look too complicated, and O happen to have appropriate tools for the job, but I’m just wondering what a good paper/cardboard to put under is. Good tutorial!

[@jackburns6403]

Nothing over 1mm in thickness

[@DesTr069]

All right, I’ll look at what I have

[@TurtleWaveZZZ]

I believe in the original video VK mentioned a business card? I’d just say to take one of those and cut it down to size

[@stonedsavage7814]

@@DesTr069 I used 3 pieces of roach for joints and that worked perfectly I'm so happy I can play pokemon unite without running to the bottom.

[@DesTr069]

@@stonedsavage7814 yeah, good idea. I ended up using a Cheerios box, and that worked fine. There’s a ton of options

[@Red_PlaysYT]

It’s very good that you mentioned to be extra careful with the screws, it’s a much bigger problem if you accidentally strip it.

[@dfchang813]

Nice. Thank you. But to be clear of all you want to do is apply cardboard fix no need to take joystick out. Once you get to the back of the stick it’s enough to simply put cardboard on and reseal right? Thanks.

[@pierixau1679]

Yeah you only need to open the plastic under the battery and you're all set

[@daquanD707]

just wanna give big shout out to you,just pulled 6 joycons apart and shim them with paper cards thanks to your tutorial and explanation i was able to get those done,thanks for this method and i hope it lasts awhile before i have to do it again.

[@ZombieStray]

Thank you so much my dude I was able to fix all 8 of my joy cons 😅 was a bit tricky at first but after a few I was fixing them all in under 10 min def saved me some money and time

[@Eggerhexe]

My results: I had an original series red right Joycon that was drifting, and I used this method. It works! My notes: Everywhere I looked online it said to use a 1.5mm tri-wing, not a 2.0mm. So I had ordered that prior to watching this disassembly video, and it works; I have trouble imagining how a 2mm would even fit--maybe that's why so many people strip the screws? Also, I didn't measure the thickness but I used a Tracfone refill card, which seems to be the thickness of all gift-card backers as well. It kept drifting downwards right when I put it back together, but I wiggled it in all directions to get it evened out and that was all it took! Also, I didn't unplug the battery, I just flipped it downward out of the way as I only was putting the cardboard in. I saw as I was opening it that there is a narrow channel along the battery that the antenna wire is supposed to be seated in. I made sure to tuck it back in when re-assembling. Thank you so much!

[@JACKHARRINGTON]

About the battery, it's generally good practice to remove power supplies when you're repairing electronics.

[@EmeralBookwise]

My left Joycon desperately needs this fix, but I'm rather nervous to actually go through with it. Still, I very much appreciate this video. Seeing the process step by step is at least somewhat reassuring. Now I just need to work up my courage.

[@skullfucker3381]

Just look at other videos how they open it rest is being gentle there are ribbon cables that are very thin

[@PixyKayte]

Thank you for this tutorial. My Switch was absolutely unplayable with the joy con drift, and being able to watch this tutorial fixed it! I got my tool kit on Amazon, and it took me 15 minutes. Thank you!!! ❤❤❤

[@trk311]

I tried it the first time and it didn’t work, but then I went back in and put in a second piece, now it works great!! The one question I had was why the home button is now a little…….. odd. Idk really what to say about it other than when it’s pressed it goes all the way into the controller. I’m not sure if I broke something, or moved something, it just doesn’t feel the same. Also thank you so so so so SO much for finding this because it will help so many across the WORLD and I really love your way of thinking!! 🧠❤️😉

[@mynamedoesnotmatter737]

It’s possible that the shims are causing the top half of the joycon along w the joystick to sit higher/ bulge the center area, and since the home button has the lowest profile and is closest to the joystick it’s most affected and noticeable. I have no input as how to resolve it other than disassembling it to see if there’s some way you can adjust it.

[@srazysnake0221]

thanks! I supposefully took it appart, gave my R button a good BW-100 spray and now R button works fine again!

[@leoppyy]

Hello there, I just want to thank you. Your vid helped me a TON in replacing my stick. You are very careful and cautious, unlike other tutorials.

[@CooperDooper38]

My ~$5 triwing joycon screwdriver just arrived, and I'm ready to fix this drift. I sent it to Nintendo about 2 years ago, and that fix only lasted a couple months. Thank GOD that was a free fix

[@CooperDooper38]

Just finished putting my first joycon back together. Going to give it some time before I work on the others, see how it turns out

[@rheenusthebeanus4559]

It really is that easy huh? Thank you sooooo much! All 4 of my joycons have been drifting for basically as long as I've owned my switch, I've sent them all into Nintendo for repairs 2, some 3 separate times and they've all eventually started to drift again. Now all I did was put 2 pieces of a business card I had lying around in them all and just saved myself close to $150 in buying new ones. What a lifesaver!!

[@lev1corpus]

Fixed it today; I added a slip of paper which reduced the drift, then another one, and then a final one and now it works great. Thanks VK!

[@HD_Heresy]

Omg I was struggling reattaching the battery so bad until I saw how you did it then did it myself 30 seconds later! Thank you so much!

[@corruptedteka]

Hello ! I don't have a Switch and have been hesitating to get one for the longest time because of the joycon drift, because I live on an island and yada yada, support is not great. So I wanted to thank you for your videos ! I'm wondering, can you do a similar tutorial for the Switch Lite ? You said it was trickier to get open, so I'd want to know exactly how to do it, as I'm considering choosing a Lite as my default console. Thanks in advance, whether or not you can or can't do it, I appreciate what you've done already for all of us !

[@VKsChannel]

I don't have a switch lite yet but if I get one I'll make a tutorial

[@corruptedteka]

@@VKsChannel Very kind of you ! I couldn't ask for anything more than that ^^

[@Silver_171]

Just did this. Huge results for me. Thank you.

[@zomgitsveronica]

I got jelly in my B button and tried other methods to un-stick it, but this was the only video that was easily understood, straight to the point, and showed all the steps I needed to get past the battery and all that. My joy-cons are limited edition (the first limited edition anything I’ve owned in my 27 years lmao) so this allowed me to avoid risking sending it to nintendo and them sending the joy-con back without the face plates. Thanks so much for this video!

[@iroquoispliskin155]

Oh hey nice Step By Step in the background!

[@Ukysseus]

Thanks! The analog stick cleaning did the trick, 2 joycons saved!

[@DumplingDave]

I have threaded the screw so badly. Its never been more over than this

[@KingdomCloudStrife]

I was looking for this video when I noticed the video was deleted. I thought the Nintendo ninjas got to you because the other version of this video was removed for audio issues. Thanks again and to Fantasticquack.

[@TheXemion]

Ok, I did it with my left joycon, did some calibration and it seems that the drift is gone! I have to try with some games, but i think there won't be any problem, i'm doing the drift test for about 30 mins and there's none, NOICE THANK YOU!

[@rjc0234]

You gave us the best offer ever. Subscribe, and if it doesn't work, then we can unsubscribe. 17,000 people later, I think you got the better deal ;)

[@apostolis_93]

A thousand thanks dude! Fixed both my joycons drifting thanks to your technique!

[@zues121510]

I bought some 3d printed thingies to put above the joystick housing. Only question is if you recommend using double sided tape?

[@thedoctor1126]

honestly, i just subscribed because of that hilarious intro XD

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

While I do wish the camera would have been zoomed in more to see what's going on better, your descriptions of what you were doing seemed to make up for it and what could be seen was sufficient (I was screaming when you forgot the cardboard tho LUL)

[@donaldhebel9716]

I just did this and they seem to be working fine so far. Thank you so much!

[@R0gue1gNite]

Worked flawlessly on the side rail of the switch, thanks!

[@amberclemons7287]

*me trying to take apart my joy cons so I can clean and customize them* my husband: you know those are my joy cons right?.. *also me* ...crap

[@breakingrain9660]

I can’t believe that paper thing really worked that’s so crazy

[@esk8jaimes]

Paper beats rock AND joycon drift!

[@PedroAlvaradoUo]

I fixed mi left joy con with the cardboard, thanks man

[@Jooshrs]

My Nintendo switch pro controller drifts. Could you do a video about opening that up?

[@waltersobchak7275]

This dude is already a legend. I’d say tightwad ass Nintendo owes you big.

[@PsychwardCaptive]

My cat chewed my joysticks so this is a good video for replacement.

[@goshator]

What dimensions should be the piece of cardboard be, aside from 1 mm thickness?

[@lebonzorjames9499]

Question: I managed to do everything you said but the drift still lingers just a tad bit and I didn’t clean the first joy con stick before adding the paper/business card. Would the clean up help the small linger of drift still there? Or is it a different issue? Edit: also the joy on looks like it’s bulging out a tad bit with the business card/paper/cardboard, is that normal?

[@Dona2007]

If you still have the problem i'd tend to think that the cardboard is a bit too thick but i don't know for sure

[@JACKHARRINGTON]

I would guess that there's an above-average amount of dust in the stick, so probably clean it. Idk if he did this part in the video, but the dust is between the metal bit and the blue circuit board.

[@gdste123]

When you put the cardboard in do you glue it down?

[@markusTegelane]

No, the screws hold it in place, so glue is not needed

[@ImJustJAG]

Omg this worked, I did the piece of cardboard drift fix and I have no more drift. I was nervous that I would accidentally break something but I managed to do it. I was NOT ready to accidentally break a joy con because I do not have the money to buy a new one, I spent to rest of my money on pre ordering Splatoon 3, same reason why I didn't send it in for free "repairs" (replacement) because I didn't know how long it would take to come in My joycon has a super slight bulge now but I don't think that'll be a problem, it's like a millimeter or less thicker.

[@isaiahyoung5377]

I want to try this, but i don't have the proper driver bit size for this. You wouldn't happen to know what sizes you're using, would you? I want to clear before I purchase a random "joycon repair kit" online and not have the right size bits.

[@Palindome]

Read the description, there’s a link to where you can buy them.

[@FaderFlosser]

Literally watching a KZbin star in the making!

[@red_uzu]

Can I use old Pokémon cards for this? Like does it have a perfect size too?

[@mintshock]

it worked! i love you? i mean i now have 4 working joycons. now i only need someone to play with...

[@Alwaysbmoving]

Your video is nice and thorough. I have an issue with my R button. I’ve already used the switch test feature and confirmed it’s not working. It doesn’t feel stuck, and doesn’t look dirty so I don’t think it’s just a cleaning issue. Can you do a video on what I should look for when I open it up?

[@toneeyyhh]

I’m having the same issue, just with the L button.

[@235eimaselha]

not all heroes wear capes, thanks allot!

[@Bisudo]

Bro broke every layer of the joycon Not complaining tho, great video

[@Animus907]

Ok. I have both joycons with drift. I did this fix with my left joycon and after one fricking hour of pieces flying around, I did the work. HOWEVER!!! I think this may fail (maybe not), and It's gonna be my fault. I used an 1,25 mm piece of paper and bended a lot one of the sides on the aluminum plate on the stick. So, if it works for a full month, I think it's a win, I think.

[@monstar3626]

Did it work ?

[@seedofstun]

So i just tried the fix on one of the controllers, but sadly nothing has happened. Im going to try cleaning it out with compressed air later but for the most part not a lot has happened. I might try this on my other controllers to see if it will work

[@ScruffyLookinRGB]

Great fix! Thank you so much for this tutorial its amazing and you are a genius my friend🙏🙏🙏 oh is that your bird very cute i bet he or she is a handful. Birds are so interesting arent they. And incredibly smart.

[@altercaze]

Quality content: Clearly explained!

[@olojondro73]

2:42 I have a weird issue where the bottom silver rectangle box stays attached to the back case instead of the front case for some weird reason which is kind of dangerous since there are wires getting pulled. Not sure what to do, I replaced my other joycon's stick a few months ago and didn't have this issue. Not sure if there's a way to make the silver box stay on the front case when I try to open the joycon. EDIT: Fixed, it has two holes on the bottom that allow you to insert something thin to VERY slowly pull down and remove it from the back case. Then I just pressed it down gently on the front case.

[@lorddaniel20061]

Dude broke everything!

[@mrawesomeface4174]

MCDONALD'S JOYCONS MCDONALD'S JOYCONS

[@Dillpickilled]

Yo thanks for the vid. I bought a Fortnite switch from someone I know for 80$ and the right joycon looked like it was ripped out while in the switch, so I have to replace the tech inside. I’d normally just buy a new controller but I like the shell this one has

[@1234xax]

You will be able to record a tutorial for a nintendo switch lite? I mean, that would be a good idea for NS lite people, including myself :D

[@juusokurttila8037]

If I'm fixing the drift with a small piece of paper is it necessary to pull out the battery from the circuit? What if I only lift it up but don't unplug it from the circuit can I still do it? I wonder if there is a reason why you decide to remove it completely.

[@JoseSalazar-pb3yo]

Thank you for this tutorial! Definitely helped me out.

[@nikitaf93real]

ty

[@bobgerard9256]

You're a saint for this, it worked! Thanks man! Xxx

[@Kyrus1]

This 100% works thank you so much!

[@eman59461]

i would have also extended the contacts the small metal tabs that make contact with what you cleaned first.

[@mitchharper3336]

Could you do a fix it on the switch lite at some point please

[@VKsChannel]

if I get my hands on one I'll do it

[@bob85quique]

Thank you it works on my original joy cons I only added cardboard lol

[@IkanaMusicBox]

thanks for this, i can't believe it's worked

[@monster25man]

hopefully you can do a video for the Switch Lite owners

[@ingrepetto]

Amazing video! Question about the card. How it should be? Something special or just any piece of cardboard will be fine ?

[@VKsChannel]

you can use a piece of a cereal box

[@Miguel92398]

Ah a reupload to fix the audio. Still fine tho. Although in my opinion, you should use glove or avoid touching the double adhesive in the battery holder to prevent any fingerprints.

[@smudgybard8983]

Does anyone have any idea's on what I'm doing wrong? I did everything in the video as best I could but when I closed the Joy Con it simply would not close completely and I can see the insides from the slide rail. I than took it apart and took out the business card cut that I put in there and when I closed it it still didn't close properly. I'm not sure what to do.

[@d3w222]

any tips for reconnecting the ZR button ribbon cable? mine has been disconnected and its so hard to get it back in

[@nicholasfrancolucian3950]

Tried it today, still get drift but not as bad like before.

[@CrystalvDestiny]

Do you need to do the stick cleaning? Or is just applying the cardboard enough?

[@sergiomartinezmatilla4639]

Muchas gracias por el video y por la traducción

[@Artzei]

I would like to do this myself, but first i need to get a smaller tip Triwing screwdriver, the one that i have is a bit too large not to mention it has been heavily used on my other Nintendo portables. Some day...

[@prodhomerun]

is it normal for the joycon to be bludging a bit after the fix?? When attached on the switch it doesnt aling as well as the other but it work fine.

[@VKsChannel]

Try to use a thinner paper

[@BasementMinions]

Thank you thank you!

[@Big-Image]

Can you also do a fix for the Pro Controller?

[@KingdomCloudStrife]

Unfortunately I never made it inside to see if the fix would work for me due to ruined screws and I ended up breaking (popped out) my L2 button because I was trying to separate the left joy-con shell apart 😔. On top of that I had another screw that wouldn't budge either. The two other screws were fine.

[@Elinox696]

using paper to fix the joycons reminds me of the guitar hero days where certain buttons wouldn't work over time and you used paper in between the guitar and the guitar neck lmao

[@hoodlumscraggy1801]

I think the audio before was fine and you could’ve kept the video

[@VKsChannel]

if you listened with headphones you could see that the audio was a little distracting you can watch it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn7amHRtlNOKZ9E

[@alienatedpoet1766]

Should I also repost my sonic rush comment, or does this one still count? Lol, jk. Didn't know there was an audio issue, good to know you're on top of yourself.

[@yashjani99]

Intro was epic 🤣👍

[@khaledzeineldin5060]

How do I fix nintendo switch pro controller drift ?

[@petrorua]

Can this be done on a pro controller?

[@FullmetalMax]

Wait... pro controller can drift ?

[@wilsonliborio2846]

@@FullmetalMax no

[@imdone439]

@@wilsonliborio2846 yeah it can

[@gati6919]

Are your scredrivers good quality? Because i dont know which should i buy.

[@VKsChannel]

Yes theyre good

[@gaku95]

Thank you!