How to take apart PS4 Controller and Repair the Analog Sticks

[@Ramingo1983]

There are videos with millions of views that give us zero information and bad video quality. This is the first ps4 controller disassembly guide, that is satisfying to watch! Thanks

[@RestoreTechnique]

Yay! Thanks man :)

[@2500lild]

Fax

[@ralph1389]

Fr thanks a lot tho

[@InterdimensionalDudeMan]

Yeah i actually realized i am unqualified to do these repairs. The other videos gave me false confidence. Unfortunately PS4 remotes have become so hard to find I'm getting desperate. I may have to buy the soldering kit and get to work.

[@wheezsr]

@@InterdimensionalDudeMan I'm in the same boat I have three controllers all with different issues. Now I have to take apart two of them to make one good one but always screw up those clip things and break them when I disassemble this stuff. Been watching bunch of videos if anybody has any more tips on what not to do would be greatly appreciated.

[@yellowjacket3668]

I'm the luckiest man in the world I pop open the controller without knowing about the ribbon cable and it unpluged itself perfectly

[@RestoreTechnique]

😄👍

[@kevinbarnett2060]

@@RestoreTechnique t

[@cryptogods5428]

After reading this literally the same thing happened to me.

[@_kingclutchx_1917]

It’s not fragile, I take apart my controller all the time, and did this a lot didnt break it once

[@yellowjacket3668]

@@_kingclutchx_1917 kinda because it a ribbon cable

[@old_account4630]

Finally a video which actually shows how to disassemble a DualShock 4 properly, I couldn't find a video which shows how to deal with the clips, some even skipped that process.

[@austiny2028]

I. Rome my controller 8 times still fixed it 😭

[@austiny2028]

Broke

[@itsmesteve1081]

Asmr ftw

[@cynder4918]

Anyone who doesn’t want to risk their anolag disc. Just try blowing into the sticks when you open them carefully and pull dog hairs out if you have any. Great video!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers :)

[@BuilderUnited]

Just like all the rest of the comments are saying, i will add and say that this is a superb quick tutorial! As simple as can be while not missing anything. Thanks. P.S. Scuf thumbsticks no matter the size and shape fit perfectly onto the stock ps4 modules.

[@demonplayz4032]

THANKS I'm 14 and you helped me fix it in 2 minuets your the best

[@Sr_iRL]

I think the only tip left out here was to make sure you’re in a well ventilated room/area if you do decide to solder anything not just the controller. Other than that this is the best ps4 controller disassembly video I found. Cheers everyone and game on!

[@wrathcamilo]

Why?

[@Sr_iRL]

@@wrathcamilo breathing the smoke/fumes is bad, here is a small excerpt from a quick google search: Inhalation of dusts and fumes may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of freshly formed metal oxides may cause metal fume fever, a brief (24-48 H) flu-like illness. Inhalation of tin oxide may cause pneumonia.

[@adamcolbertmusic]

​@@wrathcamilo soldering wire is often around 40% lead, so you don't want to breathe in the fumes

[@calosa1127]

"Cool people leave likes" Yup. It's tough being cool😎

[@Desvaswarrior]

Have taken apart ps controllers and Xboxes in the past I never thought I'd have so much trouble with a controller and now my controller is fixed and it isn't sticking anymore thank u for making the video.

[@mariosbross1]

Thanks for this video i fixed my controller. I didn’t feel comfortable at first to solder on my controller but it all went good

[@RestoreTechnique]

Awesome! Well done 😄

[@mafiapig349]

Lmao my shit broke

[@waveydaveygaming8107]

@@mafiapig349 damn😭

[@elijxhbtw6277]

@@mafiapig349 😭😭😭

[@kalingenin]

@@mafiapig349 same D:

[@Brocknoth]

I love DIY stuff like this. Been opening my electronics and cleaning/maintaining them for years. Thank you for your awesome step by step guide kind sir!

[@colbywallace111]

Thanks 👍 just saved me 85$ Left thumb stick was not responding to up input. Pried contact open, gave it a nice cleaning, put it all back together and works perfectly again

[@sasko123456789]

Thank you so much for making this vid. Super helpful and made the experience of taking apart the controller and cleaning it waaaay less scarier.

[@RestoreTechnique]

You're welcome 😊

[@razyel93]

This video takes in consideration some details that other videos don't. I've never done this in it actually worked. I am glad that I do not need do change the entire stick. Thank you so much man you are awesome ✌🏻

[@EmperorsNewWardrobe]

3:49 this is the detail I’ve been scrolling through tutorials for

[@samuelnatal8014]

Really like how you put the camera so we were able to see what you did. You get a thumbs up just for that.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers :)

[@Dokka-Bae]

Trying to open the controller was harder there are many scratches outside but its working like a charm thanks

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cool 👍

[@kevinhomra4869]

Dude thank you for this, my right joystick was starting to move steady to the left, and randomly twitch up. You saved my sanity ❤

[@RestoreTechnique]

Awesome, ur welcome

[@RedwolfDogrocket]

*accidentally powers up ps4 putting back together* Analog no longer just going up.... It worked. It worked! IT WORKED!! Thank you so much!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Awesome, well done. I often press the PS button accidentally when fixing controllers, and my housemate is downstairs watching TV and the PS comes on all of a sudden 😆

[@marcquezwilliams55]

You really just explaind how I can get a visual read before using it on the game thanks so much time cut in half

[@jlucsol1947]

This worked for my left analog stick- it was sticking *no pun intended* and your visuals helped me fix it thank you.

[@RestoreTechnique]

That's great 👍

[@nicholaslynch7694]

The timing on the like shake down earned my like

[@daniel.4k146]

I thought that my controller wouldn't work after I did this but to my surprise, it does works and without any drift! Thank you so much

[@Rex211Bacon]

I just took apart my controller and did this. I didn’t think I’d be able to get it back together when I took it apart but I actually fixed my analog sticks and the buttons! Thank you!

[@RestoreTechnique]

That's great! 😀

[@waddupbr0ski]

Thx for making this video, without this video I’d be lost

[@RestoreTechnique]

No worries 👍

[@antonitobendrito2243]

Mate, you have no idea how helpful this was. My problem was left analog stick drifting up every few seconds, so I focused only on that and didn't do any extra stuff you did in this video. Also since I am fairly clever person, I changed sticks since original left stick was without gum etc. Now I am ready to get my 6 wins in fifa 21 weekend league. No more drifting!!! Thank you, good man.

[@iamtrue._.9181]

Thx

[@perfectgame2010]

To be honest I have no hope whacthing these tutorial to fix the drif problem.... But it works there was white resine and a black corrosion on the joystick i clean it with isopropyl alcohol and problem resolved thanks a lot for these video

[@36marty]

Great video, I've got water in my controller and I'm more confident to open it now after watching your video. Thanks very much. Best one so far on KZbin 👍👍

[@SirAnarkyEDM]

This with other controllers helped me fix the button I needed to fix without having to buy a new controller thanks!!!!!

[@RestoreTechnique]

No worries 👍

[@perspectivemeditation7648]

Thank you so much brother man! been skeptical to do this for months, but thankfully you showed me clearly and my joysticks are NORMAL again i thank you !

[@RestoreTechnique]

That's awesome, cheers :)

[@sonnykim6755]

Luckily i didnt have to solder anything because i dont have one but i cleaned up the analogs and recalibrated the controller. It works now.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Awesome 👍

[@sonnykim6755]

@@RestoreTechnique thank you for showing me man! Saved me $50

[@BFG_10G]

Wonderful tutorial. I didn't do the soldering stuff. Felt a little too risky for me. But everything else worked.

[@mnu1104]

Word

[@Matth3w-wil]

Soldering isn’t bad, I took a class on it. The only thing is you do need to have a good kit and steady hands or else your solder will look like 💩

[@BrahiemHylton]

Well done, my controller was broken for months and now it's fixed.

[@Oripave]

who else feels like an untrained surgeon while doing this lol

[@mrboosh506]

Today I am learnt

[@thomascool1335]

this man deserve heaven

[@cherifmihoub922]

One of the best Soldering works i saw in YT.. Clean Job Bro.. Thank You.. And Good Luck ❤ Subscribed for sure.. Continue ✌

[@RestoreTechnique]

😃 Thanks!

[@DeeBellwether]

thanks to this i was able to restore function to my controller. the tools cost me under 20 bucks, i saved at least 40.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Sweet, nice work 👍

[@TruMine90]

My nemesis the ribbons. These things just don’t wanna go back in.

[@Matth3w-wil]

Yeah just the one ribbon that holds both sides together was a pretty big pain. One half would get in and the other would be out so I had to lock in and perfectly place it into the hole.

[@Nebilis]

Thanks, i had a serious drift on both sticks and I only used this controller for like 100 to 120 hours (I don't play ps4 that much since I bought it). I have two controllers and one was very faulty, never had the motivation to return it to Sony. This video helped me open the beast and clean the sticks. Now it's as good as new (plugged in to my PC to see how the sticks were acting before and after cleaning them). Many thanks! It was simple!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Sweet 👍

[@leon-Furl0ng]

It was like asmr. I almost got slept.

[@shaniecesmith4328]

This video deserves more than a like

[@Tompalino80]

Great video and great job man! I had problem opening controler 😏 Thank you mate!

[@APRP13]

I know I'm going to sound repetitive but man oh man you really did help me out so much and I'm thankful for you video and thank for the info to help others. Great Job! Thank you again!

[@hyspecs7906]

Thanks for the amazing content! So satisfying!

[@lastprism0413]

thank you for listing the specific type or model of equipment you used so I can go and buy or get it. 10/10

[@RestoreTechnique]

🙂👌

[@marcchavira1036]

This has helped so much I've been having problems with the sway in one of my controllers and I had already cleaned the metal prongs and the pad that they lay on and nothing helped THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@ShatteredReaper26]

Whew You Saved My PS4 Gold Controller Analog Stick It Had Been Not Letting Me Sprint On a Majority Of My Games Especially Dying Light Thanks Alot Man ✌🏼😝

[@RestoreTechnique]

Excellent 👍

[@Dexdlysinz]

If you ever get a pre owned controller at game stop, this is what you get. They get used controller that was broken or don’t function correctly, they repair it and clean it and give it back to game stop so people can buy it.

[@absurdanemone104]

At first all of this seemed overwhelming but with a bit of patiance i could do it easily. Thank you for the video it saved my fifa weekend league!

[@RestoreTechnique]

😃👍

[@SkyFly102]

Kimoi kimoi kimoi kimoi

[@TheGoober2100]

Thanks for showing the locations of the clasps no one else shows that

[@RestoreTechnique]

No problem! I've been frustrated with other videos in the past, so I made sure mine was clear 👍

[@JL-cn1qi]

Finally a video that clearly shows where the clips are on the 2 shells .

[@afraazkhan2135]

Amazing video man!👍👍I was looking for this solution and hopefully you showed everything clearly. Please keep posting on other repairability of components like power supply, disc drive etc. It is of great help man!!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers man 😃

[@AngeliqueNade]

My controller is a different model, but taking it apart and replacing the parts were relatively similar. Thank you for sharing this video.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cool, thanks 😄

[@andreslanza3320]

Thank you!!!! I bought a new controller a month ago and it started to stick drift yesterday (I like to play FPS so the run button always gets messed up) I did exactly what you did, cleaned it and put it back together and it’s not drifting anymore!!!! It was driving me insane. Thank you!!

[@RestoreTechnique]

That's awesome 👍

[@NicksBricks]

Thank you so much! I had this controller sitting in a plastic bag useless for 3 months. Now I can finally use it again.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Sweet 👍

[@entertainmentfan1463]

What's amazing is that I came looking for this video exactly for this reason while playing Last of Us 1. It's a pretty hilarious coincidence.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Haha nice, tailor made for you 👌

[@DeanPregler]

Thank you. Had a drifting right controller and non working down D pad. I told my daughter I figured a 3% chance I fixed it. Works perfect now. I used electrical cleaner though.

[@brunolemos1587]

Amazing video! All the close ups, step by step guide and edition! Fantastic!

[@hustlehard7175]

Thank you ..had a old ps4 joystick still almost brand new. Had bad drift i seen your vid and right arou d 4:25 i cleaned those components and waaaalaaaaa working perfect

[@parvildrobu]

Had crazy vertical drift on right analog stick, I've fixed this by cleaning, using your video :) Thanks!

[@PVEDAYZXB]

Sadly my left stick drift didn't get fixed from this teardown. I cleaned everything, still have issues probably a bent contact or something. New controller time u guess 😔

[@jaeeski-427]

Yo bro this video was helpful as hell. It helped removed a little bit of the drift, but not all I appreciate ya

[@RestoreTechnique]

😀👍

[@MattSanipass-wq9ju]

Wish i watched this before opening mine

[@ktb6865]

This is so satisfying to watch, from start to finish

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cool 😀

[@LM-uz4pr]

You saved my controller, I cleaned the contacts and good to go

[@RestoreTechnique]

Fantastic 😃

[@petergut6445]

Thank you man, my stuck went wonky during ghost recon and it just needed to be readjusted. Now it almost plays like its new, bless you.

[@RestoreTechnique]

That's great, you're welcome!

[@RudysFundamental]

Great!! Almost watch every video and most of them are super satysfying!!! Man I love your channle!!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cool, thanks Rudy! 😃

[@younusahmady8067]

Bro you need more recognition

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thankyou 🙂

[@guitarsk8r11]

Thank you so much! I had jittering in the vertical directions on the left stick, and wiping the contacts with isopropyl alcohol totally fixed it! Great quality video!

[@jovencalicdan5264]

Best guide ever! Fixed my DS4 quickly! Thanks for the guide.

[@RestoreTechnique]

Great, thanks! 😀

[@ravideepsran7690]

Great video dude ! 👍🏼

[@MamaMo2-2]

I watched the whole video and kept thinking, man I hope my controller is just dirty. LOL I saved the video just in case. I have 5 controllers and only 1 works. I am tired of just buying new controllers. Worst case scenario I'll be paying 4 bucks each controller to repair. Thanks for the video.

[@RestoreTechnique]

No worries, good luck 👍

[@iAmConfusion]

I subbed cause it was the last of us on screen lol

[@RestoreTechnique]

Probably my fav game 😄

[@riccardopagliara1109]

really very clear, now I know how not to break the clips anymore. but I wanted to add that that white residue inside the potentiometer is a lubricant. that particular model of potentiometer purchased new and opened inside has white lubricant as standard. others however do not have it.

[@arbidjafri9675]

i Love your Work Bro 💪

[@dagamerthorshorts1028]

Best vid ever and it’s a life saver

[@talalali8378]

I couldn’t open it I just closed it back up while hoping to forget the scratches I caused!

[@katdaddy469]

I pulled the screws out of mine. Accidently dropped it on the floor and Wala! It was open lol

[@thekeeperoftwindragons5976]

Thank you so much! My controller has been giving me issues so i watched this so I could take it apart to clean the sticks. It helped!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Awesome 👍

[@thekeeperoftwindragons5976]

@@RestoreTechnique I'm just glad it works still

[@Camromulus]

My controller has been having some serious drag, twitching and drift and I was thinking about cleaning it myself but after seeing this I'm gonna just buy a new controller. Lol.

[@RestoreTechnique]

😆 Fair enough

[@The-gametime]

same, not for my hands :)

[@trevorray5725]

As I watch this Im cleaning my controller, pressing pause. Ive been at this for an hour and a half plus I ate some food and even got distracted so honestly I have at least 3.5 hours invested into my controller and this video and Im telling myself "lots of tedious care required for this specific procedure... I wish" Ive been cut off from my 🚂 of 💬 with a genius pick I will add "getting things done like i have a goal" type of music and my frustration is gone 😄 Thanks Dude! Great video overl all for texts instead of an audible narrative Editing on point with the timing. I would like to see more animations and sound effects. They're fun 😄

[@alfonsoa9197]

Great video ! No B.S... just the way it should be. **Spoiler alert** I particularly liked how your first remedy didn't fix the problem... leading into the final solution. SUB'D

[@thegrandadmiral4380]

I'm not even joking I have a red PS4 controller just like this one and while I was playing the Last of Us, my aim keep going to the right or Joel would start strafing. What are the odds! Thanks for the useful video tutorial!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Haha, uncanny 😮

[@tankgirl9324]

This is a fantastic tutorial! Thank you for uploading and sharing your knowledge!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cheers :)

[@lildirty558]

I just wanna say it’s clear how much time this takes the time spent is worth way more than just buying a new one

[@MikeAnthony2007]

You could have just replaced the sensors inside the potentiometers(the circular spring looking things you said not to bend) you can get. 10 pack on Amazon. Just take out the sensor springs from the ones you ordered and put them in yours. Those things are the cause of drift about 90% of the time. So it would save you the hassle of desoldering anything. The other 10% it’s the metallic connection inside the potentiometers that scrapes off from wear and the sensor spring doesn’t have a good connection. At that point you could just replace the whole potentiometer which you will have to desolder. All in all this controller could have been fixed by just replacing the sensor springs you took out.

[@RestoreTechnique]

The metal discs are called wipers, and they usually don't go "bad", as they're metal, and not heavily spring loaded. It's usually the other part, the carbon track which erodes after extended rubbing by the metal wiper. What makes you say that is the point of failure 90% of the time? I've never seen any videos of people bending back the prongs to restore them 🤔

[@DaFullo]

@@RestoreTechnique Agreed, the thing that wear more are the one that soldered to the board rather than the disc itself. But I think it's possible to just replace the potentiometers itself and save time more time by just desoldering the potentiometers. And another thing that I noticed is that the clip that connects the disc and the carbon track you had for the replacement there is different from the original, so I guess it's the lower quality or fake alps one.

[@ivannz3370]

Omg I can’t believe I took my hole controller apart everything and I fixed all my problems thx so much

[@RestoreTechnique]

Awesome 👌

[@slickyricky6384]

Wow...this is crazy... I would still buy another controller tho... I don’t trust myself enough to not mess it up lol

[@Ghazi_Al_Tamimi]

Yeah me too

[@austindraws4876]

TBF if you’re buying another controller might as well practice so you stop having to buy new ones

[@Avaricesenvy]

Bro you just saved me 40$ getting a new controller thanks

[@RestoreTechnique]

Awesome!

[@NapoleonBorn2Party]

I have long thumb nails, and I use it as a prying tool. Works everytime

[@clubardi]

All I did was search how to open a ps4 controller bc needed to know what size screwdriver I needed and funny enough this was the first video I got and by chance, it was the exact problem I've been having

[@RestoreTechnique]

Sweet

[@greygamer6220]

Good clean work!

[@RegionalRadioShackManager]

Thanks the cleaning method worked flawlessly!

[@RestoreTechnique]

Sweet 😄

[@nickstabz8755]

The shell is so hard to remove

[@matthewdegunst8788]

Great video! The clips that hold the top and bottom together ended up snapping but that's what the 4 screws on the bottom are for 😂 imo theyre the least important part of the controller so I'm not too phased

[@RestoreTechnique]

Thanks! Yeah the clips just hold the controller together a little tighter at the seams, mainly aesthetic.

[@rogerdn8665]

One of the best disassembly videos of this control on all youtube! Great footage, great technique and use of the right tools! I became a fan of your channel! Congratulations!

[@lelelel7199]

Great Video! I didn‘t expect it to work for me as i don‘t have any experience at all but somehow it did work.Thanks

[@RestoreTechnique]

Awesome 😀👍

[@CocoSnicker12]

Great guide. I'll definitely use this when I clean my DS4. Oh I just wanted to ask about your 5 year old controller with the original sticks, did you ever have any issues with that controller?

[@mellodemooz-7604]

I’ve had a controller prob since the same year ps4 came out and it’s pretty faulty like it won’t even move I only got joystick problems tho thankfully

[@RestoreTechnique]

I have never had any issues with it. I've since sold it to my cousin, i hope he hasn't had any issues.

[@gregorysomers2986]

Only video showing proper technique to release chassis. Thank you.

[@kongmode]

Is this asmr or something , my ears tingling

[@THEREALGATES]

Did u like it 😈

[@immortalpkg8951]

You saved my life because my controller also did that and my parents said this is the last controller for me thnx

[@RestoreTechnique]

Cool 👍

[@nateiscool0857]

I was the one who gave him that red dulshock controller

[@RestoreTechnique]

I want a refund, it was broken

[@nateiscool0857]

@@RestoreTechnique jk😂

[@ShockBot127]

Clearly you are very well experienced with all aspects of the modern game controller, though I would like to commend you for the care taken in disassembly. As this is the first time I've seen one taken apart without breaking at least one clip....including my own😂

[@RestoreTechnique]

Haha thanks. I have broken a clip before. They are stubborn bastards.

[@ShockBot127]

@@RestoreTechnique they certainly can be.

[@ShockBot127]

Hey. If you don't mind. Like to ask a Quick Question. I have an old controller I'm trying to get going, as my other one is taking nose dive. It sat for quite a while, when plugged back in I get the one second orange light of death. I disassembled found what appears to be speaker just laying on board it almost looked melted. Reassembled did PS/ share button combo had blue for probably 15 min. Was not near PS4 at that time so I hit reset to shut off, as PS button wouldn't shut control off. Now back to orange. PS and share buttons now inactive again. Any help in a cause would be greatly appreciated, as I'm sure you're aware these controllers can be a royal pain in the a**. Thanks in advance for any knowledge/assistance you might lend sir. Edit: Seems it connects when it feels like it after pressing PS buton repeatedly, though only joystick, and X seem to be responding when it feels like turning on...