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DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix

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Is your controller aiming moving on its own? Did your character start to run in other directions when you tries to run straight? You may be having analog stick drift on your PS5 controller.

This guide details how to repair the stick drift issue in a DualSense PlayStation 5 controller.

Like all controllers, PS5 controller drifting issues are caused by physical damage, simple wear, tear due to regular use, and gunk or grease (Yes, your sweaty hands), This guide details how to fix the PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller V2 stick drift. This guide only applies to controllers with gunk or grease that causes stick drift.

Yes, opening up a controller sounds like a drag, and it is much easier when you get a new one. However, repairing your controller not only saves you $70+ bucks but also reduces E-waste. Besides you don't need lots of knowledge to fix stick drift, my guide provided a step-by-step repair. Just follow my guide and your favorite controller can last a couple more years.

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  1. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix, DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 1, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • This controller is the black version, but this guide applies to every CFI-ZCT1W model.

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    • Here is a video demonstrating how bad the controller stick drift was before the fix.

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  3. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 3, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 3, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 3, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Disconnect and power down your controller before you begin.

    • Insert an opening pick underneath the middle trim at the right bottom of the controller and pry it up to release the clips that secure it.

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  4. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 4, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 4, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Slide a pick along the lower-right edge to release the clips securing it to the case.

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  5. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 5, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 5, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Slide a pick along the lower-left edge to release the clips.

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  6. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 6, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • This is how the controller looks when all the clips are released.

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  7. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 7, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 7, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 7, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use your fingers to lift up the bottom edge of the middle trim.

    • Watch out for the two pieces that are hidden underneath the touchpad.

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  8. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 8, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 8, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 8, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between L1 and L2.

    • Pry upward against L1 to remove the L1 button.

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  9. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 9, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 9, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between R1 and R2.

    • Pry upward against the R1 to remove the R1 button.

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  10. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 10, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 10, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 6.4 mm screws behind the L1 and R1 buttons, as well as the two 6.4 mm screws that secure the bottom corners of the lower case.

    • You will have a total of four 6.4 mm Phillips screws. Make sure not to lose any of them.

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  11. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 11, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 11, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 11, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use the pointed edge of a spudger to unclip the two clips on either side of the headset jack.

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  12. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 12, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 12, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Slide the spudger along the edge to release the clips that secure the rear case.

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    The last clip near the top os very stiff the first time you complete this. Took me over 20 minutes of adjusting and prying to finally remove both sides. I then had trouble removing it because the two clips near the jack in Step 11 had reengaged with all the wiggling about I did.

    Ed Greenwood - Antwoord

    Same here. Super hard to get off for the first time

    Ethan - Antwoord

  13. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 13, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 13, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Same as the other side, slide the spudger along the edge to release the clips that secure the rear case.

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  14. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 14, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Remove the rear case.

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  15. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 15, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 15, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 15, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to disconnect the battery from the motherboard.

    • To prevent damaging the wire, grip the white connector, not the wires.

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    A levering or prying action works well here. Just pulling up means you can slide upwards and damage the wires.

    Ed Greenwood - Antwoord

  16. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 16, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Use tweezers to disconnect the upper and lower microphone cables.

    • Use the pull tabs to disconnect the cables. Don't pull on the cables themselves.

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  18. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 17, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 17, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 17, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the single 6.4 mm screw that secures the battery bracket.

    • Remove the battery bracket.

    • At this point, you will have a total of five 6.4 mm Phillips screws.

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  19. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 18, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 18, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 18, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to grip the touchpad ribbon cable, and pull it out of the motherboard.

    • Use the pull tabs to disconnect the cables. Don't pull on the cables themselves.

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  20. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 19, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 19, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 19, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the right trigger ribbon cable.

    • Use the pull tab to disconnect the cable. Don't pull on the cable itself.

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  21. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 20, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 20, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 20, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the left trigger ribbon cable from the motherboard.

    • Use the pull tab to disconnect the cable. Don't pull on the cable itself.

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  22. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 21, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Make sure you have disconnected the four ribbon cables from the motherboard before moving on to the next step.

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  23. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 22, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 22, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 22, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Gently push the joysticks to separate the motherboard from the case.

    • The motherboard and the case are still connected through 4 soldered wires. Take care not to strain them.

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  24. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 23, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 23, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use your fingers to pull the joystick covers straight up and off.

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  25. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 24, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 24, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use a spudger to pry the drifting joystick potentiometer slots open.

    • Pry open the potentiometer slot gently or you will damage the slot.

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  26. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 25, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 25, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use tweezers to remove the wiper.

    • Try to keep the slots down to about only 60o. Completely prying it open will damage the slots and they will not be able to close.

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  27. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 26, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 26, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 26, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Repeat the previous step for the other potentiometer.

    • Try to keep the slots down to about only 60o. Completely prying it open will damage the slots and they will not be able to close.

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  28. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 27, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 27, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the wiper.

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  29. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 28, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 28, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Dampen a cotton swab with high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.

    • Flip the wiper to the other side and use the damp cotton swab to rub off any gunk or grease.

    • Repeat this step for the other wiper.

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  30. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 29, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 29, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use a cotton swab damp with high-concentration isopropyl alcohol to clean the inside of both of the potentiometer slots.

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  31. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 30, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 30, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 30, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Put the cleaned wipers back into their respective potentiometer slots.

    • When reinstalling the wiper, make sure the curved prongs is at the top.

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  32. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 31, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 31, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 31, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • The remainder of the guide details reassembly.

    • Use your finger to push and close each slot.

    • Make sure you hear a "click" when you close it.

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  33. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 32, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 32, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Reinstall the joystick covers.

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  34. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 33, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 33, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 33, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Put the motherboard back into the case.

    • Make sure the four highlighted cables are on top of the motherboard.

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  35. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 34, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 34, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 34, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Use tweezers to insert the touchpad cable into its socket.

    • Use your finger to fully seat the cable.

    • Push gently to prevent breaking the ribbon cable.

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  36. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 35, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 35, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use tweezers to put the trigger cable in the slot, then place the tweezer on the top sides of the cable and push it down until it's fully reseated.

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  37. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 36, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 36, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use tweezers to put the other trigger cable in the slot, then place the tweezers on top of the cable and push it down until it's fully reseated.

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  38. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 37, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 37, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use a pair of tweezer to insert the lower microphone cable the cable into its slot.

    • Push the cable down until it's fully reseated.

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  39. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 38, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 38, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to reinstall the 6.4 mm screw that secures the battery bracket.

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  40. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 39, afbeelding 1 van 1

    • Insert the upper microphone cable into its socket.

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  41. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 40, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 40, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Plug in the battery cable.

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  42. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 41, afbeelding 1 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 41, afbeelding 2 van 3 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 41, afbeelding 3 van 3

    • Assemble the rear case.

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  43. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 42, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 42, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to install the two 6.4 mm screws behind the L1 and R1 buttons, as well as the two 6.4 mm screws that secure the bottom corners of the lower case.

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  44. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 43, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 43, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Put the L1 button cover back in.

    • Press it down and until you hear a "click."

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  45. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 44, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 44, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Put the R1 button cover back in.

    • Press it down and until you hear a "click."

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  46. DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 45, afbeelding 1 van 2 DualSense Controller V2 Stick Drift Fix: stap 45, afbeelding 2 van 2

    • Reinstall the middle trim.

    • These two highlighted pieces need to go under the touchpad.

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    • Here's the testing again; see the difference?

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Conclusie

If you are still having problems after following all the steps in this guide, your controller probably has another issue.

Please check out other iFixit repair guides, such as replacing the entire Joystick.

Hope you find this guide helpful and may your controllers last forever!

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Great pictures, great descriptions, and a finish that wasn’t just “do everything in reverse.” Can’t ask for anything more.

Jay Gagnon - Antwoord

Perfect. Thank you for your time and effort on this. I just followed this successfully for the third time now. Saving so many “busted” controllers

Ryan - Antwoord

Had everything on hand except a steady hand lol. After much persistence and muttered oaths I succeeded. Ifixit is the goat. Ps small intricate parts required small intricate hands hence the oaths and persistence.

Benjamin Roman - Antwoord

Ok the guide is good and the process works well. However I ran into a new problem following this - my right stick cannot register as being fully pushed to the left or right. In games where this controls the camera, the camera is a little slower as a result of this. Specifically in Fallout 76, in VATS you use the right stick at it's FULL left or right in order to switch between targeted areas - I can now not do that. Of course, plugging in another controller that is known to work and these issues go away. Using software to correct the sensitivity of the left and right axis of this stick corrects the speed at which the camera pan behaves, however it does not work to allow the VATS targetting.

Can anyone weigh in on what I should be looking at around the joystick potentiometer slots that could cause this? Could perhaps a very fine hair cause this issue or is it indicative of something more serious that may not be fixable by the average user?

Jeremy Kelly - Antwoord

Would the iFixit Precision Cleaning Kit work for this job?

originalhawk - Antwoord

The instructions were very good. I was able to disassemble and reassemble the controller without any problems. The modules were also quite dirty. However, cleaning them didn’t help. The controller still has stick drift.

jungkind2 - Antwoord

The instructions were very good. I was able to disassemble and reassemble the controller without any problems. The modules were also quite dirty. However, cleaning them didn’t help. The controller still has stick drift.

jungkind2 - Antwoord

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