How to Fix Analog Stick Drift on a PS4 Controller | Repair & Get Rid of Jittery Sticking DualShock 4

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12 Solutions (some new) for resolving analog stick problems with a Sony DS4 Gamepad. Many involve cleaning from the outside, but also taking the controller apart and cleaning on the inside. Soldering fixes are also discussed. I also show how to properly test the controller, I explain dead zones, and I get honest about the risks involved with self-fixing. Finally, I include teardown instructions, as well as how to put it back together. Other DualShock 4 repair videos: 7 Ways to Fix R2/L2 Trigger Button: https://youtu.be/2CaQx3VBrFE How to Fix Circle, X, Square, or Triangle: https://youtu.be/e8Dh_jTFe9c Other PS4 How-To Videos: How to Transfer Screenshots from PS4 to PS5 (or to PC): https://youtu.be/aaX4KZmKrhM How to Transfer Data From PS4 to PS5: https://youtu.be/3suzpdny8io References From the Video: YouTuber Who Shows How to Fix Battery Connector: https://youtu.be/V6QC4pWJpc4?si=6lZXVMaVqgAbQx2W YouTuber Who Teachers Soldering: https://youtu.be/-qk-ulz05J8?si=GTm3w47paTwqWhxk .............................................................................................. Ways to support the channel: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KevinsThreeChannels PayPal donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=JSBTRABGDDHYS Use "Buy Me a Cup of Coffee" to make a one-time donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowToX Product Links: Button Replacement Kit: https://amzn.to/401p5xe Precision Screwdriver Kit: https://amzn.to/3TtYrur Micro USB Charging Cord: https://amzn.to/3LBsu1x Charging Station: https://amzn.to/3ySg8ue TESmart 16×1 HDMI Switch 4K@60hz: https://amzn.to/3Cqng3j Kinivo 5x1 HDMI Switch 4K@60Hz: https://amzn.to/3GhtVhn AVSTAR HDMI Switch 4x1 4K@120Hz 8K@60Hz: https://amzn.to/3IrNkyN llano HDMI Switch 4x1 4K@120Hz: https://amzn.to/3GceEhO Cable ties: https://amzn.to/3GGdFI2 Highwings HDMI Cord 4K@120Hz 8K@60Hz: https://amzn.to/3IADuum All Amazon links above are affiliate links. I get a small amount of money if you end up using them to make purchase (it does not have to be for the item I link to, as long as you click my link then move to another item, it works) .............................................................................................. Timestamps: 00:00 How to Use This Tutorial 00:55 Will This Work? 01:28 How to Test Your Controller 02:46 Solution 1 04:41 Solution 2 06:18 Solution 3 07:00 Solution 4 08:44 Solution 5 09:31 Solution 6 09:55 Solution 7 11:07 Warnings 12:30 Solution 8 + Take Apart 18:55 Solution 9 22:48 Solution 10 28:19 Solution 11 28:54 Solution 12 33:34 Why No Solution 13? 34:46 Put Back Together Additional keywords: Solder, thumbstick, alcohol, disassembly, discs, contacts, debris, dirt, traces, take apart, problem, issue, running, run, sprint, sprinting, slow, slowing, generation model differences, repair, L3 R3, jitter, faulty #ps4 #controller #dualshock4