Hardware Nintendo Switch Pro Controller PERMAMANT Fix

[Xeonhawk]

Hey all, I’ve just created a written guide (with pictures) of how to permanently fix your Pro Controller. If you’re dealing with the analog stick issue take a look. No soldering required! Didn’t know if I should post it here or at the Tutorials board. It’s a google docs btw sorry.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10KXz0gD1Lo-7UkDyezSnyrm1vILn-fMSilwPE_kpOik/mobilebasic

 

[Spadezilla]

nice writeup

where do you get the replacement parts / ptfe stickers (i'm assuming those strips are ptfe stickers)


btw is tthis the same probelm joy cons are having?

 

[Xeonhawk]

nice writeup

where do you get the replacement parts / ptfe stickers (i'm assuming those strips are ptfe stickers)


btw is tthis the same probelm joy cons are having?

Ebay or Amazon. just search “ps4 joystick replacements”. The stickers I got long ago so I’m not too sure.

And joycons don’t use traditional joysticks, the problem with them is different and something out of my expertise.

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nice writeup

where do you get the replacement parts / ptfe stickers (i'm assuming those strips are ptfe stickers)


btw is tthis the same probelm joy cons are having?

To answer your question about the stickers, this is what I purchased https://www.ebay.com/i/132630976293

Unfortunately I couldn’t find them out of the bundle but I can imagine you can find them separate.

 

[Deleted User]

Ebay or Amazon. just search “ps4 joystick replacements”. The stickers I got long ago so I’m not too sure.

And joycons don’t use traditional joysticks, the problem with them is different and something out of my expertise.

This would've been nice to know before I did a shoddy soldering job 2 days ago. Went from downwards drifting to permanently on pressing right and I'm not sure if it's my soldering job or the replacement stick.
Before I try again, do you know if faulty sensor wheels are known to cause hard directional presses? I don't have the original stick I removed but I do have a second replacement.

 

[Spadezilla]

thanks at least a longer-term fix is available, it doesn't look like that is the case with the joycons https://imgur.com/gallery/58bBc43

 

[Xeonhawk]

This would've been nice to know before I did a shoddy soldering job 2 days ago. Went from downwards drifting to permanently on pressing right and I'm not sure if it's my soldering job or the replacement stick.
Before I try again, do you know if faulty sensor wheels are known to cause hard directional presses? I don't have the original stick I removed but I do have a second replacement.

If you’re talking about clicking the analog stick, no the sensor wheels are completely unrelated to that. There is a button on the joystick that responds to analog stick pressing. Sensor wheels are only related to movement but not physically pressing on the stick.

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thanks at least a longer-term fix is available, it doesn't look like that is the case with the joycons https://imgur.com/gallery/58bBc43

I’m not sure what causes the joy con issues, but the quality control with the Nintendo Switch products is EXTREMELY bad...

 

[Deleted User]

If you’re talking about clicking the analog stick, no the sensor wheels are completely unrelated to that. There is a button on the joystick that responds to analog stick pressing. Sensor wheels are only related to movement but not physically pressing on the stick.

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I’m not sure what causes the joy con issues, but the quality control with the Nintendo Switch products is EXTREMELY bad...

I'm talking about drift. Before I replaced it it was acting as if it were sligtly tilted down, since I replaced it's acting if it's fully tilted right.

 

[Xeonhawk]

I'm talking about drift. Before I replaced it it was acting as if it were sligtly tilted down, since I replaced it's acting if it's fully tilted right.

If it’s drifting then the sensor wheels need to be replaced. But you did say you installed a new joystick so I’m not sure if it’s that or it wasn’t installed properly. You can try sensors from a controller you no longer use or another spare joystick just to be sure.

 

[Deleted User]

If it’s drifting then the sensor wheels need to be replaced. But you did say you installed a new joystick so I’m not sure if it’s that or it wasn’t installed properly. You can try sensors from a controller you no longer use or another spare joystick just to be sure.

I think I'll try re-soldering first, a family friend has offered to lend me a solder removal tool so I can do it properly. If that doesn't work, then I'll try the other replacement stick and if that still has the same issue then it might be a case of accidentally damaging the board during my shoddy first attempt.

 

[Xeonhawk]

I think I'll try re-soldering first, a family friend has offered to lend me a solder removal tool so I can do it properly. If that doesn't work, then I'll try the other replacement stick and if that still has the same issue then it might be a case of accidentally damaging the board during my shoddy first attempt.

I would reccomend to test if the sensor wheels are faulty first. If they aren’t then you’ll for sure know that it’s something else. Good luck

 

[Ninn]

Nice post, this will be very useful if my Pro controllers start getting problems in the future.

Will remember this thread.

 

[Spadezilla]

I’m not sure what causes the joy con issues, but the quality control with the Nintendo Switch products is EXTREMELY bad...

it was really bad for Wii U products too


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