been seeing a slew of posts on this issue,primarily 4 the Vita(which due 2 design,facilitates this problem).
Electrical Contact Cleaner
use Electrical Contact Cleaner 2 safely clean out internal analog mechanism. Place the nozzle on the side of the analog that corresponds 2 the "ghosted movement".Get the nozzle up under the rubber flap under analog sticks,just a quick shot of spray,then rotate about 2 minutes with the Vita OFF.
do NOT use rubbing alcohol that has even 1% of water as it may rust metal parts inside mechanism and render the analog USELESS (as did my 1st Vita)
do NOT use standard formula WD-40,which may temporarily remove dust but leaves an oily residue that attracts and collects even more dust.
the "ghosted" movement during gameplay is caused by dust/dirt/etc. lodging inside the Vita's internal analog chambers and applying pressure 2 the mechanism as though it were being pressed during gameplay.
if u have a lot of built-up debris,it may take several uses 2 clean out thoroughly,just don't drown your Vita with it.
How Dust/etc. Gets Into the Analog Mechanism: #1 it falls into the external analog casing(part u can see), #2 the analog stick is pressed toward the dust sitting in the casing and the dust sticks 2 the rubber flap, #3 the analog is pressed in the opposite direction and the dust falls (or even SCRAPES OFF) into the INTERNAL analog casing(u can actually see the hole under the flap by pressing the analog away from your eye,THIS WAS SONY'S FAULT IN DESIGN
BUT Sony made a LOT of $$$$ from repeat console sales/refurbishments because this was a very common issue world-wide,but most didn't know the cause or the solution)
If "ghost" movement is a problem,u should definitely consider buying a can of Electrical Contact Cleaner before attempting invasive repairs that may destroy your system or before opting 2 buy a new/used Vita system.
i bought a can of CRC QD Electrical Contact Cleaner 3 years ago at Walmart,$8. Still have a nearly full can and it works EVERY time i have analog issues on my 2nd Vita.
found this video which provides a visual illustration of this simple repair procedure:
How to Fix Ghostmovement on the PS Vita | Contact Cleaner |
[IF LINK FAILS: search
How to Fix Ghostmovement on the PS Vita | Contact Cleaner by LazyAndre on Youtube]
Larger granular type debris can take longer 2 remove. vacuums may b needed 4 some cases immediately after applying Electrical Conract Cleaner. so its HIGHLY recommended 2 wash your hands(especially after eating) before playing your Vita system.
Electrical Contact Cleaneruse Electrical Contact Cleaner 2 safely clean out internal analog mechanism. Place the nozzle on the side of the analog that corresponds 2 the "ghosted movement".Get the nozzle up under the rubber flap under analog sticks,just a quick shot of spray,then rotate about 2 minutes with the Vita OFF.
do NOT use rubbing alcohol that has even 1% of water as it may rust metal parts inside mechanism and render the analog USELESS (as did my 1st Vita)
do NOT use standard formula WD-40,which may temporarily remove dust but leaves an oily residue that attracts and collects even more dust.
the "ghosted" movement during gameplay is caused by dust/dirt/etc. lodging inside the Vita's internal analog chambers and applying pressure 2 the mechanism as though it were being pressed during gameplay.
if u have a lot of built-up debris,it may take several uses 2 clean out thoroughly,just don't drown your Vita with it.
How Dust/etc. Gets Into the Analog Mechanism: #1 it falls into the external analog casing(part u can see), #2 the analog stick is pressed toward the dust sitting in the casing and the dust sticks 2 the rubber flap, #3 the analog is pressed in the opposite direction and the dust falls (or even SCRAPES OFF) into the INTERNAL analog casing(u can actually see the hole under the flap by pressing the analog away from your eye,THIS WAS SONY'S FAULT IN DESIGN
BUT Sony made a LOT of $$$$ from repeat console sales/refurbishments because this was a very common issue world-wide,but most didn't know the cause or the solution)If "ghost" movement is a problem,u should definitely consider buying a can of Electrical Contact Cleaner before attempting invasive repairs that may destroy your system or before opting 2 buy a new/used Vita system.
i bought a can of CRC QD Electrical Contact Cleaner 3 years ago at Walmart,$8. Still have a nearly full can and it works EVERY time i have analog issues on my 2nd Vita.
found this video which provides a visual illustration of this simple repair procedure:
How to Fix Ghostmovement on the PS Vita | Contact Cleaner |
[IF LINK FAILS: search
How to Fix Ghostmovement on the PS Vita | Contact Cleaner by LazyAndre on Youtube]
Larger granular type debris can take longer 2 remove. vacuums may b needed 4 some cases immediately after applying Electrical Conract Cleaner. so its HIGHLY recommended 2 wash your hands(especially after eating) before playing your Vita system.
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