How to Fix Analog Stick Drift on PS4 DualShock 4 Controller (Problems Sprinting/Moving on its Own)

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Published on March 20, 2021 11:00:31 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt0uHmGMKx0

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Here are many methods you can try to fix the issue of drift, which range from cleaning to soldering in replacement parts. .

Link 1: Sony’s North American site for returns:
https://www.playstation.com/en-us/legal/warranties/ps4/#:~:text=You%20must%20visit%20PlayStation%20Service,PRESENTED%20TO%20OBTAIN%20WARRANTY%20SERVICE
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Timestamps:
00:00 How this video works
00:57 Return to the store
01:06 Return to the manufacturer
01:21 Adjust controller settings
01:48 Intro to cleaning
02:51 Blow the shaft
04:03 Suck the shaft
04:46 Spray the shaft
05:20 Intro to deep cleaning
06:25 Clean from the inside
12:21 Putting back together
14:16 Clean the potentiometer traces
17:57 Switch potentiometer wheel
18:26 Replace potentiometer door
21:50 Replace entire stick
23:36 Be Impactful

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Solder, soldering, DS4, thumbstick, alcohol, disassembly, discs, contacts, debris, dirt, traces, take apart, problem, issue, running, run, sprint, sprinting, slow, slowing, jitter, faulty, generation model differences, repair

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