So for the people saying that they would rather just buy another controller, I get that. But the reason why you would want to learn how to do this is because every single controller will eventually get problems with their joysticks down the line when you use them regularly. Yes there is some initial cost upfront for the soldering equipment but in the long run you'll be able to repair this issue when it crops up again for the cost of the replacement joystick module, which is like £5 for 2. Not to mention its a great little project to get you started with soldering.
Actually all toolkits with analogs cost less than 7 dollars and for the next time, only analog sticks will cost around $2. Imagine wasting $60 because you don't want to learn something useful. 20 min. of work for $55.
Honestly it's got me looking seriously at a hot air station, because it seems to reduce the friction of these sorts of repairs and mods (dc jacks, analogue sticks, making fight sticks ps5 compatible), and you can easily save AUD $70, $100, $300 (fight stick), $500 (laptop) at a time.
@@goti4no820 Yes, there are Rosen Core Solders and Acid Core Solders. It is not advisable to use acid-core solder on electronics. You also need to be careful not to mix traditional lead-based solder with most modern lead-free solders. The European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive and Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive were adopted in early 2003 and came into effect on July 1, 2006, restricting the inclusion of lead in most consumer electronics sold in the EU, and having a broad effect on consumer electronics sold worldwide. Lead free solder has a higher melting point.
Effort is one thing, but to do this the first time - i'll first need to buy a thin smoldering iron, a hot air gun and a smolder sucker. New controller seems cheaper. But it seems that analogs can be fixed by putting dielectric oil on the moving sensors inside the sides of the analog box - i wonder if that can be done without tearing it off...
Thanks to this video I just fixed a gen 1 dualshock 4 controller with a very basic soldering iron and the same solder sucker as you. Having a decent soldering iron, wick and adjustable clamps would have saved me more time. But it was worth it in the end, so I thank you.
@@MelonMusk068 Yes a hot air station was used to remove the joysticks.However a good quality soldering iron and some good quality soldering braid can also achieve the same outcome.
It was satisfying to see sombody actually correctly fix the contoller. After watching tons of dweebs talking about stick drift lol and all i wanted to know was how to replace that orange bracket lol. Thank you!
Yes there are some lol. I try and keep my videos as realistic as possible and done with DIY tools (most times). I make the videos for teaching purpose so others can fix their device or expand their knowledge.
To my genuine surprise i actually fixed my original controller R2 drift problem with this video guide the parts only cost RM5.00 (USD 1.05) for a pair of analog joystick + pair of rubber joystick pieces! Follow video step by step guaranteed success. Thanks my man!
how was the feel of the new sticks? were they comparable to the original sticks or did they have less fine tuning response than original? i have a fake ps3 controller and the analog is horryible. my ps4 right stick has some drift and im thinking of doing this also. i see on shopee got a few different colors of analog sticks and idk if that makes a difference or not. they're about rm5 per analog module
@@keachsterz5183 Its works but the feel difference between ori joystick and this OEM replacement is quite obvious like its less smooth but responsive enough.
@@menoname961 thanks for the reply, i bought some electrical contact cleaner from mr diy and i sprayed the hell out of the problem sticks now the drift is not so bad.
I have 4 genuine dualshock 4s and I swear they are the most difficult controller I've ever worked on regarding joystick replacement. The solder JUST. WON'T. MELT. I have a basic soldering iron which I have to heat up to around 400 degrees celsius just so it melts, but then the solder sucking thing won't suck it up, and the soldering wick will stick to the board if I use it. I once tried my hand with a hot air gun, always afraid of burning something out. Managed to get the sticks out, but solder remained in the holes AND the air blew away the flex cable connector along the battery connector. This video makes it look like a walk in the park.
For people not understanding why tf it doesn't suck, you need to use 60% tin and 40% lead soldering tin, also remember to set the thing at the right temperature, if the temperature is too low the tin is gonna freeze before you can suck it, and if that's too hot it's gonna stick to the motherboard as if it was glued
Always add new solder to the joints to mix with the original onboard solder. It helps to low the melting temperature enough to have it extracted from the motherboard.
At 350ºC you can do the job rightfully. I personally use 350-400 degrees to melt the tin with soldering pen . And exactly 340-360-375 to SMD soldering. It all depends in the case too
There is not usually leaded solder on modern boards like this. You should use the same composition of solder as is on the board: lead-free, for a connection that lasts and to minimize risk of cold joints. Leaded solder is for vintage equipment and is not necessary with even cheap temp controlled irons, proper tips and technique If you have difficulty removing solder, use more flux and adjust your temperature and technique. Try solder braid or a heated solder sucker
best video I"ve seen on this topic so far, thank you very much... I'm really struggling with desoldering without a solder sucker but u sir really helped me out and gave me good ideas , thanks :D
Luis Hernandez Good idea, but we have done that now about 5 or 6 times, and we are going to try to repair those little buggers that took a Snooze on Us !!! Who knows might be a good part time Hustle ...
I did it, thanks to your video! It took me like 1 hour to replace the joystick and another hour because it didn't work and I had to troubleshoot what I did wrong. I broke a plastic thing, which I had to replace. Plus I did one thing different. I didn't mark the Mainboard but the part I had to replace, this way the next time I open the controller there are no marks :)
Desoldering iron is the way to go, makes this process way easier and is only worth it if you have multiple controllers with analog stick issues. And of course have soldering iron. In total is about 60$ on amazon for both.
Things Happen I used a soldering iron with the soldering sucker and de soldering wire. I managed to remove almost all of the solder but it’s still stuck on :/
TacoMacho I think purchasing a heat gun, and adding solder joints to the relevant areas and using the heat gun would be the best option. I think it would be appropriate to purchase a heat gun that has different heat settings
I tried the use the flux and pump method, didn't end well, the solder went through the broadband on to the other side, even used a wick, it stuck on there good
I gave it a go after replacing the white potentiometer by slightly prying but still let a tiny amount of drift where it wouldn’t return to dead centre. The analogue stick just wouldn’t come off after wicking as much solder I could with flux and an iron. Best option is to buy a new controller and sell broken one to someone who has a high end setup to repair and resell.
Bro the video is a gamer asmr I love the way he fixes his controller like I’m gonna do all that I just continued watching because the way the tools made sounds
And don't forget the temp is in C, not F, and if it's hard, remove as much initial solder and replace with new solder full of flux before attempting again! That's what I needed to de because of rohs pb'less solder
I do, but I have a whole collection and mod them to work dual voltage and RF to Scart. I break things then I fix them. But I still game alot since the 80's. TBH I just got into this a few years back as a side hobby to gaming.
Maybe your to young to remember pin ball machines and arcade's but there was a time when every gamer had soldering tools. Who buy's electronics and doesn't have soldering tools ? its like buying a car and not having a wrench set sure you could do it , but then your dependent on some one else , DIY is
@@Kit-lb6tr hey, i broke the door of the analog stick (green piece), would it be possible for me to solder the metal together instead of buying a complete analog stick? Thanks
@@Two_wheels_ninja it's hard to say without seeing the condition. The conforming plastic from what I understand is antistatic and foundational. The sticks are fairly cheap I got 2 from alibaba for about 3 bucks and replaced and it seems to work nicer then the standard one. But if you attempt your repair the worst you can do is make the stick not work. As long as you don't damage the main board and it's traces you can always replace later.
@@Kit-lb6tr thanks for the quick reply. Looking at the condition, there is just such a small gap to solder that I dont think i can unless you can heat metal and quickly attach it. I'm probably going to order some also. As well, do you have any recommendations for a soldering iron, idk whats bad or good as well as what I actually need in terms of electronics. Thanks man
Definitely what I was looking for. Great job on the tutorial. I have a black ops 3 limited edition ps4. Has a matching controller that didnt want to get rid of. Let's hope this helps me save it.
@@AuzzAustin I ordered a new controller. Figured that why I can refurbish with all new parts. Thanks alot again the info will still come in hand down the road.
Could the burn marks on the board potentially lead to permanent and irreparable damage? And do you think someone with little experience with controller repair could do this ?
@@mcfriedchicken1972 yes i did. I put rosin core lead solder over it and then removed it and it worked for one I tried. I couldn’t do them all just one because I don’t have a circuit board to hold it up.
PS4 controllers are the worst on the initial opening, feels like you're gonna rip it apart, and if you're not careful with the cable when you open it, you can.
What are the whole tools and equipment do you need so I can try this because I have like 5 controllers and I want to try this myself. I'm not worried if I mess it up.
i replaced the analog sticks of my controller, used solder iron and hot air gun, and re-assembled my controller, unfortunately controller is no more dettected by the ps4 console, although light is blinking on controller when I press ps button. I think I may have fried the board with the gun. Lol, though it was a great experience, may be next time i'll be more careful with the hot air gun.
What kind of solder did you use? My solder won't melt at all no matter how long I leave the heat gun on it or how much Flux gel I use . I already presoldered my joints but they just don't melt
Hi just wondering what brand soldering iron and what hot air gun you use? Im looking to make a purchase for these items I have some cheaper items but they don't work well I'd like to be able to do this myself.
Good video, but I wonder why they elected to use a hot air gun instead of solder wick to remove the solder. It seems like it'd be so much more easier to use solder wick
Hi where do you buy your 3 pin analog sticks out repair parts? I will like to ty and fix my ps4 controller I got two faulty ones. I didn't see link on description.
@@autronicsltd3478 I went with more flux and got close, but still ended ip having to jimmy the sticks too much on removal for my liking. Decided to order the Atten hot air, I'll report back when I've had another go. Will need to pick up some Al foil tape too.
@@bakedbeings Interesting...they do require steady heat n take a bit of time.Did you apply/add fresh solder to the joints before heating it with the hot air station?
@@autronicsltd3478 I don't have it yet, just ordered. My second try (described above) was just working with better flux, more time etc as you showed, to really see how well I could manage without a hot air station. Before ordering some new kit I try to make sure I'm not just impulse buying :)
Just a little note for people that try to do it themselves: the temp is in celcius lolll so about 750 to 800 F° Edit : I usually watch DIY car repair video but never have the setup :( but in this video I'm a proud electronic technician who happens to have an even better setup at my job!! I'm among those who can say : ho cool I'll just do eeeeeeeeetttt YAYYY!! Capton tape (temp tape is nice too on little components but if you don't have some, indeed aluminum foil will do the trick) be patient when reflowing , in Canada the soldering is RoHS so it's A LOT more hard to get the soldering on the analog sticks so melt, just empty as much solder as you can with desolderimg wick and replace it all with lead soldering for it to be possible to melt, unless you do that, when the analog stick will slide out there will be nothing left of your board )
@@SchradeDemise I gave up, i couldnt get it off and I think I messed it up more might try again when I actually learn. Not sure if i wasn't heating it enough for it to disconnect or if cooled down to fast. Not sure why I couldn't get it off but I think I might have burned it
@@MrHankeee thanks for the reply. I will attempt to do it tomorrow. Got all the stuff i need except the hot air gun and cleaning alcohol, not sure if they're needed but will try regardless. I have multiple broken controllers. I'm gonna test it first on the cheapest and the most broken one before going for my main controller.
Hello sir, did you used aluminum tape over there? i wonder because i use kapton tape (the thermical one) to do it, but i need an alternative. So, is it good to use on boards? i mean, it does the job? Thanks for the good video also!
Hello many thanks on step by step ,what are the material used to suck up shouldering on circuit board and cleaning as well I have to replace joysticks and want to make sure I use right stuff I have dismantled ,control down to circuit board so gonna order new joy sticks and materials many thanks Jim
How can I re apply the red and black wires onto the motherboard? Mine have been off from my second controller for a long time and wish to fix it myself
I got a TS100 under Louis Rossmann's recommendation. The unit says it goes up to 400C (w/ 24V 5A power supply). However I'm having difficulty getting the solder on the board to melt. It has no problem melting my lead-free solder though. Any ideas? I'm new to soldering :/
You might have a long and pointy tip on your iron which makes it harder to put the most head directly to the solder pad! Buy a chisel tip and that usually makes melting the board way faster and more ideal for this type of soldering
I was thinking about replacing the joy sticks or swapping the left and right on my controller, but after seeing this I think I’ll just get a ‘new’ used one for like $20 lol. I’m sure it’s a good skill to have though, but this is a one-off for me
Do you reckon you could hold the new potentiometer under the board whilst heating and push it back in whilst the solder has flown? Don't have a solder remover figured it might be worth a shot.
Hey,I have some questions,Does it matter what solder u use or what flux u use?Also what temperature do u set your soldering iron on if mine is a 60w that goes to 200 to 450c what temperature is best?Thank u for reading,I’m going to buy a kit and invest a good £50 on the equipment,But just need to know theses little details
Flux paste instead of liquid flux, is stays there longer at the required temp, liquid solder will have dry long before you reach the right temp to empty those @#$& holes :)
Hey I love your channel thanks for all your hard work. I have a question if you could possibly help I would be most greatful. I did the toggle switch and when I started to play a game the it went by its self to look up like the toggle was stuck on up. Any thoughts
Hi,glad to be help.Yap sometimes its poorly soldered joints on the joystick n board.Ensure they are soldered properly.Do the basics first re-check solder joints,dust clear etc.You can also measure the resistance of the joystick by probeing on the soldered points n while moving the joystick in directions.(compare to the working joystick) If it still persists than i would suggest to replace to another joystick. Hope this helps.
@@autronicsltd3478 hey i have same problem but that happens when i turn it on its like stuck and moving up to right corner happens for both replaced joysticks any help???
Happened to me too. Pretty sure I messed up the motherboard in some way. At first I thought it was a faulty joystick so I ordered another set from a different company and the problem still persisted. I think as I de-soldered the analog stick I managed to pull / break part of the metal rings on the front side of the motherboard.
Here is the question we have different controllers JDM 55 30 40 11 and 01 are they all the same or do I have to buy different kinds for these different controllers
Say I’ve already started this project and don’t have some material like the blower and the clamp but just about everything else. Could I still complete this task? If so how could I do it with a kit bought off Amazon?
Can I send you my controller to be fixed ? I have the parts for the joy stick, just not the heating tool . I've been through 3 controllers -.- I'm sad .
I was soldering on a beginner project and I thought that the burnt flux was my board burning! How long does it take for the heat of the iron to damage the pcb or small chips?
For more convenience the sensor should be removed first (3 pins both)and then it's so easy to remove analog sticks.or just change the wheel inside the sensor.
![PS4 Controller repair [joystick replacement]](/img/1.gif)
So for the people saying that they would rather just buy another controller, I get that. But the reason why you would want to learn how to do this is because every single controller will eventually get problems with their joysticks down the line when you use them regularly. Yes there is some initial cost upfront for the soldering equipment but in the long run you'll be able to repair this issue when it crops up again for the cost of the replacement joystick module, which is like £5 for 2. Not to mention its a great little project to get you started with soldering.
Actually all toolkits with analogs cost less than 7 dollars and for the next time, only analog sticks will cost around $2. Imagine wasting $60 because you don't want to learn something useful. 20 min. of work for $55.
This is less expensive than a new controller.
@@zZiL341yRj736 And more fun! Honestly, I'd have a great time doing this.
Honestly it's got me looking seriously at a hot air station, because it seems to reduce the friction of these sorts of repairs and mods (dc jacks, analogue sticks, making fight sticks ps5 compatible), and you can easily save AUD $70, $100, $300 (fight stick), $500 (laptop) at a time.
(Having desoldered and replaced 70ish keyboard switches more than once with pump and wick)
I thought this was a botched job until you cleaned it you learned this hobby well man , now its my turn to learn
I prefer using solder wicking ribbons to get the old solder off, little bit of flux on the ribbon and it wicks the solder up.
@@goti4no820 Yes, there are Rosen Core Solders and Acid Core Solders. It is not advisable to use acid-core solder on electronics. You also need to be careful not to mix traditional lead-based solder with most modern lead-free solders.
The European Union Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive and Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive were adopted in early 2003 and came into effect on July 1, 2006, restricting the inclusion of lead in most consumer electronics sold in the EU, and having a broad effect on consumer electronics sold worldwide. Lead free solder has a higher melting point.
Im usually a do it myself kinda guy but think I’ll just leave it this time
Yeah you can find 3rd party wired controllers for 20 bucks. Seems like less effort :p
Its very easy to do just make sure you get a decent hot air gun for removal and a good solder iron for assembaly. Other than that very easy
U lazy bro
Lmaooo right
Effort is one thing, but to do this the first time - i'll first need to buy a thin smoldering iron, a hot air gun and a smolder sucker. New controller seems cheaper.
But it seems that analogs can be fixed by putting dielectric oil on the moving sensors inside the sides of the analog box - i wonder if that can be done without tearing it off...
Thanks to this video I just fixed a gen 1 dualshock 4 controller with a very basic soldering iron and the same solder sucker as you. Having a decent soldering iron, wick and adjustable clamps would have saved me more time. But it was worth it in the end, so I thank you.
Great work man
Did you use a heatgun? I don't have one, so how would I do this without it?
@@MelonMusk068 Yes a hot air station was used to remove the joysticks.However a good quality soldering iron and some good quality soldering braid can also achieve the same outcome.
It was satisfying to see sombody actually correctly fix the contoller. After watching tons of dweebs talking about stick drift lol and all i wanted to know was how to replace that orange bracket lol. Thank you!
Yes there are some lol. I try and keep my videos as realistic as possible and done with DIY tools (most times). I make the videos for teaching purpose so others can fix their device or expand their knowledge.
To my genuine surprise i actually fixed my original controller R2 drift problem with this video guide the parts only cost RM5.00 (USD 1.05) for a pair of analog joystick + pair of rubber joystick pieces! Follow video step by step guaranteed success. Thanks my man!
how was the feel of the new sticks? were they comparable to the original sticks or did they have less fine tuning response than original? i have a fake ps3 controller and the analog is horryible. my ps4 right stick has some drift and im thinking of doing this also. i see on shopee got a few different colors of analog sticks and idk if that makes a difference or not. they're about rm5 per analog module
@@keachsterz5183 Its works but the feel difference between ori joystick and this OEM replacement is quite obvious like its less smooth but responsive enough.
@@menoname961 thanks for the reply, i bought some electrical contact cleaner from mr diy and i sprayed the hell out of the problem sticks now the drift is not so bad.
Thank you!! Just got done fixing my controller. Works perfect! Did this for $1.52 😂
where did you order your joystick from?
@@amenmondo1432 Did you find a cheap place he orded his joysticks from?
Where did you get your soldering iron, heat gun, and flux from as well
where did you get the time for this i just threw it in the garage and stuck to my pc@@kyleberube469
Where did you get the new anologs from to buy....?
I have 4 genuine dualshock 4s and I swear they are the most difficult controller I've ever worked on regarding joystick replacement. The solder JUST. WON'T. MELT. I have a basic soldering iron which I have to heat up to around 400 degrees celsius just so it melts, but then the solder sucking thing won't suck it up, and the soldering wick will stick to the board if I use it. I once tried my hand with a hot air gun, always afraid of burning something out. Managed to get the sticks out, but solder remained in the holes AND the air blew away the flex cable connector along the battery connector. This video makes it look like a walk in the park.
For people not understanding why tf it doesn't suck, you need to use 60% tin and 40% lead soldering tin, also remember to set the thing at the right temperature, if the temperature is too low the tin is gonna freeze before you can suck it, and if that's too hot it's gonna stick to the motherboard as if it was glued
Always add new solder to the joints to mix with the original onboard solder. It helps to low the melting temperature enough to have it extracted from the motherboard.
At 350ºC you can do the job rightfully. I personally use 350-400 degrees to melt the tin with soldering pen . And exactly 340-360-375 to SMD soldering. It all depends in the case too
There is not usually leaded solder on modern boards like this. You should use the same composition of solder as is on the board: lead-free, for a connection that lasts and to minimize risk of cold joints. Leaded solder is for vintage equipment and is not necessary with even cheap temp controlled irons, proper tips and technique
If you have difficulty removing solder, use more flux and adjust your temperature and technique. Try solder braid or a heated solder sucker
6:38 🐜
LOLL
Everyone has bugs in their house. Idk why this is hilarious.
It worked bro thanks. Pieced together a perfectly good working controller. After a couple of them stopped working. Nice.
Did you use a hot air gun or a soldering iron? I ask because i tried a soldering iron on a JDM001 model and the solder won't melt.
Things Happen ya same I used the iron and it had a hard time melting and I don’t have a heat gun
@@thingshappen9199 you have to use both, solder is to put it back together and hot air is to take apart. 1 year later
best video I"ve seen on this topic so far, thank you very much... I'm really struggling with desoldering without a solder sucker but u sir really helped me out and gave me good ideas , thanks :D
Thank you, you've inspired me to get into this. I'm going to start on 360 controllers.
My dad showed me how to use the soldering iron and I’ll be repairing controllers like a pro in no time 😎
Plus I got a 100 dollar loan to setup
Damn I'll just buy a new controller
fr
Yea me too
Luis Hernandez
Good idea, but we have done that now about 5 or 6 times, and we are going to try to repair those little buggers that took a Snooze on Us !!!
Who knows might be a good part time Hustle ...
😂😂😂
@@lonewolf1574 5 is a bit generous, dont you think?
I recommend preheating the whole board evenly before applying heat directly to the pads, as you can break your board.
What's the right temperature for preheating and for how long ?
@@goodintentions5189 around 80c
I did it, thanks to your video!
It took me like 1 hour to replace the joystick and another hour because it didn't work and I had to troubleshoot what I did wrong. I broke a plastic thing, which I had to replace.
Plus I did one thing different. I didn't mark the Mainboard but the part I had to replace, this way the next time I open the controller there are no marks :)
Desoldering iron is the way to go, makes this process way easier and is only worth it if you have multiple controllers with analog stick issues. And of course have soldering iron. In total is about 60$ on amazon for both.
Awesome tutorial thank you very much got my controller working for .99 cents plus shipping
Where’d you get the sticks from
my parts for my controller and coming soon so I will be using this guide to help me with the joysticks, Thanks in advance
You do not understand how much that helped me
Lol tried this and...... well i melted everything with the heat gun 🤣
What? Well, i tried doing it with a soldering iron and it impossible so i was thinking about getting a hot air gun.
Things Happen I used a soldering iron with the soldering sucker and de soldering wire. I managed to remove almost all of the solder but it’s still stuck on :/
@@dash-5325 have you figured it out?
TacoMacho I think purchasing a heat gun, and adding solder joints to the relevant areas and using the heat gun would be the best option. I think it would be appropriate to purchase a heat gun that has different heat settings
@@dash-5325 do you need a heat gun? Or can you do it just with the soldering gun and the soldering sucker ?
really helpful video. I wish you showed testing though
I just clean three controller analog stick. Saved me money. Now removing the analog is something different. I'm willing to try with the right tools
I tried the use the flux and pump method, didn't end well, the solder went through the broadband on to the other side, even used a wick, it stuck on there good
I gave it a go after replacing the white potentiometer by slightly prying but still let a tiny amount of drift where it wouldn’t return to dead centre. The analogue stick just wouldn’t come off after wicking as much solder I could with flux and an iron.
Best option is to buy a new controller and sell broken one to someone who has a high end setup to repair and resell.
Bro the video is a gamer asmr I love the way he fixes his controller like I’m gonna do all that I just continued watching because the way the tools made sounds
I thought am the only one.. apparently not it’s really relaxing when he’s releasing the analog with that solder sucker
Really helpful thankyou, not as difficult as I thought 😊
Great video! Can you tell me, which flux and solder wire did you use for this repair? I have some here but I have no idea of the specification of it.
I’ve got like 6 controllers that all have left stick issues. I think I found my next project. Thanks for the vid
Glad I could help. All the best with them
bruh i really took my whole controller apart until i seen the soldering...
You don’t have to do that just take the motherboard of the base
Im trying to replace my right joystick so i need a soldering iron
You should show a testing of the controller
Edgar wait how lol didn’t he just fix if
@@Zyanaster a lot of times the new analog sensor doesn't work as the original one
It is virtually impossible to remove those blasted soldering holes honestly you make it look so easy 😭
It is possible mate, I did and so can you. Takes a little bit of patience.
And don't forget the temp is in C, not F, and if it's hard, remove as much initial solder and replace with new solder full of flux before attempting again! That's what I needed to de because of rohs pb'less solder
So clean and so professional
Great video! I would have used the soldier sucker right from the beginning to remove the old stick
Dam it Jim "I'm a doctor, not a mechanic."
What normal gamer is gonna have soldering tools 😂
Unless I get ratio’d my point still stands
I do, but I have a whole collection and mod them to work dual voltage and RF to Scart. I break things then I fix them. But I still game alot since the 80's. TBH I just got into this a few years back as a side hobby to gaming.
Maybe your to young to remember pin ball machines and arcade's but there was a time when every gamer had soldering tools. Who buy's electronics and doesn't have soldering tools ? its like buying a car and not having a wrench set sure you could do it , but then your dependent on some one else , DIY is
@@Kit-lb6tr hey, i broke the door of the analog stick (green piece), would it be possible for me to solder the metal together instead of buying a complete analog stick? Thanks
@@Two_wheels_ninja it's hard to say without seeing the condition. The conforming plastic from what I understand is antistatic and foundational. The sticks are fairly cheap I got 2 from alibaba for about 3 bucks and replaced and it seems to work nicer then the standard one.
But if you attempt your repair the worst you can do is make the stick not work. As long as you don't damage the main board and it's traces you can always replace later.
@@Kit-lb6tr thanks for the quick reply. Looking at the condition, there is just such a small gap to solder that I dont think i can unless you can heat metal and quickly attach it. I'm probably going to order some also. As well, do you have any recommendations for a soldering iron, idk whats bad or good as well as what I actually need in terms of electronics. Thanks man
I used 320c for my heat gun and lo and behold, it melted the analog stick. hahaha
I have a couple of pad that need repair and found your video very helpful cheers
Definitely what I was looking for. Great job on the tutorial. I have a black ops 3 limited edition ps4. Has a matching controller that didnt want to get rid of. Let's hope this helps me save it.
You Can Just Switch The Shells On Another Controller.
@@AuzzAustin I ordered a new controller. Figured that why I can refurbish with all new parts. Thanks alot again the info will still come in hand down the road.
The vacuum demo was very helpful
Could the burn marks on the board potentially lead to permanent and irreparable damage? And do you think someone with little experience with controller repair could do this ?
Can i get a complete list of tools used please in the description? Please
awesome guide man ! thank you so much !
I made the repair following your guide on the first try!
Quite hard form me. I melted the plastic and shit
anyone know what kinda gun he used? None of the guns I have seem to melt the solder
Same!! Did you get it?
@@mcfriedchicken1972 yes i did. I put rosin core lead solder over it and then removed it and it worked for one I tried. I couldn’t do them all just one because I don’t have a circuit board to hold it up.
Thanks! Was trying to figure out how to open the shell without damaging anything and I successfully replaced the analog stick caps (:
PS4 controllers are the worst on the initial opening, feels like you're gonna rip it apart, and if you're not careful with the cable when you open it, you can.
Tbh your video is the best out of the 'fix' videos.
Boss may i know whats the green thing you use to hold the controller board
for reconnecting the ribbon cable for the charging port i just folow my rule of blue side = fat side and line side = line side
Ok wish me luck, im going in!!!
how did it go?
@@anakinskywalker4090 no reply means he broke it lmao
The controller was lost in action RIP
What are the whole tools and equipment do you need so I can try this because I have like 5 controllers and I want to try this myself. I'm not worried if I mess it up.
i replaced the analog sticks of my controller, used solder iron and hot air gun, and re-assembled my controller, unfortunately controller is no more dettected by the ps4 console, although light is blinking on controller when I press ps button.
I think I may have fried the board with the gun. Lol, though it was a great experience, may be next time i'll be more careful with the hot air gun.
What kind of solder did you use? My solder won't melt at all no matter how long I leave the heat gun on it or how much Flux gel I use . I already presoldered my joints but they just don't melt
What joystick replacement did you purchase? I can't find any that allow r3/l3 while fully forward or backward.
Feysin ebay
I've got ALPS and it worked well, one did work for 8 months (playing 4 hours per day) and the new one worked only 30 days! I don't know why!
Hi just wondering what brand soldering iron and what hot air gun you use? Im looking to make a purchase for these items I have some cheaper items but they don't work well I'd like to be able to do this myself.
Good video, but I wonder why they elected to use a hot air gun instead of solder wick to remove the solder. It seems like it'd be so much more easier to use solder wick
Hi where do you buy your 3 pin analog sticks out repair parts? I will like to ty and fix my ps4 controller I got two faulty ones. I didn't see link on description.
Hope you still need it after 4 years
Those corner posts are a beast to desolder with wick and sucker, they eat up so much heat.
Yes they require constant heat. Use ample amount of flux, it will help the solder flow better.
@@autronicsltd3478 Thanks for the help 🙏
@@autronicsltd3478 I went with more flux and got close, but still ended ip having to jimmy the sticks too much on removal for my liking. Decided to order the Atten hot air, I'll report back when I've had another go. Will need to pick up some Al foil tape too.
@@bakedbeings Interesting...they do require steady heat n take a bit of time.Did you apply/add fresh solder to the joints before heating it with the hot air station?
@@autronicsltd3478 I don't have it yet, just ordered. My second try (described above) was just working with better flux, more time etc as you showed, to really see how well I could manage without a hot air station. Before ordering some new kit I try to make sure I'm not just impulse buying :)
Just a little note for people that try to do it themselves: the temp is in celcius lolll so about 750 to 800 F°
Edit : I usually watch DIY car repair video but never have the setup :( but in this video I'm a proud electronic technician who happens to have an even better setup at my job!! I'm among those who can say : ho cool I'll just do eeeeeeeeetttt YAYYY!!
Capton tape (temp tape is nice too on little components but if you don't have some, indeed aluminum foil will do the trick) be patient when reflowing , in Canada the soldering is RoHS so it's A LOT more hard to get the soldering on the analog sticks so melt, just empty as much solder as you can with desolderimg wick and replace it all with lead soldering for it to be possible to melt, unless you do that, when the analog stick will slide out there will be nothing left of your board )
Hot air station: 450 degree celsius
Solder station: 450 degree celsius
electric solder sucker is a far easier option and its what i personally use as it makes removal of these extremely easily
That's what I'm having trouble with trying to remove the analog stick since I don't have a hot air gun and blow dryer doesn't seem to work lol
@@MrHankeee how did it go? What did you use to pull off the analog?
@@SchradeDemise I gave up, i couldnt get it off and I think I messed it up more might try again when I actually learn. Not sure if i wasn't heating it enough for it to disconnect or if cooled down to fast. Not sure why I couldn't get it off but I think I might have burned it
@@MrHankeee thanks for the reply. I will attempt to do it tomorrow. Got all the stuff i need except the hot air gun and cleaning alcohol, not sure if they're needed but will try regardless. I have multiple broken controllers. I'm gonna test it first on the cheapest and the most broken one before going for my main controller.
@SchradeDemise how did it go? 😅
Hello sir, did you used aluminum tape over there? i wonder because i use kapton tape (the thermical one) to do it, but i need an alternative. So, is it good to use on boards? i mean, it does the job? Thanks for the good video also!
Dude I think you saved my life
I did spray a little oil inside the analog stick ..beside of it directly .
Now it works again both sides very good 👍🏻 thank you
6:09 GTA 4 counterfeit memories
I fixes mine by purchasing a new one. It was guaranteed fix. I swear to god.
Hello many thanks on step by step ,what are the material used to suck up shouldering on circuit board and cleaning as well I have to replace joysticks and want to make sure I use right stuff I have dismantled ,control down to circuit board so gonna order new joy sticks and materials many thanks Jim
what kind of flux do you recommend for small electronics like this?
Its solder flux
A nice friendly ant came to visit you at 6:30... Then he said "I'm outta here!" LOL. Good informative video though. Thumbs up man. Good job.
Thanks for watching!
The cables of the vibrating motors, you just solder them again with no special process?
Same question
yup, just solder back in normally
After we solder on a new stick. Do we need to calibrate them or are they just good to go right after being soldered?
This is why we have technicians.They are the one who should do it
How can I re apply the red and black wires onto the motherboard? Mine have been off from my second controller for a long time and wish to fix it myself
Solder it on
@@Mr2dkid do you need the wires for the controlller to be on pls reply as soon as posible
What do you mean be on?
Robbo they got ripped off the motherboard on both sides so they aren’t attached and controller doesn’t switch on
@@TheViperAkz when my cords got ripped off the mother board it still worked
During desoldering could you also just heat up the individual soldered legs with your soldering iron? As opposed to using a torch.
BcuzIGotHigh420 yes you can
@@aronorenda how can you use just the iron? I've tried before but my joints always have a little bit of solder left that won't melt
@@shadowVVizardMon3yGang for desoldering?
Is the Stick centered correctly tho??? When i do, the stick is not perfectly at the center
Could you not use one of those solder sucker if you got it hot enough to remove the old solder first?
I got a TS100 under Louis Rossmann's recommendation. The unit says it goes up to 400C (w/ 24V 5A power supply). However I'm having difficulty getting the solder on the board to melt. It has no problem melting my lead-free solder though. Any ideas? I'm new to soldering :/
You might have a long and pointy tip on your iron which makes it harder to put the most head directly to the solder pad! Buy a chisel tip and that usually makes melting the board way faster and more ideal for this type of soldering
Ugh I need to send all three of mine to you… messed up my first one so now I’m down to three😫
Nice video, too bad soldering is involved I can’t do that nor have the iron 😂😂😂
Fix my thing at home i feel proud
Nice bro. Two questions:
1. Can I use hair dryer instead of hot air thingy?
2. Did you use that locking thing to hold it in place?
@@D3V1L15H95 idk and no i didnt use the locking thing hope u fix urs
I was thinking about replacing the joy sticks or swapping the left and right on my controller, but after seeing this I think I’ll just get a ‘new’ used one for like $20 lol. I’m sure it’s a good skill to have though, but this is a one-off for me
On 2:50 what do you do at the red and black wires? And when assembling the controller back what do you do to the wires?
Practical, clear and simple😊
Can you give me a link for the product. I dont want to get scammed.
Do you reckon you could hold the new potentiometer under the board whilst heating and push it back in whilst the solder has flown? Don't have a solder remover figured it might be worth a shot.
yes, you can do this
very good video 👍🏼 but problem with the key (O) it does not work I disassembled the Joystick and clean but it still does not work what should I do ???
I managed to put a new piece in just like you did. But now it doesn’t work at all. Could it be that I damaged something?
Legend! Pads working great again :)
Hey,I have some questions,Does it matter what solder u use or what flux u use?Also what temperature do u set your soldering iron on if mine is a 60w that goes to 200 to 450c what temperature is best?Thank u for reading,I’m going to buy a kit and invest a good £50 on the equipment,But just need to know theses little details
Flux paste instead of liquid flux, is stays there longer at the required temp, liquid solder will have dry long before you reach the right temp to empty those @#$& holes :)
Hello, I was wondering if you really need to use the heat gun? What if I just use the soldering iron to remove the analog?
Yeah you probably could but it may cause problems as burning the motherboard. I haven't tried this yet so I will update this comment soon
@@rylloima1544 update?
Hey I love your channel thanks for all your hard work. I have a question if you could possibly help I would be most greatful. I did the toggle switch and when I started to play a game the it went by its self to look up like the toggle was stuck on up. Any thoughts
Hi,glad to be help.Yap sometimes its poorly soldered joints on the joystick n board.Ensure they are soldered properly.Do the basics first re-check solder joints,dust clear etc.You can also measure the resistance of the joystick by probeing on the soldered points n while moving the joystick in directions.(compare to the working joystick)
If it still persists than i would suggest to replace to another joystick.
Hope this helps.
@@autronicsltd3478 thank you so much
@@autronicsltd3478 hey i have same problem but that happens when i turn it on its like stuck and moving up to right corner happens for both replaced joysticks any help???
Mines is stuck to the left
Happened to me too. Pretty sure I messed up the motherboard in some way. At first I thought it was a faulty joystick so I ordered another set from a different company and the problem still persisted. I think as I de-soldered the analog stick I managed to pull / break part of the metal rings on the front side of the motherboard.
Just messed up my whole controller 💀💀💀
Here is the question we have different controllers JDM 55 30 40 11 and 01 are they all the same or do I have to buy different kinds for these different controllers
i have a question about the solder wire diameter... can I also use a 0.8mm thick wire or do i absolutely have to get one that is 0.5 - 0.6mm
thanks bro, ill just get my soldering iron out of my cupboard...oh wait.
Say I’ve already started this project and don’t have some material like the blower and the clamp but just about everything else. Could I still complete this task? If so how could I do it with a kit bought off Amazon?
When you said to set the temp to 420, did you mean celsius or fahrenheit?
Can I send you my controller to be fixed ? I have the parts for the joy stick, just not the heating tool . I've been through 3 controllers -.- I'm sad .
U can buy on ebay a soldering iron for 12$ same as i bought and i fix my controllers
Just when i thought i could just unscrew it
Thanks Sony for not making these easily swappable
i got really bad luck and have mine broken after warranty end... its make me think twice on should i buy the next gen console....
I was soldering on a beginner project and I thought that the burnt flux was my board burning! How long does it take for the heat of the iron to damage the pcb or small chips?
For more convenience the sensor should be removed first (3 pins both)and then it's so easy to remove analog sticks.or just change the wheel inside the sensor.