Now that we've told you some possible ways to fix the problem, you also need to know what not to do.įirst, don't take your PS5 controller apart.

Try moving the thumbstick around in full circles while you blow air into the controller. You can use a dust blower or compressed air for this. In addition, you can also fix your DualSense stick drift by blowing off dust or any other particles that might be trapped underneath the thumbstick. Make sure you move the stick around in its chassis and clean the bearing properly, as this is the part of the thumbstick that will introduce dirt to the inside of the controller. It is simply a case of dipping the cotton swab in a bit of alcohol and gently cleaning each thumbstick and its housing.ĭon't use lots of liquid when cleaning it-just a light dab. Not doing so could damage it even further. The higher the concentration, the less water it contains, meaning a lower chance of water damage to the internal circuitry.ĭon't forget to disconnect and turn off the controller before you start cleaning it. We suggest the highest concentrated alcohol you can get.

The best tools are a cotton swab and high-concentrate isopropyl alcohol.

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