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- How to fix Nintendo Switch Joy-Con_Drift
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Introduction
Fix the annoying Nintendo Switch Joy-Con drift (phenomenon that does not return to the fixed position) by disassembling and cleaning
What you need
Step 1
Before you start
- Even if you don’t touch the joystick, it will input directions.
Even if you don’t touch the joystick, it will input directions.
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Step 2
Ver1
- Raise the metal claw next to the joystick. This part will break due to metal fatigue when trying to restore it.
Raise the metal claw next to the joystick. This part will break due to metal fatigue when trying to restore it.
Step 3
Ver1
- The spring and white plastic parts come off when the back plate is removed.
The spring and white plastic parts come off when the back plate is removed.
Step 4
Ver1
- Location of metal ring and white plastic parts
Location of metal ring and white plastic parts
Step 5
Ver1
- Clean the matte black areas with gloss with a cotton swab. *The change in the resistance value (black part) with the silver contact can be read with the position information.
Clean the matte black areas with gloss with a cotton swab. *The change in the resistance value (black part) with the silver contact can be read with the position information.
Step 6
Ver1
- Put the metal parts back in their original positions with the springs and white plastic parts, and attach them to Joy-con. (The metal nails in the picture broke when I tried to restore them.)
Put the metal parts back in their original positions with the springs and white plastic parts, and attach them to Joy-con. (The metal nails in the picture broke when I tried to restore them.)
Step 7
Ver2
- The metal press shape is different.
The metal press shape is different.
Step 8
Ver2
- Use sharp-nose pliers and straighten the bent hinge part.
Use sharp-nose pliers and straighten the bent hinge part.
Step 9
Ver2
- Use a precision screwdriver (minus) to remove it while raising the nail.
- Remove without deforming, leaving the elasticity of the metal
Use a precision screwdriver (minus) to remove it while raising the nail.
Remove without deforming, leaving the elasticity of the metal
Step 10
Ver2
- Insert the screwdriver slowly and remove the metal frame. Be careful because there is a spring
Insert the screwdriver slowly and remove the metal frame. Be careful because there is a spring
Step 11
Ver2
- Disassembled parts springs, metal washers, parts for push button, film substrate, metal frame
- The metal frame is greased, so do not clean it here. (Wipe here to generate plastic powder.)
- As expected, it may not be greased if it is not a genuine joystick. In that case, it is recommended to apply any grease.
Disassembled parts springs, metal washers, parts for push button, film substrate, metal frame
The metal frame is greased, so do not clean it here. (Wipe here to generate plastic powder.)
As expected, it may not be greased if it is not a genuine joystick. In that case, it is recommended to apply any grease.
Step 12
Ver2
- The black part is a sensor that reads the resistance value. There is a line-like gloss here, so use a cotton swab to clean it.
- CAUTION Wipe the metal terminals with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Be careful as it bends easily.
The black part is a sensor that reads the resistance value. There is a line-like gloss here, so use a cotton swab to clean it.
CAUTION Wipe the metal terminals with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Be careful as it bends easily.
Step 13
Ver2
- Attach the washer and push-button parts using tweezers.
Attach the washer and push-button parts using tweezers.
Step 14
Ver2
- Place the spring on the washer
Place the spring on the washer
Step 15
Ver2
- Place the film substrate on the metal frame. Since there are two claws, please check the position and put it on.
Place the film substrate on the metal frame. Since there are two claws, please check the position and put it on.
Step 16
Ver2
- The part using the radio pliers at the beginning cannot be removed without doing anything, so let’s leave it as it is so that it can be easily removed when disassembling next.
The part using the radio pliers at the beginning cannot be removed without doing anything, so let’s leave it as it is so that it can be easily removed when disassembling next.
Step 17
- Since the metal frame is fixed with the plastic parts when returning it, it does not hinder the operation.
- The photo is from Ver1
Since the metal frame is fixed with the plastic parts when returning it, it does not hinder the operation.
The photo is from Ver1
Step 18
Photo after work
- The joystick is back in action!
The joystick is back in action!
To reassemble your device, perform these steps in reverse order.
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lou reed - Mar 30, 2021
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Great Guide, works like a dream
