PS5 Gamepad analog drift fix
Note: Replacing analog requires experience and the right equipment!
● Issue Description
- One of the analog sticks drifts automatically in a certain direction.
● Diagnostics
- The analog stick movement path in the test on the main page is incorrect or moves on its own.
● Repair Steps
- Bend back the damaged analog's potentiometer. (See gallery)
- Apply flux and fresh solder.
- Use hot air at 350°C, airflow 2–3.
- Heat the area – using a soldering iron can help.
- Clean the pads thoroughly.
- Install a new analog's potentiometer.
● Testing
- Use gpadtester.com
● Gallery