Introduction

If you have a Nintendo Switch, one problem that you likely have had to deal with is stick drift. If you don't know, stick drift is when your Joy-Con joysticks move on their own. Often you can't see it move, because it's such a slight movement, but the console receives this input. This problem becomes extremely frustrating in many games because you have to constantly correct the self-moving character or camera angle. I've become pretty fed up with it, so I made this guide to help others fix their Joy-Cons instead of spending $70 for a new set. It doesn't take very long. All you need is a bottle of 404B Contact Cleaner, a pair of tweezers, and 5-10 minutes of your time.

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    • Hold the button on the black button on the Joy-Con, and slide the controller off the console.

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    • Push and hold the joystick to the side.

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    • Lift the rubber grip and hold it with tweezers.

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    • Aim the nozzle of the 404B Cleaner into the joystick gap, and spray it up to twice.

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    • Rotate the joystick for 30-60 seconds to allow the cleaner to circulate.

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    • Let the joystick dry for 5-10 minutes.

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    • Slide the Joy-Con back on to the console

    • Test the joystick in settings

    • To reach the testing application, Navigate System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Calibrate Control Sticks.

Conclusion

If the problem is not solved, repeat steps 1-6, and then test the Joy-Con.

Russell Repair Co.

Member since: 27/11/22

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