How To Fix Joy Con Drift Without Disassembly Repair Guide

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Introduction

Joy-Con drift is when the Nintendo Switch thinks that the analog stick (also known as the joystick, controller stick, or thumbstick) of the Joy-Con is moving, but it isn’t.

Joy-Con drift may occur as you use the Joy-Cons over time from dust and hair buildup. You do not need to disassemble the Joy-Con for this repair. In addition, this guide will not corrode any parts of your Joy-Con controller.

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Step 1

              How to Fix Joy-Con Drift Without Disassembly               

• Press and hold the black round button on the back of the Joy-Con, then slide it forward to remove.

Press and hold the black round button on the back of the Joy-Con, then slide it forward to remove.

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Step 2

• Open the 404B contact cleaner and insert the tube into the nozzle.

Open the 404B contact cleaner and insert the tube into the nozzle.

Step 3

• Push the Joy Stick to the side and hold.

Push the Joy Stick to the side and hold.

Step 4

• Use tweezers to lift the rubber ring under the Joy Stick, and hold.

Use tweezers to lift the rubber ring under the Joy Stick, and hold.

Step 5

• Aim the contact cleaner’s nozzle at the gap and spray 404B contact cleaner once or twice.

Aim the contact cleaner’s nozzle at the gap and spray 404B contact cleaner once or twice.

Step 6

• Rotate the Joy Stick for 30 seconds to allow full penetration of the liquid inside.

Rotate the Joy Stick for 30 seconds to allow full penetration of the liquid inside.

Step 7

• Wait 10 minutes for the liquid to dry completely.

Wait 10 minutes for the liquid to dry completely.

Step 8

• Insert the Joy-Con back into the Switch to test the Joy-Con.
• Navigate to System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Calibrate Control Sticks.
• Follow the on-screen prompts on your Switch.

Insert the Joy-Con back into the Switch to test the Joy-Con.

Navigate to System Settings > Controllers and Sensors > Calibrate Control Sticks.

Follow the on-screen prompts on your Switch.

Enjoy your Joy-Con being able to work properly again!

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