Replacing Nintendo Switch Joy-con Analog Stick Drifting as fast as possible

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You have 3 choices to solve your Nintendo Switch, Joy-con bad drifting. One is to just buy a new Joy-con. 2nd, you can do like what I did, use a WD-40 to clean it. Watch the video here. 3rd, if you're feeling adventurous, open it up to change the analog-stick. If you're thinking of taking the 3rd choice, might as well you change to a new housing shell too.

The first choice is pretty expensive. But, hey. If you got the money and not interested in cleaning or taking the joy-con apart. The 2nd choice is easy and cheap. Just get an electrical cleaning lubricant and clean it as much as possible. Do this constantly, and hopefully, you'll solve the drifting. The 3rd solution is the hardest but if you're already thinking of a DIY. You definitely need the tools.



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Recently, Nintendo finally issued an apology for the Joy-con drifting problem. At first, I was hoping it won't happen to mine. But, I think it was almost after two years that it slowly started to drift. I didn't notice it at first. I was actually still in denial. Until it got worse!

One night, I wanted to watch youtube on my Tv but the controller kept drifting. I got fed-up, turn the Nintendo Switch off, and swore, I'll tear it apart to try and 'repair' it the next morning. Well, I search around on youtube and decide to try cleaning it with my WD-40. 



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I already have a WD-40 which I used for the usual stuff. It's mainly used to loosen up rusty parts. I remembered I had it so I thought, maybe I'll try that. Obviously, I'm not sure if this gonna work and if it's suitable for electronic devices.

I'm not going to spray all over the analog stick and make it worse. So, I spray on a cloth and use some sharp stick to poke at every corner of the analog-stick. There was definitely dirt and even a bit of rust at the side of the joy-con. I cleaned as much as I possibly can.



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I'm only using a bit of the WD-40. After I'm satisfied, I hooked it up the Nintendo Switch and test it out. It actually works! My joy-con stop drifting and it certainly felt like new. I tried playing some games and the drift is definitely gone.

One thing to take note of is that some advice to use a lubricant for electrical components. Also, it's better to drain out your joy-con battery first before doing the cleaning. I actually didn't care to follow all that. I'm always a lazy and gung-ho type. Meaning? I often jump into shit without thinking about the repercussions. Lol.



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Anyway, it works for me. It's advisable to follow their advice just to be safe. I've actually sold my Nintendo Switch and got the Switch lite. Which is much suitable for me because I seldom dock it to the Tv. I also find it much more portable and definitely for those who prefer handheld gaming.

If ever have the drifting problem, I'll now know what to do. If cleaning the analog stick doesn't work, I'll like to try to open up the switch lite and change it. I'll definitely also want to try to change the housing shell too. Which is much more difficult as there are many screws and cable you need to disconnect. Definitely, not for the faint-hearted.



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If you want to do a switch lite housing shell replacement or change the analog stick. It's definitely much more a hassle than just the Nintendo switch joy-con. I'm not even sure if I want to do it. Unless someone gave me one for free. I'll even willing to try to hack it.

Anyway, this a great skill to have. And, if you're good at it (with much practice) you can even offer this service. Not everyone is into dabbling with their gaming devices. And, you can even see all the interesting parts inside.  

So, what you guys think?

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