Nintendo Switch Lite Broken Joystick Repair | Fix The Drift | Restoration

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Hello,
Please watch the entire video before attempting repair.
This video shows how to replace a broken joystick on the Nintendo Switch Lite console. This fix can also be applied if your joystick is having drifting issues as the best solution is to replace.
The repair is pretty straight forward and can be done with minimal tools
Tools Needed:
-Nintendo Y screwdriver
-Size 00 philips screwdriver
-Plastic pry tool
-Replacement Joystick
Links:
Tools:
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Electric Screwdriver: amzn.to/3ltACGQ
Joystick:
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9 фев 2021

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@cjm0174 2 года назад

My son broke his and was absolutely devastated. Thanks to this video I was able to replace to joystick and earned the title “best daddy ever!”…. So I really appreciate it!!

@kinfolkreese5179 2 года назад

My turn now lol

@sunshade0934 Год назад

Glad to here that not being the one who made this vid

@antoniorezik4072 Год назад

My mother just broke hers, greatest son award is a lock this year

@Laura_Z33 Год назад

I have to second that! My son broke his and I NEED to fix it.

@maricelaortega97 10 месяцев назад

Yea nah my son couldn’t repair it very sad 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

@ben1761 Год назад

I fixed my kid's switch lite, using this video and he is beyond thrilled. Thanks so much! Bonus points for making me feel like a mechanical engineer.

@TheFixTech Год назад

Your welcome!

@kangkoopa Год назад

Man what a perfect teardown. Even the music choice is perfect. Thanks!

@ThNIght Год назад

My left stick was starting to act up, looked it up, saw this video, bought a kit on Amazon for $15, and now it’s fixed. Thank you so much!

@galarook6151 Год назад

Yo uh have link to kit?

@Gigadenny 2 года назад

Instructions unclear, turned my switch into an Xbox 360 In all seriousness though, thank you. My switch was broken at a convention so this will help in getting it repaired this weekend!

@EdgarDiaz-pt4qx 2 года назад

I have finished this video yet, but the beginning and the comments have me hopeful that this is exactly the video I was looking for to fix the analog stick on my switch lite that stopped working out of no where today! I feel at peace now. Thank you

@jirenpoo4083 2 года назад

did u fix it? was it easy

@Iffyish 2 года назад

Tysm! Fixed in just about 30 mins. I've done cleanings before, but this was my first repair.

@sarahfoutz5046 Год назад

This video saved us so much money and was so easy to follow! Got the extra supplies kit via Amazon and with the help of this video, fixed my son’s switch in a very short amount of time. Thank you SO much for making this video!

@TheFixTech Год назад

Glad it helped!

@jhechtf Год назад

Thanks for the video! I have one minor thing if you're someone like me There are different sized screws. Keep approximately 5 or so bags around (along with a sharpee to label said bags) because all in all I got it done, but I ended up losing a screw as the screwdrivers that came with the kit both just suddenly lost magnetism on me, and another screw that doesn't seem to fit in the last place I needed to put a screw (it's too short). So don't be like me, bag and label your screws based on the part you take them from ( external y screws, external philips, shoulder button, speaker, board, etc) so that you don't have a random screw that you can't figure out where it's supposed to go.

@RoseBaby 3 года назад

Thank you for sharing! As always very professional 👋🏻

@cajundent90 2 года назад

Thanks for the walkthrough. Saved me time, money, and the headache of going into this blind

@michaelgruver463 2 года назад

This video was absolutely right on the money. I watched it and did the same exact steps and walah! Works great! Thank You very much.

@xjonxrourkex 3 года назад

This is the most straightforward video I've seen on this repair, thank you. I couldn't help but notice you only put back 2 of the 4 board screws, was that intentional? Not a criticism, just curious as I am attempting this repair in a couple of days.

@TheFixTech 3 года назад

Yes, good for catching that. I just forgot to install them. Make sure you reinstall all screws.

@xjonxrourkex 3 года назад

@@TheFixTech Thank you for the response, I appreciate it!

@831boystdlc6 2 года назад

Great help just done it 👍...I got confused with board screws but was easy figure out when I couldn't put on the trigger thank you for this

@rockkieffer9111 Год назад

So very well done and all steps shown and in focus. Dynamite video that saved me a ton of money! Perfect!

@TheFixTech Год назад

Glad it helped!

@CINNAGYALL 3 года назад

Thank you, this was so easy to follow and I was able to fix mine in an hour.

@ellegrimm5076 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing! Easy to follow instructions. Was able to fix my daughter's switch super quick.

@AlienWoodpecker 7 месяцев назад

I watched your tutorial today and fixed my left joycon drift and also fixed my alignment on my ZL button. Thank you so much. This was super helpful!

@TheFixTech 7 месяцев назад

Glad it helped

@orenjiim3594 2 года назад

Appreciate the tutorial, easy to follow and now my Switch is fixed.

@LisetthVerdugo 2 года назад

Thank you so much for posting this video! I was able to successfully change the joystick on the first try!

@monusbrewer4911 Год назад

My daughter just broke hers. She is absolutely horrified it was permanently broken. We found this video of the repair procedure. Looks easy enough to do. Parts and tools are ordered from Amazon will be here tomorrow. Thanks for the video instructions.

@TheFixTech Год назад

Be sure to take your time

@Gigadenny Год назад

Wanted to give an update, Fixed my switch and it’s working well! Thanks for the help!

@evex133 Год назад

I broke mine almost 7 months ago and I just bought a replacement and this video helped thanks

@littlenorman8238 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this!! Very helpful!

@supersolarsun 5 месяцев назад

My sister mentioned how my nephews switch lite had a broken joystick. Because of this I'm probably gonna be the best aunt ever. Ty.

@Emily-uq3to Год назад

I did it yay I got a switch lite for 5$ at goodwill bins it worked just the left joycon was snapped off it still worked but was sharp when playing so this video helped me fix my switch now I have a perfect switch thanks to this video. Hardest part for me was getting the back plate on And off lol

@TheFixTech Год назад

Great job!

@prix6294 2 года назад

Finally a good tutorial thank you so much

@sarahstanleyingram82 2 года назад

Thank you so much for this!! I only lost one tiny screw in the process haha

@burtbackattack 2 года назад

This is an excellent, clear guide to replacing the thumb stick. It's given me the confidence to do the job myself. What is the tool used in the video? I've got the correct hand tools but they're not great quality, would love to know what you use.

@GremlinZ420 Год назад

My right has a forward deadzone, just bought a new Hall effect kit. Definitely gonna be a great upgrade, thanks!!

@moonlalune8003 4 месяца назад

so the gulikit works with switch lite?

@jlopez0027 2 года назад

Just completed my first repair, took about 30-40 minutes since I had to stop the video a few times. Tysm for this tutorial. I'm currently charging the switch lite I hope it works 🤞🏻

@jirenpoo4083 2 года назад

did it work was it hard?

@jlopez0027 2 года назад

@@jirenpoo4083 it worked. Wasn't hard at all. I just had to rewind the video to make sure I was doing it correctly but other than that It was easy. I want to replace the other joystick but I saw the video and it looks like it'll take a bit longer since there are more screws/things to take out. I'll get to it at some point soon though. Hope this helps. Stay safe. Btw I did order the tools and replacement parts off of Amazon.

@jirenpoo4083 2 года назад

@@jlopez0027 yea my lower one is broke where u have to take the motherboard and all the stuff out ima just pay 😭

@iandreev1185 Год назад

Danke für Video, hat mir geholfen 😊

@derpsmash9741 2 года назад

Awesome vid. Thanks!

@sbn.4608 6 месяцев назад

Thank you , that was very helpful !

@TheFixTech 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome!

@martellylee1712 2 года назад

Thanks this tutorial was perfect,I got my 5 year old back going!

@uncountablesundays Год назад

Omg thank you!!! This helped me out so much!

@TheFixTech Год назад

Glad I could help.

@triciacousins4012 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the video

@goofdxes 5 месяцев назад

This is great trying this tomorrow also ima need that electric screwdriver too haha

@chikupachi 2 года назад

I'd like to see how to fix the other (right) analog stick, but thanks for the tutorial. At least this gave me an idea how to disassemble the Switch Lite.

@TheFixTech 2 года назад

I’ll be adding that video shortly

@elledorado7981 Год назад

We fixed ours! Thanks

@thatcolorfulnoob 3 года назад

Thanks for helping, is it possible to fix it with the old joystick?

@rebeccahudy 2 года назад

Thank you! This is exactly what we needed! My 8yo broke his brother's joy stick and the protection plan I bought doesn't cover it. We've only had it for like 4 months lol

@adamflores5851 2 года назад

My one year old just bit the joy stick off his brother's switch lol this video is a life saver!

@MeowVicious 2 года назад

My 9 year old left his switch on the chair and his father knocked it down and stepped on it and broke the joystick and the protection plan was up on it so I ordered the replacement joysticks and fixed it using this video. They couldn’t believe mom could fix it. 😹 Thanks for the mom win for me tonight!

@summerszido3596 2 года назад

I’m results try y

@summerszido3596 2 года назад

I’m results try y

@Lonesch0lar 2 года назад

@@adamflores5851 bit it off? Lol classic

@cobaltbox324 2 года назад

Small question. What is the screwdriver you used, I need to get one of those. Specifically the electric one, it seems like a fairly nice thing to have.

@arifaja9693 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for your tutor my swict ready comback to the game

@electrocast 5 месяцев назад

thank you!! a friend of my family brought me two switch lites -- a nonworking donor system with a working joystick, and a working one that just needs a joystick replacement. so i had to open up two of these. i honestly thought i had screwed up, since the white part on one of the flex cables just... sorta... disintegrated off. and since i'm new to reconnecting those, i wasnt sure i did it right, but the system came on! omg! and maybe one day i'll feel brave enough to try & fix the nonworking donor now that it's probably mine to keep, XD

@robcarrington4108 2 года назад

Brilliant thanks

@levifout60882 2 года назад

This is helpful, cause my right stick is chipped, and I probably need to get it replaced.

@SparelWood 2 года назад

Mine broke in the exact same way! This will be perfect to fix it!

@nems_ck9871 2 года назад

Thank you!

@marklopez8378 Год назад

Thanks for the video, do you have a link to the screwdriver Thanks

@jeremiahplayroblox7795 Год назад

Thank you

@byronmitchell7632 Год назад

Well done...get those likes up people!!!

@Patrick-qc4zy Год назад

Hi where could I buy the screwdriver bit please ?

@kevinmiller39 Год назад

What exactly is the little drill bit tool you are using?

@seank218 2 года назад

Another guide that I saw said that you should remove and disconnect the battery from the mainboard after opening up the Switch Lite before continuing with the repair. It was stated that this is for safety reasons. Removing the metal plate to get to the battery requires you to remove the old thermal paste from the cpu, and apply new paste before reinstalling the metal plate. How important is it to go about disconnecting the battery, in terms of safety while doing this repair?

@idabagusherobhaskara141 11 месяцев назад

thankyou sir

@Josh-sh6oy Год назад

One of the clips to connect the wires fell out, how do i put it back on

@Fregler 2 года назад

Hi! The two "golden" board screws are completly stuck for me and the bits get no traction in them any suggestions?

@HopesendSirus 4 месяца назад

Thank you for the vid, fixed my wifes. Much appreciated!

@TheFixTech 4 месяца назад

Glad it helped!

@keshaheaven6478 10 месяцев назад

Hi, I've used this fix before on a previous lite I owed, worked perfectly. but I have an URGENT question. just did this fix and when testing I can hear sound and buttons are working just nothing on the screen. the screen deffo works as it did before I opened it, do you have any idea of what is loose/what I have done wrong?

@Meplusuval123 2 года назад

I have the same Nintendo your showing me how to fix it

@Phunky_Stuff 2 года назад

Left side went flawless, but while replacing the right side, the white tab that secures the cable running over the battery connection wire came off (flex cable from mother board to daughter board). I have the part still but I can't figure out how to put it back in so that it secures the cable. I reassembled the switch with out the tab, only to be greeted to audio but a blank screen. Help?

@roseanngonzalez8788 10 месяцев назад

Does this also work on the other joystick?

@laurz246 Год назад

do i have to unplug the battery

@SugarBabyJKP Год назад

What kind of drill are I using

@timeatsyou6250 Год назад

Hi, i have seen a few people already chnage the left joystick without disconnecting the battery. Is this safe? Ifixit states that you should disconnect. But i dont want to dissassemble more than i need.

@siamcatintrouble Год назад

hi! i absolutely can’t try this myself and found no technicians or repair experts that could fix this problem with my switch … if i ordered a separate controller for my switch lite would it still work as a replacement? love your content!

@TheFixTech Год назад

Yes, once paired it will become the main controls

@tonytyler6755 2 года назад

Dang that Bih broke broke….I just ordered one of these and I hope it holds up longer than a few months if not ima be highly pissed! Starting to think I shoulda just got the out dated Vita/PSP

@daisypenny602 6 месяцев назад

Hi! I was able to fix the joycon but now the power on button and volume buttons don’t work. And the ZL doesn’t work. I reopened it to make sure it was plugged and it was. Do you know what I could’ve done wrong. I had replace both joycons

@galarook6151 Год назад

Anyone have a link to the kit/ tools to do this?

@andresc5825 2 года назад

Is there no return if the port that has the blue ribbon is broken?☹️ cause mine broke now I’m thinking I have to buy a brand new one

@briancole4162 4 месяца назад

Do you know how to fix this problem on regular joycons?

@Goodstriker403 Год назад

My oldest had the big switch and had bad stick drift and got a replacement pac of joysticks and they are black but they worked on a switch lite and the ribbon fit

@OreoBAKON Год назад

0:11 where do you get this

@viking236 Год назад

Thans for video but you forgot 1 screw on 3.21 which you didn't install after reinstalling speaker, that was not a big problem solved by my self.Thanks for upload managed to replace for my child, now I'm a hero :)

@andrewm6543 3 года назад

What’s that electrical screwdriver! Btw awesome vid 👍🏿

@TheFixTech 3 года назад

Thanks, the screwdriver is from a company called Jakemy. Found it on amazon

@serena180 2 года назад

The stick don't work right on the other side playing Pokemon Arceus and every time I try to look around it will look everywhere to the left fast but slow for looking to the right when I move stick in a circle it barely moves in the right but left as long as I tilt it left will go around good but tilt it right slow as heck is that drift

@mickonps4414 2 года назад

Hi! I'm going to repair the same analog in a few days but in the meantime can I ask you if do you think is possible to fix the "joycon" drift with the two pieces of paper method that came out some months ago? Maybe it's a stupid question but it's the first time for me to repare one of these things and i'm going to be really nervous once i'll start 😫

@nelsonhu3926 2 года назад

I just used a business card and cut it to the dimensions of 1.6cm by 1.8cm

@katieanderberg4946 11 месяцев назад

So... you know the thing with the blue and red wires? When I pulled that, the whole thing came off, not just the tip like shown in the video. Is there any way for me to reattach it? I can't seem to get it back on.

@sloonder 2 года назад

so this is how the professionals at GameStop do it cuz this exact thing happened to me lol

@GamerGamerGamer77777 2 года назад

yes

@edwardjaniak1408 2 года назад

It is a good video. Yes that is the correct way to disassemble and replace the Joystick. BUT what they don't show correctly is the removal of the speaker! DO NOT REMOVE THE PLUG. Mine is a 2020 switch lite and it was sottered in. Now my left speaker does not work. Everything else was fine.

@MyBabySis100 2 года назад

Do I have to buy both of the pack of the tools?

@TheFixTech 2 года назад

No, just one set of tools. Sometimes the joysticks come with or without tools.

@Supersoccerchic 5 месяцев назад

I do not have the patience nor the steady hands for this. I would go too fast and drop something. Also, it's just worth it to me to get a Nintendo Switch because both Joysticks are sticking and I don't have the money to buy these tools and stuff on Amazon.

@booioioing Год назад

After doing this it the the cursor wouldn’t move left or right, I tried to calibrate it but it wouldn’t move at all. was there anything specific in setting it up that might’ve caused it?

@gonyne8625 3 года назад

Can you please fix mine

@gayletaylor4022 3 месяца назад

Is this repair ESD ?

@ElGhostPresents 2 месяца назад

I need help. I replaced 2 Nintendo Switch joysticks (all 4 of them). One came out perfect no issues and the other has no power after replacement. I tried everything, same procedure and process as the one that works. I reinstalled the old ones to see if that was it and still no power. No loose connections, no damage to the cables, added new thermal paste to both of them. Is there any reason why this happened? I even tried all the methods. Charging it, doing the power + low volume method. Nothing works. Could it be the battery? Previously the battery would drain pretty quick compared to the one that works. Do you think when I disconnected the battery it just gave out?

@janellemiranda1084 4 месяца назад

If I followed all the steps but it’s not turning on now is there a step I forgot or didn’t connect correctly?

@nickfloris103 2 года назад

Where do you purchase the joy stick. Please and Thank you.

@TheFixTech 2 года назад

I have added the link in the description

@kwalsh4648 11 месяцев назад

That electric drill thing 🥰😍

@user-my6ql8rt4o 2 месяца назад

Thank you I’ve just took it to the shop and they tried to charge me £80?! So I said no and now I’ve ordered a repair kit and will do it myself😊

@TheFixTech 2 месяца назад

Excellent!

@acespace9035 2 года назад

are the tools that come with the joystick okay too?

@TheFixTech 2 года назад

Yes, they are good enough for a repair. Will not last for multiple repairs though…

@leafsspaces5857 2 года назад

I don’t have a mini screwdriver what else can I use

@xboxdoll2005 2 года назад

buy a switch replacement stick on amazon

@alextoolstudio 2 года назад

Is there anyway to do this without doing that

@BlazingDragon413 3 года назад

Can you show how to replace the other joystick easily.

@TheFixTech 3 года назад

Sure thing, I will make an update video soon.

@shearryberry 2 года назад

while trying to remove the daughter board screw i stripped my screw.. any ideas on how to fix it?

@TheFixTech 2 года назад

You will need either a screw extractor, or very carefully drill screw out.

@seniorsuperman-7162 29 дней назад

I got the joystick to work but now i can’t get the screen to light up when I hear that it is on… any recommendations?

@affemitwaffek914 2 года назад

On the Backside of the Joystick is a Number with Letters like (95R1). Is that important?

@TheFixTech 2 года назад

Could be a part number, a lot of sellers will sell an improved design which I recommend

@LebanonJames420 Год назад

Stripped a screw getting the board off now I’m stuck

@jenniferglover5268 10 месяцев назад

Could someone please give me an idea if maybe I didn’t reconnect something properly back but I just got done replacing the right joystick and put everything back together and now it will not read any games. What did I miss help!!