My Switch Pro Controller's joystick has been squeaking when using it | /r/NintendoSwitch | Page 1

umbral tundra Mar 22, 2023, 5:48 AM

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A few days ago this started happening, whenever I use the left joystick it feels like it has a lot of friction
(sometimes it would even stay in place when I let go of it)
I tried blowing some compressed air into the joystick without taking the controller apart, but it didn't help.

So I took apart the controller, took the joystick caps off, and used a brush to try and clean it in the joystick box, didn't really help.
I think it needs some kind of lubricant like WD-40 or something, I have WD-40 but I am wondering if there is a special kind I need to use for specifically electronics, and would Isopropyl alcohol help? and if so would I need 70% or 91%?

Any and all help is greatly appreciated!!

rugged solar Mar 22, 2023, 6:02 AM

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umbral tundra A few days ago this started happening, whenever I use the left joystick it feels...

don't use WD-40 in the joystick unless you want to ruin it

umbral tundra Mar 22, 2023, 6:02 AM

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What it do to it?

rugged solar Mar 22, 2023, 6:03 AM

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it'll gunk it up and cause dirt to lodge inside even faster

umbral tundra Mar 22, 2023, 6:03 AM

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Okay, is there something else I should use?

rugged solar Mar 22, 2023, 6:04 AM

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you can try isopropanol like you said but you may need to replace the entire joystick mechanism

umbral tundra Mar 22, 2023, 6:04 AM

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Dang, it's soldered to the motherboard right?

rugged solar Mar 22, 2023, 6:04 AM

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yes

umbral tundra Mar 22, 2023, 6:05 AM

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Okay, if I try isopropyl alcohol does it matter what percentage I use?

rugged solar Mar 22, 2023, 6:05 AM

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the higher the better

umbral tundra Mar 22, 2023, 6:06 AM

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If I use 70% would it damage it?

rugged solar Mar 22, 2023, 6:06 AM

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ideally for this sort of thing you can find 99%

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70% is 30% water

umbral tundra Mar 22, 2023, 6:06 AM

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Ah

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I'll look for 99%, should I just put some into the joystick box, or is there a specific place I need to put it

rugged solar Mar 22, 2023, 6:08 AM

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yeah just swab it into the joystick box

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make sure you let it dry up completely before reassembling the controller

umbral tundra Mar 22, 2023, 6:09 AM

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Got it. Would putting a new joystick in be difficult? I have no experience with soldering.

rugged solar Mar 22, 2023, 6:09 AM

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it's not difficult if you know how to solder

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but if you don't i'd recommend you practice on something cheap

umbral tundra Mar 22, 2023, 6:10 AM

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What would that be?

rugged solar Mar 22, 2023, 6:10 AM

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anything electronic that's destined for the rubbish bin

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you may have better luck if you send it to someone for repair

umbral tundra Mar 22, 2023, 6:11 AM

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Okay, I'll try to see if I have a repair shop near me. Thanks for all the help!

halcyon scaffoldBOT Mar 22, 2023, 6:12 AM

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repair

HARDWARE REPAIR INFORMATION

Please click on the links below to read more about hardware repair options.

[👉 Nintendo Repair Service](#986637761916317707 message)
Nintendo offers their own repair service for free within warranty period and with cost when warranty has expired. Joycon's repair are often free, regardless of warranty. Their service is often more reliable, with original replacement parts, but is more expensive.

[👉 Independent Repair Service](#986637761916317707 message)
A local, independent repair service may offer faster return time, cheaper and doesn't need warranty nor official support. Although finding a good local repair service needs some effort.

[👉 DIY Repair](#986637761916317707 message)
Requires skills, tools and experience, but DIY repair is always an option.

rugged solar Mar 22, 2023, 6:12 AM

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check the info above @umbral tundra

#My Switch Pro Controller's joystick has been squeaking when using it