How to Put a Nintendo Switch Joy Con Back Together
Repairing Right-Hand Joy-Con Drift
Click here for instructions on repairing Left-Hand Joy-Con.
How to repair drift issue on Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons
Here is what we are going to be working with today. You can find all of these except the thumbstick on EclipseTools.com. The replacement sticks are easy to find online and are very inexpensive.
● Tri-Point #000
● Phillips #000
● Spudger
● Tweezers
● Replacement thumbstick
Links to the tools used can be found at the end of the guide.
Remove screws from the back of Joy-Con
We're going to start with the left JoyCon by removing the 4 Tri-point screws from the back of the controller. Make sure you are using a Tri-Point, sometimes called a Y-tip, but it is different than a Tri-Wing driver.
This Precision Screwdriver has a swivel cap which makes quick work of removing the screws.
Use spudger to open the case
Use the thin tip on the spudger to separate the front and back casing of the controller. Gently fold open case, being careful not to damage the components inside.
Disconnect and remove the battery
Using the spudger or pair of tweezers, pull up on the battery connector. Don't try to slide it, it lifts straight off the board. There is a light adhesive on the back of the battery. Use the spudger and gently pry it loose.
Move the antenna cable out of the way
Gently remove the antenna from the channel running along the side of the battery compartment and move out of the way. You do not need to disconnect the antenna.
Remove three Phillips screws to battery compartment
Use the #000 Phillips to remove the battery holder. Be careful, there is a short flat cable on the backside of the compartment. So gently fold it open after removing the screws.
Disconnect battery flat cable
Use your tweezers to disconnect the flat cable connected to the battery compartment.
It's a tight spot, so take your time and be careful not to damage the cable. It should take very little force to pull the cable free.
Disconnect thumbstick flat cable
Disconnect and remove the other flat cable that goes to the thumbstick.
Remove the old thumbstick
Using the same Phillips driver remove the two screws holding in the thumbstick.
You can now remove the old thumbstick. There is a black seal that might come loose when removing the stick. You can use your tweezers to hold it in place.
Install the new thumbstick
It's now time to install the new thumbstick. Fasten the thumbstick down with the two Philips screws you previously removed.
Reconnect the two flat cables
First reconnect the thumbstick flat cable first and lock into place. Next hold the battery compartment just over the socket when reconnecting the other cable.
Reinstall the battery compartment
Fold the battery compartment back over and line up the hole with the screw threads below. Reinstall the other 3 Philips screws.
You will want to support the case with your hand so you don't push down on the thumbstick below.
Put the antenna back in place
Run the antenna back through the channel along the side of the battery compartment. The chip will sit within the square cavity on the side.
Insert the battery and connect to board
Insert the battery so that the wires go through the groove in the compartment. Using tweezer or a spudger, push down on the connector until if clicks into place.
Reassemble the Joy-Con case
It's now time to close back up the case. Keep an eye on the cables to be sure they are not getting crushed or otherwise damaged.
Fasten it back together using your four Tri-Point screws.
Calibrate the Joy-Con
Go into the Switch settings and calibrate the Joy-Con.
>System Settings
>>Controllers and Sensors
>>>Calibrate Control Sticks
Follow On-Screen Instructions
Need to repair Left-Hand Joy-Con too? Click here for instructions on repairing Left-Hand Joy-Con.
How to Put a Nintendo Switch Joy Con Back Together
Source: https://eclipsetools.com/default/repair-right-hand-nintendo-switch-joy-con-drift
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