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DualShock 4 stick drift repair, micro-USB port replacement, L2/R2 trigger fix, broken buttons, touchpad replacement, connectivity faults. Walk in same-day. Roxburgh Park, Melbourne.
from $39
Starting from
30–60 min
Turnaround
6 months
Warranty
DualShock 4 stick drift is arguably the most common gaming peripheral repair request globally. Sony's PS4 controller — like the Nintendo Joy-Con and the standard Xbox controller — uses potentiometer-based analogue sticks that wear with use. The carbon contact strip inside the potentiometer degrades, causing the stick to register phantom movement when it's centred. In first-person games this manifests as camera drift; in third-person games as unprompted character movement.
The DualShock 4 is also known for its micro-USB charging port wearing out. The port is used daily for charging and the connector is small — after 1–2 years of daily use, the port often develops intermittent charging contact. Given that DualShock 4 controllers retail for $89–109, repair at $39 is economically straightforward.
Stick drift repair replaces the analogue stick module — the small Alps-style potentiometer inside the controller housing. We access the module through disassembly, desolder the worn unit, and install a new one. The repair takes about 30–45 minutes and the controller returns to precise, centred stick input. From $39 per stick, $59 for both.
Micro-USB port repair is the second most common DualShock 4 repair. The micro-USB port is the only charging interface on the DualShock 4 (unlike the DualSense which uses USB-C). The port is soldered to a small circuit board inside the controller. When the port wears (loose cable connection, no charging), we remove and replace the micro-USB port with a new unit. From $39. 30–45 minute repair.
L2/R2 trigger repair covers both the spring mechanism and the trigger assembly. The L2/R2 spring on DualShock 4 controllers breaks from repeated hard trigger presses — common in racing games where triggers are depressed firmly. A broken spring means the trigger doesn't return, stays depressed, or feels loose. Spring replacement from $29. If the trigger mechanism or housing has cracked (from a drop), trigger assembly replacement from $39.
Cross, Circle, Square, Triangle button repair: individual button switches on DualShock 4 can fail (become sticky, require excessive force, or stop registering). Button switch replacement from $29.
Options and Share button repair: these small tactile switches above the touchpad are prone to failure on heavily used controllers. Replacement from $29.
Touchpad replacement: the DualShock 4 touchpad can crack or lose sensitivity. Replacement from $49.
Not connecting to PS4 via Bluetooth: if the controller charges fine but the PS4 doesn't recognise it, the pairing data may have been corrupted. Factory reset the controller (small button in the hole on the back, hold 5 seconds) and re-pair. If that doesn't work, the Bluetooth module inside the controller may have failed — we diagnose and repair Bluetooth faults from $49.
Our workshop is at Shop G69, 250 Somerton Road, Roxburgh Park. Open 7 days, 9am–5pm.
Stick Drift (single stick)
Most popularOne analogue stick replacement. 30–45 min.
Stick Drift (both sticks)
Both sticks. Better value if both are worn. 45–60 min.
Micro-USB Port Replacement
Won't charge or intermittent charge. 30–45 min.
L2/R2 Spring Repair
Trigger doesn't return to rest, feels loose. 30 min.
L2/R2 Trigger Assembly
Cracked or broken trigger housing. 30–45 min.
Button Replacement (ABXY/Options)
Sticky or dead face/menu buttons. 30 min.
Touchpad Replacement
Cracked or unresponsive touchpad. 45 min.
Bluetooth Connectivity Repair
Controller won't pair. Module or pairing fix. 1 hr.
Battery Replacement
Won't hold charge. 1 hour play instead of 6. 30 min.
Free Controller Diagnostic
Confirm fault and quote before any repair.
All prices are starting points. Every job is quoted before work begins. No surprises.
For PS4 DualShock 4 controller repair near Craigieburn, Broadmeadows, Epping, Coburg, or anywhere in Melbourne's north, STS at Roxburgh Park repairs stick drift, micro-USB charging, and trigger faults with a 6-month warranty.