Introduction

Often, through expected usage, an analog stick may become dislodged or misaligned on the DualShock 2 Wireless controller. This guide will show how to remove the faulty stick and realign it.

What you need

Step 1 Analog Stick

3rd party DualShock 2 Wireless Controller Analog Stick Replacement, Analog Stick: step 1, image 1 of 2

3rd party DualShock 2 Wireless Controller Analog Stick Replacement, Analog Stick: step 1, image 2 of 2

Remove the six 7.8 mm anchoring screws from the back casing of the controller using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

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Step 2

Pull apart the outer casing by hand, or by using a plastic opening tool, from the bottom of the controller.
Be mindful not to sever the connection between the battery pack attached to the back casing and the internal board

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Step 3

Remove the two 6.1 mm screws holding the internal analog stick board and the front of the controller together.

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Step 4

Lift the analog stick board away from the front of the controller.
Remove the detached or loose analog stick for realignment.

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Step 5

Realign the analog stick by pushing the removed stick back into its chassis with focus on pushing it in at the new, desired resting angle. You should feel or hear a small click if done correctly.
The stick may not immediately click into place under the pressure. Instead of pushing harder, try rotating the stick 90 degrees and pushing down again.

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