I've been dealing with stick drift on my DualShock controller. After some research, I decided to try putting iso-propyl alcohol around the stick areas, and that seemed to fix the drift. However, shortly after, my controller started shutting down on its own, and several buttons (Square, L2, R2, and the Down arrow) stopped working completely. I opened it up and cleaned all the button contact points, but nothing I've tried from online sources has worked. I'm really hoping someone can offer some advice. Let me know if you need pictures to help diagnose the issue!
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Yeah, I agree with the last comment. If you used it too soon after adding any liquid, that might've caused more issues. It could be toast, but giving it time to dry out might help. Just make sure everything is completely dry before you try using it again.
Sounds like you might have shorted something when you applied the alcohol. It's best to let the controller dry out completely—disconnect the battery if you can and leave it for a day or two. Don't rush it; you could make things worse if you try to use it again too soon.
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