Repair, mod, and upgrade guides for every DualSense revision
Sony has released six silent hardware revisions of the DualSense controller since 2020. Each one changes internal components that affect repair parts compatibility. Our guides cover every BDM revision, how to identify yours, fix stick drift permanently, and which mods and shells are compatible with which controllers.
How to desolder and replace PS5 DualSense joystick modules. The low-melt bismuth technique, why a desoldering gun beats hot air, and fitting TMR sticks.
Why your PS5 controller drifts, how to fix it temporarily, and how TMR joystick modules end stick drift for good. A full DualSense repair guide.
Every PS5 DualSense revision explained: BDM-010 to BDM-060 differences, how to identify yours, shell and trigger compatibility, and what changed.
PS5 DualSense Edge and standard DualSense compared: replaceable stick modules, back buttons, trigger stops, battery life, and whether Edge is worth it.
The complete guide to modding a PS5 DualSense: custom shells, clicky buttons, LED kits and trigger mods, with BDM compatibility for every part.
