Pad Mender — Repair Upgrade Play On

TECH DESERVES
A SECOND LIFE.

Fully refurbished, deep cleaned and tested controllers. Precision upgrades.
Built to perform.

From everyday repairs to performance-focused gaming controllers, we restore and upgrade your controller to keep it performing at its best.

⚙ Quality
components
✓ Individually
tested
♧ 6-month
repair warranty
↗ UK based & tracked
return postage

RECONDITIONED. READY FOR ANOTHER ROUND.

FAMILIAR CONTROLLER.
FRESH PERFORMANCE.

Genuine DualSense controllers, fully refurbished, deep cleaned and tested, with magnetic TMR joystick upgrades. Same familiar feel. A new lease of life.

White DualSense controller illustration
Coming soonSTANDARD TMR DUALSENSE

Grade C

Visible wear. Same tested performance.

£44.95 plus postage

Noticeable scratches and scuffs. A practical choice when cosmetic wear matters less.

  • Both TMR joystick modules fitted
  • Fully refurbished and deep cleaned
  • Fully function tested and calibrated
  • Free brand-new thumbstick caps
  • Six-month repair / upgrade warranty
Ask about Grade C ↗
Black DualSense controller illustration
Coming soonSTANDARD TMR DUALSENSE

Grade B

Good condition. Ready for another round.

£54.95 plus postage

Light cosmetic wear from normal use. A clean, fully refurbished controller.

  • Both TMR joystick modules fitted
  • Fully refurbished and deep cleaned
  • Fully function tested and calibrated
  • Free brand-new thumbstick caps
  • Six-month repair / upgrade warranty
Ask about Grade B ↗
White DualSense controller illustration
Coming soonSTANDARD TMR DUALSENSE

Grade A

Excellent condition. Minimal wear.

£59.95 plus postage

Carefully selected for excellent cosmetic condition, with only minimal signs of use.

  • Both TMR joystick modules fitted
  • Fully refurbished and deep cleaned
  • Fully function tested and calibrated
  • Free brand-new thumbstick caps
  • Six-month repair / upgrade warranty
Ask about Grade A ↗

Grades describe cosmetic condition. Every grade must pass the same function checks before sale. Prices are for standard TMR controllers, plus postage as shown on eBay. Colours and grades depend on stock; genuine limited editions and custom builds are priced separately. Images are illustrative; eBay listings show the actual controller and its condition.

Refurbished controller stock is being prepared. Message us on eBay for availability before ordering.

MORE FROM THE CONTROLLER YOU KNOW.

YOUR CONTROLLER.
YOUR NEXT LEVEL.

Upgrade both analogue sticks with our TMR fitting service. Custom paddles and rear buttons are coming soon.

Red RS13-style TMR joystick modules with bare shafts and silver framesPRECISION
Available now

GINFULL V3 TMR STICK UPGRADE

£19.99 including tracked UK return postage

A fresh feel.
From the inside out.

Replace worn analogue modules with magnetic-sensing TMR sticks, then calibrate and test them for smooth, consistent control.

  • Both analogue sticks upgraded
  • Free brand-new thumbsticks included
  • Magnetic sensing reduces contact wear
  • Calibrated and function tested
Explore the TMR service →
Coming soon

PAD MENDER CUSTOM REAR CONTROLS

Built around your grip.
Made for your game.

Custom paddles and rear buttons for your DualSense. More control, with a comfortable grip and a clean finish.

Our custom upgrades are coming soon.

SOMETHING A LITTLE LESS ORDINARY.

ICONIC EDITIONS.
INDIVIDUAL BUILDS.

From genuine special editions to a controller made your own, explore more ways to bring personality to your setup.

Coming soon

GENUINE SONY SPECIAL EDITIONS

A controller with a story.

Distinctive original designs, fully refurbished, deep cleaned and tested. Look out for genuine Spider-Man and God of War editions. Each listing will show its condition and upgrades.

  • Fully refurbished
  • Free brand-new thumbsticks included
  • Deep cleaned
  • Fully tested
  • Original limited-edition identity preserved
  • Condition and fitted upgrades detailed individually
Ask about limited editions ↗
Coming soon

CUSTOM CONTROLLER BUILDS

Make it feel like yours.

Fully refurbished, deep cleaned and tested custom controllers built on a genuine DualSense base. Explore replacement shells, colour combinations and performance upgrades. Combine the look you want with TMR sticks or rear paddles.

  • Fully refurbished
  • Free brand-new thumbsticks included
  • Deep cleaned
  • Fully tested
  • Shell and colour options to discuss
  • TMR and rear paddle combinations
  • Compatible parts agreed before a build
Discuss a custom controller ↗

These ranges are coming soon. Custom builds use aftermarket shells; limited editions use genuine Sony designs.

YOUR CONTROLLER. UPGRADED.

SMALL COMPONENT.
BIG DIFFERENCE.

Send in your own DualSense for a TMR magnetic joystick upgrade. We replace both sticks, calibrate them and test your controller before sending it home.

£19.99 including tracked UK return postage

✓ Free brand-new thumbsticks included

You cover postage to us. Standard DualSense controllers only; DualSense Edge excluded. Target turnaround: 2 working days from receipt, excluding delivery.

Pair of red RS13-style TMR joystick modules
01 Both joystick modules replaced02 Calibrated for precise control03 Function tested before return04 6-month repair warranty

FROM YOUR DOOR, BACK TO YOUR GAME.

FOUR SIMPLE STEPS.

Confirm your service on eBay ↗
01

Book through eBay

Choose your repair or TMR upgrade on eBay. Let us know about any other faults before booking.

02

Send it in

After booking, securely pack your controller and follow the postage instructions provided through eBay.

03

We do the work

We carry out the agreed work, calibrate replacement sticks and test your controller. We’ll contact you before any additional repairs.

04

Back to play

Your upgraded controller comes home with tracked UK return delivery.

Parts and fitting times

We aim to complete TMR upgrades within two working days of receiving your controller, excluding delivery. For other repairs, we’ll confirm the price and estimated turnaround before you send it.

REPAIRS. PADDLES. MODS.

FIX IT. UPGRADE IT.
MAKE IT YOURS.

Fix a fault or change the way you play. Explore stick drift repairs, button and charging fixes, rear paddles, TMR sticks and controller mods. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm compatibility and the next step. Free brand-new thumbstick caps are included with every service.

ON THE WORKBENCH.

JOYSTICK REMOVAL.
UP CLOSE.

A close-up look at desoldering and removing a joystick module from a PS5 DualSense controller in the Pad Mender workshop.

PS5 DualSense joystick removal · Watch on YouTube ↗

DON’T BIN IT. GIVE IT ANOTHER ROUND.

YOUR OLD CONTROLLER.
A NEW POSSIBILITY.

Have a used or faulty genuine PS5 DualSense? Ask about a trade-in towards an eligible refurbished controller or upgrade service. Your quote depends on the controller’s condition.

Enquiries open

Request a trade-in quote.

Tell us the controller model, its condition, any faults and previous repairs, and which controller or upgrade interests you. Clear photos of the front, back and any damage help us assess it.

  • Working and faulty genuine standard DualSense controllers considered
  • Value depends on condition, repair needs and current demand
  • You must own the controller and have the right to trade it in
  • Agree your quote before sending
Ask about a trade-in ↗

Message us before posting your controller. We’ll confirm your quote and delivery instructions.

How a trade-in works

  1. Share the details. Send photos and an honest description, including liquid damage, missing parts or previous modifications.
  2. Review the provisional quote. Before you send anything, we agree the proposed value, eligible purchase, how any credit would be applied, and who pays inbound and return postage.
  3. Inspection on arrival. We check identity, condition and faults against your description. The quote remains provisional until inspection.
  4. You approve the final offer. If the value changes, we explain why. You can accept or decline; if you decline, we arrange return under the postage terms agreed beforehand.
Trade-in terms and what to agree before sending

Trade-in offers depend on condition and repair costs. We’ll confirm whether we can accept your controller after assessment.

Before you send anything, we’ll agree the trade-in value, what it can be used towards, any expiry date and postage costs. If inspection changes the offer, you can accept it or have the controller returned under the agreed postage terms. Purchases made through eBay stay on eBay.

We do not refurbish, dismantle for parts or dispose of your controller without your agreement. Ownership transfers only on the agreed acceptance terms. Serial-number and condition records help identify your controller. Your statutory rights are unaffected.

REPAIR. UPGRADE. PLAY ON.

GOOD HARDWARE
DESERVES MORE.

Pad Mender is built around a simple idea: a worn joystick shouldn’t mean the end of a good controller.

Every refurbished controller we sell is fully refurbished, deep cleaned and tested. Alongside repairs and thoughtful component upgrades, that helps keep good controllers in use and reduce avoidable electronic waste.

Talk to Pad Mender →

A FEW THINGS WORTH KNOWING.

BEFORE YOU SEND IT.

What do controller grades A, B and C mean?

Grade A is excellent cosmetic condition with minimal wear. Grade B is good cosmetic condition with light visible wear. Grade C has more noticeable scratches or scuffs. All three standard grades include both TMR sticks, full refurbishment, deep cleaning, calibration, function testing and brand-new thumbstick caps. Grades describe appearance; every controller sold must be fully working. Check the actual item photos and condition details on eBay. Postage is charged separately.

Are new thumbsticks included?

Yes. Every controller and service comes with free brand-new thumbsticks (the thumbstick caps you touch). Replacement analogue sensor modules are included only where specified, such as our TMR upgrade services.

Can I book a paddle or rear-button upgrade?

Custom paddles and rear-button upgrades are coming soon. Explore custom upgrades. The TMR stick upgrade service remains available.

What is a TMR joystick upgrade?

TMR modules use magnetic sensing instead of conventional potentiometer contacts. They help reduce wear-related stick drift, but no component is guaranteed never to develop a fault.

Why does a controller tester show small TMR stick movements?

PC testing software may show small changes even when the sticks are untouched. A stick does not always return to a mathematically exact zero. Small fluctuations alone do not establish whether a module is faulty.

Many games use a deadzone to ignore small inputs around the centre; this varies by game and settings. Very low or zero-deadzone settings can make small fluctuations noticeable. We do not guarantee perfectly zero readings or drift-free operation at every setting.

Contact us through eBay if your character or camera moves without input, the sticks do not centre consistently, or their performance changes unexpectedly. Tell us the game and deadzone settings; photos or video can help. We’ll help investigate under your six-month repair / upgrade warranty. Your statutory rights are unaffected.

Do I need to send my own controller?

Yes, for the mail-in upgrade service. Refurbished controller enquiries are separate and include a fully refurbished, deep cleaned and tested controller, subject to confirmed availability.

What does the repair warranty cover?

The six-month repair / upgrade warranty covers the supplied upgrade parts and our installation. For paddle upgrades this includes the kit and replacement rear housing. Accidental damage, liquid damage, misuse and unrelated faults are excluded. Your statutory rights are unaffected. Read our warranty and claims process.

Can a warranty claim be declined?

Yes, where assessment establishes a valid reason under our voluntary warranty, such as damage causing the reported fault, damage from later modifications, an unrelated fault outside a mail-in upgrade, ordinary cosmetic wear, expiry of the voluntary cover, or a proven controller mismatch. We explain our evidence and consider challenges. Opening a controller or a missing serial number alone does not automatically cancel cover. Your statutory rights are unaffected. Read the reasons and review process.

How do you protect against controller swaps?

For fraud prevention, we record the controller’s serial number and photograph its condition when it arrives and before return. This helps identify each controller and resolve any disputes.

Can I trade in a used or faulty controller?

We consider genuine standard PS5 DualSense controllers individually. Ask for a provisional trade-in quote with photos, fault details and the controller or upgrade you want. Value, acceptance, how credit can be used and postage must be agreed before you send anything. The final offer follows inspection; if it changes, we ask for your approval. We’ll explain how your agreed trade-in value will be applied before you commit.

What if my controller has another fault?

Please include it in your enquiry. Additional faults are assessed separately and any extra work is agreed before proceeding.

READY FOR THE NEXT ROUND?

FIND US
ON EBAY.

Book our TMR upgrade service or message us about repairs and our upcoming controller ranges through eBay. Custom paddle and rear-button upgrades are coming soon.

ONE PLACE FOR YOUR ORDER.

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Availability, service details, prices and delivery options are shown on eBay. All orders and payments are completed there.

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