Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

Sections

2

  • Motherboard
  • 4 steps
  • L and R Thumbsticks
  • 1 step

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Introduction

Before starting, make sure to clean the controller of debris so the replacement is easier. Usually, thumbsticks can become worn out over multiple times of use, so replacing them can help with better gameplay. The pieces of this replacement can be fairly small, so having a steady hand and organization will be useful. This repair may seem unneeded because you can buy a new controller instead. Just doing this replacement can save you money and time. New parts may be required for this so make sure to buy your correct replacement parts in advance on either the Xbox website or your local gaming store.

What you need

Step 1

              Motherboard
  • Remove the battery cover by pressing down on the lever located on the top of the cover.
  • Apply pressure until it clicks out of place, and pull it off.

Remove the battery cover by pressing down on the lever located on the top of the cover.

Apply pressure until it clicks out of place, and pull it off.

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Step 2

  • Remove all eight screws using the J0 screwdriver.

Remove all eight screws using the J0 screwdriver.

Step 3

  • Insert the iFixit opening tool into the seam and gently pry the cover plate up.
  • Remove the cover plate once it is loosened.

Insert the iFixit opening tool into the seam and gently pry the cover plate up.

Remove the cover plate once it is loosened.

Step 4

  • Remove all three screws securing the motherboard using the J00 screwdriver.
  • Remove the motherboard.

Remove all three screws securing the motherboard using the J00 screwdriver.

Remove the motherboard.

Step 5

              L and R Thumbsticks
  • Pull the L and R sticks out of the socket.

Pull the L and R sticks out of the socket.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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MilesGDC - Apr 4, 2020

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My controllers are drifting, What can i do after getting the joystick of to fix that.

BrunoS - Aug 8, 2021

i dont know i cleaned using plush sticks ( that usually go to ears that one ) i used that and isopropacol alcohoc 90%

it works for 2 weeks ( on me ) and now my Right analog stick is too Loose to wiggle there

engelgott0972 - May 26, 2020

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Where can I get replacement thumbsticks for this controller? Are they the same as the Switch Pro Controllers?

i need replacement joy-sticks too

FP SKETCH - Jul 25, 2020

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I get drift and I need help fixing that can someone please help me get rid of the drift