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Microsoft Xbox 360 S Controller Repair
Controller Repair guide for the Microsoft Xbox 360 S
Before you begin
Tools
- Torx T8 Security screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Tweezers
- Cotton swabs
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Replacement analog thumbstick caps
- Replacement conductive rubber pads
Safety
- Remove all batteries before disassembling the controller to avoid short-circuiting.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging internal components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Remove the battery cover
1 minPress the release button on top of the battery pack and slide it out of the controller.
- 2
Remove the hidden sticker screw cover
2 minUse tweezers or a spudger to peel back the barcode sticker inside the battery compartment to expose the hidden screw.
- 3
Unscrew the rear case
5 minRemove the seven T8 Security Torx screws securing the rear housing to the front shell.
- 4
Separate the outer shell halves
2 minGently lift the rear shell straight up off the front assembly and set it aside.
- 5
Lift out the motherboard assembly
2 minCarefully remove the circuit board from the front shell, taking care not to strain the rumble motor wires.
- 6
Pull off the analog thumbsticks
2 minGrasp the plastic thumbstick caps firmly and pull them straight up off the metal potentiometer posts.
- 7
Remove the conductive button pads
2 minPeel the silicone rubber conductive pads off the d-pad and face button contacts on the circuit board.
- 8
Clean button contacts
3 minDip a cotton swab in high-concentration isopropyl alcohol and gently scrub the copper contact pads on the board.
- 9
Inspect potentiometer mechanisms
2 minCheck the analog stick modules for dust, debris, or broken plastic components.
- 10
Install replacement conductive pads
2 minAlign the alignment pegs on the new rubber pads with the corresponding holes on the circuit board.
- 11
Attach new thumbstick caps
2 minPress the new plastic thumbsticks down onto the metal potentiometer shafts until fully seated.
- 12
Seat the circuit board in the front shell
3 minPlace the circuit board back into the front housing, ensuring buttons and rumble motors align correctly.
- 13
Reattach the rear case
2 minLower the rear shell onto the front assembly, verifying that the battery contacts slide into place correctly.
- 14
Secure the housing screws
4 minReinstall and tighten the seven T8 Security Torx screws to firmly close the controller body.
- 15
Reinsert the battery pack
1 minInsert fresh AA batteries into the battery pack and slide it back onto the rear controller housing until it clicks.
After your Microsoft Xbox 360 S controller repair
Power the Xbox 360 S back on and test the controller repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Microsoft Xbox 360 S job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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