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Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Replaced joysticks and still have random inputs

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:42:49 -0700

Hello there, i recently got a cheap xbox with a controller that was listed as having drift.

Apon replacing the joysticks and testing it via online drifting tools, its smack bang in the middle with zero play but my controller will still pull downwards on the menu no matter what.

I’ve completely cleaned the entire controller inside with 99% iso with a brush.

Heres a video of it.

https://streamable.com/rqcxqg

⟐ Commented February 22, 2026 at 14:42 MST

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Why is my xbox 1s flashing slowly

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:21:19 -0700

It has full power so that knocks that off the list.

After connecting it to my pc and installing drivers for it, it finally stopped flashing.

⟐ Answer unaccepted October 22, 2024 at 14:21 MST

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Why is my controller totally dead

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:18:56 -0700

The controller was working totally fine the morning....the afternoon totally dead....tried changing fully charged batteries ...still dead...tried the charger port...still dead...any advice?

⟐ Commented July 15, 2024 at 4:18 MST

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: When Left Joystick pressed the triggers activate

Tue, 12 Dec 2023 17:01:06 -0700

I tried to replace my joystick and I was getting any input. I tried clicking it down and it activate the left and right joystick

⟐ Edited by author December 12, 2023 at 17:01 MST

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Why won't the back/select button work at all

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 02:18:33 -0700

Bought a part or repair lot of fortnite controllers and all of them have the same issue the back/select button do not work at all nothing registers when pressed is there a way to run a jumper to it to get it work or test it

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Xbox One controller right trigger has lost tension when pressed

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:46:57 -0700

The right trigger has no tension or resistance when pressed. It seems to function in game and it doesn’t appear to have lost a spring or the magnet, so I’m not sure what to look for. Can someone point me towards a guide on how to fix this?

⟐ Edited by author September 12, 2023 at 20:46 MST

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Thumbstick button not working even with replaced stick

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:30:59 -0700

I have an Xbox one controller, the board is clean with no signs of liquid damage and no torn traces etc. It had stick drift so the analoge stick got replaced, Everything works perfectly well apart from button press on the stick. The button has been tested and works as it should, and also manually shorting the points under it does not register as a button press on the controller. Has anyone come across this issue and found why? Again the stick and button function fine but the controller shows no input when clicked

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: U3 chip super hot

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 05:56:41 -0700

Hi, I have a 1708 controller, cannot able to turn on. from battery the u3 chip not heat up but from usb the chip start to heat up. the chip VIN is 5v, but as far as i know from the schematic it needs 3v/b+. No burning marks, all capacitors tested with multimeter. Maybe the U1 chip is faulty? it makes 3v/b+ from 5v. any suggestions?

Thanks!

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Can I use a Xbox Elite Series 1 (Model 1698) back plate shell on 1708?

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:49:33 -0700

The backplate (the actual plastic shell that makes up the bottom half of the controller, not the battery plate) to my Xbox 1708 controller is broken and needs replaced. The faceplate, battery cover, grip covers, and actual controller hardware are all completely fine, its just the rear plate/bottom shell that is broken.

I can't seem to find a reliable place to order a new backplate that also has the textured grips that mine came with, as I ordered it custom via Xbox Design Lab circa 2019, so it seems to be relatively unique for a 1708 as most of them do not have the textured rubber grip across the back.

However, I do know the Xbox Elite Series 1 controller (model 1698), does have the textured grips on the back, and the backplate for the Series 1 seems available far more readily than the 1708. Does anyone know if these are interchangeable? To the eye, they seem wildly similar, but obviously if they're even just a few millimeters different, that puts a kabosh on this idea. End of the day, I'd just really like to repair and keep my 1708 controller as opposed to ordering a new one, as I can no longer order the design it came in.

Thanks in advance!

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Letter Buttons (X,Y,A,B) Do not work

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 04:51:51 -0700

One of my buddies brought me a controller without working letter buttons. I wanted to ask before opening it, what should I be looking for or expect inside of this controller?

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Controller won’t turn on

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 17:59:01 -0700

My controller works perfectly fine plugged into the Xbox, but the second I unplug it it turns off and won’t turn back on until it’s plugged in, even when it’s fully charged

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Will the DualShock 4 potentiometers work in this controller?

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 06:49:26 -0700

I need to replace the potentiometer for my right stick, and found this part (part # IF297-091-1) listed under the parts link for this controller on your website. However, this controller is not listed under compatible devices on that part's page.
I just need to know if this will work in my controller before I buy it.

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Left analog stick doesn't respond to moving up or down.

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:39:03 -0700

The stick moves left and right and responds accordingly, however for some reason it's not responding to moving up or down. I'm not sure about the right stick as I can't even select a game with the unresponsive analog stick but I'm hoping that it works fine. I replaced the sensor conduits and the sensors themselves as well as clean out the stick themselves and use deoxidizer on top of some IPA. But the stick is just not responding. Can you help me?

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Xbox One controller won't turn on

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:55:51 -0700

When I press the button to turn on, if it’s been sitting for a minute, the light blinks twice then slowly fades away, after that every time I press the button light blinks once and stops, if I hold the button if continues blinking as long as I hold it, my PC is unable to find the device even if I keep holding the button to keep it on. I don’t have the battery pack thing, it uses portable ones and they work fine, they’re brand new, this problem started today out of a sudden, the controller was not dropped or thrown between the last time it worked properly and when it started acting out, or even before that. it was literally out of nowhere, already tried updating the firmware but didn’t change anything at all.

⟐ Commented January 31, 2022 at 22:55 MST

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Xbox One Controller Repair jig

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:58:45 -0700

I was wondering if there is anyone out there that has developed a Jig to hold an Xbox One controller while working on it?

If so please let me know if you’re willing to share your plans for it or sell me one.

I have a 3D printer so if you have a 3mf file or STL that would be great.

Thank you,

Brian

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Controller doesn't turn on and PC detects it as an unknown device

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:45:41 -0700

As I wrote in the topic, the controller does not turn on and the computer detects it as an unknown device and more specifically as an unknown device and Generic Bluetooth Adapter. Generic Bluetooth Adapter error code 43, unknown device error code 10

There is a constant beeping coming from the lower parts of the PCB. Probably the chip marked as U1 (on the board) AEBG (on the chip). Before installing the drivers, the controller is recognized as WiFi_if

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Right stick moves really slow when pushed to the right

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 20:09:43 -0700

When using my controller when I try to look right it moves really slow, but if I move left it works just fine. I've taken it apart and when taking off the front face of the controller and moving the right stick it works fine but once I put the front face on the problem happens. I've tried to put the front on as best I possibly can.

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: D-Pad left stuck, keeps putting left input.

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:06:05 -0700

It keeps putting left input, aka always pressing left. I tried to press it again and again to fix it, and it doesn't work. Help!

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Loose Xbox one controller joycon

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 12:33:31 -0700

My sisters Xbox one controller worked fine for awhile before the left joycon just completely fell away from the inside component and just moves around loosely.

Is there a way to crack the controller open and fix it?

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Controller won't power on with batteries or cable

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 16:39:28 -0700

My xbox one controller won’t turn on at all with a cable or batteries. I have tried the cable and the batteries on other controllers and both are working.