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Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: My controller is recognized in windows but the led doesnt turn on.

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:02:50 -0700

My Xbox controller, which I was installing TMR sticks as soon as I finished installing the sticks, the controller gets connected, and Windows recognizes it as wireless_device, but it doesn't work at all. I installed the right stick first. I tested it and calibrated, and it worked fine, but as soon as I finished the left stick, the controller got recognized, but the LED indicator didn't turn on, and there was no input. The traces were all perfect, and no missing components. Is it the TMR's fault?. I will try desoldering it later, but I want answers, please!!!. thanks.

Update: At a certain point when I barely connect the two boards together it shows the led and if I kinda move even so slightly it stops. And I hear this buzzing noise very low from the controller

⟐ Commented April 01, 2026 at 14:02 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Only works when plugged in

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:47:11 -0700

Whats the fix?

⟐ Commented April 01, 2026 at 3:47 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Trigger drifting and can't be calibrated

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:54:52 -0700

So I recently been working on soldering with the xbox controllers I had. In total I have like 5 daughter boards. 3 I cleaned up because originally I thought I messed them up but turns out I didn't fully. Anyways I had another daughter board that I removed the old joysticks from and put new ones in. Before I did that I removed the impulse motors and rumble motors from the board so I wouldn't mess them up around that time I put those parts with the other motors I had when I installed the new joysticks I grabbed random motors from the pile I grabbed the correct ones for the rumble motors and the impulse motors I thought I did as well. After putting it back together I went to calibrate the joysticks which calibrated perfectly but there was still drift input which in turn when I went to calibrate the triggers it wouldn't even show me pressing it down. When I pressed it down it just showed on screen that the triggers were half way pressed down. So asking here what it might be because the magnents are perfectly fine and ultimatley I think it might be those impulse motors. I put them in correctly and soldered them in correctly and only issue it could be is that there either in the wrong spots or the wrong motors. I believe that might be the case but just wanting to know so I know what I need to do to fix it.

⟐ Commented March 26, 2026 at 16:54 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: My joysticks randomly lose the ability to go forward

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:44:42 -0700

My Xbox Series X controller randomly loses the ability to push forward, with it instead pushing backwards (left stick), while the right stick will push all the way down. I initially suspected the sticks but that can't be the case, as they suddenly behave normally upon entering the Xbox accessories recalibration screen, before reverting in a matter of minutes. Furthermore, this issue only occured after I had entered the recalibration screen for the first time to fix bad circularity

(Installed joysticks are Ginfull Hall Effect V2 sticks, additionally, I have the ExtremeRate HOPE Remap kit installed)

⟐ Answered March 20, 2026 at 11:44 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Totally dead, won't turn on

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:02:30 -0700

Won't turn on, totally dead

⟐ Commented March 18, 2026 at 11:02 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Right trigger is getting somewhat sticky

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 05:05:13 -0700

When I push my right trigger all the way down, it sticks a bit before releasing, giving a weird, sticky sensation, but it doesn't actually get stuck, nor does it hold down the button.

⟐ Answered March 14, 2026 at 5:05 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: New TMR Sticks Not Working

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 02:24:55 -0700

I am nee to soldering and know the basics. I replaced both joysticks with new TMR sticks with new Xbox joystick soldering tool. Replacement and soldering went well. But when I go to check controller with Xbox app, it connects but I can't move or use any part of controller. Any thoughts?

⟐ Commented February 11, 2026 at 2:24 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: battery compartment smells burnt and controller won't turn on

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 22:45:29 -0700

The battery compartment smells like matches and when the batteries are in it does not turn on.

⟐ Answered January 28, 2026 at 22:45 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Thumbstick replacement unsuccessful, no X-Y axis, refuses to calibrate

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 08:44:13 -0700

I just tried to replace both thumbsticks on my Xbox Wireless 1914 controller (900hrs of Isaac, no regrets). The sticks have gone in, reassembled everything, tried to calibrate in Xbox Accessories on my PC, and it's not detecting any input from the sticks. When I flip over to Steam's controller tester, all buttons on the controller are working (even the stick click from pushing them down), but the X-Y axis are locked at 32767 and -32768. I've gone back and redone the soldering on all four potentiometers and no change in behavior.

One thing that I did have question about was the black and black/white wires on the side pads, as the guide did not specify if there was a specific order they should go back in (and I don't recall what positioning they had before I started). I don't know if that would even have any effect on what I'm experiencing, but I'm grasping at straws. Is there anything that would be recommended to fix this?

Edit 2: Adding photos per request.

Edit 3: XBox Accessories

⟐ Commented January 17, 2026 at 8:44 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Possible to replace stock joystick with Elite ones?

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:48:42 -0700

I noticed that the Series and Elite controllers seems to have similar joystick solder pad locations...

I would really like the tension adjustments available in the Elite controller but don't want to buy another since I already own 3 controllers. Would it be possible to swap the Elite joysticks onto the Series controller if the position of the solder pads are the same? It doesn't matter if it won't fit inside the casing, I can simply cut part of the casing to make the tension adjustment joysticks fit, but the main question is whether the joystick are interchangeable. It's hard to tell the exact location in only the pictures and I don't know whether the wipers are identical.

Can anyone who happens to have both the Series and Elite controller or know about the joysticks tell me whether they are interchangeable? I know it's a pretty crazy mod, but it sounds pretty plausible to me.

Thanks in advance!

⟐ Commented January 16, 2026 at 16:48 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: My controller keeps disconnecting

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:22:25 -0700

My Xbox One X wireless controller will not stay connected to my Xbox.

⟐ Commented January 10, 2026 at 16:22 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Xbox button light flashes only when held down, will not turn on

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 18:43:24 -0700

Controller less than 6 mo old.

I use rechargeable AA batteries.

When pressing the Xbox button once, the light comes on and turns off immediately.

When holding the button, the light blinks repeatedly on and off in ~1 second intervals.

I cannot get the controller to turn on and connect to my original Xbox One. I have not had this problem until recently. The problem is inconsistent--sometimes the controller will power on after a few seconds of flashing.

⟐ Commented December 29, 2025 at 18:43 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Joystick Replacement on Xbox Series S controller with Hall Effect?

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 01:43:30 -0700

Hi, I have an Xbox Series S controller, it has fairly severe stick drift, enough it will actually move between apps on the homescreen. I am planning to replace the sticks, but I'm wondering if it is possible to replace them with hall effect, like the ones on my Legion Go?

⟐ Commented December 28, 2025 at 1:43 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Problem with LT and RT always pressed

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:43:06 -0700

The left and right trigger always keep pressed, this problem began when i replace(

solder and desolder) both stick, first right stick and the controller works normally but when i replace the left stick the problem began.

This video show better the problem(this is the official xbox app): https://1drv.ms/v/s!AhpypwlrW5KohIBgdkgz... as you see the lt and rt button keeps pressed but the others works normally and this is another video with other app(the problem is more visible with this): https://1drv.ms/v/s!AhpypwlrW5KohIBhcMTA...

Thanks in advance.

⟐ Commented December 22, 2025 at 11:43 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Triggers not working (RT Stuck at 100%)

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 04:44:33 -0700

It all started when I opened my controller to repalce the shell. After I assembled it I noticed that my right trigger is fully pressed all the time so I thought naybe I damaged the sensor...

I ordered a new sensor and my friend helped me replace it, but even after that it was stil the same. After opening it again and using a multimeter we noticed that both triggers sensors are not recieving power. We checked that everything is connected and nothing seems off.

What can cause this and what can I do now?

⟐ Answered November 27, 2025 at 4:44 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: "Stuck" RB bumper after reassembly

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:34:26 -0700

Hello!

Ive recently taken apart two of these controllers. I cleaned them and did minor repairs.

After the reassembly i experienced the exact same problem with both of the controllers. The RB-bumper button got somewhat sticky and doesnt always release. It also became somewhat unresponsive when clicking the button on the very edge. The LB didnt show any of these issues.

I've tried:

Inspecting and cleaning any parts of the controller that could interfere.

Replacing the bumper itself.

Removed the trigger buttons and cables to the vibratingmotors. (issue persisted with them removed)

I already ordered a new plastic house or whatever it's called. But when my second controller got the exact same issue, I'm not so sure that will solve anything.

I have seen on some videos that there is a plastic membran between the actual trigger button on the motherboard and the plastic teeth on the bumper. I did not notice these in my controller when taking it apart, could they have been lost and cause this issue?

Any help is appreciated.

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Antenna Causing XBox Series X/S Controller to Not Work(?)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:26:05 -0700

My Xbox Series X/S controller stopped working and has a weird coil whine when connected with a USB cable. After taking it apart I found that when I disconnect one of the antenna (see Image below), the controller comes back to life, and stops working when I reconnect the antenna cable. Is there a way I can fix the antenna and get the wireless functionality back? Currently I can only use the controller wired. Provided image is the antenna connection that is causing the problem.

⟐ Answered November 11, 2025 at 2:26 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Dlaczego mój kontroler się nie włącza

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:20:39 -0700

Dlaczego mój kontroler się nie włącza a przycisk włączania tylko delikatnie mruga, podłączyłam go do gniazdka przez ładowarke zamiast do gniazda usb w konsoli

Translation:

Why doesn't my controller turn on and the power button only blinks slightly? I connected it to the socket via the charger instead of to the USB port on the console.

⟐ Answered October 27, 2025 at 15:20 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: How can I remove stuck pin?

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:21:12 -0700

Pin is mushroom at the top, meaning no grip, but at the bottom it has grip. I used a desoldering gun and wick still didn’t work, so I got a hot air station. Still doesn’t work. Temperature I used was 300-400°C for 15 seconds or more, but it depends. Solder is lead-free.

⟐ Commented September 22, 2025 at 23:21 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Controller shutting down/disconnecting when shaken/moved around

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 01:05:24 -0700

Hello! I have this controller for 2,5 years. It's working flawlessly in all regards except random disconnections/shutdowns.

I use it on PC, wired, no batteries inside. When it's just connected or I play relatively calm game where I don't move my hands around much it works just fine. When I play something intense like fighting game where I move my hands with controller around (this is due to execution demands, like frame perfect inputs, motion inputs, combos, can't be avoided) it disconnects, or shuts down randomly.

I did some troubleshooting, tested it with batteries via bluetooth, also disconnects. Tested different cable, also happens. Tested on different PC, also happens. Plugged it and just shaken it around violently (but of course not to damage it) and it happened, on both PCs, bluetooth or not, cable 1, cable 2, cable 3. I also updated controller's firmware. Nothing helped.

Disconnects or shutdowns? When it was connected via cable it seemed like it's losing connection, but when I used it via bluetooth I had to pair it again (holding the connect button on the controller was required, then it paired with PC and then I had to hold xbox logo down and it was working again), while via cable it resumed working after 2 seconds or so.

I suspect it must be something inside which is scary in itself, but I don't even know what I would need to look for inside when and if I manage to disassemble it. Does anyone have an idea what could be the cause and possible fix?

⟐ Answered September 09, 2025 at 1:05 MST