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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: Both triggers are stuck at 100% after diy repair of joysticks

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 02:12:43 -0700

After disassembling and replacing the left joystick of the xbox series controller, both triggers are now constantly fully pressed in according to software and the xbox console. However there is no mechanical difference in the triggers and their magnets. The joysticks works perfectly, and it appears that the triggers are the only issue.

The triggers worked fine before disassembly and repairing the joysticks. Any help would be appreciated :(

⟐ Commented September 03, 2025 at 2:12 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Where can I find/buy replacement trigger contact pads?

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 13:29:44 -0700

My trigger was sticking for 1 second after I released it so I removed the casing and wiped clean the contact pad (tiny rectangular material that absorbs the trigger press to prevent tapping/clicking sound) with rubbing alcohol, but lost that piece. Where can I find a replacement for the pad? And am I even using the correct term?

⟐ Answered January 15, 2024 at 13:29 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: I droped my controller and now it wont charge when I plug in my charge

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:49:02 -0700

Is there a simple way to fix this and how much would it cost if I need new parts

⟐ Edited January 22, 2024 at 13:49 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: It says I'm holding down the RB button? Please help Fix?

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:49:32 -0700

I'm not touching RB and it says I am for no reason? I don't know how to fix please help

⟐ Edited January 22, 2024 at 13:49 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: How to take a broken headphone jack out of the headphone slot?

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:03:08 -0700

My friend broke his headphone jack in the headphone slot, soo how do you take a broken headphone jack out of the headphone slot?

⟐ Answer accepted December 08, 2022 at 6:03 MST

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: Stick drift after replacing joystick module

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:30:47 -0700

I have replaced the right joystick module of an Xbox series controller as it had stick drift, but after replacing it the stick drift remains.

When replacing it I did notice some damage to the board so I’m now wondering if this is the cause, I’ve attached a photo so hopefully someone can let me know if that is likely the cause and if there’s anything that can be done.

Thanks, Luke

⟐ Answer accepted August 05, 2025 at 13:30 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: How can I repair my drifting left stick

Tue, 28 May 2024 05:21:48 -0700

I never had a problem in my life with drifting stick but the time has come. So any advice how can I fix this problem?

⟐ Answered May 28, 2024 at 5:21 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: My Triggers are stuck at %100

Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:00:58 -0700

Hello friends. I have an issue on my xbox controller how can i solve this? I know the missing points are going to be soldered but they are just for rumble motors. My issue is not about vibration its about triggers stuck at %100. Let me add some pictures above.

⟐ Commented September 01, 2025 at 8:00 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: I have probably damaged the vias on a 1914 controller.

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 01:40:57 -0700

Hello,

Trying to remove the left joystick from the PCB has gone bad, due to the lack of experience ( my first attempt ever ) and improper tools, it ended up in damaging the vias (if that is what those holes are) and at this moment, I don't know if anything else. The question is, is this something fixable, and if yes, how? I have attached some pictures with the damage, the silver and copper rings are damaged or missing from several vias. Also, do you think the silver rectangle from the last screenshot is damaged also? I did not interfere with it, but I think I may have used to much heat on the soldering iron.

Thanks!

⟐ Commented September 12, 2024 at 1:40 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: XBox Series Controller Headphone Port exhibits considerable play.

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:21:52 -0700

I can wiggle a headset jack and subsequently lose audio output on one side. Can I bend the brass contacts and reduce the amount of play resulting from typical wear and tear?

⟐ Answered March 14, 2024 at 10:21 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Face plate interchangeable with gen 1 elite controller?

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:52:41 -0700

I have a custom first series elite controller and wondering if the face plate can fit on the newer X model controllers.

⟐ Commented January 26, 2024 at 11:52 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Looking for component values for the 1914 top board.

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 04:57:34 -0700

I'm learning how to repair electronics and starting with controllers. I have a water damaged 1914 Xbox Controller and I'm not sure how to find values of components.

I did find Board scans and on the "1914 BUTTON/POWER BOARD TOP" corrosion was very bad on C36+C43 and R7+R4+C37+EG2. I cleaned it off and lost C36. The pads are still there but now I'm not sure what to google to find the values of all the components. I'm looking for C36 specifically but there is some others around the board that do not look very good and might need to be replaced.

Any one have any suggestions? I'm just getting started. It might be beyond my skill level but at least I'll learn how to replace tiny components like that.

Thanks!

@dan0 Sure. here are some pics. C36 is missing, not sure how to find the value of it online.

⟐ Commented August 12, 2025 at 4:57 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Xbox Joystick doesn’t work after installation

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:17:03 -0700

Hi! I recently installed new joysticks from Gulikit, I purchased them off Amazon. I followed the I fix it instructions and installed them. The right one works totally fine however, the left one seems to drift to the right but when you click the joystick in it goes back to center slowly. (See video) up and down works fine but left and right won’t do anything on the left joystick. Thanks in advance!

⟐ Answered July 02, 2025 at 13:17 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: How would you fix the left bumper?

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:24:29 -0700

The left bumper on my Series controller stopped clicking. The bumper now just squishes and does not record the button press.

⟐ Answer accepted November 10, 2023 at 10:24 MST

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: My control moves on its own in games and raises the direction up

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:27:35 -0700

so how do I fix that ?

⟐ Answered January 13, 2023 at 9:27 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