Am i the only one that thinks broken controllers cost too much for a BROKEN CONTROLLER THAT YOU GOTTA MESS WITH AND FIX? BUYING COMPONENTS ASWELL? Like jeez.
Those trigger motors may have been the smoke point looks like someone dropped a drink on the pad or dropped it in the sink (salavating gamers) lol, dose it still rumble at the triggers? GT85 spray might make it smell nice?
I'm a fan of repairing things but when something has warranty still active, I'm always gonna get it replaced/repaired under warranty. Bought a HP x360 elitebook with a bad keyboard that has warranty, saved a few hundred £££ from the going used price.
What got me dying was that every time he came back and said “it’s put back together enough to test it” it was always less put together than the time before 😂
it's actually super cool to see you working on something you haven't worked on before. Gives a lot more insight into the problem-solving method! Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed! I've got another great video coming up where I fix 25 of the Elite 1 controllers that has a number of things I've never fixed before.
10:21 I found a solution to drifting analog sticks. All you need to do is pry open those 2 green containers on the module. There should be a small disc in there. You just have to clean that entire container and the disk with isopropyl alcohol and place the disk in perfectly. Your problem should be solved instantly. Works for me every time, however it’s a temporary solution lasting for about 6 months or as long as a normal analog stick.
PS4 and Xbox One controllers are the first devices I started fixing on my channel. It's nice to see that an expert like you still make similar mistake as me when you repair these. It's also nice to see the difference between a novice like me and an expert. :)
Funny you would make a video on this controller, I recently purchased a faulty Xbox One Elite Series 2 controller myself for €79. Upon opening it up, I was kind of shocked at the state of it, I have a hard time understanding what happened to it but I got it to work in the end. It was missing the magnet for the hall effect sensor on the left trigger (I could only find one from an elite series 1 on ebay, figured it would do). The support bracket for the magnet was broken and the broken half was missing as well (I could only find these brackets for either the regular controllers, ended up ordering one for an S controller). The left shoulder button didn't work, didn't even click in (turns out the metal plate it fits onto had been bent a lot, had to realign it). The right trigger rattled when vibrating (had to tighten it down). In the process of opening the previous owner broken one of the little pillar that holds the left bumper in, no biggie, it works fine without that. They also broke one of the structures that holds thee controller fascia into place and they broke one of the structures that holds the silver plastic on the top of the controller into place so it looks slightly misaligned. Anyway, I got it to work fine and I'm happy with that.
@@Tronicsfix yeah, I've been struggling with some ps4 controllers. One of them still has drift even after replacing the offending analog stick twice, with a new one.
@@Tronicsfix I'll have to keep at it. I had a similar issue with an Xbox One Elite Series 1 controller but that had been my mistake, I had moved one SMC with the hot air inadvertently. Fixing that fixed the issue but that is not the case with this rogue DS4 controller. :)
André Coelho I bought a DualShock 4 off eBay which had a broken analog stick/drift issue. I replaced the joystick module and still had the stick drift. There’s two resistors and depending on which way the game character moves with the stick drift, one or both will have to be replaced. The character moves back on its own and won’t move forward so that tells me the resistor on the left has to be changed. You’ll have to keep changing the resistor until you find the right one and luckily I only have had to change it once or twice.
even though I'm not a consistent viewer of his videos I'm glad he made this one, it literally just saved me from tossing out or setting aside my only veeery expensive controller, keep up the great work
I had actually fixed one of those a week ago. Drift issue. Fixed it up. There is a website I use to test every controller I work on, which happens to be the site you used. Funny how its registered as a 360 controller.
@@Tronicsfix I will say the gamepad tester app has given me bad readings before. I replaced the sticks on one, tested it with the app, and everything looked fine. The customer brought it back with the same issue. So I used that site and sure enough the drift was still there. So it's good to have a backup just in case.
I appreciate how nervous you sounded at the beginning, I love taking stuff apart and actually welcome that feeling. That’s how confidence is built over time.
Dude. This channel is so genius. Your not just attracting other people who are also into this kind of stuff, but you’re also attracting the people who are like me. The ones who don’t know how Electronics are put together but have said to themselves one day, “I wonder what’s inside of a XBOX Controller.” Genius dude. Genius...
Idk what it is, but I've been binge watching your videos.. I used to repair older iphones > 4-7 then stopped. Watching your videos makes me want to start repairing electronics again! Keep up the awesome vids and the great work
I always watch these videos to see how fixable something is before buying. I just bought a ‘lightly used’ elite series 2 controller on eBay and this video gives me the confidence to repair if and when the time comes.
Alright Steve, I'll be looking forward for your analysis of the internal hardware of the next Xbox SX and PS5, and their "repairability" when they come out! Anyway, thanks for the good video, as always!!!
I disassembled and fixed the shoulder buttons on an Xbox One controller before. They requires you to melt the plastic welds to get into them. It's not easy and I recommend replacing them over fixing
Hmmm...all of the Xbox One controllers I've taken apart that piece just pops out. I'm filming a video now of repairing 25 Xbox Elite controllers and I'm replacing a number of them. Maybe I'm not thinking of the same part you are.
Great fix, I would have been totally lost. Little question though, will it not get worse overtime? I thought corrosion, unless you get every single bit off, is a timebomb
My mans slowly gonna evolve me into an American dad in his mid 40s, I feel more like that with every video I watch lmao. Nice wholesome content brother
You're so active to the people who comment on your videos. Not sure why all TH-camrs dont have fan engagement like you do. Otherwise, fantastic video. P.S. I watched a video about you dissasembling a PS4 and used that knowledge to fix the front USB ports on the front of my PS4 and tore the thing down to bare plastic and bathed the thing, now its good as new. Thanks, dude.
See the dual board design on the Xbox one controllers makes them a pain to fix because if it’s the board with the controllers brains your in trouble if it’s buttons not working could be a faulty top board there a horrible controller I prefer the 360 and original Xbox controllers
u saved my life man,my RB button was not working ,and i had no slightest idea how to pry open the controller,my button was amazingly behind bent and was not touching the plastic button,i fixed it works fine now,thank you for your tutorial how to open it!
I love the shirt! I have watched your videos many times before i broke my MacBook but your videos gave me the confidence to fix it. Spilled a beer in it and it wouldnt turn on. Ripped it apart cleaned everything and it works perfect!
11:52 Cleaning is a love/hate job. Hate doing it, but after get all the “ppl dirt” out, & other stuff.....sure is SO satisfying seeing dirty Q-Tips, & a clean board/device👍🏻 Also, I’m kinda certain the person knew was liquid damage, so why not just say....had liquid spilled, lol, but ppl just always deny it🤦🏼♂️ Loved the vid, thx! Cheers✌🏼
I’ve been buying and fixing elite series 1 controllers. I also mod new frames to get them to fit with new bumpers, triggers, and faceplates from the one S/ one x controller. Just got an elite for $15 that just needed one board connector re-soldered.
[[SPOILER ALERT]] I love how happy and satisfied he is at the end when he realizes the buttons work. I felt so happy for you, I love your videos, great job!
How to remove smoke smell: Get vinegar (a shotglass full should be enough) and a big plastic bowl. Place the controller and the shotglass full of vinegar under the plastic bowl. Wait a few days.
This is the type neighbour you would love staying next door to you :) ..... if your ever thinking of moving to scotland i'll let you know the best area to choose ;)
Wow nice video again Steve! Really nice to see how you fix those liquid damage problems which i think are very common now days because many people spill drinks over their consoles,controllers. Also thx for telling the viewers about the drifting analoge stick repair trick and yes replacing is better fix but for the people who can't or won't solder i helps ;). Thx for the great video and i'm looking forward to the next one with the Xbox one controllers.
Great video, Steve. I have 2 questions: how many hours did the process take for you to repair this controller? And, what reasonable price would you charge someone for fixing this controller?
i'm watching this as for a disassembly guide and well, I paid 80 bucks for a used one with a broken right bumper switch, switch itself costed me a buck, replaced it myself and now works perfectly
Perfect timing, the RB tactile switch on my Xbox One S Controller is broken. I'm trying to do a repair. This is a great video so many twist and turns but positive result at the very end. I've learned that the stick is calibrated onto the motherboard by Microsoft, so replacing it without calibrating the potentiometer will caused the dead zone to be off.
I feel like he overcharged for the issues that thing had. Also, @ 1:20 no you did not have all of the analog stick tops. You are missing two. Its suppose to come with 6 total. Looks like one of them is the Convex (gamecube type) top. Cant tell what other one you are missing.. maybe the tall one?
I’ve had two the first had a few issues got a replacement and works great only thing the right bumper doesn’t respond sometimes have to press it hard or in the right place but that goes away after a while
Honestly I think original Xbox one controller thumbsticks are better, I have the elite series 2 and I've used it for 3 months and the left thumb stick is already wearing out :(
Make a warrently claim on it. Most people forget, my headphones recently broke but luckily had 1 week left on my warrenty so sent them in and even got a newer model because my current ones were so old & discontinued
Just came across your videos, and I really love how dedicated you are to finding a fix before ordering new parts! I've been tinkering with hardware ever since high school, and I definitely would have stopped and just replaced a part at a lot of the points you came across in this video. Definitely inspired to look a little closer next time to see what I can find.
Haha that's true! Sometimes I'm in a hurry taking apart some device and suddenly I say to myself "wait wait... this is not something that Tronix would do... so take it easy and do it correctly!"
Great video. If I may just add somthing... You don't actually have to replace the whole thumbstick module, you can actually pry open that greenish square piece and then replace the circular spring inside with the one from your new module.
@@FOREVER-qj3rt If you feel comfortable taking it apart, the pad for the shoulder button is probably dirty and needs to be cleaned. That's my best guess and where I would start troubleshooting
Hey I love your channel. Always nice to know these things for when my stuff goes sideways. I also love you occasionally going off track to cover something else helpful. I really appreciate it😊
Just added this mod to my controller, thanks for the great video was a lot of help. The only issue I have is a slight coil whine coming from daughter board. Can only hear it with the controller next to my head so not huge problem
How bad did it smell after you got in there and agitated all that smoke/dirt? As always fantastic video! I loved watching you deal with a learning curve and figuring things out
Truly, women's "pockets" are a joke. Who decided women didn't need pockets on their pants? Or if they have pockets, they're about 2 inches deep tops. I was just talking to my wife about this recently, and it seems to be a huge conspiracy!
Hey Steve, love the content. Quick question. Did you check and reset the controller back to defaults before tearing into it. I noticed in the beginning you were on profile 3 of the controller, which somone could have set to have those buttons not work on purpose. If you press the center button they will go back to defaults. Your tester program might have overridden that but I doubt it since it's inside the controller that these assignments happen. Download the Xbox accessory app on your Xbox and plug it in and see if profile three was set that way.
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This was such a good video. But i do miss the part where you put everything back together and address the smoke odor and how to remove it.
Been meaning to get one so I ordered. Thanks !
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Am i the only one that thinks broken controllers cost too much for a BROKEN CONTROLLER THAT YOU GOTTA MESS WITH AND FIX? BUYING COMPONENTS ASWELL? Like jeez.
Those trigger motors may have been the smoke point looks like someone dropped a drink on the pad or dropped it in the sink (salavating gamers) lol, dose it still rumble at the triggers? GT85 spray might make it smell nice?
"We don't need the warranty, I am the warranty"
-Steve, Tronics Fix
New shirt idea
Just like Davy Jones.
I'm a fan of repairing things but when something has warranty still active, I'm always gonna get it replaced/repaired under warranty. Bought a HP x360 elitebook with a bad keyboard that has warranty, saved a few hundred £££ from the going used price.
Walter White, as an electronics repair guy: "I *am* the warranty"
@@RPGillespie I am the one who repairs
"What kind of warranty is this??"
"I AM THE WARRANTY!!!!"
"I am here, because you broke something" Weellll, nope. I am just here for entertainment 😊
Either way, thanks for stopping by!
Same
I'm here coz this is in my recommendation
When Steve said, "We fixed it!" I was like, "We did it Steve!". That's a good feeling. :D
I loved that part too dude! I have been learning a lot from this guy since I start watching his vids!
Lol I thought the same thing. I was thinking I just watched the video and through our team work, we did it!!!
Spoiler alert jeeeeez
Happy Tears
this is so wholesome :)
What got me dying was that every time he came back and said “it’s put back together enough to test it” it was always less put together than the time before 😂
😭😭😭🤣😅🤣😂🤗😂🤣😂😂😂😂😂🤣
it's actually super cool to see you working on something you haven't worked on before. Gives a lot more insight into the problem-solving method! Thanks for the video!
Glad you enjoyed! I've got another great video coming up where I fix 25 of the Elite 1 controllers that has a number of things I've never fixed before.
@@Tronicsfix can't wait for that video!
@@Tronicsfix That is how you learn how to fix them though! Trial by fire! :)
Steve: “When in doubt, take more screws out!”
Exactly!
10:21 I found a solution to drifting analog sticks. All you need to do is pry open those 2 green containers on the module. There should be a small disc in there. You just have to clean that entire container and the disk with isopropyl alcohol and place the disk in perfectly. Your problem should be solved instantly. Works for me every time, however it’s a temporary solution lasting for about 6 months or as long as a normal analog stick.
@cpt ghost he actually made a video on this just look up his 3 ways to fix controller drift video.
I love how thorough you are. You clean everything..a true commitment to quality work.
Thank you!
This is why I come to watch his videos, to watch him q-tip every nook & cranny.
The more complicated the fix, the more fun it is to watch! Good job TronicsFix!
Thanks! Glad you're enjoying these.
When Steve has a Device on the Table...
Warranty has left the Building....
Ha, ha...for sure!
Nice pfp
Wait, that was 20 minutes? That was fast.
Ha, ha...glad it went by fast. It's always hard to know how long to make these videos.
Whoa didn't notice the length until now, felt more like 10 minutes
@@Tronicsfix length is perfect!
@@CarKrueLp That's what she said
*_Stop right there, McFly!!!_*
PS4 and Xbox One controllers are the first devices I started fixing on my channel. It's nice to see that an expert like you still make similar mistake as me when you repair these. It's also nice to see the difference between a novice like me and an expert. :)
Funny you would make a video on this controller, I recently purchased a faulty Xbox One Elite Series 2 controller myself for €79. Upon opening it up, I was kind of shocked at the state of it, I have a hard time understanding what happened to it but I got it to work in the end.
It was missing the magnet for the hall effect sensor on the left trigger (I could only find one from an elite series 1 on ebay, figured it would do).
The support bracket for the magnet was broken and the broken half was missing as well (I could only find these brackets for either the regular controllers, ended up ordering one for an S controller).
The left shoulder button didn't work, didn't even click in (turns out the metal plate it fits onto had been bent a lot, had to realign it).
The right trigger rattled when vibrating (had to tighten it down).
In the process of opening the previous owner broken one of the little pillar that holds the left bumper in, no biggie, it works fine without that. They also broke one of the structures that holds thee controller fascia into place and they broke one of the structures that holds the silver plastic on the top of the controller into place so it looks slightly misaligned.
Anyway, I got it to work fine and I'm happy with that.
Nice work! Controllers can be challenging to repair because of how badly they're treated sometimes.
@@Tronicsfix yeah, I've been struggling with some ps4 controllers. One of them still has drift even after replacing the offending analog stick twice, with a new one.
@@hadesmcc That's a tough one. I haven't done enough of them to give you any ideas.
@@Tronicsfix I'll have to keep at it. I had a similar issue with an Xbox One Elite Series 1 controller but that had been my mistake, I had moved one SMC with the hot air inadvertently. Fixing that fixed the issue but that is not the case with this rogue DS4 controller. :)
André Coelho I bought a DualShock 4 off eBay which had a broken analog stick/drift issue. I replaced the joystick module and still had the stick drift. There’s two resistors and depending on which way the game character moves with the stick drift, one or both will have to be replaced. The character moves back on its own and won’t move forward so that tells me the resistor on the left has to be changed. You’ll have to keep changing the resistor until you find the right one and luckily I only have had to change it once or twice.
Steve is the repair genie, that appear every time we break something. So good to have him!
Ha, ha!
that controller is an honest work of art. glad you could get it working properly again.
Thanks!
Just as a helping hand, in the case where there are 2 holes there should be two more analogue sticks as they ship 6 all together, 3 different sizes
even though I'm not a consistent viewer of his videos I'm glad he made this one, it literally just saved me from tossing out or setting aside my only veeery expensive controller, keep up the great work
Glad to hear it!
I had actually fixed one of those a week ago. Drift issue. Fixed it up. There is a website I use to test every controller I work on, which happens to be the site you used. Funny how its registered as a 360 controller.
That was strange but still worked fine. I'm not that familiar with that site so I wasn't sure if that was normal or not.
@@Tronicsfix I will say the gamepad tester app has given me bad readings before. I replaced the sticks on one, tested it with the app, and everything looked fine. The customer brought it back with the same issue. So I used that site and sure enough the drift was still there. So it's good to have a backup just in case.
@@HumanDelta38 yes true also windows 10 has a buildin controller test which also works very good on finding drifting.
I appreciate how nervous you sounded at the beginning, I love taking stuff apart and actually welcome that feeling. That’s how confidence is built over time.
"I'm here, because you broke something" LOL best intro ever.
Dude. This channel is so genius. Your not just attracting other people who are also into this kind of stuff, but you’re also attracting the people who are like me. The ones who don’t know how Electronics are put together but have said to themselves one day, “I wonder what’s inside of a XBOX Controller.” Genius dude. Genius...
21:27 The moment when you are so happy that you fixed it because it wasnt a waste and he didnt give up ^^
Lowkey steve’s videos helped me, especially for ps4 controllers because i change their shells a lot and steve had the best explanation of how to do it
In my experience fixing Xbox one controllers I say "It's fixed....for now..." lol
Lol!
Can u upload more pls
I repair consoles for a living and your videos have always been very helpful and Informative
Great to hear!
I love how you just try your luck on these items you've never opened before instead of following tutorials.
I do follow tutorials if it's something I just have no clue how to fix.
Idk what it is, but I've been binge watching your videos.. I used to repair older iphones > 4-7 then stopped. Watching your videos makes me want to start repairing electronics again! Keep up the awesome vids and the great work
I watched a solid 4 minutes before realizing a broken/parts controller costs $100.
Man its not much more to buy a working one lol
@@CallumSk8er from what I saw the series 2 is around $170 so it’s near double the price..
@@ajfergy5569 parts man parts.
If it's a broken controller he should be charging no more than $40 for it I mean geez
I just bought a basically brand new one for $100
Dang, love the content dude. Would love to see more PS4 and Xb1 fixes again, those were very entertaining. Appreciate the hard work dude.
Thanks for the feedback!
Yeah i wanna see more console repairs to ive rewatched the old ones at least 6 times
I'm so jealous of your know-how in fixing and repairing broken electronic devices. Great video!
Thanks!
I always watch these videos to see how fixable something is before buying. I just bought a ‘lightly used’ elite series 2 controller on eBay and this video gives me the confidence to repair if and when the time comes.
Alright Steve, I'll be looking forward for your analysis of the internal hardware of the next Xbox SX and PS5, and their "repairability" when they come out!
Anyway, thanks for the good video, as always!!!
Can't wait!
TronicsFix I love your videos, I feel like I learned something new from your videos everyday
0:10 I’m only here because I’m a subscriber and I like your videos. I’m not a gamer what so ever and I don’t want to fix anything.
Me too!
I disassembled and fixed the shoulder buttons on an Xbox One controller before. They requires you to melt the plastic welds to get into them. It's not easy and I recommend replacing them over fixing
Hmmm...all of the Xbox One controllers I've taken apart that piece just pops out. I'm filming a video now of repairing 25 Xbox Elite controllers and I'm replacing a number of them. Maybe I'm not thinking of the same part you are.
@@Tronicsfix how much were all of them?
@@sawyermack7739 probably around $300-$400 or less
The Mighty Steve is at it Again. Rocking Solid Dude! Steve 2020
Thanks!
Superb video as usual :)
3:37 interesting adverts youve got there ;)
Great fix, I would have been totally lost.
Little question though, will it not get worse overtime? I thought corrosion, unless you get every single bit off, is a timebomb
Yes, generally speaking, you need to remove it all or it will continue to corrode over time.
@@Tronicsfix ah right, thank you for the response, I was thinking of starting to buy some broken products myself so I'll know to stay away
My mans slowly gonna evolve me into an American dad in his mid 40s, I feel more like that with every video I watch lmao. Nice wholesome content brother
i love that intro xD "I'm here because you broke something"
You're so active to the people who comment on your videos. Not sure why all TH-camrs dont have fan engagement like you do. Otherwise, fantastic video.
P.S. I watched a video about you dissasembling a PS4 and used that knowledge to fix the front USB ports on the front of my PS4 and tore the thing down to bare plastic and bathed the thing, now its good as new. Thanks, dude.
Smoke smell? Water damage? I bet that dude spilled bong water on that thing 😂
Started fixing up controllers myself and your videos have helped tremendously. Keep up the great work!
The switch battery in his wallet - he did it again! Seen it on the last one as well :)
But you can’t fit that in the ridge wallet 🤔
Ha, ha...glad someone noticed that! That's true that you can't fit that in the Ridge wallet!
@@Tronicsfix You can rely on me, I was like the first and probably only one who pointed it out in the other video :p
I enjoy most of your content, but I REALLY like watching you figure something out like this 👍 thanks for the great vid as always ✌️
I keep seeing comments asking for longer vids so this is for you!
Bro your amazing
I love to see you repairing game console
Thanks!
See the dual board design on the Xbox one controllers makes them a pain to fix because if it’s the board with the controllers brains your in trouble if it’s buttons not working could be a faulty top board there a horrible controller I prefer the 360 and original Xbox controllers
Is the shirt going to be on the merch shop? That is the perfect thing to wear to work.
It's already there! It's on the merch shelf below the vid.
u saved my life man,my RB button was not working ,and i had no slightest idea how to pry open the controller,my button was amazingly behind bent and was not touching the plastic button,i fixed it works fine now,thank you for your tutorial how to open it!
3:36 those ads at the bottom of the screen look... yeah
looks like they're now blurred out lol
@@stephenkamenar what were they lol
been looking for someone commenting at the time what as up with the blurred parts at the start....this kind of explains it
I love the shirt! I have watched your videos many times before i broke my MacBook but your videos gave me the confidence to fix it. Spilled a beer in it and it wouldnt turn on. Ripped it apart cleaned everything and it works perfect!
Is there any way to fix stick drift on dualshock 4 if so do a video on it. Pls
Yep...same way as in this video. I've also got another video coming up that shows all the ways to do it.
@@Tronicsfix thanks for the quick answer cant wait for that up coming vid
I would never do any type of work that you do but it's so entertaining to watch you troubleshoot these things
I would give up in the second attempt, congratulations !
Sometimes you just gotta keep trying!
11:52 Cleaning is a love/hate job. Hate doing it, but after get all the “ppl dirt” out, & other stuff.....sure is SO satisfying seeing dirty Q-Tips, & a clean board/device👍🏻
Also, I’m kinda certain the person knew was liquid damage, so why not just say....had liquid spilled, lol, but ppl just always deny it🤦🏼♂️
Loved the vid, thx!
Cheers✌🏼
When I see "I don't know what is wrong with it" on eBay it's always water damage.
Same goes with a lot of Nintendo Switches. "It suddenly stopped charging" means "they pulverized the USB port to death".
Palms sweaty
Chain smoker with sweaty palms, a deadly combination.
I’ve been buying and fixing elite series 1 controllers. I also mod new frames to get them to fit with new bumpers, triggers, and faceplates from the one S/ one x controller. Just got an elite for $15 that just needed one board connector re-soldered.
[[SPOILER ALERT]]
I love how happy and satisfied he is at the end when he realizes the buttons work. I felt so happy for you, I love your videos, great job!
Thank you!
How to remove smoke smell: Get vinegar (a shotglass full should be enough) and a big plastic bowl. Place the controller and the shotglass full of vinegar under the plastic bowl. Wait a few days.
This is the type neighbour you would love staying next door to you :) ..... if your ever thinking of moving to scotland i'll let you know the best area to choose ;)
Ha, ha...probably not but that's where my ancestors are from!
Wow nice video again Steve! Really nice to see how you fix those liquid damage problems which i think are very common now days because many people spill drinks over their consoles,controllers. Also thx for telling the viewers about the drifting analoge stick repair trick and yes replacing is better fix but for the people who can't or won't solder i helps ;). Thx for the great video and i'm looking forward to the next one with the Xbox one controllers.
Great video, Steve.
I have 2 questions: how many hours did the process take for you to repair this controller?
And, what reasonable price would you charge someone for fixing this controller?
I think the most valuable thing in your videos is that IPA that you clean everything with. I haven't been able to find any anywhere for 7 months!
TronicsFix: “I paid $99 for a broken controller”
Me: laughs in in $180
I want to get one but it’s so expensive
@@davidf1805 It's worth it, I have a Xbox elite series 1 and I've had it for over 3 years and the grips just started expanding
Catman817 you got lucky I am on my 3th in 8 months
@@Valentijnpeek I'm glad I got lucky, there's no way I could afford a new controller every few months
Dont forget the taxes! I paid nearly $200
Awesome vid. Might even dig out my old Xbox one controller that went haywire years ago, for a good clean up
You should make a new piece of merch with "When in doubt take out more screws"
Ha, ha...that's a good idea
@@Tronicsfix or custom upgrade the micro usb to type c or the pro
i'm watching this as for a disassembly guide and well, I paid 80 bucks for a used one with a broken right bumper switch, switch itself costed me a buck, replaced it myself and now works perfectly
I dont even have an xbox and i dont plan on getting one and i still watched the whole thing😅 its entertaining what can i say
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
Its okay to be interested in the process. I dont like PlayStation or Nintendo, but Im still interested in how they build their tech.
Perfect timing, the RB tactile switch on my Xbox One S Controller is broken. I'm trying to do a repair. This is a great video so many twist and turns but positive result at the very end.
I've learned that the stick is calibrated onto the motherboard by Microsoft, so replacing it without calibrating the potentiometer will caused the dead zone to be off.
These things, brand new, are $170 a pop. For that money you'd think they come encased in gold and made out of carbon fiber.
Instead for me came broken as brand new, lmao what a joke, and i never had issues with the normal £60 one.
That was awesome Steve. Im about to attempt fixing one of these soon too so just needed to see the setup.
i love his face in the thumbnail
I feel like he overcharged for the issues that thing had.
Also, @ 1:20 no you did not have all of the analog stick tops. You are missing two. Its suppose to come with 6 total. Looks like one of them is the Convex (gamecube type) top. Cant tell what other one you are missing.. maybe the tall one?
I've always wanted one of those controllers
Other than the smoke it's a really nice controller.
I’ve had two the first had a few issues got a replacement and works great only thing the right bumper doesn’t respond sometimes have to press it hard or in the right place but that goes away after a while
I have an Elite 1 and Elite 2. I really like my Elite 2. Well worth the money for the quality and customization.
Nice is there a ps4 version
Ghostreaper 098 ones similar to it
Nice one! Glad to see you stick with it until it's working again.
Me too!
Honestly I think original Xbox one controller thumbsticks are better, I have the elite series 2 and I've used it for 3 months and the left thumb stick is already wearing out :(
Interesting
@@Ebolachicken say what? Cheese grime? Not the one I'm thinking about?? O_o
Make a warrently claim on it. Most people forget, my headphones recently broke but luckily had 1 week left on my warrenty so sent them in and even got a newer model because my current ones were so old & discontinued
@@sm00th77 And what next, after warranty runs out (1-year only I pressume)?
Used mine alot. every single day for 9 months. thumbsticks seem to wear a lot less than the old ones.. you might just have a faulty one....
Just came across your videos, and I really love how dedicated you are to finding a fix before ordering new parts! I've been tinkering with hardware ever since high school, and I definitely would have stopped and just replaced a part at a lot of the points you came across in this video. Definitely inspired to look a little closer next time to see what I can find.
I'm wearing a T-shirt with 'I'm the dude who broke this"
Ha, ha...that's funny!
@@Tronicsfix I found your Shirt funny too :)
The patience this man had is insane
Tronix: Uses tool to remove each button carefully
Me: Flips the shell upside down to let every button fall out 🤣
Haha that's true! Sometimes I'm in a hurry taking apart some device and suddenly I say to myself "wait wait... this is not something that Tronix would do... so take it easy and do it correctly!"
@@Cabeza492 Plot twist - Tronics only does it like that on camera and is reckless normally to save time
I was having this exact issue on a regular Xbox One controller after I replaced the sticks, so this video is actually extremely helpful to me.
I love a happy ending.
Me too!
Cigarette stench can be hard to fully remove from plastic, especially if it gets absorbed. Was it just on the surface?
This felt like an intense anime episode, where the protagonist is fighting the villian and comes out victorious in the end
Ha, ha...true!
Great video. If I may just add somthing... You don't actually have to replace the whole thumbstick module, you can actually pry open that greenish square piece and then replace the circular spring inside with the one from your new module.
0:03 You don't knoooooow me.
Lol
Dang bro thats awesome. I just spent like $230 at gamestop for a brand new one with warranty. Really solid content man. I subbed.
When I see the title and you find it as a tricky fix, I’m surprised
I'm actually not as good with controllers. I haven't fixed as many of them.
@@TronicsfixI'm sorry to ask but my controllers right trigger does not work unless I blow in the controller any fixes you know?
@@FOREVER-qj3rt If you feel comfortable taking it apart, the pad for the shoulder button is probably dirty and needs to be cleaned. That's my best guess and where I would start troubleshooting
Hey I love your channel. Always nice to know these things for when my stuff goes sideways. I also love you occasionally going off track to cover something else helpful. I really appreciate it😊
love these videos
Thank you for watching!
Just added this mod to my controller, thanks for the great video was a lot of help. The only issue I have is a slight coil whine coming from daughter board. Can only hear it with the controller next to my head so not huge problem
That controller looked complicated when you opened it up
They seem like that at first but they're really not too bad.
I wouldn’t have ever been able to put it back together.
@@jammedhands me too
How bad did it smell after you got in there and agitated all that smoke/dirt? As always fantastic video! I loved watching you deal with a learning curve and figuring things out
It was/is still pretty bad. Even now whenever I handle it my hands smell like smoke.
@@Tronicsfix Ugh!
3:38 ummm I can’t be the only one that sees that in the bottom left of the screen?
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The lingering blur?
Why highlight such a thing?
@@h3was547 he blurred it but there was a porno there before
@@hellothere-xz7kf ooh ok.
I'm on my second controller the 1st started stick drift within a month. So far the second is good I wish the sticks were easily swapped.
Xbox really didn’t want people to fix the elite controller 2
They don't want people fixing anything.
That was a tough one, that looked time consuming.
$99 for a broken controller? They must be at least $200 brand new then.
$180 actually.
Seems like it's not worth it to pay another $80 with a warranty.
“Designed to fit in your front pocket”
Unless you’re a women. Our pockets are tiny
our pockets comrade
Ha, ha...nothing fits in those "pockets"!
Truly, women's "pockets" are a joke. Who decided women didn't need pockets on their pants? Or if they have pockets, they're about 2 inches deep tops. I was just talking to my wife about this recently, and it seems to be a huge conspiracy!
@@michaelbaessler8982 some design idiots :-/
How did you edit the comment and misuse “women”. Also I’m not hating, just messing around.
Hey Steve, love the content. Quick question. Did you check and reset the controller back to defaults before tearing into it. I noticed in the beginning you were on profile 3 of the controller, which somone could have set to have those buttons not work on purpose. If you press the center button they will go back to defaults. Your tester program might have overridden that but I doubt it since it's inside the controller that these assignments happen. Download the Xbox accessory app on your Xbox and plug it in and see if profile three was set that way.