How to Fix Analog Drift on XBOX Elite Series 2 Controller (repair stick that moves by itself)

[@HowToX]

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[@sxxlreaper4042]

THANK U IT WORKED

[@FelingBad]

There is no shot that slapping the back of my controller just got the drift to stop. Absolutely GOATED video sir, well done.

[@robbierobot5799]

I saw that method a few years ago, and it does work. It extended the life of my controllers by double (that dang left stick). I just got in the habit of doing it periodically to knock out any accumulated wear dust. Finally taught myself to do a stick module replacement when they eventually wear out. ( I have the previous versions, not the Elite. Now that I've seen the insides of one I'll NEVER get one, massively over-engineered to prevent self repair)

[@SC4RC3]

Just worked for me too lmao

[@AlRios523]

If your elite 2 has drift issues and is out of warranty, Microsoft will send you a fixed one without you needing to return yours, the charge will be only $79 with free shipping.

[@isaacsanchez5065]

Bro my controller is brand new why am I having stick drift

[@Anihilationx360]

Abit of drift is good, it keeps aim assit more active

[@Watchplz]

Same

[@SurlierTesla]

Same

[@bemo9]

planned obsolescence

[@tellis17]

I’m on my 3rd controller in 4weeks smh first one had stick drift, 2nd had stick drift and sticking & slow response on the button & the 3rd one…. We shall see

[@GTA4FANATIC]

Wow, I was about to take my pro controller apart and method 3 worked for me to fix my left stick not responding at full tilt. Great video, thank you!!

[@renegoinhard7481]

Used this video to try to fix my left analog stick “rubbing” when positioned to the top leftish corner. The cardboard wedge seems to have solved my problem. You sir are a saint. If the problem persists I’ll just send this thing back for a replacement or a refund. Thanks again.

[@apocalypseofoto]

Hey there, I went all the way through step 10. The green thingy inside the joystick was indeed dirty for the axis that was having the drifting issue. Thanks for the information about identifying which part of the stick was tied to which axis, it was very useful. I took the whole controller apart, cleaned the problematic piece and put it all back together. It is now working again properly. Cheers! P.S.: I had an issue after putting it all back together where the controller would bind to the bluetooth dongle and subsequently turn off. Plugging it via USB seemed to have solved it. I could then rebind it to the dongle properly.

[@samgadsby2185]

Cheers mate, first tip with tapping controller fixed mine👍🏻👍🏻

[@DeadZoneKing]

Thank you for the video, Method 1 was surprisingly helpful. Honestly didn't expect it to work. Ill come back to this video in a few days if the issue comes up again

[@YungestKilla]

S tier video, took a little bit but you overall helped me.

[@zeldasmuffin]

Fixed on method 1! Been living with this shit for over a year :/ Much appreciation

[@urmexicanfriend.4562]

Bro I had the elite series 2 and in a month I had crazy stick drift in my right analog stick, I would appreciate you for all the help because now I got that fixed. I was iffy on the alcohol and Q-tip, but it worked thank you 🐐

[@davidengland5152]

45 degree angle and slapping the controller fixed it for me thank you

[@HasMilk]

Thank you!! My trace was filthy, cleaned it with a q-tip and no more stick drift!

[@angusturk3668]

God bless you my left stick was stuck on down and the first step fixed my controller I should tip you 60$ for saving me $60

[@Zebsai]

Ive only had this controller for the 2nd day and there is a slight amount of stick drift, why would a new controller have stuck drift?

[@gavilan355]

Thank you for making this video. Seems like poor design that dust can get through and make stick drift. I was lucky cause it worked after step 2. My controller is just a month old and already had this issue

[@Orov8791]

Nooooooooooo way you helped you to get my stickdrift away eith the first metod! You absolutely earned you a new subscriber. Thank you very much🤝

[@cesarguerrero1815]

That angle tap helped , thank you!!!

[@Shin_Taro_]

Gotta love when percussive maintenance works on modern electronics!

[@adamgleeson-1g523]

"Percussive maintenance" amazing

[@NeorecnamorceN]

In the Xbox controller screen beneath the update, there should be a recalibrate option. That actually did correct quite a bit of the drift i had in the left joystick. Didn't solve it completely but it's definitely worth trying.

[@PsychoPanzyC4]

I have a question so does the metal thumb stick work on the Xbox elite series one controller?

[@Jay-bg8zv]

Bro my elite controller was so bad but I take of my stuff. But your 1st dirt method worked

[@WER020]

I would use wedge first, then do the other steps. The Curve adjustment makes so you can change stick to you're preferable play style, then adjusts left to right until you get a consistent straight line going from bottom to top! hope this helps 🙏

[@martinromero8538]

1st one fixed the stick drift! Thanks 👌🏽

[@ricordeljean-philippe7227]

Wow it worked right from the first step ! Thank u so much

[@BaiterTTV]

THANK YOU!!. MY RIGHT JOYSTICK WOULDNT LOOK UP OR DOWN PROPERLY

[@mijail5881]

Всё гениальное - просто 😂the very first one worked as magic , thank you!

[@joshlaware1520]

Fixed my controller after the first fix in the video. Holy shit thank you

[@SC4RC3]

So, step 1 worked for me.. Im as shocked as you are lol

[@martinmaxil3099]

This Trick by 0:48 works!!! Thanks so much bro!!!!❤

[@Shadow_of_Echos]

Ok, I was skeptical at first, but it actually worked?! Not drifting anymore

[@Nirvanablue89]

Extremely thorough video. Thanks man!

[@aweigh1010]

HowToX could you do a video on doing a full Elite Core/Elite Series 2 shell and button swap? I realize this video already includes a disassembly of the front and back shells, but I'd love to have some footage of someone also moving over the trigger lock and back button parts from the old back shell to the new backshell, and some footage of moving the light diffusers and other bits from the old front shell to the new front shell; as well as replacing the old buttons and bumpers and triggers with the new button parts. Specifically the bumpers and triggers. Just a suggestion since this is exactly what I want to do with my Elite Core, I want to swap its shell and buttons with the ones from an Elite Series 2, and I'd love to have your video as reference. Have a good one.

[@thereal_ZizzleBrizzle]

W advise definitely listen to this man my stick drift went away first method 😂😂

[@supaflifpv7268]

I know this video is old now but a small tip I found,when taking the thumbstick covers off the actual potentiometer I used the tension tool or key that comes with the controller I put the key on the tension piece on the top and I proceeded to undo or at least loosen it enough so you could then unscrew with your hands sorry if anyone has already said this I didn't check the comments

[@MistyOnSiege]

method 1 worked for me! thanks so much!!!

[@Oldelon45]

Thank you man. Methode 1 worked for me 💯

[@cedricjohnsonjr]

I removed the plastic ring on the inside of the left joystick space and it worked immediately.

[@insanebe1]

i had a problem with the left stick getting stuck - solved by rotating the stick clockwise like a bottle top- it seemed to screw the stick back in lol

[@paulkoch4988]

holy shit this resolved my left stick that was stuck..thanks for the info

[@JohnSmith-yz7ry]

thank you for being thorough

[@Sekhmet6697]

Just a word of caution, those contacts at 22:08 are incredibly tiny and will bend if you look at them wrong, causing one of the axes of the stick to stop working, so be very careful when manipulating those!

[@steelydude]

Dame the first method worked, thanks man

[@t-60studios]

Life saver! Method 2 worked like a charm. Pulled out a ball of hair. Gonna keep my cats away from my controller from now on lol

[@francesco2325]

Thanks! Solved with the first three methods

[@TeamLevitategaming]

Worked great thanks

[@SebasRealx]

Thank you, best video ever!

[@ArneNoedel]

i did step 1 to 4 and it fixed it! thx

[@lin_ex6946]

Used the cardboard wedged method and it pushed my whole joystick in and now whenever I spin the joy stick it feels like something is stoping it from moving

[@monkey3093]

Hey, thank you so much for helping not have stick drift 👍

[@bhrisbreezy222]

bro you just fixed my remote with 3' inches of straw. thank you

[@isaiahsilvera2166]

It could also be a software issue. I was using brand new xbox elite 2 controller for 4 days with steam deck, it was giving me left analog drift on system-> beta participation ->stable, so i switched to beta mode and it cleared immediately

[@paulnazmay6531]

The first step got a small problem turned into a large piece of cardboard stuck behind my analog stick. Now, i HAVE to open it up to get it out smh... apparently not all controllers are safe to do this to

[@BungHole-zm5rh]

Earned another subscriber

[@HayesCoffey]

After the tapping technique my left stick isn’t clicking as good anymore it’s only a month old what should I do

[@dodell6776]

It worked thanks so much!

[@noemedmedia]

Highly engaging!

[@DanHey08]

Thank you. First method worked.

[@jordanrodriguez1908]

I have a problem where my controller turns off whenever i press down hard on the right stick is there a fix to this or should i just return it

[@Judewj]

If you can get a full refund get it then buy a new one

[@nick33559]

This was perfect - thanks.

[@tjgustafson3684]

It worked first step thanks I’m subbing now

[@DemonickGamingOfficial]

controller sticks on the up and down motion any fix?

[@GenGames]

Thanks for Helping its means alot

[@Femboy-lk7iv]

will this help for me? mine analog is a little how to say this, loose in the middle

[@jaybird6262]

Thank you for saving my elite 2 🙏🙏🙏😬

[@joshpalmer9458]

I don’t have stick drift! My left thumb stick literally sticks at the 2 o’clock position.

[@kingdude1]

Thank you!

[@RogueBeatsARG]

i dont have drift, but my analogs are like of centered all the time, btw you dont need slow movement in Titanfall 2, just run, rump and wallrun :)

[@HowToX]

I use auto run in Titanfall 2. Still, if there is an issue, I suggest trying the things in the video.

[@lumon.1]

i may be cooked, i broke my right stick's potentiometers

[@zolinco]

Wow. It works. I have tried almost everything to fix my controller, with no success before. Thanks! 🎉

[@GlockBaby4270]

Great video thanks

[@DariusHarris-t1m]

i fixed mine because of this video

[@dirtbikedevon6949]

First one worked for me thank you

[@miguelsandoval2189]

What was your issue because for me it keeps acting like a full push is a light push

[@GhostStories93]

Mine isnt old at all my bottom right analog started having issues about 8-9 months into buying it. When I push down to click the analog in it doesn’t click down all the way nor does it make the click feeling.. idk what the issue is bc there is no way there is dust or dirt in it. 🤔🤔

[@HowToX]

Try the things in the video. I believe dirt gets in there at the factory, before it is shipped.

[@supaflifpv7268]

It was when he said about heating the stick I don't think you need heat or pliers I did it without both I just used the tension key

[@CDogbruv]

Firs time with stick drift right thumb stick, only had it few days, had controller nearly 3 yrs, gonns try some of these methods

[@jpmcm8910]

Did anything work mate ?

[@CDogbruv]

@@jpmcm8910 yeah, but an aditional to add is check firmware side for controller updates

[@itzzz_blitzy3747]

Question, so seeing any of the green adhesive on the thumbstick means it's broken?

[@HowToX]

I would not assume that.

[@geographyboy647]

What If I spill drink on the controller

[@calaverasjinx7842]

Am yet to try these stunts out

[@Dabbo_007]

Mines the right stick. I'll be sitting still in cod and just start turning to the left. Makes aiming a pain

[@BAWBBAGET]

Method 9 worked, it had grime along the sides 💀💀

[@David-nn6io]

Dude. People like this should have a donation link on their videos. I would love to send him $5 for taking the time to make such detailed content. Thanks @HowToX! This saved my overpriced $200 piece of Microsoft garbage. (I hate you Microsoft. $150, unreliable, controller where the buttons cost extra.)

[@Greentomatoes17.]

It Works

[@coolralph89]

listen.....when i tell you my stick drift was gone after method one......i almost lost my mind at how dumb it sounded and first.

[@viviananderson3802]

this is my 5th vid of it and nothings working

[@Randy-eh7zk]

I bought a brand new one and had the same problem. Returned it and just gave up to use cheap controllers to have no problems. No way I need to do any of this anyway, Microsoft! How big do your yachts have to be? They need decent headsets too. Talk to Apple, Microsoft. Try the Air Max headset and learn. Tired of this franchise B.S.

[@aaravsharma6829]

1st trick worked for me😂fr

[@ZombieBitesAgain]

what no way frick sakes lol ty so much guy worked 😊

[@xbox_clipz6827]

Is it safe to take it apart?

[@HowToX]

See warnings within the video.

[@moesif]

Yes. Microsoft has a video showing you exactly how to take the elite series 2 apart for repair

[@bamuray]

I think you can uncrew the whole stick

[@mar214-cx1mt]

When I move my analog stick it moves to the right 3 times how do I fix it

[@魚博士打陰間對決]

Yo are you the person in killzone2 that is called I am over your mum?

[@HowToX]

Yes. Check out my Killzone channel if you haven't already. It's called "Just Killzone."

[@dusty13b]

Worst controller I've ever bought. Got stick drift within a week of buying it.

[@niallmycoe6869]

Take your analog stick off and tighten the screw you’re welcome

[@nathana4193]

Take the analog stick off and tighten the screw that goes into analog stick. Ur welcome.

[@Doodlebobbler123]

Doesn’t always work I done it and shi still drifts brand new controller too

[@cheeznarcan901]

That just changes part of the deadzone

[@joeluchiha6928]

Wow cheers

[@alexhunter0815]

I gave this video thumbs down! Reason: This is maybe a fix but not repaired! You have to change the potentiometer by soldering in a new one. Everything else is a fix for some weeks

[@HowToX]

With all respect, you are flat out wrong in your thinking. Look at the comments on my other videos. Some people may have one piece of debris, like a fingernail, and once it's dislodged the controller is like new. Same goes if they have crumbs in there from food they eat. Clean it up and you are good to go. I can go on.

[@alexhunter0815]

@@HowToX I opened up my Elite V2 after ~ 20 month and the springs inside the potentiometer were broken. So flat out wrong is silly

[@Judewj]

⁠@@alexhunter0815He is saying that in some or most cases the actual mechanism isnt broken and that the thumbstick is just broken. In your case these methods will not work because your thumbstick’s mechanism is broken and not just dirty.

[@alexhunter0815]

@@Judewj 🙈🙉🙊🤐

[@jbdwiggins1991]

​@@alexhunter0815Ahh yes, it didn't work for you therefore it can't possibly work for anyone else. Crazy logic you've got there. I bet you're the smartest person in every room you walk into huh?

[@SolaceWhore]

I like the part where he didn’t show us how to put the d pad back together

[@geebs7398]

all of these are unnecessary just spray WD-40 into whichever one is messed up.

[@hernandezloco4930]

This worked🤌

[@2004lesk01]

So I have the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, the thumb stick comes loose i mean i need to screw it the right (clock wise), then play for 5 minutes then it comers loose again, i find myself tighting in between game time, does anyone know how to fix? its works it way loose ( not in movement) tighening to the right as hard as i can then in 5min its loose again (not tight)

[@HowToX]

I assume you mean the outer, removable thumbstick comes loose. If so, that is a known issue. I have one like that. I think it's just the part itself getting worn from turning or whatever. If so, try a replacement.

[@2004lesk01]

@@HowToX if your looking down the thumbstick you can can losen or tighten by turning/twisting clockwise. I turn clockwise to tighten then it comes loose with in a couple of minutes. so is the problem you mean?

[@Trip4w]

Im on my second brand new and both got left stick drift it is annoying and crap quality control I will request a third controller and if it has drift I will ask for refund. My Xbox Elite Controller 1 had no issues with drift stick.