How to fix broken bumpers on Xbox Series S or X controller - no new parts needed!

[@RKDriver]

They don't break due to rage gaming. They have a design flaw with a weak plastic pressure post which just snaps over time. Mine broke with very little use but because they are the buttons often used in constant parrying in RPG games, they don't stand up to the task.

[@JoeBleeps]

Agreed they are delicate. I just think it's also the bit most likely to hit the floor if dropped too

[@thatfoowhospit4347]

Exactly how mine went out lol damn lies of p

[@wulthawhitastand7113]

@@thatfoowhospit4347mine did too and i was in the middle of the black rabbit brotherhood boss fight. I bought a replacement bumper strip already but the bumper that broke still feels really weird idk why

[@yosoytudiox]

its kinda funny (but sad too) when you find that many cheap controlelrs on the market that stronger or better made than original xbox controllers. And I have this problem today. I use my controller for pc, maybe it has 8 months since i get it and I play random games when i can make a break, so .. no much use. Today i was playing skyrim and the RB just... broke when I press it to test a new shout. The old versions used to have slim sticks so they break easily (and I admit i was kinda a raging gamer on those times ) But now.. a BROKEN PLASTIC button? this is too much XD

[@JoeBleeps]

@@yosoytudiox any good recommendations for third party controllers that are still going to be supported?

[@allythunderhill]

Opening xbox controllers is always a nail biter 😂 Never would've thought to heat up the plastic. Thanks for posting this!

[@JoeBleeps]

It's so much easier, doesn't even need to be particularly hot. Let me know how it goes if you try it out again!

[@matthewbanda816]

DUDE -/ Try opening up a Ps3 Controller without having it malfunctioning 😂😮😅

[@anotherrandomguy8871]

I actually broke a nail trying to take off the handles.

[@JigglesMcRibs]

I'm really loving that I need a special screwdriver for this specifically. Microsoft really on their game with making modern controllers as annoying and mediocre as possible. Thanks for the helpful video though!

[@JoeBleeps]

You're welcome! Yeah they really don't want people opening these up

[@hipflipped]

Ironically, even the $5 kits come with the proper screwdriver. @@JoeBleeps

[@JoeBleeps]

@@hipflipped often cheaper than buying the tool itself!

[@RedAugust08]

In terms of actual info this may be the only useful video on all of KZbin in terms of understanding why my bumper is broken. Thank you so much for this!

[@JoeBleeps]

Thank you so much for saying that! Really nice to hear when my videos are useful

[@FabulousKilljoy917]

This video is a LIFESAVER! I had made my boyfriend a custom controller which he loved but bumper snapped clean in half (I think Microsoft just makes weak left bumpers) couldn’t afford a new controller and he liked the other one so much that I was able to order a replacement bumper and honestly, took maybe 10 minutes to fix & it’ll be such a nice surprise for him:) I really appreciate repair videos like this since corporations make it so hard to repair things nowadays. Thank you!

[@JoeBleeps]

Good work! I'm glad it helped. Much cheaper than a new controller

[@dienand_gaming]

Funny, I remember the Xbox 360 controller being nearly unbreakable. The only issue I ever encountered with one was some stick drift after thousands of hours of gameplay.

[@PoploPlopo]

Because games back then were a lot better than the games we have now. So back then you didn't have to throw your controller so many times

[@clintjamison1347]

Sekiro: Shadows die 2,000,000 times is the reason I’m here….

[@JoeBleeps]

Seems like essentially any game that uses the bumper as anything other than navigating menus puts this controller at risk!

[@austinromero6636]

Jedi survivor for me.

[@gori89]

You've saved me 70bucks, thanks! Easy instructions to follow.

[@JoeBleeps]

Excellent!

[@IsabellaCatherine19XX]

Like many have said already, the exact same thing happened to me. Thank you, Joe. I just glued that piece back on. I'm so thankful for such a lovely video.

[@JoeBleeps]

Yesss I'm so happy to hear this was a useful solution! I hope it lasts for you 😁

[@CygnusX-11]

does it "click" as it used to or squishy ?

[@IsabellaCatherine19XX]

@@CygnusX-11Unfortunately gluing it back on did not work for me so I bought a bumper replacement kit on Amazon. It functions as new.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@CygnusX-11 just as it was before

[@joebenson528]

Same left bumper tab broke on my controller after it fell off my desk. Likely a another Microsoft QC issue.

[@nemoandclem2584]

I’ve done it all but after reassembling it won’t turn on (I’ve put batteries in) this has happened twice.. do you know why?

[@nemoandclem2584]

Nevermind.. hadn’t put the metal conductor things through the hole meaning the batteries weren’t connected to the controller properly lol

[@JoeBleeps]

@@nemoandclem2584 I made exactly the same mistake when I did the green shell mod. Easily done!

[@nemoandclem2584]

Haha, also do you know anywhere I could buy just the back to a controller (the bite you heat up and take off). We tried taking one apart a few years ago but lost the backs somewhere..

[@JoeBleeps]

@@nemoandclem2584 so far as I know you'd need to get the whole shell. There are some nice ones out there though, I love the clear green one I got

[@kylevaughn]

the screw bit at the beginning screwed me over, thanks Microsoft

[@JoeBleeps]

Thankfully so many people have been screwed over, it's been worth people's while to make and sell the necessary screwdrivers quite cheaply 😅

[@coffeeaddicted4495]

you can get the LB RB part for less than 7$ ! i'm just waiting for my new replacement parts to arrive

[@JoeBleeps]

That's the sensible approach. I am too impatient!

[@coffeeaddicted4495]

@@JoeBleeps my new bumpers arrived but replacing it wasn't solution , i think there is problem with button inside the controller so i used your method now it's working like a charm , also i broke the old bumper during the disassembly

[@JoeBleeps]

@@coffeeaddicted4495 glad you got it working!

[@aaronfairbourn1075]

For me it is the right bump. I have had this issue with 3 controllers in 2 years. Never had this issue with past generation consoles. Eager to try it out.

[@JoeBleeps]

I hope you have some success with it!

[@ADreamingTraveler]

I've had the bumpers break on 4 xbox controllers now. They shouldn't be allowed to sell these anymore until they fix the design

[@aaronfairbourn1075]

I finally got the tools and time to try this. I dont know what i do, but both controllers had clean split the right bumper off the strip. Thanks for the video has it helped a ton with the process.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@aaronfairbourn1075 such a delicate part. Especially given what it's for. Glad the video helped

[@YoungyBhoy]

What an absolutely fuckin detailed video, aye exact same problem for me LB. Didn't want to pay 50/60 bangers for a new controller because I'm a tight bastard, never even took apart any controller in my 40yrs of gaming, never even knew you can get just about every component for them too. Devine Customz are on holiday until the end of November so I got the bumper kit with srewdrivers off EBay for like a fiver and did the repair just now following your guide, ZERO problems, many thanks again man, SUBBED for potential future reference. Also getting Mani from The Roses vibes if you know what I mean.

[@JoeBleeps]

Haha Mani bass legend I wish I could play like that. Glad the video helped! Thanks for the sub 🙏

[@talljesuschrist]

I finally got around to playing Callisto Protocol since its on gamepass. You need to use the left bumper to sprint. About halfway though the game my bumper stopped working. It broke in the exact same place. Ordered a replacement on amazon for 9 dollars that not only comes with the tools to take the controller apart. But two replacement sets of bumpers and 2 replacement sets of joysticks. Pretty good steal.

[@JoeBleeps]

Sounds like you might end up needing the spare bumper!

[@JackHorsley-n8w]

Watched lots of videos and none of them helped. This is one was really clear and really easy. Thank you!

[@JoeBleeps]

That means a lot, thank you!

[@charlieprexta5052]

Wish I saw this video sooner, bought a torx bit set for the specific screws, took apart my entire controller, then looked up a video to find the exact same problem I’m having, not even joking. Mines a white series controller, left bumper was moving but not responding, the same pieces broke even with that small black piece on the side

[@JoeBleeps]

The replacement plastic parts can be found quite easily on eBay so hopefully you can get it sorted

[@musicfan0022]

Thanks! Great video! Exact same plastic piece was broken on my LB. After about $10 for replacement parts and a few days of shipping, it now works again. Glad I didn't go all out and buy a brand new controller.

[@JoeBleeps]

Congratulations on the fix!

[@YatharthRai]

Thank you man, I had this exact issue, had the EXACT part of plastic that broke off. Thank you so much my dude

[@JoeBleeps]

When I made this video it got a handful of views and I wasn't too upset because I figured it was unlikely to be an issue for most people. Turns out I was wrong!

[@EricBloxYT1234]

the blowing tactic worked kinda fixed it imma get used to it tho

[@JoeBleeps]

Sometimes that's the best way 😅

[@DanTheMan007]

Great video Joe.. Concise and well presented .. Hail KZbin ! How did we ever survive without it ?

[@JoeBleeps]

I've learned so much from this platform!

[@Stav4]

Any idea what to do if the tactile switch doesn’t click anymore?

[@ulysses_757]

On my 3rd Xbox Series X controller in 2 years of me having the console. 2 times it was the LB button, and 1 time the left analog stick had very bad drift. At this point im convinced they designed the controllers to piss me off. They design them to fail to see a new controller. It's to the point the best buy guy and i are great friends now because approximately every 8 months im buying a new controller. I only use the controller a total of 4hrs a week.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@ulysses_757 the cheap components inside are really cheeky when they charge so much

[@mitchfehr1796]

I managed to fix the LB issue with glue as described in this video, and fixed some pretty bad left analog stick drift with the help of “How To X”s video “7 methods to fix analog stick drift”, methods 5 and 6. The key to fixing analog stick drift is compressed air, plenty of isopropyl alcohol applied with a cotton swab. The videos were super helpful. Hopefully you held on to your broken controllers and can repair them relatively easily!

[@alexiaisthename]

Thank you!!!! I watched your video three times and was able to do it once , correctly, on my controller. Funny enough it was the same button

[@JoeBleeps]

I'm really glad my video is helping people fix their controllers. Thank you for telling me about it! Enjoy your working controller 😁🎮

[@DRILLER19581]

I hate Microsoft for having these screws needing a special bit

[@JoeBleeps]

It's spiteful design!

[@armyofninjas9055]

Good video. Found your channel via retro chinese handhelds. And here I am again looking up a controller repair. Making all the videos I need lately. Also, I resent the implication we raged to kill the controller. My gf is just an enthusiastic pinball player (she's ranked in pinball fx lol).

[@JoeBleeps]

😁 I wasn't implying everyone breaks these through rage. But I'm pretty sure it's how this particular controller was broken 😅 with me it's usually clumsiness. Got another controller repair video coming this weekend, this time for the Switch Pro Controller

[@KroksOne]

Hello, I just want to thank you for this video. I had the same problem and thanks to your instructions I solved it very quickly and without major difficulties. Thanks again :)

[@JoeBleeps]

Really glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing :)

[@dylanlandry4996]

Having trouble removing bumper strips lol tcant seem to maneuver around the hooks that they are clipped onto

[@JoeBleeps]

Just be patient, there are clips in the middle as well as the ends

[@dylanlandry4996]

@@JoeBleeps appreciate the comment back i got it lol i was taking a good bumper strip off a bad controller to put onto a good one

[@rosnahmataris9231]

Just to let you know, your video really helped me, this is my first time repairing my controller.

[@JoeBleeps]

Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate that. Glad it helped

[@MaoMavo]

instead of glue you can just wedge in some sturdy piece of plastic/wood etc that fills the hole in which the button rests, I cut off the tip of an empty glue tube and put it in there, readjusted the piece with a cutter knife until it sat right, works like a charm for over a year now.

[@JoeBleeps]

Nice! Always good to hear of alternative solutions

[@NickyTmathew]

Hey Joe, my controller won't power on after replacing the bumper panel with the shoulder buttons and reassembling it! Any advice?

[@JoeBleeps]

Check inside the battery compartment. It's easy to reassemble and accidentally trap the battery contacts inside. They need to slide through a small gap in the rear shell.

[@Rogue328]

Microsoft fucking SUCKS for making it a weird special t8 bit. Do they sell them at regular hardware stores?

[@JoeBleeps]

If you're lucky you'll stumble across one but fortunately they are easy to find online. It's removing those two plastic caps on the back that I find to be the really difficult part!

[@liambarber3180]

Extra tip.. dont use gorilla glue... My controller looked like it had been infected with the cordyceps fungus..

[@JoeBleeps]

@@liambarber3180 oh yeah that stuff expands so much

[@brunogamesbr1]

My LB and RB are still working normally, but my LB is waay more "clickier" than my RB, i think they always were like that, but since i dropped my controller on my carpet i started to notice it way more, could it be that it broke something? maybe something is stuck? it's still under warranty so i don't want to open it, but it's not an issue worthy of sending it back

[@JoeBleeps]

@@brunogamesbr1 maybe something is cracked inside but not fully broken yet? You'd have to open it to know for sure

[@jacobsante6210]

Thank you so much! took about 10 minutes to fix my bumper which had the exact same problem! Only useful vid ive found

[@JoeBleeps]

@@jacobsante6210 thank you, really glad to hear that!

[@Clloster]

Just got the same exact issue on my controller, but I managed to repair it and your video helped a lot. Thank you !

[@JoeBleeps]

Glad you got it repaired!

[@Pillanz]

I just can't glue back that tiny piece of plastic. I tried with super glue but when I try to mount the whole piece back it bands. I ended up looking for spare pieces around. No luck so far

[@antonq878]

i checked if i had anything broken on my rb lb buttons and everything fine, but im gonna replace everything and check if its working, if its not working i dont know whats wrong.

[@JoeBleeps]

could be the switch component itself?

[@arpithashetty21]

Mine RB button seems stuck, and it keeps pressing on itself anyway to fix this, I tried removing it. Also tried applying alcohol around the tactile , nothing seems to be working, any help on this"

[@JoeBleeps]

I think if you've got that far with it, you'd need to get right in there and replace the tactile switch

[@jcbrera]

I bought a brand new gen9 gamepad 3 days ago. I especially play fifa. For a day now, my RB button has started to make less noise than the LB button. Is this normal? The RB button was noisy on the first day, but now it makes less noise than the LB button.

[@JoeBleeps]

The noise is often as the button hits the shell after pressing. There are stickers inside to dampen it, maybe the sticker placement is a little off, I've had that before

[@hodjr0]

Thank you! The left bumper also broke on mine.. I just glued the broken piece back on and it's clicking again!

[@JoeBleeps]

Congratulations!

[@johnmiceter]

These are built so poorly these controllers (specially these weak plastic bumper buttons) mine has broken 2 times on the same controller and also the xbox controllers seem to get stick drift easily too.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@johnmiceter the bumpers are way too delicate. As for the drift, this pad, the PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Switch Pro controller etc etc all use the same cheap sticks. Not a good industry standard.

[@VanDaim]

open up mine but didnt have the right torx to open it completely, but i did hear something have snapped and rattling inside, so pretty sure it must be this plastic thing then, but i dont get why my LT button wont work but the LB works fine because of this plastic thing...(edit: the button works just no response fromt the controllers LT to the Xbox)

[@JoeBleeps]

Might be a separate issue?

[@alexyps2155]

Bro these bumpers break for no reason, i thought xbox was the play but definetly switching to ps4-5 controller. I had mine for less than a month and have never raged with it and i just heard a sound while pressing it and it broke

[@JoeBleeps]

I'm hearing this more and more

[@Bhalke42]

Thanks a lot bro ! literally the same issue , was having trouble getting the screws off without the military one . But in the end fixed it .

[@JoeBleeps]

@@Bhalke42 the screws and those two plastic covers are very tricky

[@katelynnlozano9658]

I cannot find an email of some sorts. But would you possibly attempt my xbox one s controller. The trigger has broken off the hinges, but is still attachted via the wires. I noticed you dont have a video on it. Please let me know.

[@JoeBleeps]

It may need a replacement shell perhaps. I did a video on that but it was for the series s/x controller. Are you in the UK? Feel free to message me on Instagram (same name as here)

[@dizzy-5814]

My controller bumper has no click but works still i don't know what that means, can anyone tell me why?

[@JoeBleeps]

It may be damaged but the contact still works, but it just squishes instead of the click?

[@dizzy-5814]

@@JoeBleeps oh ok thanks

[@dizzy-5814]

@@JoeBleeps will it stay that way or will it be damaged even more the more I use it?

[@JoeBleeps]

@@dizzy-5814 it's hard to tell without opening it up and taking a look. If it works for now I'd just keep going and see how long it lasts!

[@GalaxC13]

Just wanted to say this is the first time I've ever repaired my own electronics. I appreciate this easy to follow tutorial. Thank you so much!

[@JoeBleeps]

Well done! It's a good feeling when it works

[@sanjayhenry5064]

I always mash my bumpers playing rocket league thanks for the helpful tutorial will save me a lot of money sending them in to get repaired

[@JoeBleeps]

Good to learn a useful new skill!

[@itsRawKnee]

hi there bro,had the exact same problem,bought the part,now mines clicks now but alot of the time it doesnt register,any ideas to fix it?,thanks in advance

[@JoeBleeps]

It could be damage to the switch itself inside, could maybe be an issue with the size or accuracy of the new part. Hard to tell without taking a look at it. I hope you can get it fixed

[@locomojoboy2]

These assholes purposely make their bumpers shit so that you keep having to purchase replacement controllers. How often do PS controllers break?

[@JoeBleeps]

Honestly, I had loads of problems with my PS4 controllers that were harder to fix. I don't have a PS5 but I'm getting lots of people coming to me for fixing their drifting thumbsticks. They really all need to start using higher quality components.

[@FirstLast-yh7gj]

Screw where batteries go not going back in. Edit: Nevermind the piece on the front plate that holds the screw is a bit broken lol.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@FirstLast-yh7gj glad you at least found what was causing the issue. It should still hold together okay without it

[@jonathanp89]

If you are here because of fifa rage like me give me a like 😄

[@nr3k_official87]

Super great video, had the EXACT same broken piece and it wasn't my first time, just glad this time I didn't buy an entire new controller just for that. ✌️

[@JoeBleeps]

I'm glad it helped!

[@Lucrativecris]

I have this exact problem with 2 controllers can you send me the link for the screwdriver?

[@JoeBleeps]

You need a T8H security bit and a T6 bit

[@Lucrativecris]

@@JoeBleeps thanks

[@kamilkapinos8239]

My lb bumper doesn’t make the clicking sound How can i solve this

[@JoeBleeps]

@@kamilkapinos8239 you'd need to open it and have a look. Might be a crack on the plastic strip or the button switch might be moved

[@softbreezemusic]

i just breake the rb button from the bumper bridge and igluded the broken piece then put it back together and it worked nicely without any assembly

[@JoeBleeps]

Excellent!

[@michealjackson2923]

your going to give him a controller that has a fixed bumper but now has stick drift your pretty hard on those sticks man pressing down on them while trying to remove the side pieces then just plopping the controller face down on the sticks yikes

[@JoeBleeps]

That's not going to cause any stick drift don't worry

[@Mark-ie1go]

Thanks for this, much happier to be buying 5$ worth of replacement parts than having to buy a whole new controller

[@JoeBleeps]

That's my thinking too!

[@stormdivision617]

The quality of these controllers is atrocious. They always break and not due to rage or whatever but over time they always do no matter what just a question of time.

[@JoeBleeps]

I've been lucky with mine, thankfully

[@RileyLewis-c7d]

Ye I can't do that my left bumper just stoped clicking and Im only 12 idk wat to do

[@JoeBleeps]

Get yourself a replacement bumper strip that comes with the screwdrivers you need. Fairly cheap to buy. And then follow the steps I took here just avoiding the glue bit. Good luck!

[@user-ei5ql4pc5s]

Last time i tried to open my controller i stabbed myself in the hand and just bought a new controller and now have similar problem again. Rb it works but not really got a click to it and have to press it in the middle

[@JoeBleeps]

It does sound like the same thing has happened. Worth trying to open it again and keep your hands out of the way?

[@tfctwentytwo2270]

Are there other items that you can use as a screwdriver to dissemble the controller if you don't have it?

[@JoeBleeps]

There are ways to work around it like snapping off the little pin inside the screws or getting a flat head screwdriver to wedge into the screw but as with most things, I would always recommending the proper tools for a job. It does mean waiting but they can be bought cheaply and will result in way less frustration.

[@CrzyLaAnd]

I used this to fix the same problem. Thanks for the guide!

[@JoeBleeps]

Excellent! Thanks for the feedback and congrats!

[@kompos8144]

Thanks, this vid was very helpful. In my case the part that pushes the button was broken off probbably from mashing LB for clutch in racing games and missiles in war thunder. I got stuck on a Cyberpunk 2077 mission where i couldn't progress with no LB so I glued it back on.

[@JoeBleeps]

I'm glad it was helpful! Seems to be a very delicate part

[@kompos8144]

@@JoeBleeps I think the reason it breaks is most players hold the game pad in a way that makes them push bumpers on the outer parts away from the part that clicks the button. The effect from that is unnecesary sideways pressure put on the plastic part and it breaks

[@JoeBleeps]

@@kompos8144 amazing that these things reach production without weaknesses being picked up

[@sharosamir]

Thank you man had the same problem I use super glue and after some tries it works perfectly

[@JoeBleeps]

Great to hear!

[@JAYYVOO]

If you have a torx set but not the stupid ones with the hole in the middle for security screws, i just took a 1/8 inch drillbit and just blasted it out, then my regular torx bit took care of the rest

[@JoeBleeps]

The security bit really does make things more difficult!

[@JAYYVOO]

@@JoeBleeps Nothing a drill bit set can’t take care of. :)

[@georgemcwilliams-u5i]

The video was brilliantly clear. I had a go with a replacement bumper and all seemed well. However when I replaced the batteries no light or start up on the controller. Any suggestions?

[@thiagomotta777]

I guess you fixed it by now? Check if when assembling the controller, the two battery plates pass through the space and did not stay inside the controller

[@JoeBleeps]

As @thiagomotta777 said here, and I've done this before, make sure the battery tabs aren't trapped inside the shell

[@billyraymyers1002]

Sekiro brought me here

[@JoeBleeps]

🤣 sounds like a game I might want to avoid!

[@davidinmossy]

oh i had the exact same little bit of plastic almost like a design flaw or something .....Barly used my controller as well since I got my PC and I bought the more expensive one with the adapter as well of well a easy fix then saves me 100 quid for a new one.

[@JoeBleeps]

It seems so common that it definitely looks to be an oversight with the design. A very delicate piece of plastic that just doesn't seem to be durable enough for heavy use.

[@davidinmossy]

@@JoeBleeps Yeah i downloaded that wild west from gamepass and the attack is the shoulder button and it just broke hardly used the controller as well since I prefer K&M. Part came the next day and sorted it no problem 😊

[@JoeBleeps]

@@davidinmossy I'm glad you sorted it!

[@royolo]

Awesome. Had the same issue. Ordered a replacement part, have a feeling it might break with the glue in time. Thank you!!!

[@JoeBleeps]

I think even if you take the sensible step of ordering a replacement it's nice to have an interim fix

[@Dyl-275]

​@@JoeBleepsamazon prime is a godsend

[@JoeBleeps]

@@Dyl-275 absolutely!

[@Dyl-275]

@@JoeBleeps opened to diagnose yesterday, back together all working today👌 appreciate the vid too

[@JoeBleeps]

@@Dyl-275 great news

[@Tyirstrait]

Did this and my controller died. Any thoughts on why that might happen?

[@JoeBleeps]

As in, it doesn't work at all? Probably a ribbon is either damaged or not properly reconnected. Open it up and check. Or else you may have misaligned the battery contacts and trapped them inside the shell, that's common

[@sithpun]

I dropped my controller tonight and LB quit responding. Found your video and had it fixed in like 10 minutes. Just waiting on the glue to set before I really start using it again!

[@JoeBleeps]

Really happy to hear that!

[@sevens448]

You don't have to take off the main part of the controller if you don't have the right screw. Just take off the grips, then take of the front part by prying it open to get to the left and right bumper. ✅

[@JoeBleeps]

I never knew that! Thanks 😊

[@soemz8785]

Could you go further into detail i got off the grips but I’m confused on the rest

[@michaelc1633]

Pop the 'central section' up and then you can take off the bumper strip

[@lukemorgan6166]

Corporations selling flimsy overpriced crap A never ending story

[@JoeBleeps]

As a controller it feels nice and solid. I think they underestimated how strong that part would need to be. Often they do different revisions of controllers, maybe they'll update that aspect of the design eventually

[@Frlsks]

So to keep it short im a kid and i cant find the "bit" for the screw 😤 i dont exactly know what to do if i find out i dont own one, do i just giveup or?? Update: had a T8 but it was just a regular and didnt have open hole

[@JoeBleeps]

You would probably need to go to Amazon or eBay if that's possible. They will only be cheap but I would say difficult to find if you were just going to a regular store.

[@JoeBleeps]

If you only have the regular t8 I believe you can snap off the pin in the screw with a flat bladed screwdriver, but I would personally make sure I had the right tool

[@jonreacts129]

Had the same exact problem as you, luckily I had a spare bumper part from my other broken controller, thanks for the advice works fine now

[@JoeBleeps]

Always good when you can take the Frankenstein approach 😁

[@DrSwolemeister]

any ideas or where i can look for more info on how to fix it if the button itself is not the issue? i replaced the button itself on the pcb and i still don't get a signal

[@JoeBleeps]

That's very strange. Replacing the button I'd what I would suggest but you did that already. Have you any means of testing the continuity of the traces the switch is linked to? I've damaged small switches in the past when installing them. They are so small they heat up quickly when soldering. That's the next thing I would check

[@DrSwolemeister]

dont have one of those. i could probably find one but i'm suspecting it was already damaged before i even opened 'er up. the original button was perfectly clicky before removal @@JoeBleeps

[@J03L-]

Just fixed a controller using another bumper out of a dead controller. Thank you so much for the quick and concise tutorial

[@JoeBleeps]

Love hearing about a controller being rescued! Thanks for the feedback :)

[@fantezi_1580]

I’m currently having the opposite of my bumper not working, it’s constantly clicking, almost like a ‘phantom click’, even though it isn’t being pressed down. Not sure if you’ll see this but if you can I’d love some advice on how I might be able to fix it.

[@JoeBleeps]

Sounds like there might be something wedged between the bumper and the button inside. Best option is to open it up following the guidance in my video and just investigate what's happening in there.

[@NotMikeFn]

i listened and ended up breaking off a wire after taking the back piece off rip..

[@JoeBleeps]

Oh no! I'm sure it will be fixable

[@TheLastLineLive]

2 Xbox controllers in the span of 2 months, left bumper went out. Got the toolkit from ifixit and confirmed the broken plastic tab thing. I ordered replacement bumpers, can’t wait to get the rest a go when they come in!

[@JoeBleeps]

I hope you can get them repaired and back in action!

[@mariusdan6147]

I have 3 xbox series x controllers. I have bought from ebay at least 10 LB+RB part, used them all. Excuse my language, but they are shit (original xbox and ebay parts), they work between 1 month and 3-4 months max. I did not have this problem ONCE on xbox 360 controllers. On xbox one controller, maybe one time. I will still buy form ebay LB+RB part, the controllers are looking like new, no need to buy new one. And i do not throw them or hit them. That plastic is just not good.

[@JoeBleeps]

So are you saying that the plastic on the replacement parts is even worse? I think it's a poor design in general, that thin plastic is too weak

[@mariusdan6147]

@@JoeBleeps Not worse, the same i would say. Poor design, as u said.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@mariusdan6147 how frustrating!

[@Blighty-Creator-of-the-realms.]

My controller's (series S.) LB Doesn't seem to make any clicking sound or make any input, but I don't have any supplies and are completely unable to remove any pieces, is there anyway I can fix this without a screwdriver or need to disassemble? I need LB for several games.

[@JoeBleeps]

You'd need to be able to disassemble it to fix it. The toolkits are relatively inexpensive, especially compared to a new controller

[@Blighty-Creator-of-the-realms.]

​@@JoeBleeps Ah, them being inexpensive is good, especially since the money situation i'm in isn't good, I live with my sister and mother, My father didn't show up for me and my brother left, and QoL is hitting us hard. So we should be able to get some repairs done

[@JoeBleeps]

@@Blighty-Creator-of-the-realms. Good luck!

[@clintonburgess976]

The glue did not hold so I used a small piece of paper clip and it worked.

[@JoeBleeps]

Good solution! Nice work

[@ChrisHarmon1]

I have never thrown or dropped my controller but i do rage squeeze it which usually sends the battery compartment cover flying and battery spilling out. In this case though, i blame assassins creed odyssey for my over use of the quick strike button which i spam whenever times slowed. Going after bounty hunters well above my rank requires probably 500 hits per enemy. I try to avoid arrows and abilities to test myself, guess I was testing microsofts engineering as well.

[@JoeBleeps]

Yes, the rage squeeze is real haha

[@ChrisHarmon1]

@@JoeBleeps I managed to glue the pin back using super glue and the spray, we call it CA or superglue and kicker here in US. Most all hobby stores carry it, for anyone looking.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@ChrisHarmon1 glad you got it fixed!

[@Zbychu93]

It's annoying af ... My lasted 6 months and now I have drift stick and broken right bumper 🤦‍♂️ I just tried doing what u did but unfortunately couldn't find a screwdriver like that, even tho I have like 30 different ones. Microsoft just don't care or make them like that on purpose.

[@JoeBleeps]

Yeah it's designed so people don't take them apart. It's a very specific screwdriver bit. Good luck fixing if you get one though!

[@aweigh1010]

@@JoeBleeps I actually just use a small flathead to unscrew mine, i know it can possibly damage it because it's not meant to be used on these torx screws but so far it's worked just fine.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@aweigh1010 where there's a will, there's a way 😁

[@NicholasLash]

Home button on my Xbox design studio controller is mushy and works half the time. Has anyone messed with home button repairs?

[@JoeBleeps]

It might be just a bit of dirt between the button and the membrane or the membrane and PCB, could be an easy fix

[@TheDon_Vito]

why is it always the bumpers specifically left bumper both of my series x controller ran into that problem

[@JoeBleeps]

That is strange! They are definitely a delicate part though, I could see what when I took it out

[@narwhaltheking3105]

You really y don’t need music it just makes it worse

[@JoeBleeps]

Yeah I don't use it as much now and when I do, it's low in the mix

[@iikapi9017]

It’s crazy how fast it breaks

[@JoeBleeps]

At first I thought it would be from people dropping or throwing it but it definitely seems like if you play a game that makes a lot of use of the bumpers they can only withstand so much use

[@guhgoh]

took a while to find a video that actually helped me 😭

[@JoeBleeps]

@@guhgoh I hope this one was useful!

[@landonmeyer2016]

For me I use super glue but it breaks off after being fully dry

[@JoeBleeps]

Sadly it won't always work but you can always get the replacement part

[@jesse-got-dolphins-into-heaven]

thank you. this helped me take my controller apparat top repair it the button for the bumper switch broke off and i glued it back on

[@JoeBleeps]

Well done! I hope it lasts.

[@jesse-got-dolphins-into-heaven]

@@JoeBleeps at least until i sell it back to game stop. i used tamiya extra thin

[@kelseykerrigan3137]

Great video! And to anyone who didn't have the exact stupid little screwdriver to accommodate the little pin thing, you can use some careful force with a tiny tool (like a little bitty flathead) and just break the little pins right out of the screws. You'll still need the T8 but it won't have to be the extra special one lol

[@JoeBleeps]

@@kelseykerrigan3137 good tip 😊

[@macblink]

this flaw is making me change to cheaper but more long-use-proof controllers

[@JoeBleeps]

Any good recommendations?

[@macblink]

@@JoeBleeps I have my eyes on the Gamesir T4 pro (white)

[@JoeBleeps]

@@macblink I hadn't seen that before! Looks pretty cool actually

[@trend_super3504]

I have a problem with the controller the rb and rt button keeps pressing how I can fix it ❤

[@trend_super3504]

Xbox series s controller

[@JoeBleeps]

@@trend_super3504 Series S and X controllers are the same. If it keeps pressing there's something inside pressing against the switch component. First thing I would do is open up the controller like I did here and see what's going on inside.

[@Eminem_as_an_MnM]

What if you loose that little plastic piece that broke?

[@JoeBleeps]

You can easily and cheaply buy replacement parts

[@habibi1683]

My RB ana LB is working, but it's heavy when you cliked on 💔

[@JoeBleeps]

Sounds it may be broken but the part hasn't come away completely yet

[@vectorphoenix5992]

Did you get a replacement bumper and it only clicks in on the inner sides closer to the sync button, but it doesn't on the outer sides because if you did look closely on 7:00 where the ends meet before the loops and notice how there's excess molding where it's not supposed to in that time clip shown on yours. Gotta watch out for quality on these bumpers so on mines I got a blade and safety cut resistant glove where I'm holding and chipped away excess molding

[@JoeBleeps]

@@vectorphoenix5992 always worth checking the accuracy of those parts

[@WyldFyr2132]

I had a little piece break off as well, and your suggestion to super glue it did the trick...thank you for sharing!! Now I can game in peace again lol :)

[@JoeBleeps]

Really glad to hear that! I hope it holds out

[@CorriganM08]

Hey, thanks man. Your video was very helpful. I really appreciate it

[@JoeBleeps]

@@CorriganM08 glad to hear it! Thank you for the feedback 😁

[@CorriganM08]

@@JoeBleeps Yes sir. I followed what you did and essentially had the exact same issue. Fixed that plastic piece, my LB works again.

[@JoeBleeps]

@@CorriganM08 brilliant to hear