How to Fix LB and RB on XBOX Elite Series 2 Controller (repair stuck sticky bumper button problem)

[@hakunamatata324]

My hero. My RB wasn't registering, I blew it like it owed me money and it's working like brand new. Thank you. Liked and subscribed!

[@ameika-masongrigsby5511]

don’t you mean blew it like you owed it money ?

[@Knavery665]

Same 😭 I’m so happy, I didn’t realize the fix could be so simple

[@darkside7802]

@@ameika-masongrigsby5511LOL

[@starkindustries7429]

This also worked for my LB button. Woo, don’t need another $170 controller lol.

[@-AaronBlack-]

@@ameika-masongrigsby5511people don’t suck your meat AND pay you for it 😂 find me someone like that and I’d be rich !

[@ezeohan]

Oh my god. Usually half these videos are bs. I really dont like taking apart technology that im not good with so I avoid videos that make me do that. The first and secind method worked, thanks brotha

[@ianmiller6401]

I am actually surprised, I barely did this and it’s already working 50% better lmao

[@Nerdgasm13]

i bought it like 4 years ago had this problem,never managed to fix it..i find this by luck and after many years i finally got my money's worth its crazy

[@Cozypenguin21]

You are an actual genius. My rb has been “broken” for like 6 months and simply using cardboard fixed it oh my days thank you

[@tobiaskaya9065]

Yeah i just blow into it and it works

[@sillymillycatverysilly]

"that, is Elon Musk*

[@zanirichards91]

It's always the RB button

[@AndrewD50297045]

Same. Banger

[@bodhijunankar8852]

I just held down my trigger and blew and now my half functioning rb is working good as new. Thank you so much for the help

[@geofflockleyjr2626]

Fixed on the alcohol to button phase. Insane that it fixed it considering i saw no dirt with flashlight. thank you

[@ItsDarkbyte]

People like him save our beloved gaming world 10/10 structured, clean and good Guide

[@BardianAngel]

First method worked a charm! I was really annoyed because my controller had this issue after about a week of owning it, something must have just gotten in there. Thank you.

[@heero549]

Having been dealing with dodgy shoulder buttons for a while I can confirm the first 2 solutions mentioned helped a ton, thankyou so much.

[@MeMe-lc2wn]

I stopped at blowing air with a straw. I can't believe that was all it needed to fix. Thank you for all your help!!! I had the LB issue for weeks now!

[@devvvysantos6661]

First time commenting on a tech page. Thankyou and y’all are actually dope help the community and we help with you support. ❤️ thankyou for allowing me to keep playing!

[@Uargvak]

I was ready to take my controller apart from watching another video. Tried your early steps, with the cardboard and then just blowing hard into it and just like that its back to working great. Thank you very much for this video and a great methodology.

[@SimonWallis-r7w]

Bro, thank God you’re alive. You saved my life like I was tripping balls because it wasn’t working. Thank you man for everything.

[@OreskisVR]

Thanks so much for the tutorial. My LB button on my Elite 2 had trouble responding & the first method worked & it responds better than it did before. If it ever happens again, I'll definitely use your video👍👍

[@HarryMason-m1b]

Great video, bit of cardboard and airflow behind both bumpers sorted it, thought my controller was bollocksed and you saved me another £150 for a new one 👍

[@brandenuu4493]

My LB still clicks and acts as if it's completely fine. But in game or on any menu it doesn't register my LB at all.

[@SecurityGG]

Not sure if you're still looking for help, but if you press down mildly harder on the bumper do games register the button press sometimes?

[@dhronacfn8592]

@@SecurityGGmidly is an understatement 😭😭

[@SecurityGG]

@@dhronacfn8592 I feel you there, mine still takes a bit of force but it's a lot less then it was before, I put both the plastic things over the button

[@jasonsaunders2651]

Thank you for the warnings about the tabs breaking, and the weak spot by B. I really appreciate that. Got my sub

[@Preston241]

Method 1 worked. Can’t believe I didn’t think of that. Excellent tutorial. Thanks mate!

[@K_Khitey]

Thank you so much! found that using the cardboard, turning it upside down then blowing at the gap formed when I press the LT button with a straw dislodged the crumb. This controller was a gift and I was so upset I thought I broke it

[@MonkeyD.Luffyyyy]

Helpful af thanks man,

[@szcsan8625]

Thank you so much man, my rb and lb buttons didnt work at all, and now you’ve changed it. My hero!

[@reyeusebio22]

Thank you so much,my RB button wasnt registering when I pressed it so i looked up a video on how to fix and your video helped so much,i didnt even have to take apart my controller, this video really helped out a lot.

[@reilyleonard5038]

Did it ever happens again afterwarda

[@randallvargas4457]

Wow the first solution worked, for me. My left shoulder button on the Elite 2 was not registering and/or would require a lot of force to get it to activate. I turned the controller shoulder button down and used a guitar pick to try and clear any debris while simultaneously blowing air into it. What an easy fix... I use anti micro to see that my shoulder button is now back to normal! Thank you! I had swapped back to my xbox one controller but I'm happy to be gaming on Elite 2 again!

[@Newuxtreme]

Legend boss the first method worked for me! You can test on your PC itself by just typing in USB Game controllers and a device monitor for your controller shows up when you click properties on your controller type!

[@MrMcDuckFace.]

Omg this has been happening to me for like 2 months now and im finally happy that its fixed thank you for the help it really helped me bro :)

[@HowToX]

That's good to hear!

[@ITSALOB]

You’re a true gamer man. This worked. Thank you🙏🏼

[@aryavila1014]

So i opened my xbox elite 2 controller with an old driving license and a my swiss army knife tool, i started inserting my license starting by the top and going down. I removed the top cover and i had to lift the little lid that covers the usb port from the inside of the controller by lifting two little holes that are slotted on a little plastic pin. Just barely lift it and it will pop up. I removed the little plastic housong on the button that gets pressed by my RB button and folded it. By this i mean, the little plastic has three sides, so i folded on of the sides so the top now has two layers of plastic. I reinsterted the plastic, set the usb port lid back on the two pins, put the cover back on and now it works. The problem is basically the RB or LB buttons are not pushing the internal button enough so the plastic housing has to be made thicker. Thanks for the video, this method i mentiones solved it for me. I also added a little bit of WD-40 so some buttons, and also blowed it with a straw just in case. Might aswell clean while the lid is open.

[@baronvonpowell]

This man is amazing please keep it up. The first solution actually worked unlike other top or helping channels

[@butterpants5711]

If any of you watching are afriad of putting Alcohol DONT BE it dries super fast and doesnt damage the controller soak that cotton swab ! I Highly recommend opening up the whole thing and getting under the bumpers and switches. This guide helped me fix my elite control that has been in my shelf for about 4 months now.

[@ANTTBRUH]

I thought it was a lost cause until this video 😭

[@butterpants5711]

@@ANTTBRUH fr same man I had 2 Elite controllers that were fucked lmao

[@Medieval_Dead]

I’m about to take mine apart in hopes that the alcohol method gets my RB to register again. Here goes nothing….

[@LluOukL]

Leaving the plastic thingy out did the trick for me. Thanks

[@wylergiordani7210]

THANK YOU!! What helped me was using a thin cardboard sweep / blowing air in/around the trigger and bumpers!!!! Great video!!

[@tunafishpond2445]

I don't really try this type of stuff like pulling my controllers apart, but I did and followed your instructions and I fixed it. Thank you! 😊

[@jamiefromnorthernmichigan5005]

My savior. I'm so happy this worked i blew it like no other and it's working now I yelled YES!!! when it worked!

[@frameshifted1999]

Taking it apart and doing the alcohol helped. Thank you! You're right it was a pain getting it open, but I actually had the kit form Walmart lol to open it . And helps having my wife put a wedge in the gap on I was prying it open.

[@perilloux33]

I can see the little button depressing with the top plate off....its not dirt or the plastic bumper, its the little button switch itself that always go bad. Obviously the little button needs replacing and that of course means soldering a new one in which Microsoft doesn't sell, they just sell all the plastic stuff that is never the real problems with their controllers. These elite controllers just use the same crap parts as a regular one.

[@HowToX]

You could buy a broken controller and extract the button. It may be the same button that's inside an Xbox One era controller.

[@perilloux33]

@@HowToX my point is poking around the outside of a switch with a cutip isn't going to do shit.

[@shtprof2000]

All the buttons for RB LB are the same through out all xbox controllers at least 360 and up i know personally from experience. If you are gonna replace them, replace them with the older 360 rb and lb buttons. ifixit has some and other sites. The 360 ones seem to be more robust then the elites funny enough.

[@rossfricke2010]

@@perilloux33how do you know if you don’t try? worth a couple minutes for free before buying a new $150+ controller

[@perilloux33]

well, I usually am able to buy the elite series 2 core controller for next to nothing with my microsoft reward points ($100 reward) yearly. Which is about how long they last with daily play. I have 3 old ones with bumper issues and am currently using a new-er white one. @@rossfricke2010

[@SecurityGG]

This video and a couple other just saved me, lead me in the right direction to fix it

[@oliveraxtell6020]

I am so thankful, you saved my controller and my sanity.

[@thomasbarnes5356]

Absolute hero. I had a previous controller completely break with my LB and I thought the same was happening again. I only bought the elite controller 6 months ago so I was a little cheesed. But this video helped me fix it

[@RubyRoseStacia]

Okay I was literally crying because lock on wasn’t working in my favorite game and it was making it basically unplayable… Did the straw and it made it start registering a lot better it’s still kinda iffy but I’m gona watch the rest of the video later and see if anything else can be done… great video thank you!

[@boruto-cv2lq]

Ur a true gamer my lb was just like u need to put all ur might for it to work

[@isaacvail0716]

thank you so much, you just helped me fix my controller that was broken for like 2 years

[@khalikinsey9856]

Incredible, all i did was blow into the space between the right bumper and trigger and my right bumper was good to go. Excellent vid, ty!!

[@pointydoor1356]

Thank you so much for video my LB button was not registering on my Elite Series 2 controller and was nervous about taking my controller apart. A combination of the first two options fixed my problem, so I never even had to take my controller apart. Again, thank you so much for the video!

[@vixzzxz]

Thanks bro ur comment helped a lot I did both and now the bumper is working way better it still doesn’t register sometimes but I just have to click a lil harder, I was contemplating getting a new controller but u saved me some money thx.

[@callahan_theman]

Dude, great and thorough video. Method 5 saved me some money. Thank you

[@-AaronBlack-]

Not all heroes wear capes 💯 I bought a pre owned elite series 2 core from game stop not long ago, as soon as I got home I tried the controller out and of course there was something wrong. My luck was the rb button only registering 50% of the time when I clicked it, I watched this video but didn’t have any isopropyl alcohol around so thankfully my girlfriends scented hand sanitizer worked 😂

[@colt5224]

This video was a lifesaver! Didn't think of using alcohol but that's what did the trick!

[@fabio_7027]

Just blowed on the RB button and worked fine. Man, you're gonna get a new subscriber!! Thanks!!! Follow him, he's a genius

[@thebestyterever]

THANK YOH SO MUCH I HAD TO PLAY WITH OUT A RB I AM SO HAPPY THIS WORKED also you can use test mode on your controller to test just go to headsets or accessories then you should see a little potion icon then click on it then you can test your buttons

[@1977Ronc]

I fixed mine by opening the controller and using a straw and blowing really hard around the switch. Works like new thanks.!

[@rayku22]

The straw seems to have fixed it for me, just kept blowing up all holes on the switch so far its giving me 100% presses. Lets hope it keeps that way thanks!

[@WyattManley-z6u]

Method 5 worked very well for my sometimes unresponsive rb button

[@purplehaze7572]

THAX BRO. Method 2 works for me....... I'm so worried about fix cost with personal fixer.

[@hamodalbatal464]

The blow part and vacuum worked well for me thank you!!!❤

[@rileyreid8929]

thanks for the video, it really helped me i tried it and it worked flawlessly, my LB button was starting to be unresposive all the time but not anymore thanks to this, took me some time to open the control because i did it with extreme care because my controller is a halo infinite edition and im really glad it worked because this controller is one of a kind

[@hayasher]

For a 200 dollar controller this is just so stupid.

[@K1LLERP]

I agree this isn't elite at all 😢

[@Brentt777]

I agree also... There is no excuse for this. Plus you can't even use your own batteries or swap the battery out.

[@420Chameleon]

My brother you've saved me quite the headache!

[@poi24b3]

The method 2 of blowing it with straw is stupid but actually works! Now my another issue is the ABXY keys would release if I pushed them then put less force......

[@OG_HellCat]

Great video appreciate you. Just used dust off lint remover. Spray it right into the openings should remove all the dust. Works fine now recommend doing that once a week.

[@Nirakolov]

My LB has been jittering and I wasn't able to solve it with this video, but was able to eliminate many possible problems. At the end I was able to just jab a hobby knife into the button and tap it directly (it makes the physical electrical connection) and it still had the same jitter problem so my problem is likely on the circuitry or wires level.

[@borkburger]

Wait what. The first step legit fixed it. thanks you so much

[@steppenwolfltp]

wow, hands down the best xbox elite 2 guide

[@vhg8976]

Thank you dude. It looks like it was just dirt underneath the LB button

[@ZombiKyle]

Rubbing alcohol for me worked like a treat had no idea what it was in the UK but found some 99.9% isopropyl alcohol on Amazon for £10 saved me a lot more! Thank you

[@Jo5h999]

Thank you so much for this video, RB button has been unresponsive for past 4 months and didnt want to try fix it as i thought id have to dissect the whole thing, turns out i just needed abit of cardboard and it works lol.

[@arw_8508]

I did the blowing one and my tv works a lot better it still sounds weird but it works way better thanks

[@nabtah4229]

A straw tips worked wonderfully! Thank you!

[@joshuagarcia2868]

Lol never really thought about it but blowing into my left bumper made it work now 😂

[@bigbosco6979]

Both the lb and rb are broke on mine and I haven't even had it for a year yet, I remember the elite 1 controllers were bad aswell, seems to be the theme with Xbox.

[@ThaEshayRambo2122]

I’ve had mine for a couple of months and my lb and rb just don’t work sometimes on Fortnite I’ll change weapons and nothing happens I have to click it like 3 times it’s fucked 😂

[@shanebreezy4453]

Saaaame man​@@ThaEshayRambo2122

[@megazine]

On my 4th. Right bumper fail

[@sebbula_]

thank you so much my rb has been broken for a few moths and using the cardboard has been working so far so thanks

[@Iwannagofast-io1bx]

Dude you just saved my cod life no joke

[@Lollolllollo]

Thank you so much both of my bumpers have broken and the first time I spent 2 1/2 hours opening it and I just fixed my other one by blowing into it THANK YOU

[@UltraAllenn]

W video your the only one that has made my controller work

[@Moqki_]

method 5 worked for me thank you

[@Amvient.]

Man i love you, i thought i had to buy a new one

[@exostudios8563]

Instead of using a straw, I recommend Canned Air for getting dust out of computer cracks and what not mainly because it may help those with Asthma and those who have damage lungs.

[@NerdicusAurelius]

The blowing worked, thank you so much!!!!

[@mxwx51]

I cannot believe this actually worked. 😂 Thanks, man!!!

[@fruitepic9260]

thank god method 1 worked for me and that i didn't have to do anything more intense

[@mrwubs._]

i know its not you its me but doing your tips taking apart my controller actually made the problem worse lol now my triggers and bumpers dont respond to presses. ima just take it to a repair guy or beg microsoft for a replacement

[@sersenseiy7104]

I guess you don’t know what you got until you search for it if I knew all I had to do was remap the bumper to one of the extra bottoms buttons that comes with the controller I would’ve not reached out to Xbox support thank for the video bruh I’m just gone map both bumpers just to make it easier to get use to

[@aaronodonoghue2334]

My LB was responding slowly. For my fix was that plastic sleeve. I just shoved a piece of paper in between and it fixed the issue..

[@FNL_JOPO]

Thank you so much the blowing really worked amazing and it’s back working ❤

[@bigboyc123]

blowing with a straw worked for mine. preciate it man

[@locked0014]

U r a True Legend. This simply Works! Thanks Mate!

[@guilty50]

Best tutorial so far and you my brother gained a new subscriber and a like

[@tdebug1]

This doesn't fix RB/LB double clicking, so don't keep high hopes. If your controller is dirty it might help of course. But in my case, it was clean and rather casually used, so no cleaning helps. You just need to replace the faulty button, and you need soldering skills for that.

[@BUG-Ryman]

Oh my god the straw is what saved me. Thank you so much man

[@erenalp2304]

Greetings from Turkey. Thank your for the video. The method 2 worked for me.

[@kalipso_3352]

I just had to blow into it 😂😂😂 You saved my life !

[@OuterCrash95]

Video helped me. Tried the first 2 steps and it fixed my right bumper. Thanks!

[@HowToX]

That is wonderful to hear. Enjoy your gaming!

[@camdots9564]

Only took first method thank you legend

[@liamw.9096]

Bro no way I just blew into my controller like a N64 game and it worked. 😂😂😂

[@K1LLERP]

I have never blowin into a N64 game I only did that with NES 😂😂

[@EmiliooBenitezz]

Finally works as usual, thx 😩😩

[@prsi83]

Thx 4 the video & greetings from Germany 🖐🏻👌🏻

[@Ranger-uh9vk]

Thanks Man, much better now and it works fine again ;)

[@tortoisetanker87]

so funny that i always use the credit card trick for the bumpers and blowing in it as well

[@Sippz-n2f]

Bro I love you thanks man it finally works now

[@Bean_9od]

This man is truly the Goat ❤

[@anthonymount571]

If tripling up the little white card doesn't work try something a little thicker or thinner like playing card as it worked on mine .😅

[@nh7065]

I put some bactine spray where the middle peice connects to the malfunction area and let it seep down there and it worked without taking it apart! I'm on my last warranty exchange so might have to do this in the future thanks

[@benichsthepheonix4418]

The straw worked for me thank you so much

[@Zerokhiin]

I think methods 1 and 2 worked for me. Went at it with a magazine and then blew directly at the right bumper, and it works now. Great vid 👍