How to replace two faulty Xbox one analog sticks the easy way!

[@702luna]

These controllers are crazy money to replace. I'm looking at 3 broken ones right now lol 2 have joystick issues and the other has broken RB. I will have to teach myself how to do this because this is getting old paying ridiculous money!

[@r0j0e]

same here, I bought 5 pairs of switches for my controllers (I have 4 controllers at home that need care, the 5th is to have 1 spare) and also 5 bumpers/trigger sets.. hopefully that's all I need. All in all tho, it is still cheaper than buying 1 controller even, but to be honest I'm worried about the soldering and worrying if you have to calibrate it later on as I'm seeing in other videos

[@getit7107]

RB would be the easiest to start with since it's just pull and replace the tactile switch but definitely need solder wick or solder sucker to clear the holes out properly.

[@the415giant]

I ordered the kit and I replaced the joysticks on two Xbox one controllers. I took my time and desoldered the potentiometers first, then desoldered the rest, I used flux and added solder to all the points I was removing, made it much easier for the wick to absorb the solder. I made sure the pads weren’t burnt off and cleaned them really well with the wick, used isopropyl to clean up afterwards, made sure the new pot sat flat and didn’t move around while soldering it down, After I was done I tested them out and it’s on point, no need to calibrate, Thanks for the video! 👍🏼

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

wait so how do you calibrate then if they are still drifting?

[@the415giant]

@@MGrey-qb5xz there are videos showing how to calibrate. Look for them.

[@aaronveegee]

damn, I was hoping these were simply unplugged and plugged back in.

[@GeoJad]

Had a buddy of mine teach me to solder and it's not as complicated as I thought

[@ozzythestunner]

That's kinda difficult too. I was hoping I just had to put it in rice.

[@r0j0e]

lol, I just bought a whole lot of switches on wish and now I'm thinking I should rather just take it to the repair shop

[@nygger-zq4ne]

Hi buddy, after watching your movie, I exchanged analogs in my gamepad without any problems. Greetings from Europe :)

[@jsavage9134]

This is the absolute best video out for this!

[@Solder_king]

Thanks! I'm glad you think so!

[@jsavage9134]

@@Solder_king you’re welcome and I’ve been looking for a few hours lol and seen this one and saved it

[@FcGooners]

​@Solder_king Oh my days your so creative by taking the parts off I know I'm 4 years late but I'm having a bloody headache repairing one this video might just be it ❤❤❤❤❤

[@johnfyffejr6112]

solder skills are on point bro but i am wondering how you get your wick to absorb solder like that and what temp do normally use?

[@Solder_king]

Thanks! I keep my iron normally at 420 for most work. Always apply fresh solder to the joint you want to wick up and make sure your wick is sealed and covered when not in use to prevent it from oxidizing.

[@the415giant]

I had my iron set at 375 degrees Celsius and I went up to 380 degrees when I found the solder being stubborn, I used flux, and I also added solder to each point which made it much easier to remove.

[@702luna]

I want to learn how to solder! It seems useful to know how to do that right. Thanks!

[@artpena1755]

You didn't have to adjust the sticks ?

[@290revolver290]

There are some times whereby the values don't reach 100%/-100% when testing the analog sticks after replacing them with new ones. What is the way out of this?

[@HD-wf3bp]

Better than having a triangle instead of a circle xD

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

@@HD-wf3bp damn

[@HD-wf3bp]

@@MGrey-qb5xz in the meantime I fixed them succesfull by replacing the sticks xD at first I didn't have any succes as you can read xD

[@robertellis9750]

Great vid, just always use Flux and I would recommend cleaning with alcohol after desoldering so your new parts have a clean connection. I am about to repeat this on my brand new scuff because the sticks I got are garbage...

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

can i use flux paste instead if i don't have flux?

[@robertellis9750]

@M.Grey soldering Flux is a paste so you probably have the correct stuff, just double check the label and warnings before use

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

5:38 what did u use to apply flux my dude?

[@jovzpal426]

Sir which one is the easier to repair/replace parts for newbies who tried soldering? Is it the Xbox 360 wired controller or the newer Xbox One/S/X controller? We replaced a Logitech g102 mouse clicker and already had a hard time, took 2 of us working together for about 3+ hours and that's by simply removing the soldered parts on the board. Good thing applying soldering iron with soldering paste is not hard. We plan to pick up cheaper used Xbox controllers for couch co-op, split screen or controller gaming on PC, I don't think we can handle very intricate and high level soldering for the moment. Cheap fake Xbox controllers don't last long 2 weeks max and will have stick drift and sunken buttons issues by then. Those original Xbox controllers last a long while before stick drift and sunken buttons happen.

[@HD-wf3bp]

Nice to read about your progress! I also have been Learning and yesterday I placed 2 new sticks on my elite 2 and they looked.so freaking good but the sticks werent perfect and 1 was really bad. I placed everything perfect but i guess there is more to it than just placing it correctly or the sticks I had are bad that could be because I asked the seller and he told me I sucked xD I'm going to try again today because the controller still works but like you said this is some next level stuff. I soldered in the new sticks with the soldering iron btw and the solder that wouldn't come out I heated with the heat gun and than pushed out with a needle. That was the hardest part for me to learn. I removed the sticks with my heat gun and alot of flux and I do it in like 1 min because of 480° heat. The Xbox boards have alot of metals inside so if you protect the sensitive parts with heat tape than the board takes alot of heat and all the spots become soft. I recommends reflowing Xbox 360 if you can get them dirt cheap with extra stuff like controllers. If you do it well it has so far worked for me every time I did it. But watch out with the xboxes without hdmi cabels because they have like 100 fat caps that are bulging. Also I recommend alot that you guys go and fix all of the Nintendo ds models. When you learn it it's easy to sell them because it's Nintendo. Hope you guys are also learning alot of stuff like me! Help from channels like this makes a great difference to me also :) Have a good day!

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

do you have to recalibrate the new sticks later?

[@41intelectual]

Great vid. Used this technique to fix my PS4 controller.

[@stzokev]

why didn't u just replace the green 3 legged potentiometers, usually that is enough?

[@Dubs2024]

After replacing the sticks the LT ended up being pressed on. I've tried replacing the sensor, and even with the sensor removed it's still pressed. Do u have any advice or idea?. Could you make a video about this?? Thanks before hand

[@elusivewolfy]

I solder a new stick on however it's not working at all did I make a mistake when soldering? The three points are they suppose to be visible?

[@n01celticfan18]

TOP JOB BACK IN THE GAME

[@amazinggames7512]

What was that bit you used to remove the solder

[@vovazagach1781]

Hi just got this controller and, right trigger has a 3mm. dead zone, can it be fixed or just return the controller?, i tried updating firmware and it helped a bit, and now it's 2mm. Also I hear a weird noise in the Xbox button area (when controller is on), but only when I bring the controller really close to my ear, is that sound normal? I hope you respond soon!

[@User22-s7y]

Hello, how many degrees soldering iron did you use?

[@bunsenburner2025]

Make it look so easy, I spend hours trying to get the bastards out

[@evanmalone467]

What happens if the small stick underneath the analog that lines up with the analog is snalles in half? Is that replaceable

[@evanmalone467]

Snapped not snalles

[@Solder_king]

That would be hard to replace and I would recommend swapping them at that point. I've seen that happen wayyyyy to often

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

how much temp and other power settings you need for soldering iron?

[@tomassangiorgio8815]

Is acetone okay to clean the board instead of alcohol?

[@user-hs7wg3rv5i]

I replaced mine but now the chracter is stuck looking at the left. Ps4 btw

[@erikbarrett85]

So you have to cut\snap pieces of that retainer of the analog stick housing??? This is wild. I thought for sure removing solder from all the contacts it would just flop out and I could plop a new one on. But it seems like those parts of the vertical walls (plastic box looking part of the stick) are like attached???

[@maddjoshman]

What can happen is some solder gets stuck on the back of the board where you can't see it. Then you might go to pull/push the old stick off and mess up the board.

[@trendy_zm6090]

what website were you using to check for the dead zone on the controller

[@kxngteo8306]

Question: can I replace the analog stick from another controller?

[@Solder_king]

Absolutely! Assuming you can get it off in one piece.

[@Sean-vn7bt]

What are the tweezers that you use?

[@darrengonsalves2099]

What temp do you use to solder?

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

can i use flux paste instead if i don't have flux?

[@PhilMGCollins]

Great video - you're very skilled with the iron! My solders were always very messy. I did wonder however, if you would know what might cause the analogue stick to move downwards and left while moving the thumbstick only to the left? From this video I assume the best course of action is to remove the original module and install a new one?

[@Solder_king]

Hi there! I just posted a video that goes into stick drift in depth and covers why stick drift happens. Thanks for watching and for the soldering comment!

[@RathalosEmperor]

Is the flux abosultely necessary?

[@alexjohnson6993]

What’s funny is that I have the same galaxy pieces set and mine don’t fit together at all

[@kenshiroson4893]

What's the app for xbox that shows stick drift

[@AngelMabelTom]

Very helpful. Thanks for the video.

[@brucehirsch5437]

Why not upgrade the analog sticks to the elite 2 sticks? Thats what I did with one of mine and it's awesome! I love tensioning to their max. Much better than the stock loosey goosey ones. I mean since you're replacing them anyway why not?

[@Solder_king]

The thought never occurred to me to be honest! I've never owned an elite and didn't know they had compatible parts lol.

[@brucehirsch5437]

@@Solder_king yup. The analog sticks are the same. They just have the option to tighten up the tension.

[@Solder_king]

@@brucehirsch5437 definitely adding that to the to do list lol

[@bosskey23]

Do you remember where i can find the series x analog sticks to replace mine?

[@slug9591]

So as long as you seat it flat upon reinstalling you don’t need to manually calibrate them?

[@Solder_king]

Check out my video on where I explain drift and calibration. That covers about everything from drift to how sticks work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6rPpq2Ap8psepo

[@MGrey-qb5xz]

bro does any desoldering wick would do or do you need a special one for stick?

[@JakeMcClane]

Any. It's literally just braided copper

[@okexrmo247]

I was looking at reviews from the analog stick and it says something about the amazon branded analog sticks being to sensitive which means even if I replace it I will still have drift is this true?

[@Solder_king]

Unfortunately that is true. I've been bitten by bad replacement ones and the best way to avoid that is to try and find oem. It can be hard but it is possible.

[@blitzcontrollerz988]

Same issues... OEM from now on...

[@freerangehuman1976]

Do you offer mail in service?

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

how to avoid hole pad damage ??

[@theresabegay6213]

Can u replace my son controller

[@Jefereligi0n]

What is that app thing called

[@norbertocarcamo7364]

Where i can contact you in regards to repair inquiries

[@Solder_king]

You can email me at [e-mail]

[@RathalosEmperor]

Why should i use one to plug into the wall? Thats all i have

[@excelmango5454]

What's the app you were using?

[@muha8155]

Just use HTML5 game pad on google it’s the same thing

[@slayden530]

0:30- What app do you use to test controllers?

[@Projoe2001]

I don't know what he used, but I found a good one in the xbox app store for free. "Game Controller Tester." Hope this helps.

[@DAILYDRIVE89]

Can I send you my controller for repair?

[@Solder_king]

Absolutely! Email me at [e-mail] for more info!

[@DAILYDRIVE89]

Thank you Taylor 👍🏾

[@ColinJWiens]

The negative reviews on this kit are pretty bad. Seems like the new sticks are more sensitive and jumpy than the originals, meaning they're cheap knockoffs. It looks like they're quite snappy in your test too. I've been having that experience with others; I've bought two different types of joysticks from various sellers, one claimed to be originals but they all sucked equally. The only passable potentiometers I have are salvaged from a razer controller, but I don't have enough of them for a project. Anyway, if you find some joysticks or potentiometers that have linear resistance like the originals, let me know. I'll try buying some from SOSS Gaming on youtube/amazon, they claim to be selling originals and have a YT vid showing how linear they are.

[@ColinJWiens]

@@calvin659 Calibration doesn't affect the quality of the joysticks, it defines the center-position and outer limits of the joysticks. 95% of joysticks that claim to be original are fake garbage, even when they look the exact-same as originals. No amount of calibration will fix them. With the bad ones you can't walk slowly ingame. They jump from nothing to full instantly, with nothing in-between. Plus they're extra stiff around the center. An update on my original comment, the SOSS ones are good. So far they're the only reliable seller I've found.

[@taychampagne]

Hey man I need one of those how much

[@Solder_king]

A new stick ?

[@q4sbgf9kfgrd6]

in one of your other replies, you said "a standard pot has a resistance value of 10k across the outputs so if you're able to read 5k across the wiper and both outputs then there isn't much else needed since its a good balance." Can you plz do a video to demo how to check this?

[@Solder_king]

I suppose I can work that into a future video!

[@q4sbgf9kfgrd6]

Solderking - awesome. thanks. subscribing...

[@ifindmetal]

Why did you desolder the motors it was a unnecessary step ?

[@Solder_king]

Preference. Don't want them flopping around

[@RathalosEmperor]

Why do you make it look so easy mime isn't even making them pool up like that I don't understand wtf I'm doing wrong. I couldn't even disconnect all the rumble wires. I took off one side no problem then the other side only two wires came 9ff easily the rest no matter how long I sit the needle on them it just doesn't pool up

[@kaydawgy1999]

based off this............i will just buy a new controller

[@ramonrosado8777]

Whats the name of the app?

[@zerotheassassin4046]

You have any way of doing this without soldering?

[@Solder_king]

You may be able to swap the disc inside of the pot to see if that fixes any drag but if the conductive traces inside are badly gouged then unfortunately the repair would involve soldering.

[@zerotheassassin4046]

@@Solder_king I'll give it a shot thanx

[@jeezsabino4298]

So the joysticks are automatically calibrated after install ?

[@Solder_king]

Pretty much just good to go after a swap.

[@uhbones]

My stick is stuck and it won’t press down

[@1789crazy]

At 0:50 am i the i only one seeing jesus in the screen 🤣

[@m3talvinc3]

I wish they just made XL controllers for people with big hands.. instead they keep making them smaller and smaller and more fragile. And with games like NHL or COD where you are constatly clicking the analog to sprint/run they last about six months😑😡

[@AnarickTheDevil]

They re released the duke some time ago.

[@nobunaga8514]

Just get a desoldering iron. It’s super effing fast.

[@fernandonavarrete2560]

Donde puedo comprar eso

[@vladimirpepe375]

how do you calibrate it

[@Solder_king]

Pick the right pots and you won't have to

[@icecube2T8]

Alright mate been watching a few of these stick swap vids on here, you just swapped it out why did this not need to be calibrated ie sensors being moved prior to soldering ? Not calling you out it’s just I’ve got two controllers of my boys what his killed....stick drift and what not so gotta swap the sticks instead of dropping fifty notes each on new controllers lol 😂 Great video thow 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@Solder_king]

the sensors you're referring to are potentiometers and if they have a balanced resistance from the wiper to the outputs then they don't need any adjustments. I always check before installing. a standard pot has a resistance value of 10k across the outputs so if you're able to read 5k across the wiper and both outputs then there isn't much else needed since its a good balance. Even if it's off by a few ohms it almost never matters.

[@lewisa06xbox71]

Fam how tf am i gonna do this at 15 i can get to the point of dismantling the controller just dont have flux or a fucking solder

[@Solder_king]

Gotta start somewhere! I was around that age when I took up the hobby :)

[@maxiepaxie.2006]

@@Solder_king Yes, I'm soon 16 and I am "on the way". Just trying to convince my dad to buy a soldering station, but right now it looks like I am going to buy one myself😅 Saw this video when my stick went. Appreciate you and your tutorials👍

[@norbertocarcamo7364]

Do you have an email?

[@Solder_king]

Yes I do! [e-mail]

[@Psycho-Timbo]

No need to pull the whole thing apart

[@Solder_king]

Makes it way easier to do for me so yeah I need to. I don't like leaving the motors soldered on because of the stress their joints get when flapping around.

[@neitomu]

I'm just looking at your videos Bec I'm not paying 60$ for a controller

[@neitomu]

Does this kit work with xbox one s controller

[@Solder_king]

@@neitomu It does! Works great :)

[@neitomu]

See what's going on with my controller stick is that the left stick is acting funny and since I'm a beginner what brand of soldering iron is the best or some that are good

[@RussellBen93]

Confirmed: not easy

[@RideTheGamer]

Ho what's up.

[@alexabe2549]

No😀♥️🙏➡️😂😄😆

[@SuperMacro64]

The easy way! LMFAOO, bro you can just replace the plastic sensor bits that are located in the 2 green sides to each analog. There's no need to solder anything.

[@Solder_king]

The green plastic piece has a carbon track that breaks down so yeah there is a need to solder something. Maybe know what you're talking about before being so confident lmao

[@Solder_king]

These cocky super bro Chad comments with nothing constructive are so damn tiring.

[@SuperMacro64]

@@Solder_king this isn't the easy method. Nothing I'm saying is rude, this is literally the least easy option to fix analogs. Just sayin, kinda misleading dude. Lol other than that good content keep it up

[@Solder_king]

@@SuperMacro64 if all you have is an iron and you want to replace the entire stick then this is the easiest way as you don't need a solder sucker or have to worry about ripping up traces. This has worked for a lot of people that emailed me and I'm sure it'll continue.

[@SuperMacro64]

@@Solder_king yeah that may be true and this is far more effective than the solution I suggested. That being said on face value it's not that easy, I've fucked up analogs soldering them before even with a solder sucker and a solder braid. Not everyone's the solder king, lol.

[@simplyalif]

Dude doesn't calibrate the controllers 😂

[@Solder_king]

Dude doesn't need to because the pots are always balanced. Why not take a different approach with something you think I'm doing wrong or could be improving on instead of acting pompous? Imagine if all teachers acted like you. What a scary world to live in. Where potential ignorance is met with that attitude.

[@Solder_king]

Also why would I need to calibrate anything if the resistance of the pot is equal from the wiper to both outputs? If a pot is 10k across the outputs with an equal 5k across the wiper and each output what would there be to calibrate? Please enlighten me with more emojis.

[@simplyalif]

@@Solder_king 👍

[@Solder_king]

@@simplyalif Treat ignorance as an opportunity to inform. Not an opportunity to insult. No hard feelings here. Have a good one.

[@simplyalif]

@@Solder_king watch the video from soss gaming on how to replace controller analogs... He goes into depth about calibration and how to do it...

[@Thunder_God_Eneru]

"the easy way" "just have a sautering station"

[@Solder_king]

Which can be found incredibly cheap online? These videos are meant for showing you how to do something with the tools needed. This isn't a spray wd40 into it fix. Sorry to disappoint