Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Not Working After Putting In New Batteries FIX

[@gmartins0]

tried so many things, this one seems to be the one that had some effectiveness, thanks! I did not have battery corrosion, but there is some oxidation on the metal on both connectors.

[@Goadiroth]

For anyone who has corrosion inside the battery pack, this is what helped me: I got a q-tip and drenched the tip of it with some regular distilled vinegar, then I cleaned the inside of the pack with the vinegar q-tip. I then dried it with another dry q-tip. The controller still wasn't turning on, so... I literally poured coke (the soda) into the battery pack, and shook the pack so the soda got to all the corrosion. I then rinsed it off with some water (there are better options than water I'm sure), then dried the whole thing with a hair dryer for about 5 minutes on the medium setting, not letting it get too hot. I put the batteries in, connected the pack to the controller and to my surprise, it worked. I kinda wish I recorded it. :) If you have corrosion on the controller, I highly advise to not pour soda into it.... just in case that wasn't already obvious.

[@spuma96]

i just used my nail from my pinkie.

[@Goadiroth]

+Peter Vales woo! :D

[@AscendVaeh]

+Goadiroth r u joking

[@AscendVaeh]

+Goadiroth r u joking

[@Goadiroth]

Nevaeh Knowles no!

[@boeman6702]

OMG THANKS!!! There was corrosion on both the spring and the battery pack. To fix the battery pack u just have to scrub the inside with vinegar and baking soda then dry it.

[@SuperNitroZ64]

And what does one scrub with?

[@Gekumatz]

@@SuperNitroZ64 with a q tip.

[@jedicannon734]

Wouldn’t that mess up the battery pack because of water?

[@ducktapemc]

@@jedicannon734idk

[@ahmedsalahuddin4603]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUGGESTIONS. I CLEANED MY CONTROLLER LIKE YOU SUGGESTED. HOWEVER...MY PROBLEM WAS ALSO THE BATTERY LEADS INSIDE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. THE POSITIVE LEAD HAD SOME BATTERY CORROSION ON IT WITH BATTERY DEPOSITS INSIDE. ONE I SCRATCHED AND SCRAPED ALL THAT OUT AND PUT IN NEW BATTERIES...MY CONTROLLER LIT RIGHT UP. HAPPINESS...HAPPINESS. THANK YOU.

[@Youbeentubed2013]

Thanks Man! Mine was corroded on the springs but the fix for me was the 2 tabs inside the plastic battery housing which also needed a clean. I used a fibreglass scratch pen.

[@wildkite]

There was no obvious corrosion in my case, after i saw your video, I tried to pull up springs a few time in a way trying to clean them, it worked. Thanks!!!

[@GrandFunker]

I really dig the effort and the attention to detail here.

[@laurabenetis9295]

TYSM BLESS YOUR SOUL THIS HELPED SO MUCH

[@cloudywaveslovesyou]

Ugh I don't got dad

[@jedicannon734]

Thank you I have found my problem i saw that green stuff at the bottom of the battery and I didn’t think much of it because it thought it wasn’t a big deal here I am now as a kid learning more about this corrosion stuff. Once again thank you.

[@nikhilthavi]

My controller has been dead for past 6 years with same symptoms, I tried this method today and it worked. Thank you for assistance.

[@mauriciorodriguez6362]

This guy saved my life rn

[@jtrice1977]

Thanks for the video. I was having intermittent issues with my wireless 360 controllers. I opened up my battery compartment to check for corrosion, as you did, but my terminals were clean. However, I did notice that the springs inside the controller were pushed back. I was able to use a screwdriver to push my springs forward so the batteries made a better connection and voila! Problem solved. Apparently, the springs can be removed for cleaning, and as such, they can move up/down the "track" where they are seated. If you are having issues with you wireless controller and you don't see any corrosion, check to make sure the springs are making full contact with batteries. If not, try using a screwdriver to push them either direction. Good luck!

[@Michael59197]

My problem was that the battery port refused to stay in place. I used some duct tape to stick it there. It works with normal batteries, but not with my rechargeable ones. They seem like they have become a tiny bit bigger with extensive use. I guess I'll have to buy new ones.

[@dom.5994]

Thanks Man, this made my day, I realized my springs were so dirty so I cleaned them with toilet paper since I didn’t have any brushed, after that I put back the batteries and now it’s working, thanks.

[@bearwolffish]

nailed it, mate. It's the inside of the battery pack for mine, so hard to clean, but easy to replace.

[@fluff_zee]

Oh my god, thank you! I thought my controller was broken! Although for me the corrosion was inside the battery case, not on the spring. x)

[@firdaus7489]

FluffZee Same but i still managed to fix it

[@rocranzchannel6316]

How do you clean it?

[@DanielHernandez-pb3bl]

FluffZee I know right I got scared

[@appleman29]

how did you clean the corrosion on the inside

[@alejandromaciel8031]

damn how did you reach there

[@ukenceto]

BLESS U DUDE!!! My batteries looked fine, but i still used a q-tip and some nail polish cleaner to clean the springs, then rubbed them a bit with alluminium foil bc i didn't have a metal bristle brush and IT WORKED. BLESS. I was so freaked out it was broken!!!

[@dryramennoodles3527]

all 3 of my controllers arent turning on, I've tried everything and its not working

[@charizardunboxing2645]

Dry RamenNoodles same

[@carterallan8125]

Dry RamenNoodles same

[@blackmetalcommunity]

Dry RamenNoodles same but i have two

[@gizmolinzell9067]

Dry RamenNoodles same

[@suziepond3951]

Dry RamenNoodles

[@rubydex8076]

Can you use anything instead of the metal brush? I do see the corrosion on the coil, i just dont own one

[@a11013]

Had this exact problem happen yesterday. This wokred like a charm thanks!

[@ChaR0ot]

Thanks mate! Turns out cleaning the whole controller was the solution.

[@filmaker256]

Im having this issue another thing I saw awhile back was the center contact becomes too flat and if you put a small piece of paper towel in their it would help the cover stay closed.

[@free__edits55]

Thanks it works I've been trying to fix this for years and it didn't work in when I get for a long time

[@ilovesza-di4fv]

im quarantined,my controller doesnt work, so i have to wait for the stores 2 be open to buy a new one...

[@davidgrant1092]

Controller stopped working last night. Just tried this and it worked. Thanks

[@juicyjuice6854]

When ur too broke to even buy a new wireless controller

[@Mastasrasmas]

Jammies Jam that filled with corrosion

[@TreyChannel]

Why buy a new controller when you can just fix the one you have lmao

[@matttherrien9608]

​@@TreyChannelpeople don't mind sounding totally ignorant and nonsensical anymore. They don't even know they're doing it. Sad. My controller works like new again. Microsoft really knew how to build them solid, don't you think?

[@ZealousWins]

If all goes bad and you cannot fix your controller, see if you can sell it somewhere like Ebay for others to repair and resell. It saves resources and gives your controller a new chance at life!

[@romainjames9365]

I didn't use a bristle brush I used a random one and it worked dude ur a life saver

[@mehakverma7043]

THANKYOU! My TV was taken away from my room for a year and was using the ps4 in the living room. Anyway, long story short, TV is back in my room and so is the Xbox 360

[@wheremymoneyat_184]

Dang man props to you I never thought it will work but it did thanks man

[@flappybirdplop]

Is there any other ways for those with no wire brushes

[@matttherrien9608]

Use a pencil eraser and make sure you blow it out well.

[@Lucianperson]

I did have corrosion on my Xbox 360 controller but all I needed to do was push the spring with corrosion down and it worked beautifully.

[@samarthrk8775]

dude, thanks a lot i had the same problem with my controller and now its all fine...me and my friend can play minecraft peacefully.*now onward*

[@gerardwaysway5999]

Are the batteries supposed to be in all the way? Because mine keep falling out?

[@charizardunboxing2645]

there's no corosion and still does not work help?

[@lottbills575]

Same with me

[@bernardconroy1985]

How do you clean the connection inside the battery case? I had a corrosive battery but, it corroded inside the case.

[@james.s.7449]

Hi, Thanks for showing how to Repair a Xbox360 Controller, I had same acid on the terminal watched demo first then cleaned it, Works Good now.

[@mcchap5619]

What if everything seems to be working, light comes on, but the controller still doesn't work? Like it isn't even sending commands to the game system?

[@brysonmoser8446]

What about a battery pack? I have a battery pack instead of batteries plus there isn't corrosion

[@Scorponox93]

ok so, I checked my controllers, it seems both of them have corrosion stains, not on the sprinters, but on the tabs inside the battery holder

[@sharon7843]

Omgggg this comment saved my controller!!! Thank you!!!🤩

[@Ethanple]

Two Words Life saver

[@chihirofujisaki1179]

You don’t need a wire bristle brush you can just use an old toothbrush as well

[@gabriel-of5jd]

it didnt work for me, BUT i have found a way kinda similar to it though, just take a paring knife or needle, and the metal part he said to put the paper on, just bend it toward u so once u put the pack back in, it can touch one of the connecters and ur controller will stay on. U can shake it and it wont disconnect if u bent it far enough to touvh the connecter. Dont give me shit if it dont work, just saying it worked for me

[@lzzzzzz372]

thx

[@nostradamus4705]

I don't understand, study english PLEASE

[@philmarchisotta]

Thanks. For me it was the inside of the battery case has corrosion, to I just scraped it with a screwdriver.

[@GunnarThePerson]

Phil Marchisotta did the same thing 😂

[@Me-mz4df]

How many volts shall i use? I have 2 rechargeable batts 1.2 v and it is not working

[@livinglegend4078]

so you just brushed with wire brush?

[@Mayflower1129a]

I put new batteries , the symbol blinks green or symbol with green circles around it but when I pressed anything it doesn’t work .

[@leorosa]

hi mine came with a charger. So basically when you charge it, you have to with a battery inside? Meaning the 2 batteries on your video? It doesn't have like an internal battery? Im charging it right now without a battery in.

[@MaropSKi]

my Xbox controller just shut off randomly even when new 1.5V batteries. but it only happens when I play borderlands and only when I use the left buttons (shoot and use skill). when I'm in main menu I can click how much I want without controller shutting off

[@MaropSKi]

it's and Xbox 360 tho

[@MaropSKi]

an*

[@MaropSKi]

I even changed the controllers and all of them just shuts off

[@dingoatemyblokcs]

for me its because of vibration u shpuld turn it off

[@diapollockal8962]

my controller's corners of the middle button blinks and if i flip it upwards and press the 3 arrows button, the lights go in a circle and all blink. what does this mean? i had batteries, switched to chargeable ones, and got a new controller.

[@Buddha_Approved]

There is a little erosion left in the plastic clip in side

[@pepsiman2563]

Mine is flashing green like it’s dead and there were fresh batteries, any help on this

[@reaper_death23]

My controller keeps randomly disconnecting as if It needs new batteries even with a fresh set. Sometimes itll last 5 minutes before it turns off, sometimes 5 seconds. Time for a new battery pack mabye?

[@Vida7354]

my device came with one of the battery springs not instaled properly , only one part of the spring is insetred in the I I and dunno what to do

[@nxcj]

thank you so much I can play with my dad now thanks to you 👍🏻I found this video extremely helpful!

[@jimmy-wx8wg]

Yesssssss it turned on I watched like five vids but this is the only one that worked

[@boneswireson4865]

Does a toothbrush might work for this purpose? Any other alternative to wipe the corrosion?

[@rubydex8076]

Im thinking the same thing

[@trentmckenzie343]

I had a battery corrode, but there was no corrosion on the spring terminal, controller still not working.

[@mingz6062]

It worked for me. Thank you! 😇

[@yashwanthreddy7605]

Can we use tooth brush instead of it

[@Somthinicky]

Thanks a lot this didn’t not help for my problem but I will definitely use it

[@kidchaos7282]

I need help, I have a wireless controller and it will turn on but it won't Synchronize at all, my other controller works but not this one, i don't know if I did it wrong or it's just not working, pleas help Fast :(

[@mataskart9894]

Same problem, my xbox controller has been used for nearly 7 years now-thrown beaten. But my dog got a hand of it one time and after that it BARELY lit on the 4 lights, I cleaned the contacts and it started flashing as bright as it should, sti didn't pair up with anything. Maybe you found a way to make it work? I'm close to just throwing it out and buying a new one. It was wayyy past it's age and warranty so might've just worn out

[@erinryan5754]

I can't believe the spring hits positive and negative. 🤦 thanks

[@blind3dbylight]

I got a bit of life out of the one I am working on after this, but only for a moment. Right back to blink twice mode. It's something with the negative terminal, just not sure what exactly.

[@wolfy9549]

Im pretty sure mine are clean, but the weird thing is both remotes just stopped working one day so it’s a bit weird that they suddenly both stopped turning on despite having Brand new batteries wondering if there’s something else

[@Buddha_Approved]

The lights just flash on mine

[@TheScienceGuy10]

The green circle on my controller keeps blinking when I press it (I press it and hold it to turn it on). It doesn't even stop. Even if I manage to turn it on (with great difficulty), It just keeps disconnecting every 2 minutes. Please help...

[@zentals1018]

same with my old one if it's wired it most likely happens that means ur wire is fucked up

[@harleehilton8773]

Ikr!!

[@blmacab6709]

instead of mine blinking, it just puts a green circle around home button

[@okamiwon129]

The batteries are low (sorry i'm italian i don't know how to spell it i hope you get it)

[@matttherrien9608]

​@@okamiwon129bella!

[@Caleb-ec6my]

Where did you by the brush?

[@th3ghostkillergamer136]

The layer stick of my controller isn't working but the other button work what can I do

[@SuperNitroZ64]

Does it depend on what kind of wire brush I use?

[@jatinsoni2422]

can I dip my normal toothbrush in vinegar soda and then clean the corrosion?

[@Coreisus]

Jatin Soni dont do that unless you plan on getting a new tooth brush

[@cherlynecharlotin7502]

Can u do a different video because my isn’t a battery Xbox 360 controller

[@zonxunder1865]

had controller on laptop now it doesn't even detect it AT ALL. green light turns on but doesn't show up in dev mang. drivers don't install either. Super frustrating

[@cedricantunes4600]

Well well well.. I didn't have any of that thing on the inside, but I scratched and tried cleaning it by blowing air into it, while finishing the video.. And at the end I just put the batteries back in and it worked. xD Thanks for the video! You saved me some troubles =3

[@archietate4216]

Thanks I was about to buy a new one but it was in my battery holder so I just put a piece of foil in it worked just fine

[@growtopiagaming2104]

Thanks bro! This really helped! When you showed what a corroded battery looks like, it looked so familiar.So i took a look at the old batteries i used, and it looked corroded.So, i took by dads brush back scratcher, then i started brushing. Then i put in the batteries, and it turned on. I was suprised because this was the only good video on YT that helped.

[@lyfegod3270]

can you use toothbrush?

[@vitortanaka]

Thank you. It worked!

[@cmoneytheman]

i dont have a dirty spring i put the battery in and it just fades out and wont turn on

[@arcthegamer6331]

Thank you so much this helped me a lot

[@Jertzukka]

Thanks, Q-tip with some cleaning product did the trick.

[@zvecto2354]

I dont have that thing help me please what thing i can use?

[@evilboy6693]

hey could someone help me out? my controller won't turn on but like if i hold the button down there will be tiny flashes but it won't ever turn on. is it just bad batteries

[@sn3erid]

how do i get rid of the corrosion without using a brush?

[@katelynhefner901]

all i had to do was blow into both ports and it worked again! i guess there was some dust or something blocking it from working

[@someac-1307]

My problem is that I try turning on the controller but the light just flashes

[@mojo-mediaservices3916]

Helped me out! Thanks!

[@captainobvious7174]

You can do the same thing with a toothbrush and some elbow grease, but you gotta be VERY careful

[@maxdickens4503]

Don't use ur toothbrush after that

[@raserapps8230]

why not?

[@Dragonboy_0126]

Thank you so much I couldn’t find how to turn it on

[@GunnarThePerson]

Thx this worked but for the part of it holding the batteries

[@Its_Papa_T]

Could a toothbrush work that your not using it anymore

[@BritHumorBanter]

Can this work with a Xbox one controller??

[@saraqasmi1975]

Thx works great. I did it with a tooth brush and still works thx

[@RGofficialchannel-y7d]

On the bottom of mine it shows just a cap no holes or batteries

[@SeeInThree]

lol, i scraped the edged off and indeed some corrosion plaque was to blame, ty

[@savagex466-qt1io]

iv tried so many things .. paper inside lil square to hold the lil metal tap down tin foil and everything looks clean the metal iv never had corousion like that before :(

[@harishenpillay3161]

Hello plz can u tell me what else you can us to remove the crotion from the wire

[@matttherrien9608]

Twist a pencil eraser on it. Worked for me.

[@stevefromwiisports8101]

Mine says no first player it just goes and says second third and fourth controller what do I do pls help me

[@GamingMaster43210]

I owe this dude my soul

[@mcrsrm]

I went to play my 360 yesterday. Controller didn't work. I expected batteries to be corroded, but they were perfectly clean. Also springs were clean already. I put new batteries and nothing. Now I tried cleaning springs anyway, even though they looked clean and shiny before. Still nothing. Also, springs inside the removable battery pack look clean, but I'm not sure how to reach them if they weren't. Update: my battery pack was coming loose. If I push it all the way in towards the controller it works. I don't see how this makes a difference, as there is nothing I can see that is not connected when it is loose. The paper trick did not work, I just had to make sure I was putting pressure on the battery pack constantly.

[@johannesnekeare9457]

i don't have these brush thing:(