How to Repair 🛠️ Xbox One Analog Stick Input ( Stick Drift ) - XB1

[@jonathanireland4109]

this is a really helpful tutorial. it took me about an hour to complete ( it is fiddly to get the sensor in ) but my controller now works beautifully. it saved me having to buy a soldering iron kit or a new controller all I had to buy was a new switch kit from amazon for £6 which came with the drivers and the little plastic prying tool too. good job - thank you XQ gaming.

[@Revivorofsouls1]

This is the most zen tutorial I've ever watched, and it gets to the point well done

[@kikitowfalcon5143]

Buen video

[@wubba3748]

did it even work

[@victorm5071]

Gotta love the internet man. What a time to be alive. You can fix anything these days, just watch the How to video on youtube and order the parts. Thank you sir for this useful content.

[@ASmashedCat]

I swapped my xbox one sensor with an xbox 360 controller one and it actually worked to my surprise. Used on an elite controller.

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

yes bec capcom use same things

[@Ivelin]

Great video. My 7 year old was able to do most of the work following the instructions. I did help him with the sensor replacement section (4:40-6:20). Spent only $2 for the replacement part. He learned something valuable and earned bragging rights that were immediately used on his older brother.

[@andykirkley9732]

Where did you get the part?

[@DeputyFish]

way late. but amazon sells 12 piece set of the sensors for like 9 bucks@@andykirkley9732

[@enriquecoronajr]

@@andykirkley9732in the description of the video bruh

[@ryanuwlax]

I just finished replacing this sensor and my controller works great again. No more drifting. Why didn't anyone else figure this out. Nice job XQGaming.

[@dontscrolldown2036]

@Tobias Lundström both sides

[@dontscrolldown2036]

@Tobias Lundström both sides

[@sav88]

Tysm. I had two controller. One having a joystick problem and the other one not having it. I swapped the sensors and the one that I want to work actually works completely fine now. This works to everyone that sees this and you’ve gained an extra sub brother

[@stygianphantasm8761]

Where do you get the little metal part of the sensor? Or do I have to buy the whole thing and take it out of the new one?

[@XXerxi]

@@stygianphantasm8761 He just said, that he swapped this part from another controller ;)

[@NateBluehooves]

@@XXerxi you can buy a set of 6 full joystick assembly replacements on amazon for about $15, then pull these from the replacement sticks if you don't want to solder a whole assembly in. Personally I'll still replace the whole thing since I've got a hot air rework station handy, but if all you have is a soldering iron this is definitely useful

[@ILCorvo001]

This is not only an excellent tutorial for journeymen and blossoming experts alike, it is also incredibly calming and meditative to watch (im assuming partly due to the music, but also probably because there's no dialogue, and its well shot and edited). Thank you for at least a few well spent and productive minutes in this crazy-ass time we're living in atm.

[@WeanWind]

2 years later it is become even more crazier

[@travismarshall3089]

My mind is kind of blown right now. I've had to replace sticks for several years now and it's very easy with the right tools i.e. soldering iron, solder and desoldering pump/braid. I've never once thought of doing anything like this and just tried it out on a stick by "transplanting" another sensor out of a stick and IT WORKS! No drift! Now, situations like this are of course for sticks that are NOT loose and feel as they should, like the stick I just fixed, yet for one reason or another drift nonetheless. This video has opened a whole new avenue for repair for me!

[@Deborked]

I can't afford that shit so I have to just cripple until I get a PC that doesn't require a 60 dollar controller as an input

[@travismarshall3089]

BrokenLegBoy: Yes! I have various XBOX 360 controller parts and grabbed one from a board. As an added touch, I cleaned the inside of the small sensor housing with a Q-tip dipped in alcohol. Sensor seem the same size and diameter across all controllers. Again, my stick "itself" wasn't loose and as solid as a rock. Yet... drifted upward. Doing this fixed my problem!

[@Weird_1]

Will this resolve stick drift? When I turn left in first person shooters when I let go it will continue moving left slowly

[@XQGaming]

Great!

[@ankleerror7196]

Travis Marshall has

[@olnumber1378]

Just got your sensors today and my stick drift is GONE! This vid is a perfect tutorial on how to replace them. Thank you all very much! Saved me from buying another elite.

[@venomdank965]

Just ordered my first elite... I was scared of this... Saving this video if one day I get drift problems..

[@alanaitchison6787]

2 controllers fully repaired for under £20 and in under half an hour - great post, many thanks!!!

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

haha u low iq

[@mageminx7551]

Lesson learned: free controllers from friends come at a cost

[@zerotheassassin4046]

But surprisingly enough if you look for the right videos you take them apart quite easily I did it with my 360 controller and it was quite fun and easy to tinker with

[@slowsubaruBL]

I spent 170 on a new elite controller and it broke in the first week.. I can't play any games. this hapened to every controller I have... I think it's cause I used to play fortnite and I would jam the sticks hard. I dont even know at this point.

[@zerotheassassin4046]

@@slowsubaruBL are you gonna try and fix and replace the thumb sticks and such or what

[@slowsubaruBL]

@@zerotheassassin4046 I'd rather take it to game stop. I'm not gonna risk this 170 dollar controller. For now I'm using the old reliable normal controller... you'd think that the more expensive the better it would work...

[@zerotheassassin4046]

@@slowsubaruBL I mean this guide a few others I've seen are a good help in fixing them especially if your enjoy disassembly and assembly or tinkering with stuff in general

[@bigboregaming618]

Excellent, I picked a faulty controller up yesterday for £5, Instead of replacing the sensor, I cleaned it in alcohol, Reassembled and now its working perfectly. Thank you so much!

[@BitFut]

You just helped me fix my controller, thank you!

[@barryallen6744]

It took my out and put it back it works now thank god was gonna be a long lockdown without it.😷

[@centralcoyote3336]

bitera aqui kk

[@kiyelbossier2912]

Lies

[@ishpreetsingh1368]

did you put a new sensor?

[@TLLGuy]

no

[@SuperCer054Real]

I tried this and it actually help with the stick drift. I didn't buy the sensors from you because I'm not from wherever you sell those. I actually use some backup broken pair which had the sensors fine. I transferred them over and it worked well with one exception my right stick would completely drift up if I clicked in the stick. Unfortunately the controller started acting up again and I lost my tools to check if it has gotten loose. Am sad

[@SuperCer054Real]

@Tobias Lundström can you be more specific

[@Chito814]

For elites aswell?

[@Chito814]

My stick drift is really bad , and analog is pretty loose , any advice?

[@SuperCer054Real]

@@Chito814 loose analog stick, you either have to replace the whole stick from the circuit board , if you are trying to fix it your self but its difficult. Other wise you'll have to buy a new controller for an easier solution sorry.

[@IsaaWRX]

I have the same problem with the drift thing i did all of this and the problem is really bad what should i do??

[@024416664]

I broke the first replacement sensor, but I ordered two (self-knowlegde is a precious trait) and the second got the job done. That ended a two year period of annoying and sometimes maddening stick drift. Thank you!

[@3DPrintingPiper]

Finally, a clear and concise tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@musicmanlistener2]

Seriously, best I've watched yet.

[@agentjr]

My amazonbasics wired controller arrived with the left stick not functioning, and I was able to fix it! The problem was some dirt on the contacts that this sensor acts on, so with a quick rubbing alcohol swab I cleaned it up. Thanks for the accurate and quality video!

[@amazonbox1115]

ill try cleaning my sensor myself.

[@AxeMan04x]

Thank you so much! I had an issue where if I clicked forward on the joystick my character would sort of stutter when it walked forward or it wouldn’t move forward at all. This tutorial fixed that. I also didn’t end up having to pay for sensors because I just took sensors out of an old broken controller that was beyond my ability of repair. Your tutorial really helped. 👍

[@huerta25264]

wow I have that exact same issue my forward direction on my joystick is faulty will sometime work sometimes not. which side sensor did you end up replacing? what was wrong with it?

[@AxeMan04x]

JuicyMangoes I didn’t know which sensor was the correct one so I just ended up replacing both of them.

[@huerta25264]

@@AxeMan04x okay man thanks!

[@gary.dicker]

Thank you! Sorted my son's controller today for less than £6. Pretty easy too. Had to flip the circuit board the other way though due to a little black wire that's not on your video. Keep an eye out for that if you're doing this, I nearly ripped the black wire off trying to flip the board! Thanks again.

[@TheTrusouljar]

This fixed my drift. I bought two sensors just in case it happens again. Thank you so much! PS: if you're buying the sensors from XQ gaming and you live in the U.S. it will take about two weeks to get it shipped, but it's well worth it.

[@badhabbit84]

I have the same the drift issue nad I bought XB1 analog stick module from amazon and I am going to take the new sensors out from the new ones and replace it with the old module. Please advise me if anyone has doubts that will work or not.

[@emeraldknight347]

@@badhabbit84 This works bro!

[@TheTrusouljar]

@Tobias Lundström you can take sensors from old controllers as long as they have not caused drift issues with that old controller. The side sensor is for up and down movement. The bottom sensor is for right and left movement. Depending on what type of drift you have (forward/backward movement or side-to-side movement) will determine what sensor you need to replace. Same for the aiming joystick. Remember. Up&down = side sensor, left&right = bottom sensor

[@TheTrusouljar]

@Tobias Lundström if it still drifts you are using poor sensors. Buy brand new sensors or a new controller 🤷‍♂️

[@TheTrusouljar]

@Tobias Lundström same sensors

[@toastyy4186]

This worked like a charm for series x controllers too I swapped one of those disks out with one from an old Xbox one controller

[@davidcalabria6761]

This actually worked!! This video was incredibly easy to follow. My son is stoked he can use his favourite controller again!

[@yeahyeah3206]

Thank you for uploading these instructions. I used a broken Xbox One controller to supply the necessary part for a Series X controller, turned out great.

[@jennaxx756]

was the stick drift for the actual like game input? would it just move up because that’s what happened with mine,,, wanting to check if i have to do this

[@yeahyeah3206]

@@jennaxx756 Pressing up on the analog stick would cause it to 'stick', continuing to send input, even when the analog stick was returned to a neutral position. You can download an app on your Xbox called Game Controller Tester. If you see the analog stick still registering input and moving when you're not touching it, it's likely a sensor issue. If that applies to you, you should be able to rectify it by using the instructions in the video.

[@jakerebo8538]

Thank you! This is the best fix that i found. If you all see a other video of a guy saying to take off the grey plastic on the side of the module, DONT DO IT. You will destroy your module. Glad I found this!

[@samcook5569]

Jacob Rebo I followed the other guy and it worked but then it stopped working after a while and it made it worse so I put it back on and I am planning on do what’s shown in this video, hope it works!

[@MagnaEssence]

I just wanted to say this somewhere in hopes that you read... THANK YOU SO MUCH for stocking the orange sensor wheels, -i own a scuf impact controller, and it apparently came with a weirdly bent one, -so for the time being i un-bent it so it worked... but the deadzone was dummy thicc, and i looked alllll over the internet, and like...you're LITERALLY the only one who sells the orange ones. -My friend bought some for me and sent them, -now my controller...it works PERFECTLY, as it should. They are in good condition, and actually look better than the ones that were already in my controller (the little rings/bar-cuts are nicely spaced-out evenly, and the amount that they are bent up is uniform. i am so so so SO happy you have this store, -that is a goddamn 475$ in canadian, controller right there, it's not funny that there are so many issues and the disk came all weird, -i also have to "constantly" remove them, clean the sensor-area, and then insert them again to remove this weird flickering deadzone issue due to some sortof weird non-organic "dirt" getting in there ...so yeah, annoying and stupid, but HEY, it fixes it!, and gaming helps me with my depression, so i can't stress enough how happy i am that you sell these disks. (lol, and incase i f-up while cleaning one, i'm happy to now have backups) Now my controller works NOICE, very nice, and my little de-stressifying 'life-savings' worth controller isn't stressing me out with the dumb stuff it likes to pull, lol. The only thing i worry about is...what the heck swivels the disk-enclosure open?, is is a mechanism or just soldier bending???. THAT kinds worries me, don't want it to snap and only be heldby the cases's snapps, but luckily i've had to do less sensor cleaning as often, so...hopefully it's okay for a while, and maybe i won't have to clean it anymore someday. it seems to have gone from every 2 days to every week now, and with the new sensors...maybe it will be less often. it's so good now. Anyways, thanks for having such a diverse controller tech-pieces and things shop, it is so awesome and i hope your buisiness keeps going well, i bet you make alot of people happy like silly me, lol.

[@Romka303.]

U mean this youtuber has a store?

[@johnnyunderhillproductions8346]

Thank you for this, I’m so genuinely happy I was able to fix my controller with this tutorial, I feel like I accomplished something pretty cool.

[@licenciadoleopoldocanoloza1144]

And just replacing the lateral sensors it got better?

[@johnnyunderhillproductions8346]

@@licenciadoleopoldocanoloza1144 It depends on what problems you are having. I had forward stick drift, so I just replaced the sensor on the side and it worked perfectly. Pay attention to the note in the video that explains which sensor is for which direction. So yeah, it worked like a dream.

[@moneyboy503]

@@johnnyunderhillproductions8346 hmm. just seems like if this works, so would a normal cleaning no? what tracks the movement isn't the metal whiper but actually the carbon track it slides on meaning carbon likely gets on the whipers, i don't feel like this would fic a controller with genuine drift but not only would it not hurt to try.. i could be just wrong

[@Fnolepenoll]

​​@@moneyboy503this fixed mine aswell!😁i tried cleaning it first, but nothing worked. This really worked great.

[@masenkostar]

This guide is everything. All I had to do was unclick the same part and clean the inside with iso and tooth pick/cotton swab. Replacing the sensor was not necessary

[@iracarter2290]

*WORKED 4 ME!* - Fixed 2 Xbox One wireless controllers suffering with drift. I was ready to sell them on Ebay for parts or throw them in Ewaste until I saw this video thank you, you saved me some buck$

[@MrCaveman74]

Bro!! Thanks!! This fix worked for me. The sensor didn’t come out as easily as in the video, but the steps were pretty much the same.

[@JacobBirt]

This is awesome. I've had my elite controller open for a month trying to get the solder off these contacts. This is the perfect work around.

[@Harmonic14]

Lead free solder is a bitch, isn't it?

[@joyce_rx]

My controller when something minor is wrong with it: *Mission: Survive.*

[@jonathangrady1130]

I never comment, but this one saved me... Nice job! Ps- clean with alcohol instead of replace, worked great for us

[@adrianfelipe9509]

Hey, idk if u could help me but, with my other controller I have always use this methid with alcohol, now with my new one, I tried to clean it and when I started playing I noticed my left joystick dosen’t move to the front or back, idk how to fix it!

[@alexanderclavijo8839]

Aliens From PR yep exactly same thing with me

[@adrianfelipe9509]

alexander clavijo we fked up LoL, Im waiting to go to walmart and buy one but my mom dosen’t want to leave the house for a controller Im using my 4 year old other controller that is all broken LoL

[@alexanderclavijo8839]

Aliens From PR bro it’s so annoying cause I have to like double tap the controller so I can move I’m currently contacting Microsoft see if I can get a new one

[@agusdonoso]

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL ONLYYYYY

[@davey6693]

Worked perfectly for me. I actually ordered the analog assembly thinking I'd need to desolder the old one and replace the whole module, but I'm glad I found this, as it was all I needed to do.

[@XQGaming]

Nice, yes this is way better then replacing the whole module, thats a pain the thy arse..

[@dougcarvlin570]

I'm really thankful, this tutorial just saved me a lot of cash buying another controller, i just changed the falty sensor for my old one from xb 360, its working normal now, thanks and congratulations for helping us

[@xirinity]

Doug Carvlin that’s helpful to know that the old sensor on a 360 controller works as well

[@xann89]

Thanks! Managed to fixed my Xbox X Controller using parts from my old One Controller. Saved me some money there. I almost broke the X Controller housing of the sensor because of the angle, it wouldn’t go as far back like your video.

[@naikjoy]

I love the sad music.. makes me realize how I suck in life after I broke my Xbox One controller.

[@iapetus22]

Awesome. What I did was lightly retentioned the micro wires, and while at it I did the same to all four. It's now like a new controller without any drifting. Thanks for the video.

[@debjoybhowal1952]

how to you do that.. i don't have any other controller to take the spring from

[@giovannigiorgio2262]

@@debjoybhowal1952 how to you do that.. i don't have any other controller to take the spring from

[@debjoybhowal1952]

@@giovannigiorgio2262 tf.

[@DesignSourceStudios]

Came back to say "THANK YOU" had 6 controllers with one drift stick on each (thanks Micro$oft!) and this fix game me 3 almost new ones again. TY!! Tip, buy a small electronic repair kit. Having the right tools makes things 10x easier. BTW. I've tried almost every fix on YT I could find - don't pull off the little grey part like one of them says :(

[@SpliffSized]

Does it ruin the controller??

[@supjxy]

SpliffSized basically. I did it and it feels super loose and the drift came back after a few days. Def not worth

[@Lucifven]

@@supjxy I did the same thing a week ago, I was so excited cause I thought I fixed it. Then it started doing it again, so glad I found this video!

[@Teznix]

wish I read this comment earlier ffs

[@FlamewolfXD]

You made it look so easy. I struggled but it was a great tutorial. I cant count how many controllers I've fixed with this

[@patrikjuhlinpj]

finally someone with good taste in music for a tutorial

[@bakaohki]

I watched this tutorial and started taking my controller apart... then realized the wiring was different because it was a Series X controller. Still was able to use the techniques without flipping the board, and was able to clean the existing sensor instead of replacing it. Thank you for posting this.

[@Mutantdogfangs]

It’s fine, the sensors are the same regardless of series X/ OG xbox one

[@adrianemilam4576]

I was frustrated after watching a few videos on how to fix controller drift until I got to this one. Thank you for showing the sensor and how to get to it. This was the solution I needed to fix my controller!

[@TrapperJohn]

I've just finished putting my controller back together and enjoying the loss of stick drift. Thank you so much for this.

[@renn9069]

Extremely well done. Non-redundant and complete.

[@joutoob9]

I have controller model 1708 which worked fantastic for MANY years of heavy use and the right stick started to drift real bad. I bought a new one to replace it last month (April 2023) which has no model number I can see but says Xbox Wireless Controller in the battery compartment. This new one got bad Left stick drift this week, only a month after I bought it so I am going through the Microsoft Warranty to replace it, but I still want to play games while it's being replaced. I watched this video. I pulled out my old model 1708 today and opened it up and cleaned the filthy Sensor thingy (shown in your video here) with DEOXIT contact cleaner and swabs. This fixed the drift issue! At least long enough until Micro$oft sends me a replacement on the new one, I hope. I also just ordered a replacement sensor set for the future. Thanks for the video. The sensor piece is way tinier than the video made it seem, and closing back the green box after putting the sensor back in was a total PAIN - but, this worked, and I thank you for this video. If anyone has a model 1708, which is newer than the one in this video, you can view the video from SOSS GAMING that mentions NEWEST METHOD to show you how to take the controller apart, although there is one additional component mine had that is not addressed in either video: a tiny wire connected from the "motherboard" to the "stick board" inside orange cellophane that you DON'T want to break. It's front/center when you take the cover off and has a supertiny 'snap' type connector that seems like you should be able to disconnect/reconnect easily but it's so delicate I would not trust to do that more than a couple times. So, all in all, this was a no-solder fix and I am HAPPY for that!

[@HBlatz87]

I wish I could like this video more than once. Ripped the sensor wheels out of a shitty 3rd party Switch pro controller, popped them in my horribly drifty XBox Elite controller. Drift is completely GONE. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@HBlatz87]

Before anyone else likes this comment I should clarify that the controller is now in pieces. Lmao It didn't work for very long

[@lava2266]

@@HBlatz87 😂😂😢

[@Inkki89]

Actually, really facinating to watch how controllers are beign fixed. You learn something new. Came here to prepare to upgrade my pro controller for the switch, because I don't want the grinding problems that will cause the drift.

[@redfoottttt]

When I'm sleepy I just jump on this vid and now I got a sleep well music, g night gent. :D

[@ianldgs]

No way you're Dutch! Here I was, thinking "another video from the US, probably with broken links for the parts and tools, I'll never get this done...". But no! Links still work, and will probably get the stuff I need in less than a week. Legend! Expect an order soon and I'll come back to tell if it worked for me. PS: great tutorial!

[@mylandriah8164]

for real, this is the best and clear guide on the entire youtube, thanks so much dude !!!

[@cxldblooded4307]

I can't close the sensor housing

[@vegetalno]

@@cxldblooded4307 me too

[@cxldblooded4307]

@@vegetalno gorilla glues not working lemme know if u figure out how to fix it because I gave up 3 months ago this video ruined my controller

[@ikbentomas]

I've bought these sensors as my last attempt to fix my Xbox One controller. With success!! The joystick drift is gone. 🥳 Thanks for this tutorial and the link to the webshop!

[@Nac1xem]

Just did this for my control. My left analog was really "loose" and would sometimes get stuck in the left position. I air dusted all 4 sensor compartments, then switched the 2 from the left analog stick to the right one (and vise versa). Left feels like new now and right feels loose (which im okay with, because I rarely use the right stick; and it doesnt stick left anymore). I would recommend just switching them like I did if your you think you use the other analog stick less.

[@JoeFeghali-z3p]

It worked! I didn't replace the sensor/spring, only had to "reopen" it a little bit, thank you!

[@perplexion9002]

This is what I did and it worked. I went to button remapping in settings, and I swapt the joysticks. I put that as my defualt, then I swapped back. swapping back after. This worked for me and other people.

[@Macgyxer]

Perplexion huh?

[@MG-so1mk]

Nigga what

[@recordingdude489]

Had the same problem and looked for possible fixes like blowing air, removing the grey clip (which I dont recommend) or even removing the whole analog stick (which I didnt try and probably also dont recommend) and then this video. It took me about 20 mins and the Controller was like new again! I had an old Thrustmaster Wireless controller which had a broken Analog-Stick-Button and took the sensor out of there. And it worked! Thanks a lot! This is a great turorial!

[@Exjutsu]

Peter Fürst it got rid of drift?

[@recordingdude489]

@@Exjutsu yeah. The controller works just fine now.

[@arnabroychowdhury3993]

Cant thank you enough, I used an old sensor from a microsoft xbox gamepad to a redgear gamepad and it worked, thanks, subscribed 😊

[@JohnVmc2]

I just took a sensor from a dead PS3 controller i had laying around... It actually worked flawlessly. Thank you, bro!

[@samu2453]

This helped me a lot, thanks. I just used the sensor wheel from an analog stick module that I use with Arduino, that's the same sensor

[@AllboroLCD]

Best video ive found on the subject, 4:26 and on explains everything and helped me fix my 360 controller without needing new sticks! The piece shown at 5:31, I realized needs to have the metal at its 12 o' clock point ever so slightly folded/creased over so that its not totally flat. Thats what causes the drift! The piece doesnt go bad, the metal just flattens out. Restore the slight "bump" on the metal and your controller sticks will literally act like brand new, no replacement parts needed, no solder, no nothing!

[@matthewjbellamy1]

Be very careful when bending back the green cover as the bottom has pins that are soldered into the motherboard.

[@jeremyhouston6486]

Anyone reading this in 2024, it definitely works. As long as your joystick mechanically functions properly, changing out the pentiometers should be the fix, allowing you to avoid soldering on entire new joysticks. One of my controllers had a ton of drift, so I bought a $10 20 pack of sensors off Amazon, popped them in and it fixed my issues good as new. Make sure you have the required torx screwdriver bits and something to carefully pry off the handcovers and you’ll be set!

[@junedizzlerocks]

I can Take a nap to this music.....

[@ThatOneTestSubject]

I spent three hours trying to get an xbox controller (not name-brand) to pair to my roommate's computer to replace her old one that wouldn't let her run left (very detrimental when you've got an angry B-52 dragon trying to carpet bomb you and you're trying to dodge.). After so much cursing and struggling, I found your tutorial, and it took me no more than 30 minutes to replace her sensor. Now it works like new! Can't thank you enough!

[@Patrick_Forest]

Thank you very much for this video! Saved me a lot of money. Actually, I just cleaned the small part and the green one on the inside and now I works just finde! Thumbs up !!!

[@brendancullen4656]

Dude thank you so much, took like 25 minutes and already had old controller parts to take from

[@brendancullen4656]

Update: I can finally grind siege again

[@XQGaming]

Nice :)

[@adiboi]

Thank you so much. I took a sensor from an old 3rd party gamecube controller and it worked.

[@tahsinmorants9506]

Depression Boi wait so you can use any sensor?

[@APWaterRocket]

I finally decided to try fixing it and I did it after half an hour and I'm so happy, I've been having to deal with my broken stick for over a year now. Thank u for ur great vids

[@cxldblooded4307]

I can't close the sensor housing

[@ym5525]

Same I can’t either

[@geeklabz]

The new sensors are white because they are aftermarket stuffs. The original Alps sensor is black.

[@fr33kSh0w2012]

better aftermarket sensors are METAL!

[@geeklabz]

@@fr33kSh0w2012 Use original ones is the best solution.

[@blauerza]

I think its all about the messured resistance i checkt original= 10kohm white normal =9kohm huge deadzone=8kohm anyone con confirm?

[@DR1FTK1NG100]

This method fixed my unresponsive forward input on the joystick. Since the stick wasn't broken and is still solid I only needed to replace the sensor for the front/back input. I don't own an iron so this was a good video to find. This repair also works for the series x controllers as well. 😁👍

[@cleggy85]

Thanks for this video. I have now made one working controller from two with different faults. Easy to follow and very clear, thank you for saving me £50! Happy New year 👍

[@Musicrecords10]

Interesting, I always thought the entire analog stick needed to be removed to repair a broken sensor, but if this works, thank you.

[@JuanG2020]

I'll have to give this a try. My controller's vertical sensor of its left stick is pretty bent up. Hopefully this'll fix the stick's input.

[@mandero6682]

Juan G. Did you ever fix it ?

[@mrmeeky7617]

great solution for people who don't have a soldering iron... nice

[@XQGaming]

Yes it's the easiest I guess and works pretty good for the low price of a sensor.

[@GunGun-cf3ss]

You know it really helps when you dont change the parts on the wrong side twice and wonder why it doesnt work 🗿

[@fluffyoverlord4008]

Thanks alot! Instead of buying that sensor piece I got an old Xbox 360 controller and checked if it is compatible and to my surprise it works!

[@JamieTroy7]

Daniel Ken Martinez Your 360 controller works with your One?

[@calibrax]

This video is great, thanks! I just fixed my controller, no more drift now. But for the left stick you don't need to disassemble the controller that much, I was able to access the green bit to do the repair as soon as I pulled off the thumbstick, without removing the circuit board at all. It's a bit of a tighter area to work in, but still pretty easy.

[@aabahdjfisosososos]

It’s not though. You mess it up a bit and you can’t close it

[@presidenttnediserp428]

@@aabahdjfisosososos says who?

[@aabahdjfisosososos]

@@presidenttnediserp428 me. I literally was testing out a broken controller. You bend the thing too forward and it cannot clip in. You repeat it over and over again and the controller doesn’t pick up the sensor.

[@fishhlad]

Thanks! Turns out that the reason my left analog stick was drifting up and down was because the area behind the sensor was dirty, so I didn't have to replace anything! * I cleaned sensor, put it back in, and it works! I also just cleaned the whole circuit board. (Up and down drifted on the left stick, for awhile up didn't even work.) Check out the analog sensor if you are having trouble with the stick, because it probably has to do with that. **Could also be a problem with the circuit board itself.. or something stuck inside of the stick or a number of different things.. (BTW IM NOT EDUCATED ON THIS OR ANYTHING IM JUST GUESSING?? AND TALKING ABOUT WHAT I DID)

[@MyHeIl]

I'm going to try that cos i switched the sensors and the problem remained.

[@joiion913]

My issue is the left stick being unresponsive when pushing it forward, it works in all the other directions, just not forward, which sucks, I can force it to work by holding down (clicking) on the left stick while pushing forward Is this the sensor not working? I have a spare controller and would like to know if this fixed it if I do some surgery. Thanks a lot, this was a very detailed video!

[@hellraiserRoxx]

Same problem. Would be great if anyone replies.

[@Dzimen18]

Exact same problem. 'Bout to check if sensor replacement works. I will let you know about the results ;)

[@esongiba]

@@Dzimen18 did you do it yet?

[@Dzimen18]

I am really sorry guys, i was just going to do it, but i decided to try to send it to the Microsoft service first. They sent me back a new gamepad. If you havent take off the seal sticker yet and your warranty is still valid, I suggest to do that first. A shipment and a brand new controller is completly free.

[@alexitorico6686]

Dzimen18 How long does Warranty last and where did you late the expiration date? I list my Manuel but still have the box.

[@Samuel-zq6cl]

Hi, I did the same thing without replacing the analog stick sensor wheel. I did remove the sensor, washed it with 99% isopropyl alcohol and a soft brush and put back the sensor in place. The color of the contact passed from copper black to metal gray witch is a good. It seem to have fixed the issues for now. Be careful not to damage the green plastic case it is fragile. Thanks for the tutorial

[@lurkerrekrul]

I was just about to comment that the old one could be cleaned rather than replacing it. Back in the late 70s, early 80s, this was a common problem with Atari paddle controllers. The parts were bigger and it was a knob instead of a stick, but it worked on the same principle. The contacts would get dirty/oxidized, leading to jittery movement. A good cleaning fixed this so that they worked like new again.

[@TheKillingRex]

Fixed one of my analog sticks now the other one is not moving at all Also I didn’t buy new sensors just replaced them with a different controller that was already broken

[@xirinity]

TickleMyPickle you all may have shorted the board. Most important thing is to discharge any static electricity in hour body by touching metal

[@macthyaszix9394]

It happened with me. Disassembling over again i discovered that those white pins shown on the vid at 6:24 can be damaged if you, somehow, manage to bend it. Well, the results of it was: my left analog was acting like the right analog on the X axis, and my right analog was doing nothing on the X axis. As soon as i inserted it correctly it just started working properly. Btw that was on my ps3 analogs, wich i did about 3 cleaning on those copper wires those pins hold. Have a great day

[@arcanjopixel]

I tryed that and my controller its fucked. Im Just bought a New one. Fucking expensive R$ 600 reais ( Brazilian Money )

[@insanepaulsen]

Dude thanks. I didn’t have money. So I took apart a busted up 360 controller and took the sensor out of that. My original Xbox one controller lives again. Thank you

[@CobraF1]

This video is simply amazing. The music is relaxing, the instructions super clear, the picture quality is the BEST. I was able to fix my stick drift on my Xbox Elite controller thanks to you... without soldering! Cheers man

[@nfrivera1]

Just bought a controller from fb marketplace for $30, the guy said it was in perfect condition. Needless to say the up on the joystick wasn't working properly. Found a random controller and took this sensor out of it and it worked! Thanks for the tutorial, you saved me $$$

[@jaysantana1677]

thank you so much friend with your class I was able to use the part of a broken xbox 360 that I have, so I managed to get control of xbox one. Thank you very much.

[@bighausman]

Thanks so much! Saved me 50 bucks! Only thing different was, mine had two tiny antenna (I assume) wires connecting the two boards together. The tiny sockets were so small, I broke one trying to get it back on. I took a chance and soldered it, and it worked! A quick recalibration was all it took to get it 100%.

[@zacktots5735]

That "new sensor" is actually an xbox 360 sensor. If you have an unused controller lying around u can take it apart for the parts

[@shizzle21]

Really?

[@Solisium-Channel]

I just fixed both joysticks on the ‘One S’ controller. That sensor thing is crazy tiny! Also, the new controller has a short wire connecting the two boards in the middle so you can’t flip that other board over. Both sticks were drifting for me. I just used cotton swabs and alcohol to clean all in there. Had to shave a bit off the tip of 2 screw drivers just to open it and unscrew the boards haha. but I’m crazy happy that it works just like new now. Had some yellow gunk. Thanks man!

[@XxbDgxXLiLReDAK]

Thank you so much this salvaged my x box control :)

[@zephyr6991]

Did this to my controller as of May 2022 can confirm does work thanks for the information

[@bluetaco4914]

The gray part that is used to rotate the analog stick broke off, so I think I'm screwed.

[@yournamehere5911]

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[@yuuchi_ir7046]

I replaced the analog disk sensor with a PS2 analog disk sensor. And it worked. Now my Xbox controller doesn't drift anymore.😆👌🏻

[@XQGaming]

Great!

[@jose011385]

No soy tecnico ni experto, dos factores mas que he aprendido después de cambiar el joystick a mis controles. 1.- En la base del potenciometro, entre el chasis y el joystick usa lubricante este hace que al momento de usar el movimiento sea suave y no tengas una sensación de fricción. 2.- El joystic consta de dos partes una base plana en la parte inferior y la parte superior donde colocas la tapa del joystick, y que para regresar a una posición neutra se ayuda de un resorte entre ambas partes, este resorte con el uso pierde resistencia y esto hace que no logre regresas. Si sientes que el joystick se atora, trata de poner un poco de grasa de silicon o teflon, con la ayuda de una jeringa trata de insertar la aguja en la base y aplicar un poco de grasa, no utilices otro tipo de grasa o aceite solo harás que el plástico se destruya. Saludos desde México.

[@enmanueld.r1534]

jose011385 gracias broo

[@visitor404]

Es correcto. Antes de andar comprando sticks nuevos. Tienen que conocer un stick por dentro. La gracia es desoldar el stick por completo, abrir un poco la chapita laterla que apresa la base y desarmarlo con cuidado, viendo cómo está armado para saber armarlo posteriormente. Limpiar todas las piezas de suciedad y demás. Tomar el resorte que tiene y estirarlo un poco, con cuidado de no deformarlo. Volver a armar el stick lubricando previamente las piezas de movimiento con alguna grasa siliconada no conductora. Listo, debería quedar firme de nuevo. Otra cosa que se puede hacer es tratar de volver a darle forma a la chapita del potenciómetro, pero hay que saber lo que uno está haciendo y cuándo es suficiente, además de lubricar el anillo plástico también. Eso es todo. Ah también es importante engrasar la circunferencia donde toca el eje plástico del stick, y engrasar el eje también. EN todo esto lo más importante es el proceso de desoldar y resoldar, que es un curso aparte y en este canal lo hacen pésimo y con muchos descuidos.

[@visitor404]

S0Y CUBA es lo que dije en mi comentario, no es nada de otro mundo. La grasa o aceite vas a una ferretería y consultas por alguna que no ataque plásticos y no sea conductora. Lo.complicado para una persona sin experiencia, es la parte de desoldar y soldar. Es estaño sin plomo y cuesta más quitarlo. Se tiene que añador estaño 60/40 arriba del que ya tiene, y después ponerle flux a los joints, lo más práctico es usar un chupador de estaño y posteriormente malla desoldante. No es fácil, son joints muy pequeños, pero no imposible, con cuidado y el material correspondiente para trabajar, se logra.

[@ahandlethatisnottaken]

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[@ahandlethatisnottaken]

@S0Y CUBA 1#

[@MediaBrad]

I took out the sensor wheel and cleaned it with 99% isopropyl alcohol as well as where it touches in the sensor and it seemed to fix the issue. No new parts needed! Thanks for showing me how to get to the wheel.

[@MediaBrad]

And now it's drifting again. I'm going to order some replacement wheels this time. Still it fixed it for years just taking it out and cleaning it.

[@omersancak8254]

Thank you very much man!! you saved me from wasting money! well, at least you helped me delay it :D

[@hm4974]

Oldu mu gercekten?

[@ajohnson153]

Looks like you wouldn't even need to flip the board out of the way to replace the left stick sensors, which is the exact stick that is causing me issues.

[@dracon7474]

I really wish I had watched this all the way through to realize they're just replacing the sensor. That was a waste of 30 mins and probably a sensor.

[@xirinity]

Jesse Bishop it actually works

[@xsvxvsx]

@@xirinity the point is he doesn't have a sensor so he removed it without an extra.

[@pylotlight]

@@xsvxvsx You can just clean it, which may also resolve some drift issues.

[@RealSnoob]

Pro tip watch the full video once over before starting work on your controller lol

[@zenmodo]

The whole video isn't even 10 minutes. You do realize you can skip parts... right? 🤯

[@zhouzilu83]

Thank you so much! All the video of fixing Series controller are either cleaning or soldering, no one mentioned you can actually replace this little ring. It cost me less than £2, and it's good as new (for now).

[@cinco135]

Thank you so much for your time and effort into making this video I appreciate the help that you've given me

[@facelessvaper]

God among men - good sir - I did it for £2.20 for 2x sensors, I did desolder the trigger rumbles, with limited soldering skills mind and 44 year old eyesight. Time will tell if it lasts but fir now huge kudos from me. super thanks en route in a few days defo