I Bought 8 Broken Xbox Series X Controllers - But Can I Fix Them?

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    I Bought 8 Broken Xbox Series X Controllers - But Can I Fix Them? These were purchased from a variety of different sellers and they had a variety of issues including: broken thumbsticks, nonworking buttons, sticky buttons, and right stick drift.
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  • @Tronicsfix
    @Tronicsfix  Před 3 lety +94

    Thanks to Morning Brew for making news fun & interesting again! Sign up for free here - cen.yt/mbtronicsfix

    • @daniallonger8422
      @daniallonger8422 Před 3 lety +1

      Can you fix my Brain Warp? Plzzzz

    • @Gomolemo_Led_
      @Gomolemo_Led_ Před 3 lety +1

      Do hoverboards next plz

    • @Truman45B
      @Truman45B Před 3 lety +3

      As in I couldn't find them in your affiliate link

    • @pleasestfu293
      @pleasestfu293 Před 3 lety +1

      Can you help me fix my ps4 my ps4 turn on then off in a splint second I think something wrong with the power supply

    • @zachdawg23
      @zachdawg23 Před 3 lety +1

      Did you ever figure out the xbox one s turning on and then off issue?

  • @IslandHermit
    @IslandHermit Před 3 lety +379

    The best part of videos like this is all the equipment that doesn't end up in a landfill.

  • @abrhamseyoum9503
    @abrhamseyoum9503 Před 3 lety +416

    "apparently if they werent broken, they are now"
    then proceeds to fix them, this guy, legend

  • @toyjesus
    @toyjesus Před 3 lety +87

    The broken stick was likely due to someone stepping on it. Can’t imagine that happening any other way.

  • @yeehawmckickass
    @yeehawmckickass Před 3 lety +57

    I love being able to use a good desoldering gun on stuff. It's so satisfying.

  • @_Haso75
    @_Haso75 Před 3 lety +80

    the joy on his face when he fixes each one makes me happy :) always fun to watch these vids

  • @rayvonmorelyfe3976
    @rayvonmorelyfe3976 Před 3 lety +150

    I come on these videos knowing that you’ll fix at least one of whatever it is you get.

    • @Tronicsfix
      @Tronicsfix  Před 3 lety +26

      I hope that I can always do that!

    • @OttawaOldFart
      @OttawaOldFart Před 3 lety +2

      and if the one works he'll have a known broken one handy ;)

    • @danbooke2001
      @danbooke2001 Před 3 lety +6

      You come on these videos?

    • @putiksgaming6548
      @putiksgaming6548 Před 3 lety +1

      Only 4 replies my xbox 360 has the red ring of death so tronics can you give me some tips how to fix it

    • @cameconomou7037
      @cameconomou7037 Před 3 lety +1

      @@TronicsfixI have an unused Halo Reach Console, this maybe a long shot but what can I do to restore the Chrome End Caos or do have any suggestions of where you can purchase replacements?

  • @jamiefors5062
    @jamiefors5062 Před 3 lety +85

    The perfect amount of Q tips 😃

  • @ben.harnwell
    @ben.harnwell Před 3 lety +10

    So good to see you getting these controllers back out into the wild and NOT landfill.

  • @invaderjae
    @invaderjae Před 3 lety +512

    Sometimes I feel like the only person who takes care of his electronics. SOOOO many people treat their stuff like garbage.

    • @kooltyme
      @kooltyme Před 3 lety +30

      sometimes thats not the reason

    • @kooltyme
      @kooltyme Před 3 lety +76

      they just get bad after excessive use

    • @nyelmp
      @nyelmp Před 3 lety +9

      true hahaha

  • @SK-dq4ee
    @SK-dq4ee Před 3 lety +24

    I’ve never seen such an in depth view of the series x analog stick, great fix as per usual dude you’re amazing at this!!

  • @FMontanari709
    @FMontanari709 Před 3 lety +15

    Surprisingly low amount of drifting joysticks! At least didn't make the video repetitive, good job as always!

    • @Tronicsfix
      @Tronicsfix  Před 3 lety +4

      Agreed! A lot of different fixes here.

  • @CheesePlow
    @CheesePlow Před 3 lety +61

    Why the heck are these videos so darn satisfying to watch?!
    Awesome content, man! Love it!

  • @Jramirezi97
    @Jramirezi97 Před 3 lety +34

    I watched your tear down of the dualsense to fix my drifting issue. Just needed compressed air and some electronic component cleaner and now it works great with 0 drift. Thanks 👍🏼

  • @Quasediia
    @Quasediia Před 3 lety +9

    Not only your video's are breaking my boredom, i also learn many things, like better soldering etc!

  • @creedoo
    @creedoo Před 3 lety +18

    I'm so early that when I clicked on your channel because I remembered I missed a video, youtube didn't even show this listed under the videos tab 🤔

  • @phynx-victumterra652
    @phynx-victumterra652 Před 3 lety +6

    That vacuum solder sucker is pretty neat, i want one :)

  • @felipeprato
    @felipeprato Před 3 lety +7

    I will never do this, but its so good to watch

  • @AMCTechRepairs
    @AMCTechRepairs Před 2 lety +10

    Great video, the soldering of the thumb stick was interesting to watch. I usually beat the component leg and feed the solder into it. But if it works it works right. Love your vids!

  • @jonathan_calixto
    @jonathan_calixto Před 3 lety +49

    I still don't know why people eat/drink while playing, if its water that's fine, but like juice or soda... no. Had the same problem, I found a Xbox 360 chrome controller at Goodwill and it was Sticky both outside and in the buttons, Dirty, and overall looking like it didn't work, took it home and gave it a clean and it looked brand new I was surprised that it wasn't all scratched up just a little bit and it worked perfectly!

    • @gucky4717
      @gucky4717 Před 3 lety +2

      I use a Xbox Elite V1 on my PC (and old PS ones). My Controllers only have little of that sweat residue and dust on them XD. Oh and of course the Sticks are worn down.
      I had a little Stick wobble issue with that Elite v1, but i fixed it by opening it up and using tape to make a tighter connection to the Stick dome.
      The worn down Sticks can be easily fixed since they are magnetic.
      I wish there would be a V3 Elite Controller with maybe the haptic motors of the PS5. (I don't need the adaptive triggers, they break easily...unless they are made out of metal and not plastic)

    • @nnightkingj
      @nnightkingj Před 3 lety +8

      Those long gaming sessions get you hungry and thirsty just gotta be clean about it

    • @12345.......
      @12345....... Před 3 lety +10

      Nah, I like to eat BBQ ribs with no plate while playing video games :)

    • @RedCdot
      @RedCdot Před 3 lety +1

      @@12345....... 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @joshuamorehead6124
      @joshuamorehead6124 Před 3 lety +1

      @@12345....... LMAO 😆

  • @wsells
    @wsells Před 3 lety +6

    Before the cleaning I was wondering if you'd make it thru that box of Q-tips...lol!

  • @GhostDevilGamer
    @GhostDevilGamer Před 3 lety +5

    His videos act like meditation therapy on my brain, so satisfying 😇

  • @patrickhosseini3425
    @patrickhosseini3425 Před 2 lety +13

    When it comes to potentiometer replacement - I've seen an another video that potentiometers and new joysticks require 'calibration' and that simply installing them will not give accurate joystick position. Does anyone have experience with this?

  • @mustafaunlu9346
    @mustafaunlu9346 Před 3 lety +77

    I believe this guy could fix even my broken heart If I sent it.

  • @itzarty
    @itzarty Před 3 lety +2

    Just as a notification from this channel appeared I instantly came here, man! I love your creation!

  • @Chewligan1
    @Chewligan1 Před 3 lety +2

    This was a fun video Steve - great success !!!

  • @EmIVGaming
    @EmIVGaming Před 3 lety +2

    You ever thing about doing cleaning videos? I find it so satisfying

  • @Truett38
    @Truett38 Před 3 lety +6

    I like all the information you give. Keep up the good work👍

  • @Gorgio18
    @Gorgio18 Před 3 lety +3

    You checked also vibration and mini jack port in this?

  • @JoeyDoesTech
    @JoeyDoesTech Před 3 lety +6

    Amazing video yet again Steve 😁

  • @BCGaming666
    @BCGaming666 Před 3 lety +4

    Nice work Steve keep it up!

  • @CDRaff
    @CDRaff Před 3 lety +3

    These new controllers are wild. So complicated inside compared to even just a few generations ago.

  • @craigachuff6087
    @craigachuff6087 Před 2 lety +3

    Not as quick to fully disassemble as a 360 controller that's for sure lol. Now I know what to do incase I need to fix my controller in the future. Thanks for the video. Always enjoy your videos.

  • @noobyonduty5312
    @noobyonduty5312 Před 3 lety +2

    I watch your video everyday to learn the ins and outs keep up the good videos my guy

  • @felixcontreras4603
    @felixcontreras4603 Před 3 lety +9

    You're an inspiration bro !! 🙏🔥❤ love the content

  • @MikeeVee
    @MikeeVee Před 3 lety +7

    Awesome video :) I really like that blue controller, didn't even know it existed, lol.

  • @marcdowell6658
    @marcdowell6658 Před 3 lety +2

    Are you and My Mate Vince going to do another Ebay challenge this year?
    Love your vids!

  • @gangstermania
    @gangstermania Před 3 lety +2

    I think that i like most is the possitive vibe you have

  • @squallneko5004
    @squallneko5004 Před 3 lety +2

    Super glad you posted a new video. Hmm I wonder what you are going to fix next? Maybe fix Chromebooks?

  • @IbsenRogerGomesRego
    @IbsenRogerGomesRego Před 3 lety +5

    Great content as usual! Cheers!

  • @tsgaming7198
    @tsgaming7198 Před 3 lety +24

    I learned many things from you bro. You are truly inspirations ❤

  • @spyiida
    @spyiida Před 3 lety +3

    This Released when I came out of school so happy!

  • @thadofalltrades
    @thadofalltrades Před 3 lety +5

    Your cleaning montages are why I like your channel. You definitely go the extra mile to clean the devices. I bought a MacBook Pro off eBay from a refurbisher and had to take the keyboard out and clean up under it. Hair and food. It was gross.

    • @konsolemend
      @konsolemend Před 3 lety

      Me too! I love the cleaning process just trying to get it all spotless!

    • @andrewgwilliam4831
      @andrewgwilliam4831 Před 3 lety

      Wow! That's sloppy work. Maybe they figured that cleaning is beneath them!

  • @MorbidThrasher666
    @MorbidThrasher666 Před 3 lety +2

    Idk why but i enjoy watching these fix vid alot.

  • @18wind08
    @18wind08 Před 3 lety +2

    Steve you went with perfect amount of thumbsticks in these! 👌

  • @compaqdeskpro5770
    @compaqdeskpro5770 Před 3 lety +5

    It's funny seeing Microsoft's old logo they haven't used in more than 5 years on a modern custom manufactured ARM chip.

  • @zcalot
    @zcalot Před 3 lety +2

    Love these videos! Greeting from Sweden! :)
    Surströmming!

    • @herrakaarme
      @herrakaarme Před 3 lety +1

      If he received a controller that's sticky because of surströmming broth, he would need to wear a gas mask when cleaning it.

  • @9RaZoR6
    @9RaZoR6 Před 3 lety +5

    Do you source your replacement analog stick modules from amazon as well? Can't seem to see them in your parts links

  • @the_alquemist101
    @the_alquemist101 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for your videos! Keep up the good work!

  • @BzH-Yoman
    @BzH-Yoman Před 3 lety +9

    Time to fix them : one afternoon ; Time to pile them up : Three days 😂

  • @TM_Stone
    @TM_Stone Před 3 lety +2

    I love how you troll the solder and thermal paste critics.

  • @Rayi19yt
    @Rayi19yt Před 2 lety +5

    Next Video: I bought all broken nintendo switch joycon with joycon drift in the world, can i fix them?

  • @Aepek
    @Aepek Před 3 lety +5

    14:47 here’s where ya could mess with someone. Rearrange the X Y A B buttons when putting back together. Come on, ya know ya thought about it, anyone who’s had to clean a controller..DEFINITELY has thought about it😉
    Nice repair vid✌🏻

    • @mjc0961
      @mjc0961 Před 3 lety +4

      You can't, they're all keyed differently so they can only be inserted into the correct slot.
      ...Well, okay, you could break the little tabs off to make it work, but being destructive isn't a fun prank.

    • @Gamerayaan162
      @Gamerayaan162 Před 3 lety

      @@mjc0961 Ok

  • @NickoGatesSullivan
    @NickoGatesSullivan Před 3 lety +2

    Would you do some retro console repair someday?

  • @oppo-jd4gy
    @oppo-jd4gy Před 3 lety +2

    watching from philippines..nice one steve

  • @MatthewBekker
    @MatthewBekker Před 3 lety +1

    Do you have a video about the gamepad tester always wondered what it looks like

  • @BestOfBestsVid
    @BestOfBestsVid Před 2 lety +3

    Im wondering what is you max. value the Xbox Stick can have at the "Gamepad Tester" until you can say its drifting. I have some Controllers too but found out that a value about 0.07 doesnt affect the game.

  • @sergiogarofoli573
    @sergiogarofoli573 Před 2 lety +1

    Where do you buy the spare parts, like the thumb controllers and the ports?

  • @MathiasVen
    @MathiasVen Před 3 lety +1

    I really like your Videos Steve, and because of you i started my own repair shop.
    But what i dont understand is that you always stick through that label to get the middle screw. Why you dont heat it up with your heatgun at 100°C and peel it off?
    It works super nice and you can put it back on as it have been never apart.

  • @tanarielsheznick575
    @tanarielsheznick575 Před 3 lety +1

    great professional fixing

  • @daveSWBF3
    @daveSWBF3 Před 3 lety +1

    Can you use the potentiometers from that destroyed analog stick to fix others?

  • @TheNeoMassacre
    @TheNeoMassacre Před 3 lety +20

    Ladies and Gentleman, Today we got the perfect amount of Solder. So Steve is now Officially the Master of the perfect amount of Thermalpaste and Solder.

    • @Digikidthevoiceofreason
      @Digikidthevoiceofreason Před 3 lety +2

      Except he always puts on too much thermal paste. The correct way is just a dab in the middle.

  • @MomoxD1969
    @MomoxD1969 Před 3 lety +1

    Great video!!

  • @cirugiaretro
    @cirugiaretro Před 3 lety +1

    Your videos are so awesome! Hope someday I could be at least half good as you!!! cheers!!!

  • @codyadle9499
    @codyadle9499 Před rokem +3

    Love this kind of videos. I own a xbox series s and I'm going through more controllers more then i have with any gaming console I've owned. In the last year I've had 3-5 controllers all because stick drift. If I keep running in to these problems I'll end up making my move over to Sony.

  • @yousufwaheed8465
    @yousufwaheed8465 Před 3 lety

    Great job man 👍

  • @HowardMatthews
    @HowardMatthews Před 2 lety +1

    Tried to fix an Analogue stick on the new Series controllers and messed it up. The new ones like the the Elite controllers seem to have very small metal cylinders that sit inside the board and I destroyed some of them or the solder sucker pulled them out.

  • @jameswitalldadames
    @jameswitalldadames Před 3 lety +1

    What are you putting on the board from the syringeright before you desolder the joystick

  • @z4mym498
    @z4mym498 Před 3 lety +19

    Steve: they weren't broken before, but there broken now
    Me: well hes gotta fix something that's broken😂😂

  • @phichau90
    @phichau90 Před 3 lety +2

    U could 3d print and make a thumb stick? Thats my suggestion.

  • @supercool3544
    @supercool3544 Před 3 lety +1

    I notice you using the bent conical tip more as of late. do you think this is the best generic tip to use? just want your opinion. thanks!

  • @h1tchman
    @h1tchman Před 3 lety +3

    Oh nice Friday treat :)

  • @crhonda6425
    @crhonda6425 Před 3 lety +3

    Have you ever dealt with double click issues? I have a Xbox one controller that I use on windows 10 and the rb intermittently double clicks. It does this on Bluetooth and wired directly so I think it might be hardware? Is this issue able to be fixed without a new button or controller?

  • @amentallyunstabletunes4919

    Rhyme for sponsors morning brew is my favorite news, let's get back into fixing these series two's

  • @JuicyJakeRepairs
    @JuicyJakeRepairs Před 3 lety +2

    that thumbstick was destroyed, but perhaps the crack was from the fall? 😉

  • @mrhenry4907
    @mrhenry4907 Před rokem

    I'm just glad he gloved up for that sticky one

  • @gyannrodriguez4938
    @gyannrodriguez4938 Před 3 lety +7

    these videos are always so great to watch and honestly teach me some and give me a want to fix things! tried to fix my switch though and didn't work out haha

    • @Tronicsfix
      @Tronicsfix  Před 3 lety +2

      It doesn't always work out BUT at least you tried. You can fix them all but as you practice more you'll be able to fix more.

    • @hostilesmithy2087
      @hostilesmithy2087 Před 3 lety

      You should see what I did to my XB 360 Controller 😃😂! 1 of a kind.

  • @doomzday0529
    @doomzday0529 Před 2 lety +3

    Where do you get your joysticks? I tried to fix mine but they were uncalibrated and I was unable to calibrate it properly.

  • @colinhartung1953
    @colinhartung1953 Před 3 lety +6

    I’m very curious how the controller managed to get so damn sticky on the inside. Great video as always!

  • @winningfreak1
    @winningfreak1 Před 2 lety

    One button you didn't seem to test was the sync button at the top. I'm having that issue with one of my controllers

  • @PAUL-1961.
    @PAUL-1961. Před 3 lety +1

    I have cleaned them in the dish washer without the dry cycle in abasket with a lid,works great

  • @zohanrock
    @zohanrock Před 3 lety +1

    first time seeing a desoldering gun, cool!!

  • @onasazi
    @onasazi Před 3 lety

    Nice vid! I’m fan of xbox one vid fixes!

  • @ratykat
    @ratykat Před 3 lety

    I'd love to see your thoughts on the new stick drift fixer by Helder that Macho Nacho covered recently

  • @gooseman247
    @gooseman247 Před 3 lety +5

    Perhaps a side channel where you balance consoles and controllers? Enjoyable video, as always.

  • @EmilioBosques
    @EmilioBosques Před 3 lety

    What thumbstick sensor replacement did you use?

  • @Sampyla
    @Sampyla Před 3 lety +2

    I'm a simple man, I see cleaning montage, I click like.

  • @MrWhitehouse75
    @MrWhitehouse75 Před 3 lety +1

    I didn’t see you check if the controllers worked wirelessly with the console , I had issue with on controller which wouldn’t connect with the console..?

  • @justinschrengost2531
    @justinschrengost2531 Před 2 lety

    @TronicsFix Hey man I don't mean to be nosy but do you mind linking the de solder gun with the built in vacuum? Please if you can it would be very helpful. Thank you and keep up the great content!

  • @HeTake123
    @HeTake123 Před 3 lety

    When cleaning sticky stuff I always use a 90/10 mix of IPA and water.
    Just IPA does not dissolve sugar very well.

  • @H3LLGHA5T
    @H3LLGHA5T Před 3 lety

    What temperature did you set your soldering iron to?

  • @bluej511
    @bluej511 Před 3 lety +1

    I just got one and if you hit the RB button just right it rattles/echos like crazy haha. I'd hate to take apart a brand new one so ill leave it alone.

  • @Qballl
    @Qballl Před 2 lety

    What flux do you use? Also if dont mind me asking where do you get your sticks?

  • @stuartrobson4891
    @stuartrobson4891 Před 2 lety

    Jusr wondered if you have ever come across an issue with the elite series 2 not turning on at all and any known issues/fixes for this? Was working fine and had the issue where it wouldn't turn on but started working again but now won't turn on at all even with the cable plugged in

  • @jimmyscott5144
    @jimmyscott5144 Před 3 lety +1

    Do you know of any sites that sell just the rubber on the joy sticks? My sticks still work fine and I don’t really want to replace them just because the rubber wore off. Or do you know of any rubber dip or something to do?

  • @FixUntilBroken
    @FixUntilBroken Před 3 lety +1

    Can you clean the stickiness out of controllers by just soaking the whole controller in IPA without taking them apart?

  • @ReneChaddock
    @ReneChaddock Před 3 lety +1

    Do you not check them wirelessly to make sure the bluetooth chip works?

  • @louispd6828
    @louispd6828 Před 3 lety +1

    Whats the app/software that yoi are using to test the controllers??
    I tried the controller test app available in microsoft app store and is a piece of junk, it will not detect stickdrift....

  • @vaipre1576
    @vaipre1576 Před 3 lety

    These consoles and controllers are dropping like flies

  • @eammonmcgrory2977
    @eammonmcgrory2977 Před 3 lety

    I'm curious if you didn't bathe the parts in ipa to clean them for the video or if It's just not been effective for you