How To Fix A Broken Joystick

Xbox One Wireless Controller Thumbstick Replacement

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Xbox One Wireless Controller Thumbstick Replacement

Time Required

5 - 10 minutes

Faceplate 5 steps
Thumbstick 1 step

Introduction

This guide will assist you in replacing your thumbstick. If you have a rogue thumbstick, you have come to the right place.

Remove the battery pack cover.

Remove the battery pack cover.
Remove batteries.

We recommend using a nylon spudger for this step. A metal spudger is shown. Grip the controller firmly to remove the side handles, wedging a spudger into the seam between the front and handle plates.

We recommend using a nylon spudger for this step. A metal spudger is shown.
Grip the controller firmly to remove the side handles, wedging a spudger into the seam between the front and handle plates.
Pry the side plate away from the front plate by moving the spudger back and forth. You will need to do this all the way around the side plate's seam.

There is a hidden screw located in the middle of the controller behind the label. Use a screwdriver and punch a hole directly in the center of the label.

There is a hidden screw located in the middle of the controller behind the label.
Use a screwdriver and punch a hole directly in the center of the label.
You may also lift the label if you do not want to puncture it.
Remove the five 10mm screws located on the back of the controller using the T8 Security Torx Screwdriver.

Remove the backplate.

Remove the backplate.

Remove the faceplate.

Remove the faceplate.

Remove thumbsticks by pulling them up off their poles.

Remove thumbsticks by pulling them up off their poles.

Almost done!

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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30 Comments

Is there any advice for a controller that has had this repair, but continues to drift? I have done this repair successfully many times, and now i have a controller that (with 2 different replacement parts) continues to drift.

Is there a reset or config I can do?

Jim - 11/18/2015 Reply

Drift issues are a different problem you would need to solder a new joystick box to fix that this is for loose or damaged thumb sticks

myhero667 - 02/02/2016

Does anyone know the correct SKU for the joystick box for the Model 1537 in particular? And any link to purchase it. Thanks

ZuYao - 06/30/2018