This is a standard “small” xBox controller.
Most console controllers (of other makes) are similar in the way they are assembled. The Xbox Controller S uses all Phillips head screws, and is easy to take apart.
The first step is simple, turn the controller over, and there are six spots where screws are located. There is also another hidden behind the silver sticker on back center of the controller. Remove these screws to separate the two halves.
After removing the back, the PCB, rumble motors, and other components are accessible.
When the controller is closed, the PCB is normally sandwiched between the two halves. After the back of the controller is removed the PCB can be lifted out easily.
The control sticks and data ports can be removed for easy cleaning.
The buttons can also be removed.
Una altre tutorial per desmotar el comandament de la XBOX. (added translation: Another tutorial for taking apart the XBOX controller. Link not functioning)
Great tutorial. I used it to fix my left trigger which kept getting stuck. Nice detail and good pictures.Thanks
thank you
Thank you for this guide. I was unaware about the screw under the sticker, and was wondering why I couldn’t open it.
You’re smart.
Just lucky the world has a genius or two
This is great the screw under the sticker really was giving me a hard time
are the motors brushless or are they brushed and my controller when im playing any of my games it presses the black button wich changes veiws on almost all of my games and ive taken it it apart so many times but the button doesnt physically press it self but it still does am i makeing since well any way its annoying what should i do
U saved me from byin a new controller man thank you very much.
I also used it to fix my left trigger which kept getting stuck. Nice detail and good pictures.Thanks
Thanks, i didn’t realise there was a screw behind the sticker. I gave my pad a good clean and fixed a sticky back button.
Hey man, thanks, great tutorial. I’m having problems, because I have one of those controllers that came in the Sith VS Jedi Pack. The screws are smaller and set MUCH further back. Is there a screwdriver small enough to open those up?
great tutorial , I have one Question, my controller kept disconnecting til 2 days ago it stopped working totally . do u have any suggestions of fixing it ?
texadi, that happened to me too. I opened it up and found a loose wire, it started working for a while, but then the wire broke off completely. Im not very good with wires so i just threw out the controller.
didnt really help, but that was good, anyone know where i can get a more detailed one, i wanna take the trigger off of it so i can cut the spring, so the right trigger will be eisier to pull so i can doubleshot way better
thanks man. didnt know about that hidden screw. good thing i didnt pry harder. the older controllers dont have it hidden.