Introduction
This guide will show you how to replace the joystick on your Xbox Series X Wireless Controller (Model 1914) and fix stick drift.
Note: This guide requires soldering. For more information on soldering take a look at this guide for How to Solder and Desolder Connections.
Caution: The soldering iron gets very hot and can cause injury.
Note: It is also important to solder in a well-ventilated room.
What you need
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Start by flipping the controller over and opening the battery compartment located on the middle back of the controller.
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Remove the batteries and place both the cover and the batteries off to the side for now.
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Next, take your opening tool and pry off the grip plates.
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Using your opening tool, insert it into the grove found on the back of the grips.
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Slide the tool throughout the groove, prying in the spots that you feel the most resistance until it comes free.
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Repeat this until the grip cover comes off.
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Do the same for the other grip.
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After that, locate the RB and LB bumper piece and, using your metal spudger, place it between the frame and the hinge.
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Gently pry the piece away and off, doing the same for the other end of the bumper piece.
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Having done this successfully, the bumper piece should come off cleanly and with little effort.
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Set the bumper piece off to the side.
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Take the main piece and flip it over to show the main components.
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Next, we will be removing both triggers.
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Move the triggers forward and expose the back parts of the trigger.
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Using the T6 sized bit, remove the screw from the trigger and place it safely off to the side.
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Do the same for the other trigger and set the pieces off to the side.
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Next, we will disconnect the wires for the select and menu buttons.
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Using either your fingers or a set of tweezers, gently pull the connection up and away to disconnect it.
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Do this for both connections.
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While here, remove the two screws above the connections. These connect the motherboard to the frame.
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Find the D-pad plate surrounding the outer rim of the D-pad.
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Using your spudger, slide it underneath the piece and pull it up from the controller.
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Remove the plate and set it to the side.
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Taking off the plate should free the plastic D-pad. Remove it from the controller and place both the plate and cover to the side for now.
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Flip the board over.
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Locate the joystick solder nubs on the back of the bottom of the board.
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Using the soldering iron, heat it up to around 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit, and then lay the tip on the aforementioned nubs.
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Hold it for around 5-7 seconds or until the solder nub liquefies. Repeat this for the rest of the nubs.
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Having done this, the joystick should slide out the board. Install the replacement joystick by sliding in the joystick prongs into the slots that the old joystick sat in.
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With the joystick in, solder the prongs until they are secured into place on the boards.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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