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Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: Freshly replaced analog stick crazy input.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:32:30 -0700

Hi,

I recently bought a pair of analog stick from Ali.

I successfully replaced the left stick of an Elite 2 controller just a moth ago with no problem. Today, since my other Elite 2 Core had some issue with a wobbly right stick I decided to replace it aswell.

I ended up with a crazy input from that stick.

Could it be a damaged unit, or is more possible that I did something wrong?

To disassemble the faulty analog stick I broke it with pliers, just like I did for the other controller, and I don't i damaged anything in that process.

My only concern is that to remove a pin i struggled a bit and it took a lot of time, so maybe I damaged something overheating it?

I tested the controller with an online tester and this is what it looks like. I did nothing to the left stick, i replaced only the right one

Here’s the picture, i forgot earlier

The circled connection is the one I struggled the most, and it seems like I deformed a bit the hole (I don’t know the correct terminology 😅)

⟐ Answered noviembre 28, 2025 at 14:32 GMT-7

Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: Left stick drift and delayed response time

Mon, 27 May 2024 18:01:29 -0700

The left stick is always drifting. Sometimes it's not noticeable in game but in menu it will cycle up consistently. Sometimes a quick flick fixes it. Other issue is you press the stick in and the action is not always crisp, there is a delay

⟐ Answered mayo 27, 2024 at 18:01 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: It says I'm holding down the RB button? Please help Fix?

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:49:32 -0700

I'm not touching RB and it says I am for no reason? I don't know how to fix please help

⟐ Edited enero 22, 2024 at 13:49 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: How to take a broken headphone jack out of the headphone slot?

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:03:08 -0700

My friend broke his headphone jack in the headphone slot, soo how do you take a broken headphone jack out of the headphone slot?

⟐ Answer accepted diciembre 08, 2022 at 6:03 GMT-7

Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: Can not power on without external power

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:08:55 -0700

The controller will not switch on without being plugged into the xbox or on the charging Dock.

However once powered up like this I can remove external power source or dock and use wireless as normal, the home button also works in the xbox menu!

It just won't power on when wireless...

Battery is OK as I've swapped it already.

All board connections pads are clean and carbon free.

Any ideas guys n gals

I'm not scared of Pad/trace repairs confident soldering with iron or air, but this has me stumped.....

⟐ Answered marzo 26, 2026 at 12:08 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Antenna Causing XBox Series X/S Controller to Not Work(?)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:26:05 -0700

My Xbox Series X/S controller stopped working and has a weird coil whine when connected with a USB cable. After taking it apart I found that when I disconnect one of the antenna (see Image below), the controller comes back to life, and stops working when I reconnect the antenna cable. Is there a way I can fix the antenna and get the wireless functionality back? Currently I can only use the controller wired. Provided image is the antenna connection that is causing the problem.

⟐ Answered noviembre 11, 2025 at 2:26 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Dlaczego mój kontroler się nie włącza

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:20:39 -0700

Dlaczego mój kontroler się nie włącza a przycisk włączania tylko delikatnie mruga, podłączyłam go do gniazdka przez ładowarke zamiast do gniazda usb w konsoli

Translation:

Why doesn't my controller turn on and the power button only blinks slightly? I connected it to the socket via the charger instead of to the USB port on the console.

⟐ Answered octubre 27, 2025 at 15:20 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Stick drift after replacing joystick module

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:30:47 -0700

I have replaced the right joystick module of an Xbox series controller as it had stick drift, but after replacing it the stick drift remains.

When replacing it I did notice some damage to the board so I’m now wondering if this is the cause, I’ve attached a photo so hopefully someone can let me know if that is likely the cause and if there’s anything that can be done.

Thanks, Luke

⟐ Answer accepted agosto 05, 2025 at 13:30 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Controller doesn't want to work via USB connection

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:25:41 -0700

Hello! I’m using my Xbox controller plugged in via USB cable without batteries. Yesterday, it just simply stopped working. It seemed like a driver issue at first, the controller buzzed when plugged into USB port, but was not connected. It also takes power from the USB port and when I’m pressing the middle button it connects via Bluetooth normally. tried reinstalling the drivers, testing 2 other cables and plugging the controller into my laptop. So It doesn’t work with any of my cables or my PC or laptop, it does take the power from the USB but doesn’t connect via USB.

Any ideas on how Can I fix it? I know I technically can use the cable as batteries and connect my controller via Bluetooth, but due to various medical devices I use I would prefer to avoid it.

⟐ Answered julio 15, 2025 at 13:25 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: How can I repair my drifting left stick

Tue, 28 May 2024 05:21:48 -0700

I never had a problem in my life with drifting stick but the time has come. So any advice how can I fix this problem?

⟐ Answered mayo 28, 2024 at 5:21 GMT-7

Xbox One Controller: Xbox One Wireless Controller (Lunar White) working only with USB cable

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:07:05 -0700

My Xbox controller will not work without a direct USB connection to a console. Tried new batts, software updates, and all I got it to do was make it turn on for .5 seconds. Any solutions? Also turns on console.

⟐ Commented marzo 27, 2024 at 6:07 GMT-7

Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698): When you press the button, it feels like there is no button

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:40:29 -0700

My right joystick on my xbox elite series 2 controller has stopped working. When you try to push it down to press the button, it feels like there is no button. It feels squishy.

⟐ Commented diciembre 19, 2023 at 19:40 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller 1697: Why is my right trigger always activated even when i'm not pressing it

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:19:48 -0700

My right trigger has been like this for a year now i am going to open it up once i get the tools and i am wondering if anyone knows what is wrong and how to fix it.

Thanks

⟐ Commented marzo 01, 2023 at 17:19 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Are Xbox One and Xbox One S controller faceplates interchangable

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:20:24 -0700

Is it possible to put an Xbox One controller faceplate on an Xbox One S controller (given that I have a complete original controller)

I want to have a Bluetooth model with a look of the Limited Edition Halo 5 controller…

⟐ Answer accepted diciembre 29, 2022 at 20:20 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1537: What is this tinypiece that fell out of xbox controller circuit board?

Mon, 23 May 2022 06:22:16 -0700

Have had something stuck under my xbox one controller's left bumper for some time now making it hard to use. Finally decided to open it up to blow it out as I could not get it out while it was closed up. I tried not to mess with anything else bc I know how easy it is to ruin a controller from doing this but once I finished cleaning out left bumper and started to put everything back together, I noticed a very small white piece with a couple of prongs sticking out of its sides had fallen out of my controller and I dont know how it happened or where it came from specifically. It definitely looks like it came out of the circuit board. turned on my controller and my left bumper was fixed and it seems that all the buttons work. But I'm very concerned about this small piece? Can anyone yell me what it is? It's about the size of a grain of rice and a rectangular box shape

⟐ Answered mayo 23, 2022 at 6:22 GMT-7

Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698): Why does my right bumper push my right trigger when repairing?

Mon, 09 May 2022 01:25:35 -0700

I’m trying to fix up a faulty right bumper and when putting in the new bumper plate it seems to push the right trigger as well whenever I seat it correctly. I’ve checked and there doesn’t appear to be anything different to the left side which doesn’t push the trigger when the bumper is pressed. Does anyone know what part may cause this and how to fix it?

⟐ Answered mayo 09, 2022 at 1:25 GMT-7

Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698): How to disable bluetooth and 2.4GHz / 5GHz wireless connectivity?

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 02:34:51 -0700

I need to disable the wireless / bluetooth connectivity on my xbox one elite controller. Every time I use the controller (excuse my language) my nuts hurt!! Literally I am not kidding I moved my xbox all around to the house. I only get this feeling when I play with this controller for like 45 minutes. I am whiling to pay the person who helps me with this issue, I can’t even use my xbox till I solve whats happening.

⟐ Comment deleted marzo 02, 2022 at 2:34 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1537: Why is my controller over heating, and not vibrating?

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 10:42:16 -0700

I found that after a month or so after buying the Call of Duty Xbox One. That the controller that it came with began to over heat and not vibrate. I also have found that the plug and play rechargeable battery that I use loses power very fast as well in this controller, but does not in the controller it came with. I have tried doing a firm ware update with it, and followed all of Microsoft's troubleshooting tips but nothing has helped. It says to send it back to them but I would like to fix the problem on my own.

⟐ Answered enero 08, 2021 at 10:42 GMT-7

Xbox one controller: My controller isn't turning on and is showing a dim light when I click

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:57:41 -0700

I have the Xbox one controller model 1537 I believe. Its not wanting to turn on and shows a dim light. If I plug It in or out a battery pack in and click the middle button it shows a dim light that varies on how bright it wants to be. After that it instantly turns off if you release your finger from the button.

⟐ Answer deleted diciembre 14, 2020 at 19:57 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller 1697: Does anyone make a MicroUSB cable that works well with this controller

Wed, 07 Feb 2018 21:37:59 -0700

I've had this controller for 15 months and for the time I have owned it, I've never used the wireless because the Model 1697 controller only supports IR and USB connectivity. Because I don't own the wireless receiver and these controllers get terrible alkaline battery life, I've always used mine over MicroUSB to avoid having to buy batteries on a regular basis.

While this method works, I've been having a hard time finding a good MicroUSB cable that works well with this controller and doesn't wear out quickly.

The problem with these controllers is the connection is smaller then other MicroUSB connections. I have posted a picture of the connector in the controller for reference: (The Model 1697 controller is a minor refresh from the 1537, and the connector is the same)

Are there any good cable options I should look for that work well with this controller, or is it more or less impossible to find a good one that's 3rd party? The official cable from the Play and Charge kit doesn't work without the battery and doesn't work as a wired cable on the PC. It blocks 5V with the battery or 3.3V without the battery. The PCB in the cable is designed so it only works on the Xbox One console with the battery installed.

⟐ Answer accepted febrero 07, 2018 at 21:37 GMT-7