Difficulty

Easy

Steps

4

Time Required

                          5 - 8 minutes

Sections

1

  • How to Fix Xbox 360 Controller Joystick Drift
  • 4 steps

Flags

Better Introduction

Improve this guide by completing or revising its introduction.

  • BackMicrosoft Game Console Accessory

  • Full Screen

  • Options

  • History

  • Save to Favorites

  • Download PDF

  • Edit

  • Translate

  • Get Shareable Link

  • Embed This Guide

  • Notify Me of Changes

  • Stop Notifications

Introduction

The controller tends to have a stick drift because of the dust that gets caught inside the controller. You wonder how to fix this issue without breaking it or just give up and buy a new controller.

There is no need to buy a new controller, instead, you can open the controller and clean up all the dust that is causing your controller to have issues.

Here is a simple 6-Step guide to fixing your controller and not having to waste money on buying a new controller, make sure to be in a space that is empty because the screws and be easily lost.

What you need

Step 1

              How to Fix Stick Drift on Xbox 360 Controller
  • Remove seven screws from the back of the controller using a T8 Torx screwdriver.

Remove seven screws from the back of the controller using a T8 Torx screwdriver.

1024

Step 2

  • Remove the back to see the motherboard.
  • Do this with caution as it could easily be damaged if wires disconnect.

Remove the back to see the motherboard.

Do this with caution as it could easily be damaged if wires disconnect.

Step 3

  • Gently dab a cotton swab with isopropyl or rubbing alcohol to the joystick in a circular motion.
  • Be careful when adding liquid; too much liquid can damage the controller.

Gently dab a cotton swab with isopropyl or rubbing alcohol to the joystick in a circular motion.

Be careful when adding liquid; too much liquid can damage the controller.

Step 4

  • Use a blow dryer to dry both the left and right joysticks.

Use a blow dryer to dry both the left and right joysticks.

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

Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

Author

                                      with 1 other contributor 


                    Luis Ramirez

Member since: 08/25/2022

109 Reputation

                                      1 Guide authored                  



                       Badges:
                       2

Team

                       CSU Los Angeles, Team 9-6, Briggs Fall 2022                        

                                                  Member of CSU Los Angeles, Team 9-6, Briggs Fall 2022 



                    CSULA-BRIGGS-F22S9G6                     


                                            1 Member                     


                                            1 Guide authored