Hey everyone.
I'm Max Dalton, and in this video I'm going to show you how to take apart an Xbox One
controller so you can clean it, and remove any dirt, grime or any other objects that
may result in your Xbox One controller not working.
Nothing is more frustrating than an Xbox One controller that suddenly stops working properly.
This could be the result of a fall.
It may be the result of a screw getting loose on the inside of the Xbox One controller and
wreaking havoc.
Someone may have spilled something on it that's causing it to stick.
Or it may just be a buildup of dirt and grime finally taking a toll.
The list of potential causes is long.
Equally as frustrating, Microsoft doesn't make it easy to take an Xbox One controller
apart for cleaning -- but it can be done.
You'll need a Torx 8 screwdriver and a flat-head screwdriver.
Now let's walk through the steps to take apart an Xbox One controller.
Step 1.
Remove the battery cover from the back of your Xbox One controller, and then remove
any batteries you have in the device.
If you've never taken your Xbox One controller apart before, you'll likely see a sticker
covering the bottom part of the bay where the batteries sit.
Peel the sticker off of the bottom of the battery bay.
This will expose a screw.
Step 2.
Use a Torx 8 screwdriver to remove the screw.
You can force other types of screwdrivers into working to remove this screw, but you'll
likely end up stripping the grooves on the head of the screw, which may make the screw
unusable going forward.
Step 3.
Locate the groove that runs along the sides of the controller handles.
Insert a flat-head screwdriver into the groove, and then gently slide the screw around the
groove, prying up carefully as you work your way around.
When you feel like there's enough separation, pull the back part of the controller handle
away from the Xbox One controller to remove it.
Repeat this process to remove the back part of the handle on the other side of the controller.
Step 4.
Locate one screw at the very bottom center of each controller handle, and another screw
toward the top part of each handle that was exposed by the covers you removed.
Remove these screws using the Torx 8 screwdriver.
Step 5.
Now that you've remove the five screws from your Xbox One controller, grab your controller's
faceplate that covers the buttons and analog sticks and gently pull to remove it.
The faceplate should slide right off.
Step 6.
Now grab part of the back part of the controller (the handles will work best), and then gently
pull the back part of the controller away from what is now the front part of your Xbox
One controller.
You may have to wiggle it initially, but it will eventually come off.
Step 7.
Lift and remove the analog sticks.
These will likely be sitting very loosely and should come off with no problems.
When you set them down, make sure to position them so you know where to put them when you
reassemble your Xbox One controller.
Step 8.
Locate the two circles directly beneath the Xbox button on the front of the controller.
Slide a flat-head screwdriver underneath the plate next to either of these buttons, and
then gently pry upward and pull and lift the cover over off the top of the controller.
This should also bring the bumper button covers with it.
Step 9.
Locate the small Wireless Connect button directly above and to the left of the Xbox button.
Carefully pull that button out to remove out.
Be careful not to drop it, as it's small and could easily get lost.
Step 10.
Locate the metal, circle ring around the D-pad, and then locate the two hooks at the top of
the D-pad the metal ring sits around.
Use a flat-head screwdriver to lift the metal ring around the plastic hooks, and then lift
and remove the metal ring from around the Xbox One controller D-pad.
Now you should be able to easily lift and remove the D-pad from the Xbox One controller.
At this point, you've gone as far as you can go without un-soldering wires in order to
remove the boards from behind the buttons.
You should have enough access to clean any gunk that may be messing with your buttons,
and remove any dirt and grime that may be hindering the performance of your controller.
Congratulations!
You now know how to take apart your Xbox One controller.
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