Hi everyone, welcome to HowFixit, in this video guide, I'm going to show
you how to completely disassemble an Xbox Series X or Series S controller.
To disassemble Xbox Series X / S controller, you need the following tools:
Two screwdrivers Torx T8 and Torx T6
Plastic opening tools Tweezers
I also recommend using a magnetic mat and laying out each screw step by step during
the disassembly process. Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make
sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your Xbox gamepad. Thanks
to the magnetic base, the screws stay on the mat and you will not lose them.
In the description, I left links where you can buy all the necessary repair tools.
If you spilled water or sweet liquid on your gamepad and you are looking for instructions on
how to clean the controller from sticking buttons, I recommend watching my other video guide,
where I show you how to do it. In the description, I left a link to this step-by-step instruction.
Let's back to disassembling the Xbox Series X / S controller.
Remove the rear two panels and unscrew the 4 screws with a Torx T8 screwdriver.
Another screw is hidden under the sticker. You can warm up the surface of the sticker,
it will be easier to remove it.
Now you can remove the front panel.
Remove the two analog sticks and the back panel is easily unclipping.
Disconnect the two antennas, then remove two screws using a Torx T6 screwdriver.
Remove the 2 screws and remove the last two trigger
triggers.
Pry slightly from below to disconnect the two boards.
Xbox Series X / S gamepad consists of two boards. The first board is the mainboard of the gamepad;
it includes four soldered vibration motors, two analogs,
wireless and control chip. In the description,
I left links where you can buy a motherboard for the Xbox Series X or Series S gamepad.
Remove the 3.5 mm mini jack.
Use a Torx T6 screwdriver to remove the 6 screws, then you can remove the second board.
The second board is an additional board that includes contact pads for controlling buttons
and batteries. If one of the buttons on your controller is not working,
replacing that board should fix the problem. In the description,
I left links where you can buy a button control board for the Xbox Series X or Series S gamepad.
Remove the silicone pad to remove all the buttons from the front panel of the controller.
Remove the metal bracket to remove the D-pad.
At this step, the Xbox Series X / S gamepad is completely disassembled,
all links for replaceable parts I left in the description under the video.
So, take a short break, and let's begin reassembling the Xbox controller.
The gamepad is assembled, now let's check how it works.
Each button is fully functional, sticks and analogs work correctly,
the repair can be considered successful. In conclusion, I can recommend my other video
instruction, where I show you how to disassemble and clean from dust Xbox Series X or Xbox Series
S. If your Xbox is overheating and making a lot of noise, it's better to clean your game console.
You were on HowFixit and see you guys next time.