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XBOX Controller S Trigger Replacement

Device	Xbox Controller S
Difficulty	Moderate
Time	15 - 30 minutes
Steps	4

This guide is by WyattGripp on iFixit and is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. ByteRot mirrors it for non-commercial preservation: formatting changed and photos resized for old browsers; full-size photos and the text are on the FTP in /DOCS/REPAIR. Original guide >>

If the trigger on your Xbox Controller S is unresponsive or difficult to press, use this guide to replace it. The trigger is used to perform in-game actions, such as aiming or firing a weapon. Step 4 requires desoldering to remove the trigger from the motherboard.

Tools: Soldering Iron; Solder Wick Braid; Phillips #00 Screwdriver; Solder ROHS Lead Free Rosin Core

Step 1

• Remove the seven 9.4 mm screws on the back of the controller using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
• NOTE: One screw is hidden behind the sticker on the back of the controller. Peel that sticker back and remove that screw as well.

Step 2

• NOTE: Keep the controller facing down to prevent components from falling out.
• Remove the back shell.
• Flip the controller over and remove the front shell.

Step 3

• Carefully remove the motherboard from the shell.

Step 4

• Desolder the three attachment points for the trigger, then unclip the trigger from the circuit board.
• REMINDER: Clip in the new replacement trigger and solder the three attachment points.

Conclusion

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

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