Thanks so much! Saved me about $50. Note: if you want a stiffer piece than the cardboard, use an old credit card/gift card and do the same thing. I cut a longer piece and just super glued around the outside of the whole where the left joystick goes. That way you don't have to work about a smaller piece moving out of place and having to start over. Works great! Thanks again! (:
12 Years later and this still works LMAO. Just recently bought an rgh that had no controller with it so I had to pull out one of my old modded controllers with the left bumper not pushing in. Thanks and this man is coming in clutch with the save of $300 for a new controller since they are no longer manufactured
Thanks dude. I just got a used wireless controller at gamestop today and I didn't realize anything was wrong with it until I started playing a game that relied heavily on the right bumper. Not only was I able to fix my problem, I also know exactly how to take apart my controller without breaking anything. Heads up for anyone who tries this, a torx screwdriver is not a necessity. You can use a very small flathead. It will fit in between some of the notches. I personally had no problems with stripping the screws even using the incorrect tool.
What's funny is that the sick button is always the left bumber (LB). I've had like three controllers and all of them had the same problem. This one is the fourth one and I won't spend $$$ in another controller. Your video saved me!! Thanks dude....
I've messed around with different designs and shapes of cardboard cut outs. The best method I've found is to cut out small square, about 5mm in length. then attach the cardboard to some double sided foam tape, (this will provide the width you need). then peal the cardboard off the tape, (this should leave a thin layer of cardboard stuck to the tape. cut the tap to mach the square cardboard left on it. Now place the other adhesive side onto the end of the little plus shaped rods, with the cardboard end facing you. then just put it back together and it works like a charm. Some positives of this design is its easy to replace, the bumpers will never stick and the clicking sound when pressing the bumper can still be heard.
thanks man now i know what the problem was and as i typing this, my controller now is already fix thanks to you. now i can finally block an attack from enemy, i'm playing dynasty warriors...
seriously this is exactly what i was looking for when i typed in how to fix your xbox controller, thank you so much i really appreciate it, but just one thing, this is the most stressful thing for me to do i hate working with little pieces like this. it literally took me about an hour an a half to do this, i was sweating and everything, but in the end it was worth it thankyou again.
Thank you so much, worked wonders. Now the question just remains as to why a two foot drop can screw up a button, when a Gamecube controller can be run over by a truck and work fine.
3 year old video.. WHO CARES! You sir, are a genius. You just saved one of my two favorite controllers; not mention 50 bucks. My main controller's thumbstick circuits were bugged, so I took the chipset from my 'Reach' controller (other internal plastic parts were not fixable, so I was going to toss it), which, funny enough, had the same LB problem as yours. I put the chipset into my main controller and then I came across this video. Works like new. I didn't have any tape and I'm impatient, so I went MacGyver status with a guitar pick and super glue. It clicks better than the RB now! Thank you!
Thank you soo much! I thought my controller was a goner, but when I came across this video I was able to follow everything easily and fix my controller! All i can say is Thank you!
My new joystick (3 months old) is getting worse and worse. Thank you for this tutorial. I use mine with the farm sim and that left shoulder is needed for almost every piece of equipment in the game. Thank you for this fix. I am going to do it right now.
This is such a stupid design fault, mine fell from my couch and the bumper was broken. Fixed it with your tutorial, thank you! I used an actual playing card for best responsivness. The coating makes it more flexible.
THANKS SO MUCH!!! FIFA caused me to break my controller and thanks to this I got it fixed! You're a genius man and I improvised a bit and it turns out cutting up a small post it note works as well! Cheers!
got me an extra year out of mine, just died now however /= the swtichbox it's self isn't registering properly due to the button inside having slide out of place... and It makes a huge click like normal but usually doesn't respond... also I used mine ALOT and got tons of use out of it and this guy helped me out to opening and leaning the assembly by learning how to disassemble it... I also than began modding it (made D-Pad better/less "Floaty") Thanks... May my xbox360 controller RIP 2012-2014
Also upon opening the controller... when I went to close it on my journey to fixing it I snapped the cable to the big motor (1 year ago) so please be gentle and watch what you are doing when reassembling. (I was watching an assembly video at a short time before giving it a shot and had that happen)
I've bought this new controller less than 6 months ago and have put fewer than 30 hours of game time on it. ALREADY it has a left button issue. Mine is clicking normally, but it's not responding in the game. This should work. Thanks!
My controller is now perfect. Both LB and RB work after doing this. LB was happy with 1 layer of cardboard. But RB needed 2 layers to "click" normally. Thanks
One of the bumpers on mine broke last night. Going to order new parts, and use your video to guide me through fixing it. Thank you so much for this helpful video! I really didn't like the idea of buying a new controller, for money reasons as well as the fact that the controller aside from the broken bumper is fine. Felt like a waste to throw it away over one part. Now I don't have to.
Thanks for the fix help. I used double-sided tape on the button and put a very small piece of tape and cardboard on the circular pad of the button instead.
Thanks for this vid I just repaired my sons. I could not find the right size driver but luckily had small flat that fitted. I have a glue gun so glued small piece of plastic packaging to spigot seems to work fine. Cheers.
I haven't tried yet! I just found the special screwdriver you need to open the controllers....I will order it during this week and try to fix it with your guide. :)
My journey to fix this issue on both RB and LB buttons took me 2 hours. I used carboard from filter paper, a screw driver not designed for the screws, duct tape and a pair of scissors. As you can tell with the equipment I used it took a lot of patience, I ended up spilling all the other buttons on the floor when trying to get it back together and having to replace the cardboard. I no longer have rumble as I ripped them of cos they got in the way. At least I have a controller. :S
Worked for me. hadn't used my 360 in a while, and was so bummed when this happened. Fix worked brilliant. the 360 one with the dpad that rotates has different screws that let normal screwdrivers work easier. phew
definitely helped. & saved me from spending 60 bucks over a shite problem. gotta say tho you can pop out the motherboard more easily by pushing in the joysticks.
my controller had been having bumper problems in both bumpers. I tried opening it up, putting it back together, etc, etc, but to no avail. This worked great! Thanks! So ghetto, but it works, haha
thanks, I was already doing this a slightly different way but couldn't quite get it to work. The piece I applied was slightly too thick which you explained nicely :)
Hi! I just fixed myself my bumper and automatically learnt how to open the control for exchanging the thumbsticks for new ones! Thank you very much! Greetings from Brazil =)
i found a easier way i just put some aluminum tape around the white peg then used some tweezers to shape the tape to the peg works perfect your video helped me come up with that idea i used 2 small pieces of the tape on each peg
Dude you are awesome, you save me a lot of money. I thought of breaking my joystick then watched this video. Now everything is fixed with a simple card board. OMG. Couldn't thank you enough. Keep helping. You are the best.
Just used this fix on one of the new controllers with the switchable d-pad. I had trouble with tape, so I just super glued a small square right to the end of the peg on the bumper. Originally I was going to swap an old button and put it on the motherboard. Found out that the it isn't broken, it just has more play before it clicks (I assume from dropping it). This works like a dream. Thanks for keeping me from having to solder. Think you could do this with a strip of duct tape instead?
I have a original white controller that i got in 09 with my console and that still works like new but last year i bought the fully black one and the thumbsticks are already loose and the LB has no click to it what so ever they just dont make them like they used to also i have that reach pad snap :) great video it helped me a lot
I found it easier to superglue the cardboard to the button, but great tutorial nonetheless! I've destroyed my brains and a couple controllers trying to fix this. Suddenly I find this video, and it's back to the Battlefield for me!
AWESOME! Thanks, All I had to do was spend seven bucks on the kit for the screw driver. Outside of that, I did opt to take out the security head on most of the screws. I used the only thing I could think of - My drill with my smallest bit, and with a small amount of pressure, they busted right out! Excited, now that I've done it I may custom Mod my controller (Nothing in games, just apperence ;) )
seems to be working for me, but it no longer clicks but still responsive. I think the only thing you should focus on is making sure the paper or w/e you put inside fits between the black trigger and the electrical button, otherwise the trigger will just smash it down make the bumper worse.
Great tutorial! This is a great fix. Do you know if the issue is the because of the white button on the board or if it is caused by the external button casing?
You don't have to mess around with double sided tape at all. Just gently bend the switch on the PCB back into position. The problem isn't really wear-related. It usually occurs after the controller has fallen down and hit the floor with the LB or RB button. Through the impact the LB/RB button is bending the switch (visibly). Normal use shouldn't bend the switch. I fixed half a dozen of these controllers i bought used that had exactly this problem. Not one of the switches has broken off so far. You can also buy a bunch of these switches on amazon and resolder them. But in my experience they are rarely really broken. The just have to be bent back into position.
@@ItsDextrin Fundamental problem was letting the controllers fall on the shoulder buttons. So as long as you don't throw your stuff around or press the buttons like a Hulk you should be fine. My 8 controllers were all bought used and most had that problem. I repaired them an had no issues ever after.
Fixed my pad with a teeny square of foam rubber 1/4 size of a postage stamp. Second biggest pain was getting the fancy screwdriver (Amazon: £1.50) Biggest pain was reassembling the darn thing, without all the bits dropping out.
Hi. What tape are you actually using? I know its double sided, but i would like to know the exact one you are using. Reply ASAP. Thanks and keep up the good vids.
@yore5 actually i did find a hex screw, and the problem wasn't the peg not making contact with the button on the circuit board, the button was just broke... that's just my luck...
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8 years later and this is still helping people, thanks for the tip. Helped a lot with my controller. Plays like new.
13 years later its still helping people
After 13 years as of the year 2024 this method still works!!! It really saved my life thank you so much this is still going strong after 13 years🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much! Saved me about $50.
Note: if you want a stiffer piece than the cardboard, use an old credit card/gift card and do the same thing. I cut a longer piece and just super glued around the outside of the whole where the left joystick goes. That way you don't have to work about a smaller piece moving out of place and having to start over. Works great! Thanks again! (:
even thought this video is 6 yrs old, it still helped a lot. thank you
a1dan ツ even though this comment is a year old so yea
Now ur reply is a year old
9 now
@@minfirezman2351 and yours too
@@zigi4625 and now yours
dark souls 2 made me have to find this.
For real! I cant play without a shield hard as i try 😅
Halo made me find this
Same here with my dam sorcerer
Hahah fucking same man
whoa same here
12 Years later and this still works LMAO. Just recently bought an rgh that had no controller with it so I had to pull out one of my old modded controllers with the left bumper not pushing in. Thanks and this man is coming in clutch with the save of $300 for a new controller since they are no longer manufactured
Worked like a charm. Thanks for the awesome tutorial! Even after decades, this aged well!
In black ops 2 i was trying to troll a guy with the shock charge and then i realized that the LB boton wosnt working. Thank you, you saved me 53 bucks
12 years old and this video still saves controllers up at this day
13 years later still helps and works
For me it was the RB that was pretty much no longer responding.
Your method works like a charm. Thanks!
Thank you 14 years later 👍🏻
Thanks dude. I just got a used wireless controller at gamestop today and I didn't realize anything was wrong with it until I started playing a game that relied heavily on the right bumper. Not only was I able to fix my problem, I also know exactly how to take apart my controller without breaking anything.
Heads up for anyone who tries this, a torx screwdriver is not a necessity. You can use a very small flathead. It will fit in between some of the notches. I personally had no problems with stripping the screws even using the incorrect tool.
Just found this video and was able to repair my 360 controller that had finally wore out! Thanks!
What's funny is that the sick button is always the left bumber (LB). I've had like three controllers and all of them had the same problem. This one is the fourth one and I won't spend $$$ in another controller. Your video saved me!! Thanks dude....
Skip to 4:40 if you want to get to the point....
samplexample you made my day
Its always the left bumper that breaks
my right bumper broke
i dropped my controller on the carpet and the bumpers got messed up :/ fucking garbage...
Drink Me ikr.
For me it was the right
Left
I've messed around with different designs and shapes of cardboard cut outs. The best method I've found is to cut out small square, about 5mm in length. then attach the cardboard to some double sided foam tape, (this will provide the width you need). then peal the cardboard off the tape, (this should leave a thin layer of cardboard stuck to the tape. cut the tap to mach the square cardboard left on it. Now place the other adhesive side onto the end of the little plus shaped rods, with the cardboard end facing you. then just put it back together and it works like a charm. Some positives of this design is its easy to replace, the bumpers will never stick and the clicking sound when pressing the bumper can still be heard.
You're a life saver, my dude. Thanks for your thorough tutorial.
over a decade later and its still useful.
thanks man now i know what the problem was and as i typing this, my controller now is already fix thanks to you. now i can finally block an attack from enemy, i'm playing dynasty warriors...
seriously this is exactly what i was looking for when i typed in how to fix your xbox controller, thank you so much i really appreciate it, but just one thing, this is the most stressful thing for me to do i hate working with little pieces like this. it literally took me about an hour an a half to do this, i was sweating and everything, but in the end it was worth it thankyou again.
Holy sh*t bro you’re a genius thank you so much my LB started clicking again!!!
Thank you so much, worked wonders. Now the question just remains as to why a two foot drop can screw up a button, when a Gamecube controller can be run over by a truck and work fine.
3 year old video.. WHO CARES! You sir, are a genius. You just saved one of my two favorite controllers; not mention 50 bucks. My main controller's thumbstick circuits were bugged, so I took the chipset from my 'Reach' controller (other internal plastic parts were not fixable, so I was going to toss it), which, funny enough, had the same LB problem as yours. I put the chipset into my main controller and then I came across this video. Works like new. I didn't have any tape and I'm impatient, so I went MacGyver status with a guitar pick and super glue. It clicks better than the RB now! Thank you!
Thank you soo much! I thought my controller was a goner, but when I came across this video I was able to follow everything easily and fix my controller! All i can say is Thank you!
My new joystick (3 months old) is getting worse and worse. Thank you for this tutorial. I use mine with the farm sim and that left shoulder is needed for almost every piece of equipment in the game. Thank you for this fix. I am going to do it right now.
This is such a stupid design fault, mine fell from my couch and the bumper was broken. Fixed it with your tutorial, thank you!
I used an actual playing card for best responsivness. The coating makes it more flexible.
THANKS SO MUCH!!! FIFA caused me to break my controller and thanks to this I got it fixed! You're a genius man and I improvised a bit and it turns out cutting up a small post it note works as well!
Cheers!
i just got my screwdriver today and was able to fix it, thanks dude for saving me from buying a new controller
This worked a treat. Had the controller for years and dropped it many times and always had been fine until today
got me an extra year out of mine, just died now however /= the swtichbox it's self isn't registering properly due to the button inside having slide out of place... and It makes a huge click like normal but usually doesn't respond... also I used mine ALOT and got tons of use out of it and this guy helped me out to opening and leaning the assembly by learning how to disassemble it... I also than began modding it (made D-Pad better/less "Floaty") Thanks... May my xbox360 controller RIP 2012-2014
Also upon opening the controller... when I went to close it on my journey to fixing it I snapped the cable to the big motor (1 year ago) so please be gentle and watch what you are doing when reassembling. (I was watching an assembly video at a short time before giving it a shot and had that happen)
Thanks man, you don't know how much this helped me
i bought a used controller from the exchange and it was just like this, ty so much this vid was great help for my custom controllers in the future
thanks that helped. you kinda sound like Tom Hanks! lol
Lmao, I thought the same
This is a cracking guide, the most difficult part was putting it back together!
I've bought this new controller less than 6 months ago and have put fewer than 30 hours of game time on it. ALREADY it has a left button issue. Mine is clicking normally, but it's not responding in the game. This should work. Thanks!
Thankyouuuu saved my second controller, makes a weird noise but idgaf it works, thanks G
Thank you very much! My LB button now works like new! Trust me, this guy knows what he is talking about.
My controller is now perfect. Both LB and RB work after doing this.
LB was happy with 1 layer of cardboard. But RB needed 2 layers to "click" normally.
Thanks
One of the bumpers on mine broke last night. Going to order new parts, and use your video to guide me through fixing it. Thank you so much for this helpful video! I really didn't like the idea of buying a new controller, for money reasons as well as the fact that the controller aside from the broken bumper is fine. Felt like a waste to throw it away over one part. Now I don't have to.
this videos should be restored, enhanced and preserved for the sake of mankind
Thanks for the fix help. I used double-sided tape on the button and put a very small piece of tape and cardboard on the circular pad of the button instead.
Thanks, it worked. I had some tiny flat head screwdrivers and didnt pay anything to fix it.
Thanks!
(i wrote a long essay about your awesomeness but it kinda disappeared)
Thanks for this vid I just repaired my sons. I could not find the right size driver but luckily had small flat that fitted. I have a glue gun so glued small piece of plastic packaging to spigot seems to work fine. Cheers.
Many thanks! I was ready to send it for repair. Everything worked perfect and the controller is like new.
I haven't tried yet! I just found the special screwdriver you need to open the controllers....I will order it during this week and try to fix it with your guide. :)
My journey to fix this issue on both RB and LB buttons took me 2 hours. I used carboard from filter paper, a screw driver not designed for the screws, duct tape and a pair of scissors. As you can tell with the equipment I used it took a lot of patience, I ended up spilling all the other buttons on the floor when trying to get it back together and having to replace the cardboard. I no longer have rumble as I ripped them of cos they got in the way. At least I have a controller. :S
Thank you, this is still helpful in 2021.
Worked for me. hadn't used my 360 in a while, and was so bummed when this happened. Fix worked brilliant. the 360 one with the dpad that rotates has different screws that let normal screwdrivers work easier. phew
definitely helped. & saved me from spending 60 bucks over a shite problem. gotta say tho you can pop out the motherboard more easily by pushing in the joysticks.
Thanks so much :D I was getting really annoyed from the button not working but the cardboard fixed it right up.
my controller had been having bumper problems in both bumpers.
I tried opening it up, putting it back together, etc, etc, but to no avail.
This worked great! Thanks! So ghetto, but it works, haha
2022, still using one of those gamepads. This still works
thanks, I was already doing this a slightly different way but couldn't quite get it to work. The piece I applied was slightly too thick which you explained nicely :)
when you are lifting the mother board on the remote just push up on the joysticks and the board will pop out easier :)
Mine DOES make the clicking sound, but it just doesn't work when I press it. What could be the problem?
same here
Same
I'm just going to assume its a circuit issue (i have absolutely zero information about how these things work so my answer is most likely not true).
mine does the clicking sound, but i have to press it REALLY hard for it to actually work
@@yenzuma try to spray WD-40 on the inside, it may help in such situation
Am here from Mortal Kombat. That stupid fight in chapter 5 were you have to fight Scorpion and Quan Chi
works, thank you! (used epoxy instead of tape, super glue may also work for people)
hey for the little holes you can use a nife and spin it in circles and it works better and does not damage your controller that much
Really liked your tutorial> It was very helpful
Hi! I just fixed myself my bumper and automatically learnt how to open the control for exchanging the thumbsticks for new ones! Thank you very much!
Greetings from Brazil =)
This was a great fix..Worked like a charm. I have three controllers this fix worked on.
Worked spectacularly. Really appreciate you making these videos.
you can break the little things in the screws off but its pretty hard to do on the screws around the 2:20 area.
OHMYGOD YOU'RE A LIFESAVER!! Dropped my 2 controllers both of them had the LB's loose and this fixed the problem!
Thank you for the tutorial, got both bumper buttons working properly, many thanks.
The first 6 times is didn't get the click i didn't give up i got it in the seven You are a Controller SAVER! :D
i found a easier way i just put some aluminum tape around the white peg then used some tweezers to shape the tape to the peg works perfect your video helped me come up with that idea i used 2 small pieces of the tape on each peg
Thank you.
You've made my friends day!
Dude you are awesome, you save me a lot of money. I thought of breaking my joystick then watched this video. Now everything is fixed with a simple card board. OMG. Couldn't thank you enough. Keep helping. You are the best.
Thank you man great video saved me money from buying a new Controller. Controller works great now :D
just trying it now, im using super glue instead of tape hope it still works, great tutorial
For those who can't get a torx 9 screwdriver for some reason, you could try the rubber band trick. Just make sure you use a skinny band.
Currently gluing a piece of a guitar-pick to the prod that's supposed to connect with the button.
I hope it works out after I file it a bit thinner.
😮😄🙏 lifesaver beyond a decade later haha cheers
FIFA kills controllers
What a coincidence that we appear to have the same problem,
Emre Akgün same :)
Yup.
Gillyh86 yes bro
Gillyh86 yup me too
Thank you so much, I tried this and it worked like a dream
Hope you're still there bro this video is very old but i really needed it so thank you soo much. you're a good man 👍
Just used this fix on one of the new controllers with the switchable d-pad. I had trouble with tape, so I just super glued a small square right to the end of the peg on the bumper. Originally I was going to swap an old button and put it on the motherboard. Found out that the it isn't broken, it just has more play before it clicks (I assume from dropping it). This works like a dream. Thanks for keeping me from having to solder. Think you could do this with a strip of duct tape instead?
I have a original white controller that i got in 09 with my console and that still works like new but last year i bought the fully black one and the thumbsticks are already loose and the LB has no click to it what so ever they just dont make them like they used to also i have that reach pad snap :) great video it helped me a lot
I found it easier to superglue the cardboard to the button, but great tutorial nonetheless! I've destroyed my brains and a couple controllers trying to fix this. Suddenly I find this video, and it's back to the Battlefield for me!
AWESOME! Thanks, All I had to do was spend seven bucks on the kit for the screw driver. Outside of that, I did opt to take out the security head on most of the screws. I used the only thing I could think of - My drill with my smallest bit, and with a small amount of pressure, they busted right out! Excited, now that I've done it I may custom Mod my controller (Nothing in games, just apperence ;) )
seems to be working for me, but it no longer clicks but still responsive. I think the only thing you should focus on is making sure the paper or w/e you put inside fits between the black trigger and the electrical button, otherwise the trigger will just smash it down make the bumper worse.
you just saved my pink baby. i am so happy i could cry! thanks for the help!
Great tutorial! This is a great fix. Do you know if the issue is the because of the white button on the board or if it is caused by the external button casing?
Thanks a lot man I tried it and my LB button works again now I don't have to buy a new controller.
You can also use a 2mm flathead screwdriver.
You don't have to mess around with double sided tape at all. Just gently bend the switch on the PCB back into position.
The problem isn't really wear-related. It usually occurs after the controller has fallen down and hit the floor with the LB or RB button. Through the impact the LB/RB button is bending the switch (visibly). Normal use shouldn't bend the switch.
I fixed half a dozen of these controllers i bought used that had exactly this problem. Not one of the switches has broken off so far.
You can also buy a bunch of these switches on amazon and resolder them. But in my experience they are rarely really broken. The just have to be bent back into position.
The metal support gets weaker after you bend it, so fundamental problem will still return after time.
@@ItsDextrin Fundamental problem was letting the controllers fall on the shoulder buttons. So as long as you don't throw your stuff around or press the buttons like a Hulk you should be fine. My 8 controllers were all bought used and most had that problem. I repaired them an had no issues ever after.
@@timoalbert8819 that's great that it worked for you
lmao i saw this and it seemed to complicated so i just smaked my controller a few times and it worked again 😂😂😂
You serious or lying?
Sometimes breaking something even more makes it work better lol
You guys serious?
please help my left bumper button is working but not clickin what should i do
Fixed my pad with a teeny square of foam rubber 1/4 size of a postage stamp. Second biggest pain was getting the fancy screwdriver (Amazon: £1.50) Biggest pain was reassembling the darn thing, without all the bits dropping out.
Thanks now I'll be able to fix my RB button.
Thanks. I was going to get a new controller but I had the necessary tools to get this done.
2 years for this vid
and u still comment and answer question XD
thanks :)
Hi. What tape are you actually using? I know its double sided, but i would like to know the exact one you are using. Reply ASAP. Thanks and keep up the good vids.
@yore5 actually i did find a hex screw, and the problem wasn't the peg not making contact with the button on the circuit board, the button was just broke... that's just my luck...
Thanks, I had gotten a controller that had this problem after 5 months, but my controller that came with my 360 when it first came out is fine
Good fix. Would have been easier if I had that bit. I just got rid of the metal security nubs and used a small flathead screwdriver.