They don't break due to rage gaming. They have a design flaw with a weak plastic pressure post which just snaps over time. Mine broke with very little use but because they are the buttons often used in constant parrying in RPG games, they don't stand up to the task.
@@thatfoowhospit4347mine did too and i was in the middle of the black rabbit brotherhood boss fight. I bought a replacement bumper strip already but the bumper that broke still feels really weird idk why
its kinda funny (but sad too) when you find that many cheap controlelrs on the market that stronger or better made than original xbox controllers. And I have this problem today. I use my controller for pc, maybe it has 8 months since i get it and I play random games when i can make a break, so .. no much use. Today i was playing skyrim and the RB just... broke when I press it to test a new shout. The old versions used to have slim sticks so they break easily (and I admit i was kinda a raging gamer on those times ) But now.. a BROKEN PLASTIC button? this is too much XD
This video is a LIFESAVER! I had made my boyfriend a custom controller which he loved but bumper snapped clean in half (I think Microsoft just makes weak left bumpers) couldn’t afford a new controller and he liked the other one so much that I was able to order a replacement bumper and honestly, took maybe 10 minutes to fix & it’ll be such a nice surprise for him:) I really appreciate repair videos like this since corporations make it so hard to repair things nowadays. Thank you!
In terms of actual info this may be the only useful video on all of RUclips in terms of understanding why my bumper is broken. Thank you so much for this!
I'm really loving that I need a special screwdriver for this specifically. Microsoft really on their game with making modern controllers as annoying and mediocre as possible. Thanks for the helpful video though!
Thanks! Great video! Exact same plastic piece was broken on my LB. After about $10 for replacement parts and a few days of shipping, it now works again. Glad I didn't go all out and buy a brand new controller.
Like many have said already, the exact same thing happened to me. Thank you, Joe. I just glued that piece back on. I'm so thankful for such a lovely video.
Funny, I remember the Xbox 360 controller being nearly unbreakable. The only issue I ever encountered with one was some stick drift after thousands of hours of gameplay.
I finally got around to playing Callisto Protocol since its on gamepass. You need to use the left bumper to sprint. About halfway though the game my bumper stopped working. It broke in the exact same place. Ordered a replacement on amazon for 9 dollars that not only comes with the tools to take the controller apart. But two replacement sets of bumpers and 2 replacement sets of joysticks. Pretty good steal.
My right bumper broke 2 times before i watched your video. I use it often when playing Destiny or Assassin's Creed. The guy who fixed it asked me if I did put super glue on that stick, and i answered yes. He replaced all the piece. I was wondering why such a question. Now i know why lol. Thank you so much i just fixed my two controllers. When i used the super glue (before watching this video) i didn't know why the bumper wasn't working at all nor why it was sticking sometimes. Bless!
I just can't glue back that tiny piece of plastic. I tried with super glue but when I try to mount the whole piece back it bands. I ended up looking for spare pieces around. No luck so far
Very helpful! Mentioning that it was the T8H bit also helped a lot, glad I had it in my kit. Was able to glue my bumper exactly like you did, hopefully it holds awhile. I appreciate your straight to the point tutorial, all info, no bull 👌
I dropped my controller tonight and LB quit responding. Found your video and had it fixed in like 10 minutes. Just waiting on the glue to set before I really start using it again!
Wish I saw this video sooner, bought a torx bit set for the specific screws, took apart my entire controller, then looked up a video to find the exact same problem I’m having, not even joking. Mines a white series controller, left bumper was moving but not responding, the same pieces broke even with that small black piece on the side
For me it is the right bump. I have had this issue with 3 controllers in 2 years. Never had this issue with past generation consoles. Eager to try it out.
I finally got the tools and time to try this. I dont know what i do, but both controllers had clean split the right bumper off the strip. Thanks for the video has it helped a ton with the process.
Super great video, had the EXACT same broken piece and it wasn't my first time, just glad this time I didn't buy an entire new controller just for that. ✌️
instead of glue you can just wedge in some sturdy piece of plastic/wood etc that fills the hole in which the button rests, I cut off the tip of an empty glue tube and put it in there, readjusted the piece with a cutter knife until it sat right, works like a charm for over a year now.
I really like the xbox one/series s controllers, but removing the grips was a nightmare!! I broke some clips the first time trying to fix one of these. Thank you so much for your tutorial!!🇲🇽
Big thanks! Just fixed my controller by following your vid. I didn't have the tools anyway, so I got one of those cheap kits online that came with a couple bumper assemblies and tools. The spudger isn't gonna last, but it did the trick. Thanks!
My super glue ate the plastic when i tried to glue, but the disassembly was very helpful! now i just have to not lose any pieces before my replacement strip arrives. Thanks for the guide!
Super helpful. I wanted to know what the issue could be before just tearing apart the controller and your video provided that information. Turns out one was snapped off and the other was half hanging on ready to break on me any second. Ordered a new piece off Amazon for 8 bucks instead of the repair and shipping fee battle beaver would have charged me. Thank you a ton!
I had a little piece break off as well, and your suggestion to super glue it did the trick...thank you for sharing!! Now I can game in peace again lol :)
What an absolutely fuckin detailed video, aye exact same problem for me LB. Didn't want to pay 50/60 bangers for a new controller because I'm a tight bastard, never even took apart any controller in my 40yrs of gaming, never even knew you can get just about every component for them too. Devine Customz are on holiday until the end of November so I got the bumper kit with srewdrivers off EBay for like a fiver and did the repair just now following your guide, ZERO problems, many thanks again man, SUBBED for potential future reference. Also getting Mani from The Roses vibes if you know what I mean.
When I made this video it got a handful of views and I wasn't too upset because I figured it was unlikely to be an issue for most people. Turns out I was wrong!
I don’t really understand how people’s controllers break so easily. I’ve had a Robot White Series S Controller since 2021. Been dropped a few times, even smack on the left thumbstick. Works good as new. Either most people are unlucky or really don’t know how to take care of electronics.
@@SquiddlyInkster you'd be surprised. From having seen inside these controllers many times I'm amazed how thin they make these plastic parts, all it takes is playing a game that has a controls scheme making a lot of use of these buttons and the plastic can start to fatigue
2 Xbox controllers in the span of 2 months, left bumper went out. Got the toolkit from ifixit and confirmed the broken plastic tab thing. I ordered replacement bumpers, can’t wait to get the rest a go when they come in!
Thanks for the tutorial, I need the security bit so I ended up just grabbing a kit that included replacement bumpers. On mine the small piece wasn't fully detached, but it was no longer making contact. I saved it and I'll try gluing it to swap to when the next one ends up breaking.
Hello, I just want to thank you for this video. I had the same problem and thanks to your instructions I solved it very quickly and without major difficulties. Thanks again :)
Good video. Found your channel via retro chinese handhelds. And here I am again looking up a controller repair. Making all the videos I need lately. Also, I resent the implication we raged to kill the controller. My gf is just an enthusiastic pinball player (she's ranked in pinball fx lol).
😁 I wasn't implying everyone breaks these through rage. But I'm pretty sure it's how this particular controller was broken 😅 with me it's usually clumsiness. Got another controller repair video coming this weekend, this time for the Switch Pro Controller
What i've done was broke a toothpick into a small piece. I then placed it onto the bumper button and placed the bumper strip over it. This way temporary but it worked like a charm. Just thought I should put this out here for others looking for a free and cheap repair.
Great video! And to anyone who didn't have the exact stupid little screwdriver to accommodate the little pin thing, you can use some careful force with a tiny tool (like a little bitty flathead) and just break the little pins right out of the screws. You'll still need the T8 but it won't have to be the extra special one lol
Thanks for making this and really clear instructions. Did this with superglue but it quickly broke again so re-did it with two part epoxy, so far so good. Those anti tamper torx screws are a PITA but I did (just) mange to use standard torx bit.
I found that you don't need to remove the entire back, just the plastic bit with the pairing button like the grip covers, stick something under and then remove the side toggle things from the bumper and it will slide off. This allows you to not need the special tools to fix this
Couldn't manage trying to use glue and with having the same issue with what was broken. My fingers are too big for the tiny piece that broke off so I put that broken off piece back in that slot that you pulled it out of, but instead, I folded a little piece of paper and put it in between the broken piece and the bumper bar thingy. Works literally perfectly. Thanks to you, you just saved me about $40-60!! Works totally fine. 🙌🙌🙌 Easy subscribe
So I had thos issue and 8bwas able to super glue the little piece that broke just like yours but after putting back on. It didn't fix the issue as it still seems the same and doesn't click
Did you trim it at all and make sure it fitted through the gap? Also check the button itself isn't damaged, poke something through the gap and see if it still clicks before reattaching the bumper
Thank you so much for this. I was getting ready to buy my 3rd controller, and I haven't thrown or dropped this last one. I'm just really rough on bumpers when I'm playing any souls game. Again, thanks a ton! You have a like and a sub from me!
The video was brilliantly clear. I had a go with a replacement bumper and all seemed well. However when I replaced the batteries no light or start up on the controller. Any suggestions?
I guess you fixed it by now? Check if when assembling the controller, the two battery plates pass through the space and did not stay inside the controller
during assembly make sure the posts of the batteries go back into the bottom shell. I assembled mine without doing so and my heart sank when it didn't turn back on. easy fix though and great video!
hey man amazing video, thank you! this was exactly my problem and fixed it beautifully. specifically heating the plastic a bit to open it easier was a great tip, helped me a lot
Thanks, this vid was very helpful. In my case the part that pushes the button was broken off probbably from mashing LB for clutch in racing games and missiles in war thunder. I got stuck on a Cyberpunk 2077 mission where i couldn't progress with no LB so I glued it back on.
@@JoeBleeps I think the reason it breaks is most players hold the game pad in a way that makes them push bumpers on the outer parts away from the part that clicks the button. The effect from that is unnecesary sideways pressure put on the plastic part and it breaks
Check inside the battery compartment. It's easy to reassemble and accidentally trap the battery contacts inside. They need to slide through a small gap in the rear shell.
oh i had the exact same little bit of plastic almost like a design flaw or something .....Barly used my controller as well since I got my PC and I bought the more expensive one with the adapter as well of well a easy fix then saves me 100 quid for a new one.
It seems so common that it definitely looks to be an oversight with the design. A very delicate piece of plastic that just doesn't seem to be durable enough for heavy use.
@@JoeBleeps Yeah i downloaded that wild west from gamepass and the attack is the shoulder button and it just broke hardly used the controller as well since I prefer K&M. Part came the next day and sorted it no problem 😊
For some reason when I actually got into the controller and took off the central clip which is shown at 5:00 i couldnt find the clip that would get the entire shell to detach.
On my 3rd Xbox Series X controller in 2 years of me having the console. 2 times it was the LB button, and 1 time the left analog stick had very bad drift. At this point im convinced they designed the controllers to piss me off. They design them to fail to see a new controller. It's to the point the best buy guy and i are great friends now because approximately every 8 months im buying a new controller. I only use the controller a total of 4hrs a week.
I managed to fix the LB issue with glue as described in this video, and fixed some pretty bad left analog stick drift with the help of “How To X”s video “7 methods to fix analog stick drift”, methods 5 and 6. The key to fixing analog stick drift is compressed air, plenty of isopropyl alcohol applied with a cotton swab. The videos were super helpful. Hopefully you held on to your broken controllers and can repair them relatively easily!
Thanks for the video ! Very professional. Im buying my 10th set of new bumpers , because they always break of. It's a scam. I tried glueing it once but it broke off again. Any tips on how I make them stronger ?
My only experience is with using this glue. If you use the super glue with the accelerator spray and then trim it, it works pretty well but it does seem to be a design problem more than anything
I have this problem haven tried it yet cuz im not home but will be back. Home tommorow to try it hope it works and thanks for the tutorial you earned your self along with mine many subs :)
@@GerardoValdez22 not if they seem to be okay. Did those two wires in the middle get disconnected? They are tricky to clip back down properly in my experience
This video was a liiifesaver, the left bumper on my 20th anniversary controller gave out finally and you can’t buy them (at least new ones anyways) for a reasonable price anymore, however replacing the bumper bar with the one from my backup controller worked perfectly.
There are ways to work around it like snapping off the little pin inside the screws or getting a flat head screwdriver to wedge into the screw but as with most things, I would always recommending the proper tools for a job. It does mean waiting but they can be bought cheaply and will result in way less frustration.
When I get to actually taking off the white part of the bumber it just doesn’t come off. In the vid you said there is a clip that is easy to disassemble but mine doesn’t come off. Any help
This is great, i think i have this exact issue however i have an elite 2 controller anthat first glance it looks more complicated to take apart etc. Its got a built in battery etc and the casing is different. I dont know if i should attempt this myself. Im already down around 60 quid since my right trigger stopped working, now the right bumper is going. It only registers 30 percent of the time.
after an intense halo infinite sesh my left bumper started getting softer and less responsive until it stopped working entirely, and its the exact same thing that you shown in your video, they should make those more like thicker rods instead of frail plastic toothpicks
Haha, also do you know anywhere I could buy just the back to a controller (the bite you heat up and take off). We tried taking one apart a few years ago but lost the backs somewhere..
My LB and RB are still working normally, but my LB is waay more "clickier" than my RB, i think they always were like that, but since i dropped my controller on my carpet i started to notice it way more, could it be that it broke something? maybe something is stuck? it's still under warranty so i don't want to open it, but it's not an issue worthy of sending it back
You don't have to take off the main part of the controller if you don't have the right screw. Just take off the grips, then take of the front part by prying it open to get to the left and right bumper. ✅
After commenting on your Instagram post a couple weeks back I finally got around to trying this. Such a great video that made it really clear how the controller comes apart, and the hair dryer trick really does the job! Two controllers with broken bumpers are fully functional again. Thanks for your help 😁
I’m currently having the opposite of my bumper not working, it’s constantly clicking, almost like a ‘phantom click’, even though it isn’t being pressed down. Not sure if you’ll see this but if you can I’d love some advice on how I might be able to fix it.
Sounds like there might be something wedged between the bumper and the button inside. Best option is to open it up following the guidance in my video and just investigate what's happening in there.
This video was so helpful and really well explained. Both my left and right button was starting to not register and when I opened it I seen the plastic was cracked on both sides so I got a new one for 8 euro and sorted thanks alot mate I appreciate it
Mine the LB plastic tip broke after 3 and a half years of use, found the parts on aliexpress for about 3 USD and this video helped me a lot to replace them. Thanks!
I bought a brand new gen9 gamepad 3 days ago. I especially play fifa. For a day now, my RB button has started to make less noise than the LB button. Is this normal? The RB button was noisy on the first day, but now it makes less noise than the LB button.
The noise is often as the button hits the shell after pressing. There are stickers inside to dampen it, maybe the sticker placement is a little off, I've had that before
open up mine but didnt have the right torx to open it completely, but i did hear something have snapped and rattling inside, so pretty sure it must be this plastic thing then, but i dont get why my LT button wont work but the LB works fine because of this plastic thing...(edit: the button works just no response fromt the controllers LT to the Xbox)
They don't break due to rage gaming. They have a design flaw with a weak plastic pressure post which just snaps over time. Mine broke with very little use but because they are the buttons often used in constant parrying in RPG games, they don't stand up to the task.
Agreed they are delicate. I just think it's also the bit most likely to hit the floor if dropped too
Exactly how mine went out lol damn lies of p
@@thatfoowhospit4347mine did too and i was in the middle of the black rabbit brotherhood boss fight. I bought a replacement bumper strip already but the bumper that broke still feels really weird idk why
its kinda funny (but sad too) when you find that many cheap controlelrs on the market that stronger or better made than original xbox controllers.
And I have this problem today. I use my controller for pc, maybe it has 8 months since i get it and I play random games when i can make a break, so .. no much use.
Today i was playing skyrim and the RB just... broke when I press it to test a new shout.
The old versions used to have slim sticks so they break easily (and I admit i was kinda a raging gamer on those times ) But now.. a BROKEN PLASTIC button? this is too much XD
@@yosoytudiox any good recommendations for third party controllers that are still going to be supported?
This video is a LIFESAVER! I had made my boyfriend a custom controller which he loved but bumper snapped clean in half (I think Microsoft just makes weak left bumpers) couldn’t afford a new controller and he liked the other one so much that I was able to order a replacement bumper and honestly, took maybe 10 minutes to fix & it’ll be such a nice surprise for him:) I really appreciate repair videos like this since corporations make it so hard to repair things nowadays. Thank you!
Good work! I'm glad it helped. Much cheaper than a new controller
In terms of actual info this may be the only useful video on all of RUclips in terms of understanding why my bumper is broken.
Thank you so much for this!
Thank you so much for saying that! Really nice to hear when my videos are useful
Opening xbox controllers is always a nail biter 😂 Never would've thought to heat up the plastic. Thanks for posting this!
It's so much easier, doesn't even need to be particularly hot. Let me know how it goes if you try it out again!
DUDE -/ Try opening up a Ps3 Controller without having it malfunctioning 😂😮😅
I actually broke a nail trying to take off the handles.
I'm really loving that I need a special screwdriver for this specifically. Microsoft really on their game with making modern controllers as annoying and mediocre as possible. Thanks for the helpful video though!
You're welcome! Yeah they really don't want people opening these up
Ironically, even the $5 kits come with the proper screwdriver. @@JoeBleeps
@@hipflipped often cheaper than buying the tool itself!
it's so you buy a new controller instead of trying to fix an old one
Just fixed a controller using another bumper out of a dead controller.
Thank you so much for the quick and concise tutorial
Love hearing about a controller being rescued! Thanks for the feedback :)
Watched lots of videos and none of them helped. This is one was really clear and really easy.
Thank you!
That means a lot, thank you!
Just wanted to say this is the first time I've ever repaired my own electronics. I appreciate this easy to follow tutorial. Thank you so much!
Well done! It's a good feeling when it works
Thanks! Great video! Exact same plastic piece was broken on my LB. After about $10 for replacement parts and a few days of shipping, it now works again. Glad I didn't go all out and buy a brand new controller.
Congratulations on the fix!
Like many have said already, the exact same thing happened to me. Thank you, Joe. I just glued that piece back on. I'm so thankful for such a lovely video.
Yesss I'm so happy to hear this was a useful solution! I hope it lasts for you 😁
does it "click" as it used to or squishy ?
@@CygnusX-11Unfortunately gluing it back on did not work for me so I bought a bumper replacement kit on Amazon. It functions as new.
@@CygnusX-11 just as it was before
Same left bumper tab broke on my controller after it fell off my desk. Likely a another Microsoft QC issue.
Just to let you know, your video really helped me, this is my first time repairing my controller.
Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate that. Glad it helped
Funny, I remember the Xbox 360 controller being nearly unbreakable. The only issue I ever encountered with one was some stick drift after thousands of hours of gameplay.
Because games back then were a lot better than the games we have now. So back then you didn't have to throw your controller so many times
I finally got around to playing Callisto Protocol since its on gamepass. You need to use the left bumper to sprint. About halfway though the game my bumper stopped working. It broke in the exact same place.
Ordered a replacement on amazon for 9 dollars that not only comes with the tools to take the controller apart. But two replacement sets of bumpers and 2 replacement sets of joysticks. Pretty good steal.
Sounds like you might end up needing the spare bumper!
Excellent video. I had the exact same problem. Ordered a replacement part off Amazon for $9 and controller works again. Thank you!
@@sambrown1187 that's great news!
FOR ALL THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO ON YT FOR HOW TO FIX BUMPERS OR CHANGE. APPRECIATE IT 👍
@@lokokoko22 thank you so much 🙏
My right bumper broke 2 times before i watched your video. I use it often when playing Destiny or Assassin's Creed. The guy who fixed it asked me if I did put super glue on that stick, and i answered yes. He replaced all the piece. I was wondering why such a question. Now i know why lol. Thank you so much i just fixed my two controllers. When i used the super glue (before watching this video) i didn't know why the bumper wasn't working at all nor why it was sticking sometimes. Bless!
I am glad you fixed them!
I never write comments but this one deserves it!! Thank u very much bro, fixed my broken RB button 👏👏
Just got the same exact issue on my controller, but I managed to repair it and your video helped a lot. Thank you !
Glad you got it repaired!
I just can't glue back that tiny piece of plastic. I tried with super glue but when I try to mount the whole piece back it bands. I ended up looking for spare pieces around. No luck so far
Very helpful! Mentioning that it was the T8H bit also helped a lot, glad I had it in my kit. Was able to glue my bumper exactly like you did, hopefully it holds awhile. I appreciate your straight to the point tutorial, all info, no bull 👌
@@ProfessorOfLogic19 ah thanks for the kind words, I'm glad it was useful
I dropped my controller tonight and LB quit responding. Found your video and had it fixed in like 10 minutes. Just waiting on the glue to set before I really start using it again!
Really happy to hear that!
Wish I saw this video sooner, bought a torx bit set for the specific screws, took apart my entire controller, then looked up a video to find the exact same problem I’m having, not even joking. Mines a white series controller, left bumper was moving but not responding, the same pieces broke even with that small black piece on the side
The replacement plastic parts can be found quite easily on eBay so hopefully you can get it sorted
For me it is the right bump. I have had this issue with 3 controllers in 2 years. Never had this issue with past generation consoles. Eager to try it out.
I hope you have some success with it!
I've had the bumpers break on 4 xbox controllers now. They shouldn't be allowed to sell these anymore until they fix the design
I finally got the tools and time to try this. I dont know what i do, but both controllers had clean split the right bumper off the strip. Thanks for the video has it helped a ton with the process.
@@aaronfairbourn1075 such a delicate part. Especially given what it's for. Glad the video helped
Sekiro: Shadows die 2,000,000 times is the reason I’m here….
Seems like essentially any game that uses the bumper as anything other than navigating menus puts this controller at risk!
Jedi survivor for me.
Now THATS funny😂
@ it was worth it, I got the achievement “Sekiro”
Super great video, had the EXACT same broken piece and it wasn't my first time, just glad this time I didn't buy an entire new controller just for that. ✌️
I'm glad it helped!
instead of glue you can just wedge in some sturdy piece of plastic/wood etc that fills the hole in which the button rests, I cut off the tip of an empty glue tube and put it in there, readjusted the piece with a cutter knife until it sat right, works like a charm for over a year now.
Nice! Always good to hear of alternative solutions
I really like the xbox one/series s controllers, but removing the grips was a nightmare!! I broke some clips the first time trying to fix one of these. Thank you so much for your tutorial!!🇲🇽
It's tricky because you can't see inside so it's hard to tell how to get them off. This is my second time trying it and it was much easier this time
Big thanks! Just fixed my controller by following your vid. I didn't have the tools anyway, so I got one of those cheap kits online that came with a couple bumper assemblies and tools. The spudger isn't gonna last, but it did the trick. Thanks!
Love hearing stuff like this! Congratulations on your successful repair!
Awesome. Had the same issue. Ordered a replacement part, have a feeling it might break with the glue in time. Thank you!!!
I think even if you take the sensible step of ordering a replacement it's nice to have an interim fix
@@JoeBleepsamazon prime is a godsend
@@Dyl-275 absolutely!
@@JoeBleeps opened to diagnose yesterday, back together all working today👌 appreciate the vid too
@@Dyl-275 great news
My super glue ate the plastic when i tried to glue, but the disassembly was very helpful! now i just have to not lose any pieces before my replacement strip arrives. Thanks for the guide!
Thank goodness for the replacement strips!
Same issue, same part fell off. I superglued it and it seems to work, thank you so much for the tutorial, have a nice day friend :)
@@Viflo good job!
Had the same exact problem as you, luckily I had a spare bumper part from my other broken controller, thanks for the advice works fine now
Always good when you can take the Frankenstein approach 😁
Super helpful. I wanted to know what the issue could be before just tearing apart the controller and your video provided that information. Turns out one was snapped off and the other was half hanging on ready to break on me any second. Ordered a new piece off Amazon for 8 bucks instead of the repair and shipping fee battle beaver would have charged me. Thank you a ton!
Definitely worth getting a spare part in that situation! Good luck with the repair
This was a huge money saver! I had the exact same problem with my right shoulder button. The small tab broke off so all I gotta do is glue it.
Good luck! And thankfully the replacement parts are cheap if glue doesn't work
You've saved me 70bucks, thanks! Easy instructions to follow.
Excellent!
I had a little piece break off as well, and your suggestion to super glue it did the trick...thank you for sharing!! Now I can game in peace again lol :)
Really glad to hear that! I hope it holds out
What an absolutely fuckin detailed video, aye exact same problem for me LB. Didn't want to pay 50/60 bangers for a new controller because I'm a tight bastard, never even took apart any controller in my 40yrs of gaming, never even knew you can get just about every component for them too. Devine Customz are on holiday until the end of November so I got the bumper kit with srewdrivers off EBay for like a fiver and did the repair just now following your guide, ZERO problems, many thanks again man, SUBBED for potential future reference. Also getting Mani from The Roses vibes if you know what I mean.
Haha Mani bass legend I wish I could play like that. Glad the video helped! Thanks for the sub 🙏
Thanks for this, much happier to be buying 5$ worth of replacement parts than having to buy a whole new controller
That's my thinking too!
Thank you!!!! I watched your video three times and was able to do it once , correctly, on my controller. Funny enough it was the same button
I'm really glad my video is helping people fix their controllers. Thank you for telling me about it! Enjoy your working controller 😁🎮
Thank you so much! took about 10 minutes to fix my bumper which had the exact same problem! Only useful vid ive found
@@jacobsante6210 thank you, really glad to hear that!
Thank you man, I had this exact issue, had the EXACT part of plastic that broke off. Thank you so much my dude
When I made this video it got a handful of views and I wasn't too upset because I figured it was unlikely to be an issue for most people. Turns out I was wrong!
I don’t really understand how people’s controllers break so easily. I’ve had a Robot White Series S Controller since 2021. Been dropped a few times, even smack on the left thumbstick. Works good as new. Either most people are unlucky or really don’t know how to take care of electronics.
@@SquiddlyInkster you'd be surprised. From having seen inside these controllers many times I'm amazed how thin they make these plastic parts, all it takes is playing a game that has a controls scheme making a lot of use of these buttons and the plastic can start to fatigue
@ Ah, makes sense. I don’t play competitive shooters or other intense games too often, so I can see how that would make the difference.
@SquiddlyInkster I didn't know either until I heard some of the stories in the comments here!
2 Xbox controllers in the span of 2 months, left bumper went out. Got the toolkit from ifixit and confirmed the broken plastic tab thing. I ordered replacement bumpers, can’t wait to get the rest a go when they come in!
I hope you can get them repaired and back in action!
Thanks for the tutorial, I need the security bit so I ended up just grabbing a kit that included replacement bumpers. On mine the small piece wasn't fully detached, but it was no longer making contact. I saved it and I'll try gluing it to swap to when the next one ends up breaking.
Those kits are so convenient. Glad you got it fixed!
Hello,
I just want to thank you for this video.
I had the same problem and thanks to your instructions I solved it very quickly and without major difficulties.
Thanks again :)
Really glad to hear that! Thanks for sharing :)
I have the exact same problem. Thanks to you, especially on the trimming part, my controller works again perfectly. Thanks a lot!!!
I'm so glad it worked for you!
Good video. Found your channel via retro chinese handhelds.
And here I am again looking up a controller repair. Making all the videos I need lately.
Also, I resent the implication we raged to kill the controller. My gf is just an enthusiastic pinball player (she's ranked in pinball fx lol).
😁 I wasn't implying everyone breaks these through rage. But I'm pretty sure it's how this particular controller was broken 😅 with me it's usually clumsiness. Got another controller repair video coming this weekend, this time for the Switch Pro Controller
second time my left bumper broke. for a 50€ controller thats just outrageous. thanks for the video!
@@randydisher1153 expensive controller, cheap parts. Not good, is it
What i've done was broke a toothpick into a small piece. I then placed it onto the bumper button and placed the bumper strip over it. This way temporary but it worked like a charm. Just thought I should put this out here for others looking for a free and cheap repair.
Thanks! The more knowledge we share the better 😁
Any idea what to do if the tactile switch doesn’t click anymore?
Great video! And to anyone who didn't have the exact stupid little screwdriver to accommodate the little pin thing, you can use some careful force with a tiny tool (like a little bitty flathead) and just break the little pins right out of the screws. You'll still need the T8 but it won't have to be the extra special one lol
@@kelseykerrigan3137 good tip 😊
Thanks for making this and really clear instructions. Did this with superglue but it quickly broke again so re-did it with two part epoxy, so far so good. Those anti tamper torx screws are a PITA but I did (just) mange to use standard torx bit.
They are a nuisance aren't they! And getting those plastic caps off is so tricky. But all better than spending out on a new controller!
I found that you don't need to remove the entire back, just the plastic bit with the pairing button like the grip covers, stick something under and then remove the side toggle things from the bumper and it will slide off. This allows you to not need the special tools to fix this
Couldn't manage trying to use glue and with having the same issue with what was broken. My fingers are too big for the tiny piece that broke off so I put that broken off piece back in that slot that you pulled it out of, but instead, I folded a little piece of paper and put it in between the broken piece and the bumper bar thingy. Works literally perfectly. Thanks to you, you just saved me about $40-60!! Works totally fine. 🙌🙌🙌 Easy subscribe
Ingenious solution! Thank you for sharing!
@@JoeBleeps it's great because I had two controllers with the same exact issue and now they're both working fine. 🤝
@@AndrewSmith-yq9gc that's saved a lot of money!
God these controller repair videos are lifesaving
So I had thos issue and 8bwas able to super glue the little piece that broke just like yours but after putting back on. It didn't fix the issue as it still seems the same and doesn't click
Did you trim it at all and make sure it fitted through the gap? Also check the button itself isn't damaged, poke something through the gap and see if it still clicks before reattaching the bumper
Thanks a lot bro ! literally the same issue , was having trouble getting the screws off without the military one . But in the end fixed it .
@@Bhalke42 the screws and those two plastic covers are very tricky
Thank you so much for this. I was getting ready to buy my 3rd controller, and I haven't thrown or dropped this last one. I'm just really rough on bumpers when I'm playing any souls game.
Again, thanks a ton! You have a like and a sub from me!
Having trouble removing bumper strips lol tcant seem to maneuver around the hooks that they are clipped onto
Just be patient, there are clips in the middle as well as the ends
@@JoeBleeps appreciate the comment back i got it lol i was taking a good bumper strip off a bad controller to put onto a good one
Man, that was EXACTLY the issue I had with mine! THANK YOU SO MUCH for this. i was able to fix it myself
The video was brilliantly clear. I had a go with a replacement bumper and all seemed well. However when I replaced the batteries no light or start up on the controller. Any suggestions?
I guess you fixed it by now? Check if when assembling the controller, the two battery plates pass through the space and did not stay inside the controller
As @thiagomotta777 said here, and I've done this before, make sure the battery tabs aren't trapped inside the shell
during assembly make sure the posts of the batteries go back into the bottom shell. I assembled mine without doing so and my heart sank when it didn't turn back on. easy fix though and great video!
Yes! I've encountered this too, I've covered it on one of my other videos. Very frustrating when you don't realise what's happened
hey man amazing video, thank you! this was exactly my problem and fixed it beautifully. specifically heating the plastic a bit to open it easier was a great tip, helped me a lot
Thanks so much, I fixed my controller using a replacement bumper strip, worked like a charm 👍🏼
Fantastic!
Thanks, this vid was very helpful. In my case the part that pushes the button was broken off probbably from mashing LB for clutch in racing games and missiles in war thunder. I got stuck on a Cyberpunk 2077 mission where i couldn't progress with no LB so I glued it back on.
I'm glad it was helpful! Seems to be a very delicate part
@@JoeBleeps I think the reason it breaks is most players hold the game pad in a way that makes them push bumpers on the outer parts away from the part that clicks the button. The effect from that is unnecesary sideways pressure put on the plastic part and it breaks
@@kompos8144 amazing that these things reach production without weaknesses being picked up
Great video Joe.. Concise and well presented .. Hail RUclips ! How did we ever survive without it ?
I've learned so much from this platform!
Hey Joe, my controller won't power on after replacing the bumper panel with the shoulder buttons and reassembling it! Any advice?
Check inside the battery compartment. It's easy to reassemble and accidentally trap the battery contacts inside. They need to slide through a small gap in the rear shell.
Thanks mate! Great video, helped me fix my son's controller, very clear & simple instructions
Really glad to hear that!
Thanks for the video! After reassembly my LT and RT do not work anymore. Any idea?
@@Keller12345-b I've not had this happen but I would be tempted to open it back up and make sure everything is reconnected properly
took a while to find a video that actually helped me 😭
@@guhgoh I hope this one was useful!
oh i had the exact same little bit of plastic almost like a design flaw or something .....Barly used my controller as well since I got my PC and I bought the more expensive one with the adapter as well of well a easy fix then saves me 100 quid for a new one.
It seems so common that it definitely looks to be an oversight with the design. A very delicate piece of plastic that just doesn't seem to be durable enough for heavy use.
@@JoeBleeps Yeah i downloaded that wild west from gamepass and the attack is the shoulder button and it just broke hardly used the controller as well since I prefer K&M. Part came the next day and sorted it no problem 😊
@@davidinmossy I'm glad you sorted it!
For some reason when I actually got into the controller and took off the central clip which is shown at 5:00 i couldnt find the clip that would get the entire shell to detach.
Those are at the ends of the bumpers
On my 3rd Xbox Series X controller in 2 years of me having the console. 2 times it was the LB button, and 1 time the left analog stick had very bad drift. At this point im convinced they designed the controllers to piss me off. They design them to fail to see a new controller. It's to the point the best buy guy and i are great friends now because approximately every 8 months im buying a new controller. I only use the controller a total of 4hrs a week.
@@ulysses_757 the cheap components inside are really cheeky when they charge so much
I managed to fix the LB issue with glue as described in this video, and fixed some pretty bad left analog stick drift with the help of “How To X”s video “7 methods to fix analog stick drift”, methods 5 and 6. The key to fixing analog stick drift is compressed air, plenty of isopropyl alcohol applied with a cotton swab. The videos were super helpful. Hopefully you held on to your broken controllers and can repair them relatively easily!
Thanks! That was exactly my problem! I've used glue on the same broken part and it worked!
Fantastic! Well done
Thanks for the video ! Very professional. Im buying my 10th set of new bumpers , because they always break of. It's a scam. I tried glueing it once but it broke off again. Any tips on how I make them stronger ?
My only experience is with using this glue. If you use the super glue with the accelerator spray and then trim it, it works pretty well but it does seem to be a design problem more than anything
I have this problem haven tried it yet cuz im not home but will be back. Home tommorow to try it hope it works and thanks for the tutorial you earned your self along with mine many subs :)
Thank you very much for your support!
Video is a year old but holy shit is it in the top 10 most helpful videos of all time
Thanks man!! I literally had this same problem on my lb, thanks to you I fixed it!!!! I hope it doesn't break again though 😅
Thanks for the excellent and detailed video! I have the same exact problem. Buuut after assembly the control stop vibrating 😢 any suggestions ?
Check that the wires connecting the rumble motor haven't been pinched or damaged first
@@JoeBleeps the wires seem fine :( you think I should disconnect the wires and weld it again?
@@GerardoValdez22 not if they seem to be okay. Did those two wires in the middle get disconnected? They are tricky to clip back down properly in my experience
This video was a liiifesaver, the left bumper on my 20th anniversary controller gave out finally and you can’t buy them (at least new ones anyways) for a reasonable price anymore, however replacing the bumper bar with the one from my backup controller worked perfectly.
@@gshedgehog good save! Glad this video helped
Are there other items that you can use as a screwdriver to dissemble the controller if you don't have it?
There are ways to work around it like snapping off the little pin inside the screws or getting a flat head screwdriver to wedge into the screw but as with most things, I would always recommending the proper tools for a job. It does mean waiting but they can be bought cheaply and will result in way less frustration.
Thank you! The left bumper also broke on mine.. I just glued the broken piece back on and it's clicking again!
Congratulations!
My LB works if you push where the button sweeps towards you closer to the sync button. But if you push it on the edge it won't register.
@02091992able so long as it works! Sounds like something isn’t aligning quite right
When I get to actually taking off the white part of the bumber it just doesn’t come off. In the vid you said there is a clip that is easy to disassemble but mine doesn’t come off. Any help
If I remember rightly the first part has a clip in the middle that needs lifting to remove, then the remaining part is clipped at the ends
This is great, i think i have this exact issue however i have an elite 2 controller anthat first glance it looks more complicated to take apart etc. Its got a built in battery etc and the casing is different. I dont know if i should attempt this myself. Im already down around 60 quid since my right trigger stopped working, now the right bumper is going. It only registers 30 percent of the time.
I used this to fix the same problem. Thanks for the guide!
Excellent! Thanks for the feedback and congrats!
after an intense halo infinite sesh my left bumper started getting softer and less responsive until it stopped working entirely, and its the exact same thing that you shown in your video, they should make those more like thicker rods instead of frail plastic toothpicks
There's no reason why they should be so thin! Weird design decision
3:53 is there any way to undo the screws without those screw drivers?
I’ve done it all but after reassembling it won’t turn on (I’ve put batteries in) this has happened twice.. do you know why?
Nevermind.. hadn’t put the metal conductor things through the hole meaning the batteries weren’t connected to the controller properly lol
@@nemoandclem2584 I made exactly the same mistake when I did the green shell mod. Easily done!
Haha, also do you know anywhere I could buy just the back to a controller (the bite you heat up and take off). We tried taking one apart a few years ago but lost the backs somewhere..
@@nemoandclem2584 so far as I know you'd need to get the whole shell. There are some nice ones out there though, I love the clear green one I got
Perfect video, whether you're 14 or 44 years old. Cheers!
Thanks!
5:17 what if it seems like stuck and don't get off easily like in the video?
Don't force it just look carefully for the points where it clips on and ease it off there, mainly at the ends
@JoeBleeps thanks! That worked idk how i didn't thought about that 😅
@lokokoko22 glad to hear it. My general rule is to avoid being forceful if you can!
My LB and RB are still working normally, but my LB is waay more "clickier" than my RB, i think they always were like that, but since i dropped my controller on my carpet i started to notice it way more, could it be that it broke something? maybe something is stuck? it's still under warranty so i don't want to open it, but it's not an issue worthy of sending it back
@@brunogamesbr1 maybe something is cracked inside but not fully broken yet? You'd have to open it to know for sure
You don't have to take off the main part of the controller if you don't have the right screw. Just take off the grips, then take of the front part by prying it open to get to the left and right bumper. ✅
I never knew that! Thanks 😊
Could you go further into detail i got off the grips but I’m confused on the rest
Pop the 'central section' up and then you can take off the bumper strip
After commenting on your Instagram post a couple weeks back I finally got around to trying this.
Such a great video that made it really clear how the controller comes apart, and the hair dryer trick really does the job!
Two controllers with broken bumpers are fully functional again. Thanks for your help 😁
That's so great to hear! I'm really happy to have helped 😄
thanks for the great explanation... I have a question, do you recommend buying a series x or s controller or go for an elite series?
I’m currently having the opposite of my bumper not working, it’s constantly clicking, almost like a ‘phantom click’, even though it isn’t being pressed down. Not sure if you’ll see this but if you can I’d love some advice on how I might be able to fix it.
Sounds like there might be something wedged between the bumper and the button inside. Best option is to open it up following the guidance in my video and just investigate what's happening in there.
Where do i get a bumper made with better materials? I'm tired of this issue, i've replaced this part several times...
@@xBrugal I don't know but there is definitely a gap in the market for this. Maybe even a metal part
This video was so helpful and really well explained. Both my left and right button was starting to not register and when I opened it I seen the plastic was cracked on both sides so I got a new one for 8 euro and sorted thanks alot mate I appreciate it
Glad you got it fixed! Thanks for the kind words
Mine the LB plastic tip broke after 3 and a half years of use, found the parts on aliexpress for about 3 USD and this video helped me a lot to replace them. Thanks!
I'm glad you managed to fix it!
I bought a brand new gen9 gamepad 3 days ago. I especially play fifa. For a day now, my RB button has started to make less noise than the LB button. Is this normal? The RB button was noisy on the first day, but now it makes less noise than the LB button.
The noise is often as the button hits the shell after pressing. There are stickers inside to dampen it, maybe the sticker placement is a little off, I've had that before
open up mine but didnt have the right torx to open it completely, but i did hear something have snapped and rattling inside, so pretty sure it must be this plastic thing then, but i dont get why my LT button wont work but the LB works fine because of this plastic thing...(edit: the button works just no response fromt the controllers LT to the Xbox)
Might be a separate issue?