Thank you, this video helped! It took a lot of time and effort, but got the proper connections working again. I kept cleaning then testing and wasn't getting it to still work. I went in with a flashlight to find every little bit of corrosion. Eventually I worked a Q-tip in tight spaces. And boom! Finally got it to stay on. Thank you, again. Very helpful video. You're awesome!!!
Thanks for the great video. Took some tinkering (I even put the charger packs under a fan to air them out) but I managed to figure out that the charger packs were the problem, while also learning how to clean out the inside of these controllers for the future. Getting some rechargeable packs tomorrow so hopefully I won’t have this problem again. Thanks!
Thank you for making this video, I couldn't for the life of me figure out why my controller stopped working, and I followed your advice step by step and now it works perfectly again
I had this problem. I got one of my controllers working again but it won't use the normal battery packs. It shuts off immediately after flashing green for a second. The rechargeable works just fine. I'd like to be able to use both. Got any solutions? I cleaned the inside of the controller.
I was testing a game,my ps4 controller didn´t worked so i went to my xbox 360 one,turns out that it wasn´t working...WHAT!!!!??? batteries where not there so it was fin on that,after testing other batteries i remember that i had problems with batteries pack,so i just pressed and hold it to make batteries get contact and worked,in my case it was that.
Thank you! I took my 360 out of the archive a week ago and was heart broken that 3/4 controllers wouldn't work no matter how I messed with the batteries and battery packs. I wasn't keen on buying new ones since I know they were very lightly used to begin with, so you saved me big time! I didn't really consider internal corrosion since I stored them without batteries. My whole crew send their thanks!
Omg, thank you so much for this video!!! I was given an Xbox 360 and I was worried I was gonna have to go buy a new controller, I tired all the batteries in my house, then found this video and bam, it’s working!!! Whoohoo!!
dudeeee i thought i was doomed. ive had this console for about 9 years so i was bummed out that the controller stopped working until i found this. literal lifesaver, thanks so much! :')
It did work I tried first with the known working batteries pack new batteries in it and it worked So I knew the controller is on then looked into the old batteries back pack it was full of carbon I put some CRC contact cleaner and cleaned and tried with the new batteries and guess what old back pack started working RUclips is really an institute to learn if we people use it in a right direction Thank you brother 🎉
I hadn't used my 360 in like 5-6 years and thought "I wanna play it" and both controllers stopped working lmao. I honestly feel like just buying new ones at this point.
the controller dont pair with my Nintendo Switch or Smartphone galaxy s22 ultra. I cleaning everywhere and everything, but dont pair anyway... How do i fix it pls?
I had same problem on 2 cheap 2nd hand controllers , cleaned both and checked all connections with magnifying glass but still no success making it work with battery. Ended up using usb cable on front connector both powered up fine - I just hook the controller to any usb power port or charger near my couch - you don't need to be hooked directly into the xbox usb port as the wireless handles the connection. This is the simplest solution if the battery repair/clean fails - still give it a clean so that the board does not degrade from corrosion but use the front port for power.
Omg thank you for this video! I had to pull my 360 out of storage until I get new wifi and I couldn’t figure out why the controller wasn’t working… turns out, I had some build up of corrosion inside the battery pack on one of the prongs… some water on a Q-tip, it came right off and my controller is working so I’m able to watch DVDs! Thank you!
None of these steps worked. I tried each one and even surprised there wasn’t any corrosion on the board or springs. Is there any other steps or things to try. Don’t want to have to buy another controller if it’s something that can be fixed simple
this is due to they manufacturing crap as they using acid instead of soldering flux acid is conductive can create short and on humid area continue the corrosion
I don't think this is going to fix my problem, as I have a rechargeable battery pack, but I bought an Xbox 360 a week ago and the controller just broke😢 However, I might try to get that battery cover instead of a new controller, so fingers crossed
My little brothers want me to fix their Xbox 360, but when trying to pair the controller it flashes all 4 lights after trying to sync. I’m using AA batteries since I can’t get the rechargeable battery pack that I have for the 360 controller to charge. Any ideas? The controller turns on and the lights on the Xbox button flash but it won’t pair to the console
Same. I’ve plugged my controller into the console using the wired usb cable thing, and there’s a red glowing light on it and the controller isn’t working
Ugggh I fuggin HATE THIS STUPID CONTROLLER SOMETIMES! And spending thousands of rands on a repair kit? Nah. My PS4 controller never gave me this kind of shyt.
Thanks for the video, solved my problem perfectly. Have a bunch of old controllers that have been sitting for ages and cleaning the board did the trick.
Been using PS4 controllers since launch but they suffer from thumbstick drift and broken button rubber so brought back my good old 360 and it works wonderfully with only a little thumbstick wear.
Um.. May i ask why my xbox 360 couldn't connect to my phone? My controller only have 1 light on it and it can't even connect to phone can you help me to fix this?
My xbox 360 controller flashes twice then turns off, i checked if the battery pack is the problem and its not and the logic board isnt corroded. Any idea on what it might be?
I found my old xbox too… I have controllers that have rechargable battery packs and have no idea how to check what you did cus i cant jus remove and put new batterys inside the pack
Completely stumped as the controller was working find then changed to new batteries nothing and multiple sets of new batteries. I’ve tried all your steps and still nothing working one minute and dead the next has me confused
I didn’t have a t8 security but had a regular t10, broke the tips off in the middle with a flathead and the t10 fit, tips for someone else that only has t10 lol
Thank you my controller had rust on it's springs I haven't used it for 6 years and the battery pack was not on the controller the controller was outside the hole time I did not use it
Not only I cleaned the contacts in the "box" but i also tilted them forward, so did the springs on the controller side, carefuly pull them out so they are some 2-3mm longer .. box is now held more tightly and so far .. no issues, if it acts up more, then i will dive under plastic.
Thanks for the video i followed the instruction and now when i touch X bottom the light lights up but when i release it the light goes out. If i press start button the circle light lights up less number 2 sector. It's always clean problem?
x360 usb controllers are much worse 50/50 chance replacing the cable will fix it but often they got fried by the broken cable shorting and replacing the cord does not help anymore
I just bought a a white xbox 360 controller for $4 at a swap meet, it needs a lil cleaning on the coils due to corrosion, but my main concern is that it's missing part of a coil spring and it doesn't turn on.....can I throw a bignpiece of aluminum foil to allow current to flow?
What a coincidence, always wanted to fix my old 360 controller
What good timing!
Do it! It is easy and very much worth it. If you need help lemme know.
@@thecollegepicker does it have to be a tooth brush or can it be a cloth or Q-tip for it be work good
Edit: a Qtip worked well
Mee too
Same
Thank you, this video helped! It took a lot of time and effort, but got the proper connections working again. I kept cleaning then testing and wasn't getting it to still work. I went in with a flashlight to find every little bit of corrosion. Eventually I worked a Q-tip in tight spaces. And boom! Finally got it to stay on. Thank you, again. Very helpful video. You're awesome!!!
You are very welcome. Glad you got it fixed! Good work 💪
Its probably irrelevant at this point in time, but some of my connections were out of line, so the circuit wasn’t able to complete.
This totally worked. Thank you so much. Back to my 7 years old play file of Arkham City!
Thanks for the great video. Took some tinkering (I even put the charger packs under a fan to air them out) but I managed to figure out that the charger packs were the problem, while also learning how to clean out the inside of these controllers for the future. Getting some rechargeable packs tomorrow so hopefully I won’t have this problem again. Thanks!
You are welcome. Happy to help
Thank you for making this video, I couldn't for the life of me figure out why my controller stopped working, and I followed your advice step by step and now it works perfectly again
Did all of our controllers just crap out at the same time? Going to give this a shot.
Hahaha I think so!
@@thecollegepicker is the bit you used the Torx TR7 security bit? Wondering if an ifixit kit has the same bit.
@@andyswilkinson I think its a t8 security bit, a t8 torx with a hole in the middle.
I had this problem. I got one of my controllers working again but it won't use the normal battery packs. It shuts off immediately after flashing green for a second. The rechargeable works just fine. I'd like to be able to use both. Got any solutions? I cleaned the inside of the controller.
I was testing a game,my ps4 controller didn´t worked so i went to my xbox 360 one,turns out that it wasn´t working...WHAT!!!!??? batteries where not there so it was fin on that,after testing other batteries i remember that i had problems with batteries pack,so i just pressed and hold it to make batteries get contact and worked,in my case it was that.
Thank you! I took my 360 out of the archive a week ago and was heart broken that 3/4 controllers wouldn't work no matter how I messed with the batteries and battery packs. I wasn't keen on buying new ones since I know they were very lightly used to begin with, so you saved me big time! I didn't really consider internal corrosion since I stored them without batteries. My whole crew send their thanks!
Glad I could help! Good work!
You're literally a wizard dude, this is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much.
Glad I could help!
Thanks to you... I repaired my Xbox 360 controller yesterday.. after watching your video.... thanks great video :)
I wasn't expecting this to work but it actually did! Thanks so much.
(BTW I used lemon juice instead of white vinegar but it still worked 💪.)
Turns out I put my batteries facing the wrong way😅 but this is a
good video
Omg, thank you so much for this video!!! I was given an Xbox 360 and I was worried I was gonna have to go buy a new controller, I tired all the batteries in my house, then found this video and bam, it’s working!!! Whoohoo!!
You are very welcome. Glad you got it working 🤠
dudeeee i thought i was doomed. ive had this console for about 9 years so i was bummed out that the controller stopped working until i found this. literal lifesaver, thanks so much! :')
Always try and use electrical contact cleaner before opening it up. That’s how I got mine to work
No cap bro ur a frikkin legend this worksssss🔥🔥🔥
Thanks bro 👍
Good vidéo, thanks
It did work I tried first with the known working batteries pack new batteries in it and it worked
So I knew the controller is on then looked into the old batteries back pack it was full of carbon
I put some CRC contact cleaner and cleaned and tried with the new batteries and guess what old back pack started working
RUclips is really an institute to learn if we people use it in a right direction
Thank you brother 🎉
I hadn't used my 360 in like 5-6 years and thought "I wanna play it" and both controllers stopped working lmao. I honestly feel like just buying new ones at this point.
Where can you find 360 controllers these days? I've had like 6 controllers over time and they all stopped working. Now I want a new one 😂
white vinger worked like a charm woooo back to my old save of mirrors edge
Lol nice 👍
Thanks ! I ‘ m going to fix my controller ! Arigato !
You are welcome 🤠
Thank you man!! Panicked when it didn’t work because I just wanted to play without ordering a bunch of stuff. Great video, thank you again!
The video will make you more money than the controller.
That is because it adds value to more people than the one controller will. 😊
@@thecollegepicker 100%
Liked and subbed. Appreciate the thought process
the controller dont pair with my Nintendo Switch or Smartphone galaxy s22 ultra. I cleaning everywhere and everything, but dont pair anyway... How do i fix it pls?
I don’t have vinegar… could I use hydrogen peroxide as an alternative?
I had same problem on 2 cheap 2nd hand controllers , cleaned both and checked all connections with magnifying glass but still no success making it work with battery. Ended up using usb cable on front connector both powered up fine - I just hook the controller to any usb power port or charger near my couch - you don't need to be hooked directly into the xbox usb port as the wireless handles the connection. This is the simplest solution if the battery repair/clean fails - still give it a clean so that the board does not degrade from corrosion but use the front port for power.
Thank you dude for your precious help. You got my subscription Keep the good work 💯👏
Thanks for the sub! Glad you got it working 🙂
@@thecollegepicker 🙏🙏
I haven't used the controller that much. But it seems like Xbox builds a garbage controller. I will never buy one again.
Turns out I just needed a new battery pack but I did everything in the video
Omg thank you for this video! I had to pull my 360 out of storage until I get new wifi and I couldn’t figure out why the controller wasn’t working… turns out, I had some build up of corrosion inside the battery pack on one of the prongs… some water on a Q-tip, it came right off and my controller is working so I’m able to watch DVDs! Thank you!
None of these steps worked. I tried each one and even surprised there wasn’t any corrosion on the board or springs. Is there any other steps or things to try. Don’t want to have to buy another controller if it’s something that can be fixed simple
Thank god for youtube, the vinegar idea did just the trick, back to playing battlefield 4 now 🙏
Game on. God bless you 🙏🏻
Dont have a security bit or alcohol. K guess i still wont play my xbox.
I had the batteries placed wrong the whole time 😭 🤦♂️
Help! I have the same problem but im not hearing the sad trumpet, so maybe my controller is beyond repair 😕
these cod servers back up man i need this controller 2 work fr
My controller is wired, when i pluged in the light blink twice and turned off
this is due to they manufacturing crap as they using acid instead of soldering flux acid is conductive can create short and on humid area continue the corrosion
Bro mine the inside of the battery pack was literally all corroded blue 😢
The springs in my controller is covered in rust it worked once
I don't think this is going to fix my problem, as I have a rechargeable battery pack, but I bought an Xbox 360 a week ago and the controller just broke😢
However, I might try to get that battery cover instead of a new controller, so fingers crossed
Hopefully that helps
@@thecollegepicker it definitely will, I just know it!
My little brothers want me to fix their Xbox 360, but when trying to pair the controller it flashes all 4 lights after trying to sync. I’m using AA batteries since I can’t get the rechargeable battery pack that I have for the 360 controller to charge. Any ideas? The controller turns on and the lights on the Xbox button flash but it won’t pair to the console
You are aware that you also need to press the Red button on the Console to activate the pairing mode, yes?
What if corrosion is not the problem and my controller just died mid game
Just pulled the old 360 from the attic. Couldnt even tell there was corrosion on 1 of the controllers, but this worked.
The corrosion layer could be one or two molecules thick. Enough to block the electric signal.
Wow i just had battery erosion im dumb 💀thanks
Hello you can give me one controller because may controller is broken and I have no money to fix this ang I watch your video but nothing happens
Where are you located?
Just yesterday when I was going to play Lego Jurassic World on my Xbox 360 my controller wasn't working so hopefully this video will help me
Thank you so much! Min 1:42 fixed it!!
I don't have a problem with the double A packs I have a problem with the rechargeable ones
Same. I’ve plugged my controller into the console using the wired usb cable thing, and there’s a red glowing light on it and the controller isn’t working
How tf is it the same back as the xbox one controller!?
damn that actually worked :D thank youuuuu
Thanks this video was really helpful, I wasn’t able to start my controller in years, it feels great to see it blink and work again.
You're welcome! 🤝
Great video, thank you 😊
what about wired controller my is not working
Ugggh I fuggin HATE THIS STUPID CONTROLLER SOMETIMES! And spending thousands of rands on a repair kit? Nah. My PS4 controller never gave me this kind of shyt.
Thanks for the video, solved my problem perfectly. Have a bunch of old controllers that have been sitting for ages and cleaning the board did the trick.
Been using PS4 controllers since launch but they suffer from thumbstick drift and broken button rubber so brought back my good old 360 and it works wonderfully with only a little thumbstick wear.
Um.. May i ask why my xbox 360 couldn't connect to my phone? My controller only have 1 light on it and it can't even connect to phone can you help me to fix this?
My xbox 360 controller flashes twice then turns off, i checked if the battery pack is the problem and its not and the logic board isnt corroded. Any idea on what it might be?
THANK YOU SO MUCH MY CONTROLLER NOW IS WORKING YOU DESERVE A SUB !! ❤❤
I appreciate you bro 🙏
Hello, my friend. I had an Xbox 360 controller, and I connected it to an 11-volt battery, so it stopped working. What should I do to fix it?
I found my old xbox too… I have controllers that have rechargable battery packs and have no idea how to check what you did cus i cant jus remove and put new batterys inside the pack
Completely stumped as the controller was working find then changed to new batteries nothing and multiple sets of new batteries. I’ve tried all your steps and still nothing working one minute and dead the next has me confused
Thank you Thank you THANK YOU!
I didn’t have a t8 security but had a regular t10, broke the tips off in the middle with a flathead and the t10 fit, tips for someone else that only has t10 lol
Thank you my controller had rust on it's springs I haven't used it for 6 years and the battery pack was not on the controller the controller was outside the hole time I did not use it
Not only I cleaned the contacts in the "box" but i also tilted them forward, so did the springs on the controller side, carefuly pull them out so they are some 2-3mm longer .. box is now held more tightly and so far .. no issues, if it acts up more, then i will dive under plastic.
I have 3 pads that only work with battery but not the usb charging kit. Any suggestions?
C 5&c11 what value please?
Thank you so much! A Qtip, some white vinegar and your instructions revived another controller.
How to clean Xbox 360 controller that IS supported by wire
That was very helpful. Might get my daughters controller fixed. Thank you for that video.
Does it work with black vinegar?🤷♂️🤔
VINEGAR WORKS THANKS BRO
thank you very much😘
ive done all this and my controller still disconnects and blinks when i am to far from my xbox
Hey. If a controller x button has lost those black things what should I do to fix it.
little white vinegar on a qtip did the trick to restore connectivity - had battery corrosion on one side ...both ends
THANK YOUU😊
My son has this of blem
Can't wait to go home and salvage my Gears of War controller.
Thanks for the video i followed the instruction and now when i touch X bottom the light lights up but when i release it the light goes out. If i press start button the circle light lights up less number 2 sector. It's always clean problem?
Thanks this helped ❤
Do you have soldering skills? I think you can do more than this
My controller dosen't work because I don't have the toolkit
Omg thank you, got my controller workingn
You are welcome. What happened?
The kit is no longer available. Might want to update the link.
Thx I had dirty battery back connectors now works ok cheers.
Did you order the battery pack for Xbox controller from Amazon ?
x360 usb controllers are much worse 50/50 chance replacing the cable will fix it but often they got fried by the broken cable shorting and replacing the cord does not help anymore
Thank you so much man
You are welcome dude 🤠
Does this work for a controller that flashes but won’t synch?
I just bought a a white xbox 360 controller for $4 at a swap meet, it needs a lil cleaning on the coils due to corrosion, but my main concern is that it's missing part of a coil spring and it doesn't turn on.....can I throw a bignpiece of aluminum foil to allow current to flow?
Nice find! Yeah that should work.
🤘🏾. Great video.
I remember mine turning off when I was playing years ago and never turned on again
So glad I found this, saved me buying a new Xbox One/S controller for my PC! Plus feels better to keep things out of the landfill. 🙏
The best feeling 🙌
Thank you so much the vinegar worked for mine
I connect my wired controller to my phone it only turns on for a second then goes off