How to Fix LB and RB on XBOX Elite Series 2 Controller (repair stuck sticky bumper button problem)

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Six solutions for resolving problems with the bumper buttons on an XBOX Elite Series 2 gamepad. Many involve cleaning from the outside, but also taking the controller apart and cleaning/inspecting on the inside. I also show how to properly test the controller, and I show how to put things back together if needed.
Link for testing your controller:
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Timestamps:
00:00 How to Use Video
00:48 Method 1
01:33 Method 2
02:05 Method 3
02:23 Testing
03:22 Method 4
05:55 Method 5
09:15 Method 6
13:00 Reassembly
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@obiezeo5230 3 ай бұрын

Oh my god. Usually half these videos are bs. I really dont like taking apart technology that im not good with so I avoid videos that make me do that. The first and secind method worked, thanks brotha

@hakunamatata324 2 ай бұрын

My hero. My RB wasn't registering, I blew it like it owed me money and it's working like brand new. Thank you. Liked and subscribed!

@ameika-masongrigsby5511 Ай бұрын

don’t you mean blew it like you owed it money ?

@Knavery665 Ай бұрын

Same 😭 I’m so happy, I didn’t realize the fix could be so simple

@darkside7802 22 күн бұрын

@@ameika-masongrigsby5511LOL

@7noob655 4 күн бұрын

I was blowing on the Rb button too and it wasn't working until I saw this comment😂 Blow on it like you owe it money

@reyeusebio22 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much,my RB button wasnt registering when I pressed it so i looked up a video on how to fix and your video helped so much,i didnt even have to take apart my controller, this video really helped out a lot.

@OreskisVR 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the tutorial. My LB button on my Elite 2 had trouble responding & the first method worked & it responds better than it did before. If it ever happens again, I'll definitely use your video👍👍

@ITSALOB 6 ай бұрын

You’re a true gamer man. This worked. Thank you🙏🏼

@Cozypenguin21 Ай бұрын

You are an actual genius. My rb has been “broken” for like 6 months and simply using cardboard fixed it oh my days thank you

@tobiaskaya9065 17 күн бұрын

Yeah i just blow into it and it works

@PuroGore 13 күн бұрын

"that, is Elon Musk*

@wylergiordani7210 2 ай бұрын

THANK YOU!! What helped me was using a thin cardboard sweep / blowing air in/around the trigger and bumpers!!!! Great video!!

@szcsan8625 14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much man, my rb and lb buttons didnt work at all, and now you’ve changed it. My hero!

@MrMcDuckFace. 2 ай бұрын

Omg this has been happening to me for like 2 months now and im finally happy that its fixed thank you for the help it really helped me bro :)

@HowToX 2 ай бұрын

That's good to hear!

@oliveraxtell6020 2 ай бұрын

I am so thankful, you saved my controller and my sanity.

@pointydoor1356 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for video my LB button was not registering on my Elite Series 2 controller and was nervous about taking my controller apart. A combination of the first two options fixed my problem, so I never even had to take my controller apart. Again, thank you so much for the video!

@vixzzxz Ай бұрын

Thanks bro ur comment helped a lot I did both and now the bumper is working way better it still doesn’t register sometimes but I just have to click a lil harder, I was contemplating getting a new controller but u saved me some money thx.

@Zerokhiin Ай бұрын

I think methods 1 and 2 worked for me. Went at it with a magazine and then blew directly at the right bumper, and it works now. Great vid 👍

@colt5224 26 күн бұрын

This video was a lifesaver! Didn't think of using alcohol but that's what did the trick!

@rileyreid8929 Ай бұрын

thanks for the video, it really helped me i tried it and it worked flawlessly, my LB button was starting to be unresposive all the time but not anymore thanks to this, took me some time to open the control because i did it with extreme care because my controller is a halo infinite edition and im really glad it worked because this controller is one of a kind

@locked0014 5 ай бұрын

U r a True Legend. This simply Works! Thanks Mate!

@guilty50 3 ай бұрын

Best tutorial so far and you my brother gained a new subscriber and a like

@boruto-cv2lq 27 күн бұрын

Ur a true gamer my lb was just like u need to put all ur might for it to work

@Jo5h999 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, RB button has been unresponsive for past 4 months and didnt want to try fix it as i thought id have to dissect the whole thing, turns out i just needed abit of cardboard and it works lol.

@LluOukL 9 күн бұрын

Leaving the plastic thingy out did the trick for me. Thanks

@K_Khitey 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! found that using the cardboard, turning it upside down then blowing at the gap formed when I press the LT button with a straw dislodged the crumb. This controller was a gift and I was so upset I thought I broke it

@MonkeyD.Luffyyyy 5 ай бұрын

Helpful af thanks man,

@Bean_9od Ай бұрын

This man is truly the Goat ❤

@user-gx8nf5hr9y 3 күн бұрын

Method 5 worked very well for my sometimes unresponsive rb button

@Lollolllollo 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much both of my bumpers have broken and the first time I spent 2 1/2 hours opening it and I just fixed my other one by blowing into it THANK YOU

@Iwannagofast-io1bx 18 күн бұрын

Dude you just saved my cod life no joke

@purplehaze7572 5 ай бұрын

THAX BRO. Method 2 works for me....... I'm so worried about fix cost with personal fixer.

@1977Ronc Ай бұрын

I fixed mine by opening the controller and using a straw and blowing really hard around the switch. Works like new thanks.!

@randallvargas4457 4 ай бұрын

Wow the first solution worked, for me. My left shoulder button on the Elite 2 was not registering and/or would require a lot of force to get it to activate. I turned the controller shoulder button down and used a guitar pick to try and clear any debris while simultaneously blowing air into it. What an easy fix... I use anti micro to see that my shoulder button is now back to normal! Thank you! I had swapped back to my xbox one controller but I'm happy to be gaming on Elite 2 again!

@mau9544 11 күн бұрын

Thanks bro, those triks really works!

@OG_HellCat Ай бұрын

Great video appreciate you. Just used dust off lint remover. Spray it right into the openings should remove all the dust. Works fine now recommend doing that once a week.

@benichsthepheonix4418 15 күн бұрын

The straw worked for me thank you so much

@erenalp2304 3 ай бұрын

Greetings from Turkey. Thank your for the video. The method 2 worked for me.

@BUG-Ryman 2 ай бұрын

Oh my god the straw is what saved me. Thank you so much man

@steppenwolfltp 3 ай бұрын

wow, hands down the best xbox elite 2 guide

@sonicrolfo 4 ай бұрын

worked !! Thanks!! :-) With the spray and cleaning the contact inside.

@axelduh2638 Ай бұрын

1st method works for me thank you

@IroquisAnon 2 ай бұрын

Helped me to fix it, thanks a lot!

@codyhall36 2 ай бұрын

Mine worked and I appreciate you man

@camdots9564 Ай бұрын

Only took first method thank you legend

@Ranger-uh9vk Ай бұрын

Thanks Man, much better now and it works fine again ;)

@samanthamannion1 4 ай бұрын

This really helped thanks!

@SavageSniperKid 20 күн бұрын

You just earned a sub

@Ewabbit_ 3 ай бұрын

you goated , the straw blow worked for me

@phnkedition7849 Ай бұрын

Bro, you are the best, thank you for helping me❤

@Moqki_ 4 ай бұрын

method 5 worked for me thank you

@sebbula_ 8 күн бұрын

thank you so much my rb has been broken for a few moths and using the cardboard has been working so far so thanks

@pricedisland 2 ай бұрын

dude sick this worked!!

@butterpants5711 4 ай бұрын

If any of you watching are afriad of putting Alcohol DONT BE it dries super fast and doesnt damage the controller soak that cotton swab ! I Highly recommend opening up the whole thing and getting under the bumpers and switches. This guide helped me fix my elite control that has been in my shelf for about 4 months now.

@ANTTBRUH 3 ай бұрын

I thought it was a lost cause until this video 😭

@butterpants5711 3 ай бұрын

@@ANTTBRUH fr same man I had 2 Elite controllers that were fucked lmao

@Medieval_Dead 15 күн бұрын

I’m about to take mine apart in hopes that the alcohol method gets my RB to register again. Here goes nothing….

@bigboyc123 3 ай бұрын

blowing with a straw worked for mine. preciate it man

@michelepaialunga8192 Ай бұрын

Thanks man, you saved me

@davidpearson7500 3 ай бұрын

youre actually the goat

@perilloux33 5 ай бұрын

I can see the little button depressing with the top plate off....its not dirt or the plastic bumper, its the little button switch itself that always go bad. Obviously the little button needs replacing and that of course means soldering a new one in which Microsoft doesn't sell, they just sell all the plastic stuff that is never the real problems with their controllers. These elite controllers just use the same crap parts as a regular one.

@HowToX 5 ай бұрын

You could buy a broken controller and extract the button. It may be the same button that's inside an Xbox One era controller.

@perilloux33 5 ай бұрын

@@HowToX my point is poking around the outside of a switch with a cutip isn't going to do shit.

@shtprof2000 4 ай бұрын

All the buttons for RB LB are the same through out all xbox controllers at least 360 and up i know personally from experience. If you are gonna replace them, replace them with the older 360 rb and lb buttons. ifixit has some and other sites. The 360 ones seem to be more robust then the elites funny enough.

@rossfricke2010 4 ай бұрын

@@perilloux33how do you know if you don’t try? worth a couple minutes for free be buying a new $150+ controller

@perilloux33 4 ай бұрын

well, I usually am able to buy the elite series 2 core controller for next to nothing with my microsoft reward points ($100 reward) yearly. Which is about how long they last with daily play. I have 3 old ones with bumper issues and am currently using a new-er white one. @@rossfricke2010

@Nightscream2000 Ай бұрын

Thx. It worked for me👍

@tblizzerz 17 күн бұрын

Method 2. THANK YOU

@Sub2Jrblx 23 күн бұрын

Dude your the goat

@xavierturvey55 Ай бұрын

Thx it helped fix my RB button

@waschu397 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Ur vid fixed it👍

@user-mb9ly7ez6f Ай бұрын

Thank you a lot!

@OuterCrash95 2 ай бұрын

Video helped me. Tried the first 2 steps and it fixed my right bumper. Thanks!

@HowToX 2 ай бұрын

That is wonderful to hear. Enjoy your gaming!

@JohnMarston-es7bq Ай бұрын

thanks. you just got a sub

@cindyperez8709 18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@el_vergitas4057 4 күн бұрын

Straw worked good stuff

@julianbarba240 3 ай бұрын

You just saved me 50$ thank you!!

@asoulslike 3 ай бұрын

Bro u a real 1 ong

@fruitepic9260 2 ай бұрын

thank god method 1 worked for me and that i didn't have to do anything more intense

@ZombiKyle 2 ай бұрын

Rubbing alcohol for me worked like a treat had no idea what it was in the UK but found some 99.9% isopropyl alcohol on Amazon for £10 saved me a lot more! Thank you

@ThirstyMoose88-xr4og 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@Spxdyfanandgod Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!,!🎉🎉🎉

@fazefort2812 5 ай бұрын

Thank you soooo much

@yvngiceee517 11 күн бұрын

Oh hell yea X you da goat!!

@Samuel_E_Leal 24 күн бұрын

Thank you

@MonkeyD.Luffyyyy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you man! Opening it up and using alcohol really did the trick

@mrwubs._ Ай бұрын

i know its not you its me but doing your tips taking apart my controller actually made the problem worse lol now my triggers and bumpers dont respond to presses. ima just take it to a repair guy or beg microsoft for a replacement

@lukasprochazka4689 5 ай бұрын

Thanks

@nh7065 27 күн бұрын

I put some bactine spray where the middle peice connects to the malfunction area and let it seep down there and it worked without taking it apart! I'm on my last warranty exchange so might have to do this in the future thanks

@Zuzek9 2 ай бұрын

It only works for a while. The microswitch is wearing out, I replaced it with a new one and now it works perfectly.

@Kallyy 2 ай бұрын

Ive done multiple of these now, all i did was push the button upwards where its soldered onto the controller. so for RB its the little white circle is on the black cube, i just pressed gently until it raised slightly higher and now it works every time

@aaronodonoghue2334 2 ай бұрын

My LB was responding slowly. For my fix was that plastic sleeve. I just shoved a piece of paper in between and it fixed the issue..

@manusv9345 10 күн бұрын

Bro, eres un genio, el 1er método si funcionó, gracias 😃👍🏻

@kaiserbarton1371 3 ай бұрын

It helped me fix my Xbox one controller any

@dominicwraught9941 5 ай бұрын

you are a legend thank you man❤❤❤

@tortoisetanker87 2 ай бұрын

so funny that i always use the credit card trick for the bumpers and blowing in it as well

@jakehebert5767 25 күн бұрын

When my controller.wasent working I just did the cardboard and blowed hard on it so it 2ork3d really well

@tylerwebb2426 2 ай бұрын

I got my controller put back together and turned it on and it was like the RB button was being repeatedly pressed or held down while it was being tested. The button didn’t seem stuck and I could press it. Any thoughts or help?

@littljay1357 Ай бұрын

My right bumper kept on not registering. I figured out that my right trigger is holding the right bumper down after I press RB. So I guess there is just a bit too much tension on the spring. Guess it's just a manufacturing error.

@copycatcloud 25 күн бұрын

i was just wondering if there was any way to get those or perhaps make the plastic things that go on the button? i tried to fix my controller a couple of weeks ago and it worked for a few days, then i went to this video and flipped one side and made it a double.

@djay4x 4 ай бұрын

For the ones watching i just replaced the bumpers from another controller worked for me lol bc i was not buying another controller

@liamw.9096 4 ай бұрын

Bro no way I just blew into my controller like a N64 game and it worked. 😂😂😂

@willowspov 2 ай бұрын

I have never blowin into a N64 game I only did that with NES 😂😂

@wealthylol 5 ай бұрын

i dont know if you will read this but for the alcohol method can i use hand sanitizer or would it damage the components?

@HowToX 5 ай бұрын

I normally don't recommend using them because I think they contain several substances, so they may leave a residue.

@WolfSniper72008 2 ай бұрын

How much does the prying damage the controller

@xeno-he5sr 5 ай бұрын

i did the taking it apart method and my rb still doesn’t work

@Gmaster6402 3 ай бұрын

Does this work for Xbox elite series 1 aswell?

@bigbosco6979 5 ай бұрын

Both the lb and rb are broke on mine and I haven't even had it for a year yet, I remember the elite 1 controllers were bad aswell, seems to be the theme with Xbox.

@ThaEshayRambo2122 5 ай бұрын

I’ve had mine for a couple of months and my lb and rb just don’t work sometimes on Fortnite I’ll change weapons and nothing happens I have to click it like 3 times it’s fucked 😂

@shanebreezy4453 5 ай бұрын

Saaaame man@@ThaEshayRambo2122

@megazine 2 ай бұрын

On my 4th. Right bumper fail

@vFill 2 ай бұрын

Same for Series 1?

@osamahitler6127 25 күн бұрын

I did all steps but my lb only works some of the time or when I push really hard

@HDC_3874 3 ай бұрын

For the 1st one I used a sandwich wrapper and it worked 😂

@CheneMars 21 күн бұрын

Bonjour merci pour la vidéo déjà et je voulais savoir si vous aviez aussi le problème du grip qui se d'école au niveau de LB et RB

@garystump5680 4 ай бұрын

For anyone who dosnt know. You can actually test your xbox controller on your Xbox itself just like the website except it's way easier

@bebeking5042 2 ай бұрын

I have an question please answer I saw u going into the controlller will that break my controller

@HowToX 2 ай бұрын

Taking apart ANY ITEM in life can break the item. Proceed carefully to reduce risk.

@Kebberd 2 ай бұрын

ok so i am putting the controller back together, following the steps but now i have a new issue, the bumpers are sticking when i click them down. what do i do to fix this now...

@HowToX 2 ай бұрын

It's possible the rubber pads got shifted, or maybe something is dislodged.