How to Solder Xbox One Controllers, Consoles, Rumble Motors, Buttons, etc.

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This video will show you how to solder your Xbox One controller, consoles, rumble motors, buttons, and other broken Xbox parts that need to be repaired. This is also a skill required to fix other issues with controllers and consoles, such as red ring of death errors and stick drift.
You'll need a few things before getting started:
- 40 Watt Soldering Iron: amzn.to/2j7Lc2q
- Soldering Stand: amzn.to/2B0KeQR
- Rosin Core Solder: amzn.to/2jcnfXI
- Helping Hand with Magnifying Glass: amzn.to/2jcnfXI
- Solder Sucker: amzn.to/2BB7RyV
- Pliers (Optional, but recommended)
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Step 1: Prepare your tools.
Make sure you have the right tools for the jobs and are following all precautions when soldering.
Step 2: Remove the Solder from the Circuit board
The first step is to remove solder from the Xbox One controller or console circuit board. You must clean the contacts before applying more solder.
Step 3: Tin the Wire
Tinning the wire involves placing a small amount of solder on the end of the wire to make it easier to attach to the circuit board. You don't need a whole lot here - just enough to cover the tip of the wire.
Step 4: Solder Your Wire
Soldering the wire involves placing the heated soldering iron, solder, and the wire back onto the circuit board. Be careful, and don't worry if it takes a few times.
Tips:
- Remember to use rosin core solder
- Don't leave the soldering iron on the contact for too long
- Use the side of the iron, never the tip to solder
- You can clean the tip of your soldering iron off using a wet sponge
This is the quickest and easiest way to solder your Xbox One, Xbox One controller, or other broken part.
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@Snaxolotl71 Жыл бұрын

Excellent guide, used this video to replace one of the rumble motors on my controller.

@LearnToShoot101 6 жыл бұрын

use a flux pen on the board to prevent the areas from being burned, be generous with the amount of flux applied

@LockheedC-130HerculesOfficial Жыл бұрын

Bro says "if you've got any questions leave a comment" n then he doesn't reply at all

@demonmonty30 3 ай бұрын

It's a 6 year old video what did you expect

@finnagetbusy3547 6 жыл бұрын

Your disc clean video introduced me to this wonderful channel

@XboxDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by! If you have any recommendations for future videos (like this one that someone wanted me to make), head over to the XboxDIY Trello board. It's super easy to submit and vote on ideas: trello.com/b/cOj8GQvf/xboxdiy-feedback

@tundr4431 4 жыл бұрын

Same

@MaySummers29 Жыл бұрын

I would love the controller I don’t have a PS5 yet but I hope to get one soon. It’s actually in one of my favorite colors red so it would fit me perfectly. Btw I love the shorts you guys do. I especially love when you record your employee making someone’s new controller. If possible I would love to see a longer video of how you take it apart, how you solder on the back buttons and how it goes back together. Keep up the great work.

@glowzii 6 жыл бұрын

Omgosh its been awhile good to see you back!

@XboxDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Yup, I'm back! Been working hard on some updates to my workflow and also XboxDIY.com if you get a chance to poke around there. Thanks for stopping in :)

@BayAreaMike99 3 жыл бұрын

So for the triggers on my Xbox one controller it looks like one wire for the rignt trigger is frayed a little bit and is now showing would you say that would cause one of the triggers to stick? And how would I go about repairing that?

@timodjav8214 6 жыл бұрын

Found my scuf with four paddles needed some work as each paddle has two little wires connecting to the board and it's quite tough to precisely put it together

@edmehrer8357 4 жыл бұрын

How do you solder the sync button on the motherboard? Its incredibly tiny. I find my self replacing the board because theres no clarity on how to solder that tiny button.

@lamboking8able 4 жыл бұрын

well i rougly already know how to solder. and fixed the rumbpe motors before. but im having a great deal of trouble with the hall effect sensor. I tried replacing it with another controller's hall effect sensor but couldn't even get it off. have any idea why? btw to be more detailed for whatever reason I couldn't melt the solder not one bit.

@thematrixerror 4 жыл бұрын

can the prefix be removed to remove weight from the control?

@Ignacio.Fernandez.Santamaria 3 жыл бұрын

For xbox one controllers repairing, which diameter for solder wire is better, 1 mm or 0,5 mm ?

@trashcanmucous5153 8 ай бұрын

i had problems with "A" button registering twice and D pad left button oddities so i took it apart to fix it. as i was doing this i accidentally ripped out the rumble motor on one side so i thought id rip out all 4 rumble connections, i didnt have a soldering iron, and now i have a lighter controller

@slugboi4386 Жыл бұрын

Thank you I made my soldering contraption and fixed the LT on my xbox controller! Im proud

@q123e5 3 жыл бұрын

Temps ? What should I set the soldering iron to

@oscarfabian8898 4 жыл бұрын

I scratch with the iron soldering the board near the área i desolder. I fixed LB button but now dont work left stick and LT trigger its the only thing i see bad. This may cause the damage?. Btw its an xbox 360 controller

@happycanadian5424 3 жыл бұрын

For the rosin core solder do I get the lead/tin or either or?

@ap_hydro2177 3 жыл бұрын

One side of my audio jack in the controller is disconnected from the motherboard so if I just soldered the two back onto The motherboard would it fix it

@checkdacontract 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for sharing this info. Where is a good place to purchase boards?

@ChoongYeow 3 жыл бұрын

whats a general tempeture you use for soldering the board? as i manage to burn the pbc a few times.

@TechSavagePro 2 жыл бұрын

all the way up

@vincentlucenti8579 2 жыл бұрын

what kind of solder wire thing do I use?

@LearnTech 5 жыл бұрын

My buttons are not working what should i do??

@SektorSavior83 6 жыл бұрын

I have a problem. I soldered some Xone controllers. I changed the sticks. But in activity some sticks continuously moving to the right side. Need help

@pinacoladatv808 4 жыл бұрын

SektorSavior83 yeah me too, I need help

@ricardogarcia3599 5 жыл бұрын

Can someone help me out. My xbox controller sync button broke off but i cant find anything on replacing it. I looked for the part but all i can find is the plastic button not the button attached to the board. Does anyone know where i can find that button?

@Thetruetank101984 4 жыл бұрын

Can also use a solder wick. To clean the area you can use rubbing alcohol (min 91% alcohol).

@cubixrube2335 6 жыл бұрын

Any tips on the temperature to use? I fixed a push button contact on a previous controller and now the thumbstick component broke. When desoldering the bumper, I was around 275° C, but that doesn’t seem to work for the smaller parts on the thumbstick chassis.

@astanfartin1647 Жыл бұрын

88 miles an hour

@IkillPigz 2 жыл бұрын

Do we need to buy wire or use the wire on the controller

@biffdanielson2820 Жыл бұрын

Would a 25w iron be sufficient?

@57tigey 6 жыл бұрын

What about soldering new joystick modules? I have crazy stick drift i need to fix.

@57tigey 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that's crazy it's been that long.I paid some guy on eBay $30 and he fixed it for me. But I play wow classic now haha

@kevinguardado8461 5 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to remove rumble motors from a Xbox 360 controller and put them in the power A wireless controller for switch

@baaziz2006 4 жыл бұрын

Drabberknight I don’t think so

@jacksepticeyeisthebest290 6 жыл бұрын

THE KING IS BACK

@shifty2755 5 жыл бұрын

KING OF WHAT? INCORRECTLY SOLDERING?

@jasonboisclair5682 2 жыл бұрын

How about using flux is the Soder you're using have flux built into it

@Retibra 6 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to get rid of my stick drift by soldering a new analog stick on. Is there a recommended temperature I should do this at?

@shifty2755 5 жыл бұрын

360 Celsius.

@gothichippie8982 4 жыл бұрын

Going to try this now! I can't do anything, home screen can't click over, playing gta v, can't aim & in constant reverse. Opened up the controller (since new ones are pricey) and cleaned it, didn't see anything out of the norm and everything moved & pushed the way they should, but I noticed the black wire on the right is off. (if this doesn't help, any ideas what could be wrong? never got wet and only dropped it 3 times (about) but it still worked,, oddly it started acting up when the software updated. Thanks! Will let you know if this works! driving me crazy lol

@cessposter 4 жыл бұрын

What controller do you use

@Kai-bd3hz 5 жыл бұрын

Quick question ,I need to remove the analog from the motherboard will a 40 watt melt the sodder that’s on the pins so I can remove it and replace it?

@shifty2755 5 жыл бұрын

You said SODDER.

@JLaird09 2 жыл бұрын

Did you ever find out if the 40 watt was enough?

@Kai-bd3hz 2 жыл бұрын

@@JLaird09 it is :)

@JLaird09 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kai-bd3hz awesome! Thank you for such a quick reply!

@vhart4523 4 жыл бұрын

I was added replacement buttons to my controller and one of my rumble motors came off. More like falling off. Can I used this video to solder it back on? Or do I need a new controller?

@lamboking8able 4 жыл бұрын

yes you can use this video. I didnt use this video when tha happened to me but it was because I had a very small background in soldering. (and I snuck unto my college campus to borrow their equipment) but yea no new controller needed. this will fix it

@JPTG717 4 жыл бұрын

I need help, i just replaced my joystick module and it worked for about 3 mins now it pulls to the left, im not sure what i did wrong

@mantorah9457 4 жыл бұрын

The analog itself might be messed up or or even placed in the right

@rocker1841 4 жыл бұрын

What is the right temperature to solder the motors?

@iitzfizz 11 ай бұрын

Did you find out?

@ChoongYeow 3 жыл бұрын

can i solder elite analog switch into a normal xbox controller? will it last longer? my xbox one lasted 1 year on the dot before analog start to drift slowly

@owenborders3982 3 жыл бұрын

just use a normal one... its cheaper...

@raekwonjacobs5963 2 жыл бұрын

You are amazing bro Preciate it

@1937Brett 5 жыл бұрын

I broke my wires on my left on the controller not the button side they are attached to the trigger but don't attach to the motherboard but every button still works so what are these cabbles for???? PLEASE HELP

@shifty2755 5 жыл бұрын

You shouldn't have opened it.... lesson learned

@inthesonesaypanya5275 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro. 👊

@alucard971 Жыл бұрын

link to your solder and magnifying glass are the same.

@condimentscondolence1511 5 жыл бұрын

60w soldering iron will be fine?

@baaziz2006 4 жыл бұрын

@mantorah9457 4 жыл бұрын

Yo before I do this how hot am I supposed to keep the gun at

@Kephers7 5 жыл бұрын

Pulled the wire from board for triggers, it pulled the solder pad.... how do you remedy that?

@owenborders3982 3 жыл бұрын

dont pull on the wire.....

@allforme1210 3 жыл бұрын

my dpad doesn't work at all how can i fix that i have xbox one s controller

@RideTheGamer 3 жыл бұрын

Yo subbed my bro........

@InsaneryTV 4 жыл бұрын

If I don’t want rumble at all, I’m able to cut off all 4 wires with a scissor and the controller would still work fine just with no rumble?

@ben_reaper 3 жыл бұрын

yes. i do this and remove the rumbles and it makes the controller a lot lighter

@jojogarcia4692 2 жыл бұрын

@@ben_reaper what about the wires connected to the triggers

@michaelokemaysim9218 6 жыл бұрын

I wanna use an xbox 1 controller motherboard to replace the mame board in my fightstick. Is this possible? Can I solder wires for pushbuttons

@baaziz2006 4 жыл бұрын

michael okemaysim yyy

@pirexas Жыл бұрын

will a 30 watt soldering iron work?

@ReviveDud 5 ай бұрын

@Jar. 6 жыл бұрын

have you made any videos about fixing stick drift on controls?

@XboxDIY 6 жыл бұрын

I have not made any about fixing stick drift, but you can try a few things like cleaning your controller and/or replacing the buttons to see if it helps! I'm working on getting a suggestion board up so people can suggestion and vote on the next videos. Check out my community page for updates!

@XboxDIY 6 жыл бұрын

I put a Trello board up if you want to add your suggestion! trello.com/b/cOj8GQvf Thanks for watching.

@Jar. 6 жыл бұрын

Xbox DIY I'm new to trello so i have no idea how to use it lol I've been trying to find a way to comment for a solid 10 minutes, its probably cause im on a phone tho

@XboxDIY 6 жыл бұрын

I got you fam - try this link! Still working out some kinks, thanks for helping me test it out. trello.com/invite/b/cOj8GQvf/776fedda0739c884509bda069987d664/xboxdiy-feedback

@Jar. 6 жыл бұрын

Xbox DIY it works now, thanks!

@maxmixer 5 жыл бұрын

You should have done the analogue joysticks lol

@Thetruetank101984 4 жыл бұрын

Also use lead free solder. And remember always always always clean it with the alchohol. Never leave flux on a board.

@StickyKleenex 4 жыл бұрын

I just used 60:40 solder and now my controller wont turn on. Do you think that could be the culprit?

@Thetruetank101984 4 жыл бұрын

@@StickyKleenex did you maybe swap a wire somewhere

@Thetruetank101984 4 жыл бұрын

Or maybe what's called a solder bridge. (Solder going from one pad to another that shouldn't be connected together)

@StickyKleenex 4 жыл бұрын

@@Thetruetank101984 Possibly. The controller works fine if it's plugged in but doesn't work when I try to use batteries. I'll take it apart again and double check everything. Thanks!

@Thetruetank101984 4 жыл бұрын

@@StickyKleenex please keep me updated

@thehotbeveridge4540 6 жыл бұрын

What about the wires on the right side, are they exactly the same

@XboxDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Yup - there are two sections of wires one each side. One for trigger rumble motors. One for handle rumble motors. Although those are different, they are symmetrical on both sides.

@thehotbeveridge4540 6 жыл бұрын

Xbox DIY ok 👍🏼

@thehotbeveridge4540 6 жыл бұрын

Xbox DIY my controller isn't working now for some reason, I broke the rumble motors cords on the right side accidently while adding a controller shell and got them repaired by a professional, red wire on top black on bottom and yea I don't know why it's not working, any advice or?

@XboxDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Is the connection soldered correctly? I have some better info on my website XboxDIY.com if you need some more details. In the process of updating those articles so if there is one you see that you need help with let me know and I'll do that one first.

@lukecoleman1708 5 жыл бұрын

Will it work same with PS4 controller

@SaltyBrittles 5 жыл бұрын

I'd like to know this as well 😩

@NoName-gw5mt 5 жыл бұрын

@@SaltyBrittles Yes!

@SaltyBrittles 5 жыл бұрын

@@NoName-gw5mt thank you! It does work indeed, I tried it yesterday and my controller works great now :)

@aaliyahagwan 5 жыл бұрын

That joint is awful why not use a wick to desolder also use some flux it will help in soldering & desoldering

@slauko8499 6 жыл бұрын

Good video

@XboxDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! If you have any suggestions for future content, let me know!

@YaronVr 2 жыл бұрын

i dont no but that cable is at mine controller the problem thank you

@jacksepticeyeisthebest290 6 жыл бұрын

Hey bro the center of my game disc has a piece of it chipped am I screwed

@dseenationalx428 5 жыл бұрын

Is doing it outdoor okay

@baaziz2006 4 жыл бұрын

Dseenationalx dont recomm

@dseenationalx428 4 жыл бұрын

fox wolf that’s I did it inside lol

@baaziz2006 4 жыл бұрын

Dseenationalx ok

@dseenationalx428 4 жыл бұрын

fox wolf I was nervous because it was my first time but it went well

@baaziz2006 4 жыл бұрын

Dseenationalx me too

@Dirtbag000 4 жыл бұрын

My sync button fell off

@giorgio5789 4 жыл бұрын

hi, although I appreciate your good will, the job you've done is very poor from a technical point of view. it' ok as diy but from a tutorial standpoint you should see how professional work and redo everything properly

@cessposter 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate what he can do. Aight?

@aldrenadavis2810 3 жыл бұрын

Can I connect the wires with hot glue instead of soldering?

@unstablerupture6983 3 жыл бұрын

No, it needs to be a conductive material, that's why solder is used

@owenborders3982 3 жыл бұрын

noooooooooooooooooooooooooo dont ever do that

@saxonwagner3189 5 жыл бұрын

Your links are broken as fuck , youve got a helping stand where the rosin solder needs to be broski

@darkspartan1573 5 жыл бұрын

Can I use super glue?

@owenborders3982 3 жыл бұрын

@Millzieeeee 6 жыл бұрын

ok you cant solder ... you heat the pad then place tinned wire down onto the heated pad. recommend you delete this before you are shunned hard aha

@XboxDIY 6 жыл бұрын

Is this specific to surface mount soldering? Reason being, is there isn't a whole lot of information out there on this specific use case. Do you need a lower powered soldering iron? I don't mind amending information in a video if it's bad, but I need some type of evidence to base it on. Everything I researched and people I talked to about this said to avoid the mount itself.

@Millzieeeee 6 жыл бұрын

Xbox DIY ok first off sorry i was a bit of a dick aha , secondly yes you can watch any how to on surface mount soldering bud and youll see you need to heat the pad then droo the component to the pad for the second side if it was a sirface mount resistor for example then holding the iron to the area covering the pad and feeding solder to it will give you the best result. Check it out or even try it out ! Also if you feel you are burning your pads ect jsut lower your head or get an adjustable iron

@Millzieeeee 6 жыл бұрын

yo have to prep the pad with solder also OBVIOUSLY!

@shifty2755 5 жыл бұрын

And use flux. He should tin both the wire and the pad really.