Reasons for Your Xbox Controller Button Sticking
Sticky buttons on the Xbox Controller are most likely due to dirt, dust, and edible oil that has been accumulated by your hands.
You will notice a transfer of sweat and oil to your controller if you play long gaming sessions. Other common reasons are accidental spillage of liquids or snacks onto your controller.
How To Fix Sticky Buttons On Xbox Controller
As promised, I will find the solution. There are many proven ways that you can get the problem solved depending on how stubborn the buttons are to your Control.
Solution 1: Rub Alcohol & Cotton Buds around The Buttons
This combination is a simple, non-invasive solution that can help you detect stickiness. Most likely, your problem will be solved by simple cleaning.
To begin, dip a cotton bud in running alcohol. Once it is dry, remove excess alcohol. It’s not necessary to apply too much.
Rub the cotton bud on the sticking button. Now clean the area as much as possible. Any accumulated muck will be broken down by the alcohol.
Repeat this process several times. Next, press the button repeatedly to allow alcohol to interact with the controller. These steps will help to remove any dirt from the buttons of your Xbox One Controller.
Solution 2: Taking Apart Xbox One Controller Cleaning
You can also take apart the controller to fix sticky buttons on Xbox controllers. This is risky and you may end up damaging your controller rather than fixing it.
This is why it is recommended that you only use this method if your experience with opening electronics is good. The process of removing the motherboard from a console requires great attention and keen observation skills.
You will need several different sizes of screwdrivers and other basic tools to do this.
Tools you need:
- Soldering iron
- Tweezers
- Spudger
- T6 Torx Screwdriver.
- T8 Torx screwdriver
Step 1: Get a battery pack
Remove the battery cover first, then the battery.
Step 2: Side handles
Take the controller off your hands and place a spudger between the handles and the seam.
Move the spudger around to remove the plate.
Step 3: Screws
You can use a screwdriver for a hole to be drilled in the middle of the label on the back of your controller.
This will remove 5x screws. Use T8 Security Torx screwdriver.
Step 4: The Backplate
Take off the backplate.
Step 5: Faceplate
Now take off the faceplate.
Step 6: Motherboard
Hold the black and the white wires down on the top motherboard. Then, de-solder all soldered joints.
It is necessary to shoulder the gray and black wires.
Then, take the rumble motors out and put them away.
Step 7
Now unscrew the T6 2x7mm screw near the rumble motor sockets.
Step 8
Hold the motherboard sideways with your strong hand.
Now lift the motherboard up and gently move it forward and backward.
Step 9
Take out the six T6 Torx screwdrivers from the motherboard’s bottom.
Step 10
You can now remove the bumpers by removing the pegs that were used to attach them. These should be placed on the front and back of the controller.
Step 11
Now lift the surrounding home button piece from its pegs.
With the help of a spudger, you can remove them from the other side.
Step 12
Now, remove the motherboard from the bottom.
Step 13
Take out the rubber-like material backing the buttons.
Step 14
You will see the buttons facing downward. Push them out of their places and then remove them.
Sticky buttons on a controller can be used to indicate what you should do and not do.
Step 15
Clean the buttons with alcohol or Q-tips. Then, place everything back in its original position. Otherwise, the controller will not work.
This is it. You are done with cleaning the buttons and controller.
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Do’s:
- Use alcohol and a cotton swab.
- Be kind to the controller
- Make sure you have the right tools.
- A repair shop is a professional.
Don’ts
- Never use water for cleaning.
- Do not hold on to too much force.
- Use a screwdriver that is not standard.
- If you don’t have any previous experience, don’t try DIY.
Why is the Xbox One Controller Button Hard to Press?
For a long time, Xbox One Control has had to deal with the problem of pressing a button too hard to perform its function.
Although many people believe this is due to problems within the controller, the truth is that it is caused by external factors.
When we play a lot of games with the Xbox One Controller, the main cause for buttons becoming stuck or having trouble pressing buttons is that we tend to eat on the Controller.
However, oily hands and drinks can sometimes get into the Xbox, which can cause buttons to become stiffened.
How to Solve the Xbox One Controller Button Problem?
First, get a drinking straw. Take a small section of the straw and cut it about 2-3 inches. Next, cut the straw vertically from end to end.
Now, open the straw and roll it. Wrap it around your button to secure it.
Move the straw by rubbing the button and working around the Xbox controller button.
