Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Thumbstick Covers Replacement

Scritto Da: Manuel Haeussermann

Commenti: 5

Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Thumbstick Covers Replacement

Difficoltà

Moderate

Passi

Tempo Necessario

20 - 30 minuti

Introduzione

Use this guide to replace the damaged or worn-out thumbstick covers on your Xbox Series X|S Controller (model 1914).

Thumbstick covers are sometimes called joystick covers, joystick toppers or thumbstick toppers.

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Passo 1

Use your fingers to slide up and remove the battery cover.

Passo 2

Remove the batteries.
When re-inserting the batteries, make sure to position them correctly, with their positive (+) and negative (–) ends matching up with the markings on the controller’s battery contacts. If your batteries are starting to corrode, replace them with new batteries.

Passo 3

Insert an opening tool between the left handle cover and the bottom inner edge of the back housing.

Before doing this step, it is recommended to clean the edges of the cover

Violynos -

Thanks for adding this tip!

Manuel Haeussermann -

Passo 4

Strong plastic clips secure the handle cover. Significant force is required to release them.
Slide the opening tool along the inner edge of the left handle cover and pry intermittently to release the plastic clips.

Passo 5

The plastic clips on the outer edge make it difficult to slide along it and release the clips. Therefore, prying up on the inner edge is the easier option.
Pry up the middle inner edge of the handle cover with the opening tool to release the remaining clips.
Place a finger on top of the handle cover to prevent it from being forcefully ejected.
Remove the left handle cover.
To reinstall the left handle cover, position it on the back housing and press down firmly along the edges to engage all of the clips.

Passo 6

Insert an opening tool between the right handle cover and the bottom inner edge of the back housing.

Passo 7

Strong plastic clips secure the handle cover. Significant force is required to release them.
Slide the opening tool along the inner edge of the right handle cover and pry intermittently to release the plastic clips.

Passo 8

The plastic clips on the outer edge make it difficult to slide along it and release the clips. Therefore, prying up on the inner edge is the easier option.
Pry up the middle inner edge of the handle cover with the opening tool to release the remaining clips.
Place a finger on top of the handle cover to prevent it from being forcefully ejected.
Remove the right handle cover.
To reinstall the right handle cover, position it on the back housing and press down firmly along the edges to engage all of the clips.

Passo 9

The sticker in the battery compartment covers a housing screw. Peel it back or pierce through it with a screwdriver.
Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to peel back the sticker to reveal the screw.
You only need to peel this sticker to where you can access the hidden screw. You don't need to pull it completely off.

Passo 10

Use a Torx T8 Security screwdriver to remove the five 9.3 mm-long screws securing the top housing, three near the top and two at the bottom.

I found that for me a T8 H screw (the one with a hole in the middle) works better.

Violynos -

Hi Violynos, thanks for your comment! The designation Torx T8 security screw is equivalent to Torx T8H.

Manuel Haeussermann -

Passo 11

Lift the top housing straight up to remove it.

Passo 12

Use your fingers to remove the joystick covers.

Conclusione

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

Un commento

This was really helpful in fixing my thumbsticks. The only suggestion I have is to remove the battery cover after you're removed the handle covers instead of before. It will be easier to grip the controller while using the pry tools when the battery cover is still on.

Joshua Morden - 01/02/24