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How to fix an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller that won't turn on

  1. How to fix an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller that won't turn on, Find where the paper tab should go: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to fix an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller that won't turn on, Find where the paper tab should go: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • The red arrow in the photo of the left hand side (the first photo) shows where the paper tab should be inserted, underneath the bottom metal contact.

    • The red arrow in the photo of the right hand side (the second photo) shows where the paper tab should come to when it is pushed in from the other side.

  2. How to fix an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller that won't turn on, Insert the paper tab: step 2, image 1 of 2 How to fix an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller that won't turn on, Insert the paper tab: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • The red circle in the photos shows the paper tab inserted. You want to minimise the excess paper (to the left of the red circle in the photo of the left hand side (the first photo)) in case it catches the battery when that's inserted.

    • I used a cocktail stick (toothpick) to insert the paper tab.

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