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How to Fix Xbox 360 Controller Joystick Drift

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  1. How to Fix Xbox 360 Controller Joystick Drift, How to Fix Stick Drift on Xbox 360 Controller: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Fix Xbox 360 Controller Joystick Drift, How to Fix Stick Drift on Xbox 360 Controller: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Remove seven screws from the back of the controller using a T8 Torx screwdriver.

  2. How to Fix Xbox 360 Controller Joystick Drift: step 2, image 1 of 2 How to Fix Xbox 360 Controller Joystick Drift: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the back to see the motherboard.

    • Do this with caution as it could easily be damaged if wires disconnect.

  3. How to Fix Xbox 360 Controller Joystick Drift: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Fix Xbox 360 Controller Joystick Drift: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Gently dab a cotton swab with isopropyl or rubbing alcohol to the joystick in a circular motion.

    • Be careful when adding liquid; too much liquid can damage the controller.

  4. How to Fix Xbox 360 Controller Joystick Drift: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Fix Xbox 360 Controller Joystick Drift: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use a blow dryer to dry both the left and right joysticks.

Conclusion

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

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Luis Ramirez

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2 Comments

This is not a genuine Xbox 360 controller and you truly aren't doing anything at all. You haven't even removed the thumbsticks to service the internals of the sensor assembly lol.

Alexander Dimitrov - Reply

Hi, I did this with a genuine controller and it completely worked for me. I just wiped the metal frames and went round the inside-joystick that I could, with the Q-tip.

ShadowNinja5764 - Reply

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