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Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement

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  1. Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Show me the Screws!: step 1, image 1 of 2 Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Show me the Screws!: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • You can remove the side panels with a pry tool.

    • You don't need to remove the rubber. The rubber on this controller was already bad

  2. Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Removing the back panel screws: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 5 Torx Security Bit (TR9) screws

  3. Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Popping that back panel off: step 3, image 1 of 3 Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Popping that back panel off: step 3, image 2 of 3 Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Popping that back panel off: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Pry the panel next to the 3.5mm port

    • Be careful to not rip the ribbon shown in the next step

  4. Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Warning Carefully remove the ribbon: step 4, image 1 of 2 Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Warning Carefully remove the ribbon: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Be careful to not rip the ribbon cable

    • You can pop the connector up to remove the ribbon easily

    • Ribbon Cable

  5. Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Screws on controller motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the 2 Torx (T6) screws

  6. Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Desolder wires from motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Desolder wires from motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Desolder the 4 wires on each side, these control the vibrations and the RT LT

  7. Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Remove the motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Remove the motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Pull up from the "top" side of the controller on the sister board.

  8. Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Remove the Home Button Cover: step 8, image 1 of 3 Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Remove the Home Button Cover: step 8, image 2 of 3 Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Remove the Home Button Cover: step 8, image 3 of 3
    • Be Careful to not lose the sync button

    • Pry the middle section up from the home button side.

    • This will also remove the LB and RB which is a single part

  9. Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Remove the controller daughterboard: step 9, image 1 of 2 Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Remove the controller daughterboard: step 9, image 2 of 2
    • Unscrew the 6 Torx (T6) screws

  10. Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698) LED Replacement, Replace the LED: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Desolder the original LED from the motherboard of the controller. Do this for both sides of the LED until all of the old solder is removed.

    • Solder on your new LED.

    • Make sure it is installed the same direction as the old LED, or you can burn out the new LED.

Conclusion

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

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EasyAsABC123

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So question I’m having troubles with my elite controller every time I go to plug it in and the charging port in the back of the controller it starts to smoke what’s my problem

Dustin Dykstra - Reply

It sounds like it could be a lot of things…

smoke is obvious a dead stop (stop plugging it in until you repair it).

I would first check the charge port and make sure it is firmly attached if it isn’t you can easily replace the usb port. Next it could be the mainboard charging circuit. if it is this…replace the controller is likely the ideal solution.

EasyAsABC123 -

I was looking to do this mod for fun. Do you have or know where I can get the led part number? A schematic or bom would be nice. Thanks

Clayton Armagost - Reply

0805 SMD LED Diode Lights

i bought these https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01CUG...

EasyAsABC123 -

Thank you. I ordered them so we will see what happens.

Clayton Armagost -

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