Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Back Housing Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to remove or replace the back housing on your Xbox Series X|S Controller (model 1914).

The back housing may need to be replaced if it's cracked, or you may be installing a new, customized one. The back housing is sometimes also called rear panel, backplate, back cover, or back shell.

What you need

Step 1 Remove the battery cover

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

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Step 2 Remove the batteries

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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.

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Step 3 Insert an opening tool

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

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Step 4 Release the left handle cover clips

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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.

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Step 5 Remove the left handle cover

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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.

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Step 6 Insert an opening tool

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

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Step 7 Release the right handle cover clips

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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.

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Step 8 Remove the right handle cover

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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.

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Step 9 Reposition the battery compartment sticker

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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.

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Step 10 Unfasten the top housing

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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.

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Step 11 Remove the top housing

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Lift the top housing straight up to remove it.

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Step 12 Pry up the midframe assembly

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Insert the flat end of a spudger into the rectangular gap between the midframe assembly and back housing, nearest the left bumper.
Twist the spudger to partially release the midframe assembly.
Repeat this prying procedure on the gap near the right bumper to completely release the midframe assembly.

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Step 13 Remove the midframe assembly

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Lift up and remove the midframe assembly.
Only the back housing remains.
During reassembly, thread the battery contacts on the midframe assembly through the back housing.