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Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Battery Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace worn-out batteries or a damaged battery cover in your Xbox Series X|S Controller (model 1914).

Xbox Series X|S controllers use two double-A (AA) batteries.

What you need

  1. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Battery Replacement, Remove the battery cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Battery Replacement, Remove the battery cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Battery Replacement, Remove the battery cover: step 1, image 3 of 3

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

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  3. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Battery Replacement, Remove the batteries: step 2, image 1 of 3 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Battery Replacement, Remove the batteries: step 2, image 2 of 3 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Battery Replacement, Remove the batteries: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • 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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Conclusion

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

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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Bro you have got to be joking

Aidan Pitts - Reply

this was a lifesaver

Desmay2 - Reply

truely insightful

Anthony Taviana - Reply

Instructions Unclear: I've done those two steps, but the controller does not work anymore. I think something is missing.

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