Introduction
Use this guide to replace the damaged or worn-out thumbstick covers on your Xbox Series X|S Controller (model 1914).
Thumbstick covers are sometimes called joystick covers, joystick toppers or thumbstick toppers.
What you need
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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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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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Pry up the middle inner edge of the handle cover with the opening tool to release the remaining clips.
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Remove the left handle cover.
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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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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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Pry up the middle inner edge of the handle cover with the opening tool to release the remaining clips.
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Remove the right handle cover.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to peel back the sticker to reveal the screw.
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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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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
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