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I saw that method a few years ago, and it does work. It extended the life of my controllers by double (that dang left stick). I just got in the habit of doing it periodically to knock out any accumulated wear dust. Finally taught myself to do a stick module replacement when they eventually wear out. ( I have the previous versions, not the Elite. Now that I've seen the insides of one I'll NEVER get one, massively over-engineered to prevent self repair)
You are the first person to actually explain and show what you're doing at the level of explanation I need to do things. I haven't even tried anything yet. But even if none of the things you explained work for me. I will be confidant that I did everything I could possibly do to fix my problem. I really appreciate you for this. Thanks a million. Blessings to you and yours.
Used this video to try to fix my left analog stick “rubbing” when positioned to the top leftish corner. The cardboard wedge seems to have solved my problem. You sir are a saint. If the problem persists I’ll just send this thing back for a replacement or a refund. Thanks again.
Hey there, I went all the way through step 10. The green thingy inside the joystick was indeed dirty for the axis that was having the drifting issue. Thanks for the information about identifying which part of the stick was tied to which axis, it was very useful. I took the whole controller apart, cleaned the problematic piece and put it all back together. It is now working again properly. Cheers! P.S.: I had an issue after putting it all back together where the controller would bind to the bluetooth dongle and subsequently turn off. Plugging it via USB seemed to have solved it. I could then rebind it to the dongle properly.
Method 10 for me finally! Fun little after issue - my LB and LT were swapped, queue another hour of head scratching. I finally realised it was the profile on the controller!
I’m on my 3rd controller in 4weeks smh first one had stick drift, 2nd had stick drift and sticking & slow response on the button & the 3rd one…. We shall see
If your elite 2 has drift issues and is out of warranty, Microsoft will send you a fixed one without you needing to return yours, the charge will be only $79 with free shipping.
Bro I had the elite series 2 and in a month I had crazy stick drift in my right analog stick, I would appreciate you for all the help because now I got that fixed. I was iffy on the alcohol and Q-tip, but it worked thank you 🐐
Thank you for the video, Method 1 was surprisingly helpful. Honestly didn't expect it to work. Ill come back to this video in a few days if the issue comes up again
Thank you for making this video. Seems like poor design that dust can get through and make stick drift. I was lucky cause it worked after step 2. My controller is just a month old and already had this issue
In the Xbox controller screen beneath the update, there should be a recalibrate option. That actually did correct quite a bit of the drift i had in the left joystick. Didn't solve it completely but it's definitely worth trying.
I would use wedge first, then do the other steps. The Curve adjustment makes so you can change stick to you're preferable play style, then adjusts left to right until you get a consistent straight line going from bottom to top! hope this helps 🙏
I know this video is old now but a small tip I found,when taking the thumbstick covers off the actual potentiometer I used the tension tool or key that comes with the controller I put the key on the tension piece on the top and I proceeded to undo or at least loosen it enough so you could then unscrew with your hands sorry if anyone has already said this I didn't check the comments
Just a word of caution, those contacts at 22:08 are incredibly tiny and will bend if you look at them wrong, causing one of the axes of the stick to stop working, so be very careful when manipulating those!
Man I feel kinda dumb. I aready had my controller taken apart a couple times teying to fix the LS drift and an unresponsive bumber. I used the controller for almost 3 years before it had any problems. Bumber was easy fix. Just needed some alcohol on the button inside the controller. Then the LS started to drift and I couldn't fix it, so my Elite 2 has just sat in a drawer for several months. Decided to try one more time. Turns out I'm just dumb. Forgot to try cleaning the stick moduale/sensor. Just popped off the controller face and unscrewed the stick dome as I did before, and all it took was a bit of isopropyl alcohol poored onto the offending sensor and lighly blowing it out with some canned air. Works perfect again. Dont know why I forgot to try cleaning it. Glad to be using it again.
HowToX could you do a video on doing a full Elite Core/Elite Series 2 shell and button swap? I realize this video already includes a disassembly of the front and back shells, but I'd love to have some footage of someone also moving over the trigger lock and back button parts from the old back shell to the new backshell, and some footage of moving the light diffusers and other bits from the old front shell to the new front shell; as well as replacing the old buttons and bumpers and triggers with the new button parts. Specifically the bumpers and triggers. Just a suggestion since this is exactly what I want to do with my Elite Core, I want to swap its shell and buttons with the ones from an Elite Series 2, and I'd love to have your video as reference. Have a good one.
It could also be a software issue. I was using brand new xbox elite 2 controller for 4 days with steam deck, it was giving me left analog drift on system-> beta participation ->stable, so i switched to beta mode and it cleared immediately
Guys, just get some Electrictal non conductive WD40. Remove the face plate, and fire some of that juice in there underneath the analogue dust covers. This will work for anyone who hasn’t dropped their controller and has developed stick drift just over time.
The first step got a small problem turned into a large piece of cardboard stuck behind my analog stick. Now, i HAVE to open it up to get it out smh... apparently not all controllers are safe to do this to
Used the cardboard wedged method and it pushed my whole joystick in and now whenever I spin the joy stick it feels like something is stoping it from moving
Dude. People like this should have a donation link on their videos. I would love to send him $5 for taking the time to make such detailed content. Thanks @HowToX! This saved my overpriced $200 piece of Microsoft garbage. (I hate you Microsoft. $150, unreliable, controller where the buttons cost extra.)
Mine isnt old at all my bottom right analog started having issues about 8-9 months into buying it. When I push down to click the analog in it doesn’t click down all the way nor does it make the click feeling.. idk what the issue is bc there is no way there is dust or dirt in it. 🤔🤔
Im on my second brand new and both got left stick drift it is annoying and crap quality control I will request a third controller and if it has drift I will ask for refund. My Xbox Elite Controller 1 had no issues with drift stick.
Things you may need:
Replacement Joystick/ D-pad Tops: amzn.to/3SKfE4N
Precision Screwdriver Kit: amzn.to/3TtYrur
Isopropyl Alcohol: amzn.to/47nzJly
Replacement Paddles: amzn.to/47nzJly
Decorative Joystick/D-pad Tops: amzn.to/46eup2T
*All Amazon links above are affiliate links. I get a small amount of money if you end up using them to make purchase (it does not have to be for the item I link to, as long as you click my link then move to another item, it works)
THANK U IT WORKED
There is no shot that slapping the back of my controller just got the drift to stop. Absolutely GOATED video sir, well done.
I saw that method a few years ago, and it does work. It extended the life of my controllers by double (that dang left stick). I just got in the habit of doing it periodically to knock out any accumulated wear dust. Finally taught myself to do a stick module replacement when they eventually wear out. ( I have the previous versions, not the Elite. Now that I've seen the insides of one I'll NEVER get one, massively over-engineered to prevent self repair)
Just worked for me too lmao
Wow worked for me too 🔥🔥
Gotta love when percussive maintenance works on modern electronics!
"Percussive maintenance" amazing
Thanks dude. I opened it up and found a booger in there. It was kind of stale, but still had that sour taste that I like
😂😂😂😂
You are the first person to actually explain and show what you're doing at the level of explanation I need to do things. I haven't even tried anything yet. But even if none of the things you explained work for me. I will be confidant that I did everything I could possibly do to fix my problem. I really appreciate you for this. Thanks a million. Blessings to you and yours.
Used this video to try to fix my left analog stick “rubbing” when positioned to the top leftish corner. The cardboard wedge seems to have solved my problem. You sir are a saint. If the problem persists I’ll just send this thing back for a replacement or a refund. Thanks again.
Wow, I was about to take my pro controller apart and method 3 worked for me to fix my left stick not responding at full tilt. Great video, thank you!!
Hey there,
I went all the way through step 10.
The green thingy inside the joystick was indeed dirty for the axis that was having the drifting issue.
Thanks for the information about identifying which part of the stick was tied to which axis, it was very useful.
I took the whole controller apart, cleaned the problematic piece and put it all back together.
It is now working again properly.
Cheers!
P.S.: I had an issue after putting it all back together where the controller would bind to the bluetooth dongle and subsequently turn off. Plugging it via USB seemed to have solved it. I could then rebind it to the dongle properly.
Fixed on method 1! Been living with this shit for over a year :/ Much appreciation
Cheers mate, first tip with tapping controller fixed mine👍🏻👍🏻
Method 10 for me finally! Fun little after issue - my LB and LT were swapped, queue another hour of head scratching. I finally realised it was the profile on the controller!
Lol how did slapping my controller actually work? No joke, it fixed my drift that was happening for about the past year. Thanks so much!
Bro my controller is brand new why am I having stick drift
Abit of drift is good, it keeps aim assit more active
Same
Same
planned obsolescence
I’m on my 3rd controller in 4weeks smh first one had stick drift, 2nd had stick drift and sticking & slow response on the button & the 3rd one…. We shall see
If your elite 2 has drift issues and is out of warranty, Microsoft will send you a fixed one without you needing to return yours, the charge will be only $79 with free shipping.
Where's the link
Where's the link
45 degree angle and slapping the controller fixed it for me thank you
Bro I had the elite series 2 and in a month I had crazy stick drift in my right analog stick, I would appreciate you for all the help because now I got that fixed. I was iffy on the alcohol and Q-tip, but it worked thank you 🐐
Thank you for the video, Method 1 was surprisingly helpful. Honestly didn't expect it to work. Ill come back to this video in a few days if the issue comes up again
Bought my controller used had stick drift now since did those methods and they worked in, thank you very much
S tier video, took a little bit but you overall helped me.
Thank you!! My trace was filthy, cleaned it with a q-tip and no more stick drift!
God bless you my left stick was stuck on down and the first step fixed my controller I should tip you 60$ for saving me $60
THANK YOU!!. MY RIGHT JOYSTICK WOULDNT LOOK UP OR DOWN PROPERLY
Wow the controller update actually worked (PC)
I was skeptical but something changed 🤷♂
Thanks g
Thank you for making this video. Seems like poor design that dust can get through and make stick drift. I was lucky cause it worked after step 2. My controller is just a month old and already had this issue
Nooooooooooo way you helped you to get my stickdrift away eith the first metod! You absolutely earned you a new subscriber. Thank you very much🤝
Bro my elite controller was so bad but I take of my stuff. But your 1st dirt method worked
In the Xbox controller screen beneath the update, there should be a recalibrate option. That actually did correct quite a bit of the drift i had in the left joystick. Didn't solve it completely but it's definitely worth trying.
I would use wedge first, then do the other steps. The Curve adjustment makes so you can change stick to you're preferable play style, then adjusts left to right until you get a consistent straight line going from bottom to top! hope this helps 🙏
That angle tap helped , thank you!!!
Made it to method 2 and it was solved. Thank you!!
I know this video is old now but a small tip I found,when taking the thumbstick covers off the actual potentiometer I used the tension tool or key that comes with the controller I put the key on the tension piece on the top and I proceeded to undo or at least loosen it enough so you could then unscrew with your hands sorry if anyone has already said this I didn't check the comments
Всё гениальное - просто 😂the very first one worked as magic , thank you!
This Trick by 0:48 works!!! Thanks so much bro!!!!❤
Ok, I was skeptical at first, but it actually worked?! Not drifting anymore
Fixed my controller after the first fix in the video. Holy shit thank you
I removed the plastic ring on the inside of the left joystick space and it worked immediately.
Wow it worked right from the first step ! Thank u so much
1st one fixed the stick drift! Thanks 👌🏽
Extremely thorough video. Thanks man!
Life saver! Method 2 worked like a charm. Pulled out a ball of hair. Gonna keep my cats away from my controller from now on lol
Ive only had this controller for the 2nd day and there is a slight amount of stick drift, why would a new controller have stuck drift?
W advise definitely listen to this man my stick drift went away first method 😂😂
literally only a little over a month of having it and here i am
Tysm first Medford helped me straight away
Just a word of caution, those contacts at 22:08 are incredibly tiny and will bend if you look at them wrong, causing one of the axes of the stick to stop working, so be very careful when manipulating those!
Dame the first method worked, thanks man
So, step 1 worked for me.. Im as shocked as you are lol
Man I feel kinda dumb.
I aready had my controller taken apart a couple times teying to fix the LS drift and an unresponsive bumber.
I used the controller for almost 3 years before it had any problems.
Bumber was easy fix. Just needed some alcohol on the button inside the controller. Then the LS started to drift and I couldn't fix it, so my Elite 2 has just sat in a drawer for several months.
Decided to try one more time. Turns out I'm just dumb. Forgot to try cleaning the stick moduale/sensor. Just popped off the controller face and unscrewed the stick dome as I did before, and all it took was a bit of isopropyl alcohol poored onto the offending sensor and lighly blowing it out with some canned air.
Works perfect again. Dont know why I forgot to try cleaning it. Glad to be using it again.
method 1 worked for me! thanks so much!!!
HowToX could you do a video on doing a full Elite Core/Elite Series 2 shell and button swap? I realize this video already includes a disassembly of the front and back shells, but I'd love to have some footage of someone also moving over the trigger lock and back button parts from the old back shell to the new backshell, and some footage of moving the light diffusers and other bits from the old front shell to the new front shell; as well as replacing the old buttons and bumpers and triggers with the new button parts. Specifically the bumpers and triggers.
Just a suggestion since this is exactly what I want to do with my Elite Core, I want to swap its shell and buttons with the ones from an Elite Series 2, and I'd love to have your video as reference. Have a good one.
Hey, thank you so much for helping not have stick drift 👍
Thank you man. Methode 1 worked for me 💯
Thanks! Solved with the first three methods
Thank you for saving my elite 2 🙏🙏🙏😬
It worked first step thanks I’m subbing now
Earned another subscriber
bro you just fixed my remote with 3' inches of straw. thank you
Thank you, best video ever!
Wow. It works. I have tried almost everything to fix my controller, with no success before. Thanks! 🎉
thank you for being thorough
i did step 1 to 4 and it fixed it! thx
i fixed mine because of this video
Worked great thanks
Thank you. First method worked.
Highly engaging!
This was perfect - thanks.
It worked thanks so much!
Firs time with stick drift right thumb stick, only had it few days, had controller nearly 3 yrs, gonns try some of these methods
Did anything work mate ?
@@jpmcm8910 yeah, but an aditional to add is check firmware side for controller updates
It could also be a software issue.
I was using brand new xbox elite 2 controller for 4 days with steam deck, it was giving me left analog drift on system-> beta participation ->stable, so i switched to beta mode and it cleared immediately
Thanks for Helping its means alot
i dont have drift, but my analogs are like of centered all the time, btw you dont need slow movement in Titanfall 2, just run, rump and wallrun :)
I use auto run in Titanfall 2. Still, if there is an issue, I suggest trying the things in the video.
First one worked for me thank you
What was your issue because for me it keeps acting like a full push is a light push
i had a problem with the left stick getting stuck - solved by rotating the stick clockwise like a bottle top- it seemed to screw the stick back in lol
holy shit this resolved my left stick that was stuck..thanks for the info
It was when he said about heating the stick I don't think you need heat or pliers I did it without both I just used the tension key
Great video thanks
Guys, just get some Electrictal non conductive WD40. Remove the face plate, and fire some of that juice in there underneath the analogue dust covers.
This will work for anyone who hasn’t dropped their controller and has developed stick drift just over time.
The first step got a small problem turned into a large piece of cardboard stuck behind my analog stick. Now, i HAVE to open it up to get it out smh... apparently not all controllers are safe to do this to
Used the cardboard wedged method and it pushed my whole joystick in and now whenever I spin the joy stick it feels like something is stoping it from moving
I have a question so does the metal thumb stick work on the Xbox elite series one controller?
controller sticks on the up and down motion any fix?
After the tapping technique my left stick isn’t clicking as good anymore it’s only a month old what should I do
Thank you!
I have a problem where my controller turns off whenever i press down hard on the right stick is there a fix to this or should i just return it
If you can get a full refund get it then buy a new one
Mines the right stick. I'll be sitting still in cod and just start turning to the left. Makes aiming a pain
What If I spill drink on the controller
I don’t have stick drift! My left thumb stick literally sticks at the 2 o’clock position.
Dude. People like this should have a donation link on their videos. I would love to send him $5 for taking the time to make such detailed content. Thanks @HowToX!
This saved my overpriced $200 piece of Microsoft garbage. (I hate you Microsoft. $150, unreliable, controller where the buttons cost extra.)
1st trick worked for me😂fr
i have horizontal stick drift on both, what can i do on this situation can someone help me pls?
Method 9 worked, it had grime along the sides 💀💀
will this help for me? mine analog is a little how to say this, loose in the middle
i may be cooked, i broke my right stick's potentiometers
THAN YOU SO MUCH
Nice thank you
Question, so seeing any of the green adhesive on the thumbstick means it's broken?
I would not assume that.
Idk if gonna do any of those methods
Mine isnt old at all my bottom right analog started having issues about 8-9 months into buying it. When I push down to click the analog in it doesn’t click down all the way nor does it make the click feeling.. idk what the issue is bc there is no way there is dust or dirt in it. 🤔🤔
Try the things in the video. I believe dirt gets in there at the factory, before it is shipped.
Im on my second brand new and both got left stick drift it is annoying and crap quality control I will request a third controller and if it has drift I will ask for refund. My Xbox Elite Controller 1 had no issues with drift stick.
Am yet to try these stunts out
It Works
what no way frick sakes lol ty so much guy worked 😊