Xbox 360 Controller L.E.D. Swap
Introduction
This is a very easy tut that was made for anyone who wants to swap leds in a Xbox 360 controller, while minimizing the chances of messing up.
Parts Needed
- 0603 Led
- Xbox 360 controller
Tools Needed
- Torx security allen wrench (Try to find one on ebay, look up xbox screwdriver :hifive: ))
- Solder
- Soldering Iron (I used a 20 watt)
- Small Pliers
Optional
- Helping hands (Or a magnifying glass)
- Knife
Difficulty rating: X/5
Average Time to Complete: i.e 30-45mins
Notes:
What makes it difficult ie special screw needed to open
Step By Step Tutorial
1- First get your controller that should look something like this...
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap1.jpg)
2- Now take out the battery and take out the obvious screws
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap2.jpg)
3- Then find the hidden screw found here...
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap3.jpg)
4- After that open the controller from the very tip of the handle (slowly)...
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap4.jpg)
5- And slowly pick it up towards the Left and Right triggers...
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap5.jpg)
6- Once uncovered you'll need to remove the rumble motors...
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap6.jpg)
7- Set the motors aside and hold the charging port and headset jack and wiggle it until the board comes off...
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap7.jpg)
8- Then set the cover aside and should look like this...
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap8.jpg)
9- Now remove the joystick grips...
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap9.jpg)
10- VERY CAREFULLY melt the solder on both sides of the led you are going to swap
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap10.jpg)
11- After a couple times put very little pressure on one side then the other until the led slowly comes off of the contacts...if you put too much pressure you can/will completely take the contact off...
(https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap11.jpg/img]
12- If you happen to do that you will need to scrape the paint off the trace and solder the led on it...
[img]https://www.acidmods.com/moddedmatt/xboxswap12.jpg)
13-Test it. Swap the rest off the Leds and follow the directions backwards to put the control back together and enjoy!!!
FAQ/Troubleshooting