Need help replacing 3d analogue sensor for xbox 360 Controller!

[xboxnoob]

Hi Guys,

I have a quick question. I have two controllers that have bad thumbstick sensors and i was wondering if there was a tutorial out there that explained the process. I have googled it and checked youtube and can find an answer.

[Aggressive Mods]

Right here with yah...Trying to find a good technique myself.

[Sammy]

I've never tried, but couldnt you just Use a heat gun to melt the solder, pull off the old analog, and put the new one on there?

[Rodent]

25 watt soldering  iron and desoldering tool.

[rafaliyo86]

25 watt soldering  iron and desoldering tool.

I agree with rodent, in fact i have replaced some of them doing it so

[Modded Matt]

any soldering iron will do, just add new solder to alll the points before you start

[1TONpete]

Ive done it a bunch of times and a good Iron 25 watts, and a de-solder pen. I usually put a tiny bit of flux on the solder points before i start just to get the stuff flowing. You have to be quick. Heat , and then suck really quick. Once all the solder is sucked off the pins, clean your iron tip and just go around and touch every pin as you pull on the analog stick from the other side of the board. Then Like Matt said besure to clean the solder pads with a wick , and re-tin your new stick. do not put to much solder on the pins for the new stick , this will make it more difficult to put back in the pin holes. The just go around and solder up the stick to the board.


NOTE: add to video tute list.

[twall667]

Heres a link to the Desoldering Iron I got from radio shack it is the best thing ever when replacing the whole thumbstick assembly...  http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062731

[Viking360]

Youtube video series showing thumbstick replacement...

Replace your XBOX 360 controller thumbstick or trigger mechanism (1 of 3)
Replace your XBOX 360 controller thumbstick or trigger mechanism (2 of 3)
Replace your XBOX 360 controller thumbstick or trigger mechanism (3 of 3)