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Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698): Do I need a Windows 10 PC or will the Xbox customize the controller?

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 16:18:40 -0700

I want to customize my controller and I was wondering if a windows pc is required to customize the controller.

⟐ Edited by author novembro 12, 2017 at 16:18 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1537: Xbox One Controller won't turn on.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 08:59:40 -0700

I recently tore apart my Xbox One Controller to replace the buttons and the front faceplace on the controller. Now that I have put it back together the guide button will not turn on the controller. When I hold down the guide button in a certain spot it turns on, but once I release it shuts off. When I plug it into the console it turns the controller on but the guide button doesn't work. On one controller the vibrator disconnected from one side, could this be relative to the problem?

⟐ Answer edited janeiro 07, 2021 at 8:59 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1537: Audio jack not working with the controller

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:30:51 -0700

I have a scuf controller, i dropped my controller a foot and now when i try to plug my headset cord into the jack I cant talk to friends and it doesnt even register my mic is plugged in. Someone gave a suggestion that a solder joint is broken, but Im not sure of others problems to help.

⟐ Commented abril 18, 2025 at 12:30 GMT-7

Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: Why does my controller just turn off randomly when I’m playing games

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:13:55 -0700

It just turns off when I’m using it and it happens randomly

Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698): Replacement transistor (304) on pins U11 & C37

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 19:13:16 -0700

I've replaced the left analogue stick potentiometer, but in doing so have damaged the transistor that's soldered nearby on pins U11 and C37. I tried a replacement transistor, but the controller inputs seem to be cutting out (pressing and holding a button results in the system believing it's a rapid tapping).

Does anyone know the correct spec part for replacing this transistor?

It’s on the back of the main board, next to the pins for the left stick potentiometer (circled in blue).

⟐ Commented agosto 25, 2025 at 19:13 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller 1697: 3.5mm mic not working but can hear others.

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 19:33:37 -0700

I can hear other people but they can't hear me, when I blow or talk into the mic my ring around my profile lights up like I'm talking. I've tested the mic on other devices and works. I've tried other mics but same thing happens. It's a turtle beach headset.

⟐ Answered dezembro 04, 2020 at 19:33 GMT-7

Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: Freshly replaced analog stick crazy input.

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:32:30 -0700

Hi,

I recently bought a pair of analog stick from Ali.

I successfully replaced the left stick of an Elite 2 controller just a moth ago with no problem. Today, since my other Elite 2 Core had some issue with a wobbly right stick I decided to replace it aswell.

I ended up with a crazy input from that stick.

Could it be a damaged unit, or is more possible that I did something wrong?

To disassemble the faulty analog stick I broke it with pliers, just like I did for the other controller, and I don't i damaged anything in that process.

My only concern is that to remove a pin i struggled a bit and it took a lot of time, so maybe I damaged something overheating it?

I tested the controller with an online tester and this is what it looks like. I did nothing to the left stick, i replaced only the right one

Here’s the picture, i forgot earlier

The circled connection is the one I struggled the most, and it seems like I deformed a bit the hole (I don’t know the correct terminology 😅)

⟐ Answered novembro 28, 2025 at 14:32 GMT-7

Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: Left stick drift and delayed response time

Mon, 27 May 2024 18:01:29 -0700

The left stick is always drifting. Sometimes it's not noticeable in game but in menu it will cycle up consistently. Sometimes a quick flick fixes it. Other issue is you press the stick in and the action is not always crisp, there is a delay

⟐ Answered maio 27, 2024 at 18:01 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: It says I'm holding down the RB button? Please help Fix?

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:49:32 -0700

I'm not touching RB and it says I am for no reason? I don't know how to fix please help

⟐ Edited janeiro 22, 2024 at 13:49 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: How to take a broken headphone jack out of the headphone slot?

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:03:08 -0700

My friend broke his headphone jack in the headphone slot, soo how do you take a broken headphone jack out of the headphone slot?

⟐ Answer accepted dezembro 08, 2022 at 6:03 GMT-7

Xbox One Elite Wireless Controller Series 2: Can not power on without external power

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:08:55 -0700

The controller will not switch on without being plugged into the xbox or on the charging Dock.

However once powered up like this I can remove external power source or dock and use wireless as normal, the home button also works in the xbox menu!

It just won't power on when wireless...

Battery is OK as I've swapped it already.

All board connections pads are clean and carbon free.

Any ideas guys n gals

I'm not scared of Pad/trace repairs confident soldering with iron or air, but this has me stumped.....

⟐ Answered março 26, 2026 at 12:08 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Why is my Xbox controller double inputing in menus?

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:05:31 -0700

In the Xbox menus (system, not game), my controller will always double input using the sticks or d-pad. I move one, it moves two with two separate sounds. It doesn’t do this to other controllers on the same console

⟐ Commented dezembro 13, 2025 at 9:05 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Antenna Causing XBox Series X/S Controller to Not Work(?)

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 02:26:05 -0700

My Xbox Series X/S controller stopped working and has a weird coil whine when connected with a USB cable. After taking it apart I found that when I disconnect one of the antenna (see Image below), the controller comes back to life, and stops working when I reconnect the antenna cable. Is there a way I can fix the antenna and get the wireless functionality back? Currently I can only use the controller wired. Provided image is the antenna connection that is causing the problem.

⟐ Answered novembro 11, 2025 at 2:26 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Dlaczego mój kontroler się nie włącza

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 15:20:39 -0700

Dlaczego mój kontroler się nie włącza a przycisk włączania tylko delikatnie mruga, podłączyłam go do gniazdka przez ładowarke zamiast do gniazda usb w konsoli

Translation:

Why doesn't my controller turn on and the power button only blinks slightly? I connected it to the socket via the charger instead of to the USB port on the console.

⟐ Answered outubro 27, 2025 at 15:20 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: Stick drift after replacing joystick module

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:30:47 -0700

I have replaced the right joystick module of an Xbox series controller as it had stick drift, but after replacing it the stick drift remains.

When replacing it I did notice some damage to the board so I’m now wondering if this is the cause, I’ve attached a photo so hopefully someone can let me know if that is likely the cause and if there’s anything that can be done.

Thanks, Luke

⟐ Answer accepted agosto 05, 2025 at 13:30 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708: Controller doesn't want to work via USB connection

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:25:41 -0700

Hello! I’m using my Xbox controller plugged in via USB cable without batteries. Yesterday, it just simply stopped working. It seemed like a driver issue at first, the controller buzzed when plugged into USB port, but was not connected. It also takes power from the USB port and when I’m pressing the middle button it connects via Bluetooth normally. tried reinstalling the drivers, testing 2 other cables and plugging the controller into my laptop. So It doesn’t work with any of my cables or my PC or laptop, it does take the power from the USB but doesn’t connect via USB.

Any ideas on how Can I fix it? I know I technically can use the cable as batteries and connect my controller via Bluetooth, but due to various medical devices I use I would prefer to avoid it.

⟐ Answered julho 15, 2025 at 13:25 GMT-7

Xbox Series X Wireless Controller: How can I repair my drifting left stick

Tue, 28 May 2024 05:21:48 -0700

I never had a problem in my life with drifting stick but the time has come. So any advice how can I fix this problem?

⟐ Answered maio 28, 2024 at 5:21 GMT-7

Xbox One Controller: Xbox One Wireless Controller (Lunar White) working only with USB cable

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:07:05 -0700

My Xbox controller will not work without a direct USB connection to a console. Tried new batts, software updates, and all I got it to do was make it turn on for .5 seconds. Any solutions? Also turns on console.

⟐ Commented março 27, 2024 at 6:07 GMT-7

Xbox One Elite Controller (Model 1698): When you press the button, it feels like there is no button

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:40:29 -0700

My right joystick on my xbox elite series 2 controller has stopped working. When you try to push it down to press the button, it feels like there is no button. It feels squishy.

⟐ Commented dezembro 19, 2023 at 19:40 GMT-7

Xbox One Wireless Controller 1697: Why is my right trigger always activated even when i'm not pressing it

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 17:19:48 -0700

My right trigger has been like this for a year now i am going to open it up once i get the tools and i am wondering if anyone knows what is wrong and how to fix it.

Thanks

⟐ Commented março 01, 2023 at 17:19 GMT-7