Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Thumbstick Covers Replacement
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crwdns2942287:0crwdne2942287:0Use 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.
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Use your fingers to slide up and remove the battery cover.
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Remove the batteries.
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Insert an opening tool between the left handle cover and the bottom inner edge of the back housing.
Before doing this step, it is recommended to clean the edges of the cover
Thanks for adding this tip!
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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.
My sticker began to tear. I decided it may be best to photo the sticker then poke a hole to access the screw.
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Use a T8R Torx Security driver to remove the five 9.3 mm-long screws securing the top housing, three near the top and two at the bottom.
I found that for me a T8 H screw (the one with a hole in the middle) works better.
Hi Violynos, thanks for your comment! The designation Torx T8 security screw is equivalent to Torx T8H.
Same controller. My screws were T7.
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Lift the top housing straight up to remove it.
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Use your fingers to remove the joystick covers.
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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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This was really helpful in fixing my thumbsticks. The only suggestion I have is to remove the battery cover after you're removed the handle covers instead of before. It will be easier to grip the controller while using the pry tools when the battery cover is still on.
Replaced the right thumb stick after mine broke. 3d printed a new stick and seems to be working fine. Thanks
