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Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement

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  1. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the battery cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the battery cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the battery cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use your fingers to slide up and remove the battery cover.

  2. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the batteries: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the batteries: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the batteries: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the batteries.

    • When re-inserting the batteries, make sure to position them correctly, with their positive (+) and negative (–) ends matching up with the markings on the controller’s battery contacts. If your batteries are starting to corrode, replace them with new batteries.

  3. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Insert an opening tool: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Insert an opening tool: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Insert an opening tool: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening tool between the left handle cover and the bottom inner edge of the back housing.

  4. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Release the left handle cover clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Release the left handle cover clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Release the left handle cover clips: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Strong plastic clips secure the handle cover. Significant force is required to release them.

    • Slide the opening tool along the inner edge of the left handle cover and pry intermittently to release the plastic clips.

  5. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the left handle cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the left handle cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the left handle cover: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The plastic clips on the outer edge make it difficult to slide along it and release the clips. Therefore, prying up on the inner edge is the easier option.

    • Pry up the middle inner edge of the handle cover with the opening tool to release the remaining clips.

    • Place a finger on top of the handle cover to prevent it from being forcefully ejected.

    • Remove the left handle cover.

    • To reinstall the left handle cover, position it on the back housing and press down firmly along the edges to engage all of the clips.

  6. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Insert an opening tool: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Insert an opening tool: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Insert an opening tool: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening tool between the right handle cover and the bottom inner edge of the back housing.

  7. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Release the right handle cover clips: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Release the right handle cover clips: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Release the right handle cover clips: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Strong plastic clips secure the handle cover. Significant force is required to release them.

    • Slide the opening tool along the inner edge of the right handle cover and pry intermittently to release the plastic clips.

  8. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the right handle cover: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the right handle cover: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the right handle cover: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The plastic clips on the outer edge make it difficult to slide along it and release the clips. Therefore, prying up on the inner edge is the easier option.

    • Pry up the middle inner edge of the handle cover with the opening tool to release the remaining clips.

    • Place a finger on top of the handle cover to prevent it from being forcefully ejected.

    • Remove the right handle cover.

    • To reinstall the right handle cover, position it on the back housing and press down firmly along the edges to engage all of the clips.

  9. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Reposition the battery compartment sticker: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Reposition the battery compartment sticker: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
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    Tweezers
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    • The sticker in the battery compartment covers a housing screw. Peel it back or pierce through it with a screwdriver.

    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to peel back the sticker to reveal the screw.

    • You only need to peel this sticker to where you can access the hidden screw. You don't need to pull it completely off.

  10. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Unfasten the top housing: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Unfasten the top housing: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Torx T8 Security screwdriver to remove the five 9.3 mm-long screws securing the top housing, three near the top and two at the bottom.

  11. Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the top housing: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the top housing: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xbox Series X|S Controller (Model 1914) Top Housing Replacement, Remove the top housing: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the top housing straight up to remove it.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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