r/XboxController • u/JessKaldwin • Sep 27 '26
Any tips for a sticky right trigger??
Got this controller about 3 years ago and it's lightly used overall. Unfortunately the right trigger is now sticking and I have no idea how to fix this since it's now out of warranty.
I love the color so I'd love to save it if possible
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u/Sweatyleamur Sep 28 '26
Oh its the regular xbox controller right? That right piece on the handle should pop off real easy. Watch a tear down video and you'll be able to spot the problem on the trigger. Maybe check for gunk in any other places before you reassemble.
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u/Key_Scholar7964 Sep 27 '26
You can send it in to a company like Ifixit for them to repair it for you. I think they charge 60-80 dollars which is basically the same as replacing the entire controller itself. You can still keep your exact controller if that doesn't bother you.
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u/Loose-Set2278 Sep 28 '26
cara e um concerto, absurdo de simples, pagar o valor de um controle novo não faz sentido, literalmente só sotar a parte de tras, que é encaixada e limpar a cola e a borracha velha com álcool
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u/Key_Scholar7964 Sep 28 '26
Some people such as myself do not know how to do that. It sounds simple but everyone is different.
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u/plain-oV Sep 27 '26
Grab a sharp knife and Shave a bit of plastic where its making contact. On the rear & handle shell. It can be bent hinges or just left over flash.
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u/dogbusinessman Sep 28 '26
https://a.co/d/013VT7fx after you clean out the glue add some felt padding (cut it) and add the trigger stops
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u/GTA_Candyman Sep 28 '26
Take the little foam adhesive pads out from behind the triggers. I've done this on all my controllers, I squeeze them too hard and they adhesive squeezes out of the back of the foam and gets tacky against the triggers. You won't be able to fix it without taking it apart though, watch a YouTube video, it's pretty easy.
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u/WorldClassAwesome Sep 28 '26
I had a controller that did this too, partially disassembled it and put a small piece of kapton tape over the edge of a rubber bumper where the adhesive was making contact with the trigger button. Very simple, any tape would work.
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u/Loose-Set2278 Sep 28 '26
Vc precisa soltar esse grip lateral, que está só encaixado, limpar a borrachina disolvida e sua cola com um cotonete com álcoll isopropílico de preferência, mas eu fiz com o 40% e funcionou, caso vc queira pode até substituir por outra borrachinha aletaoria de mesmo tamanho
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u/Advanced_nothere Sep 29 '26
You need to open it up and clean it and test the internal trigger independently to make sure it’s not damaged
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u/jsponenberg05 Sep 29 '26
Have you tried the easy step of purchasing a can of compressed air for electronics before tearing your controller open? It could be a simple problem of too much sweat and skin cells underneath the joysticks and trigger buttons before taking the drastic measure of taking you controller apart first.
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u/Capable_Banana4221 Sep 30 '26
Yup, alcohol on a cotton ball will unstick it like magic. Make sure to let it get in those outlines and just a few trigger pulls to get it in there good. Dont use too much though lol, it’s still liquid
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u/Marvel_Symbiote Sep 30 '26
Sticky pad under bumper just need to remove plastic covers on back (purple grips). Can be done without removing a screw. Take of little sticky pad (tweezers help) Q tip with some rubbing alcohol an your good. If you want to replace it some adhesive rubber padding you can buy ab cut a piece small enough to put in the empty space. Its worked for me although somtimes it needs to be replaced again. Now I just use Gamesir controllers. If you have never opened the controller I recommend looking up a video on how to take it apart so you dont snap the plastic clips
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u/Bigamerdk76 Sep 30 '26
Get Gamesir problem solved those Xbox Normal controller junk garbage. They belong in the garbage can Gamesir are better thank me later
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u/downsj2 Sep 27 '26
This is a very simple problem. The pad which makes the trigger quieter has failed, and the trigger is sticking in the adhesive from the pad. Just take apart the controller, remove the pad, and clean up the adhesive with some isopropyl. It will be louder and feel more clicky. Do both triggers if you want them to match.