Wireless Xbox One Controller Bumper Assembly Replacement

Last updated on June 6, 2024

10 - 15 minutes

Moderate

Introduction

This is a repair guide for the bumper assembly of an Xbox One Wireless Controller Model 1708. This guide demonstrates how to remove the back plate of the controller in order to access the internals and replace the bumper assembly. It is important that any batteries or wires plugged into the controller be disconnected or removed before attempting repair.

What you need

Parts

Xbox One S Controller (1708) Bumper Assembly
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Tools

Step 1 Bumper Assembly

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Remove the battery cover from the back of the controller by sliding it upwards.

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Step 2

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Tool used on this step:

Halberd Spudger

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Using the halberd spudger, pry the grip casing upwards from the handle.
Remove the grip casing from both the left and right handles of the controller.
It helps to begin near the top of the grip casing near the trigger.

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Step 3

Remove the five 9 mm Torx TR9 security screws from the top and bottom of the controller grip regions as well as from the center of the battery region.
The pins on the security screws can be broken off easily with a small flathead screwdriver for use of an ordinary Torx screwdriver if the security version is unavailable.

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Step 4

Remove the back of the controller casing by lifting it up and off.

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Step 5

Lift the internal assembly from the plastic controller case.
Handle gently; the motors on the bottom left and right are not firmly attached.

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Step 6

Remove the top button panel from the controller by gently lifting up the hooks attached to the internals.

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Step 7

Detach the bumper assembly by sliding one bumper to the side away from the controller and then lifting upwards.
Gently follow the motion indicated by the arrows.

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