How To Fix Xbox One Wireless Controller Drift - IFixit Repair Guide

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How to Fix Xbox One Wireless Controller Drift

Introduction

Growing up, I always played Xbox, and one problem that I consistently had was with the joysticks of the controllers. The problem I experienced the most was stick drift, which is when your character in the game moves or looks around when you're not touching the controller. This can become extremely frustrating in first and third-person video games, and make it difficult to play well. I decided to create this guide to help others running into the same issue. Fixing the problem doesn't take long, and you only need 70% or higher isopropyl alcohol and a few cotton balls.

Before you begin this repair, make sure your Xbox One Wireless Controller is turned off and the batteries are removed.

What you need

1. Step 1 How to Fix Xbox One Wireless Controller Drift

   

   • Remove the batteries from the controller.

   • If you are using a wired controller, disconnect the wire.

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