PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller L and R Thumbstick Cover Replacement

Written By: Ayjah Montgomery
  • Comments: 25
PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller L and R Thumbstick Cover Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

20 - 35 minutes

Introduction

This guide will show you how to access and replace the L and R thumbstick covers on your PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller. If your thumbsticks are sticking or causing drift, you may need to remove the covers to clean or replace them. Replacing worn-out thumbstick covers can improve gameplay performance.

The components involved in this replacement are small, so a steady hand and good organization are essential. Performing this repair yourself can save both time and money. Be sure to purchase the correct replacement parts in advance from the Xbox website or a local gaming store.

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    • Remove the battery cover by pressing down on the lever located on the top of the cover.

    • Apply pressure until it clicks out of place, and pull it off.

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    • Remove all eight screws using the J0 screwdriver.

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    • Insert the iFixit opening tool into the seam and gently pry the cover plate up.

    • Remove the cover plate once it is loosened.

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    • Remove all three screws securing the motherboard using the J00 screwdriver.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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    • Pull the L and R stick covers out of the socket.

    I am having a hard time sourcing the parts for this repair. Any tips on where to order new L and R sticks, or analog thumbsticks, as I’m seeing them referred to? I ordered Nintendo Pro Controller analog thumbsticks online and could not complete the repair as the underside of the knobs were not the right shape/fit. I need PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller parts. Help!

    Rebecca -

    I’m having the same issue. Regular replacement joystick won’t fit and I can’t seem to find joysticks for specifically power A wireless controllers. Have you had an luck since commenting this?

    Riley Ross -

    Anyone have any luck? Also looking for the correct thumbstick replacements...

    Aaron Wells -

    I can't find anywhere that sells the replacement thumb sticks to replace. My son's left thumbstick cracked and broke and the switch pro thumbsticks you can get from ebay etc don't fit.

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Conclusion

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

Author

Ayjah Montgomery

Member since: 10/10/19

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21 comments

My controllers are drifting, What can i do after getting the joystick of to fix that.

MilesGDC -

i dont know i cleaned using plush sticks ( that usually go to ears that one ) i used that and isopropacol alcohoc 90%

it works for 2 weeks ( on me ) and now my Right analog stick is too Loose to wiggle there

BrunoS -

Where can I get replacement thumbsticks for this controller? Are they the same as the Switch Pro Controllers?

engelgott0972 -

i need replacement joy-sticks too

BrunoS -

I need a link for the thumbsticks too. Cant seem to find them anywhere and PowerA does no sell them nor is willing to help.

Brandon Kohl -

I have just found them (I think, fingers crossed) on Aliexpress

oclose -

I get drift and I need help fixing that can someone please help me get rid of the drift

FP SKETCH -

i dont know i cleaned using plush sticks ( that usually go to ears that one ) i used that and isopropacol alcohoc 90%

it works for 2 weeks ( on me ) and now my Right analog stick is too Loose to wiggle there and i cant use it anymore i need to play my Right anolog stick ( from my switch ) to hold it and use my controllers left analog stick to move

BrunoS -

My controller is drifting how can I fix that

Jesus Bandrras -

i dont know i cleaned using plush sticks ( that usually go to ears that one ) i used that and isopropacol alcohoc 90%

it works for 2 weeks ( on me ) and now my Right analog stick is too Loose to wiggle there and i cant use it

BrunoS -

if there are Analog stick replacement parts then Can i buy some?

BrunoS -

Hi, Where can I buy replacement sticks, mine are trashed?

James Bennett -

You can try looking up small hole controller thumbsticks on Aliexpress. Not the best but they’ll do. Might have to trim the edges a bit to fit through the front case.

james.li17071994 -

Any idea where to get joysticks for these? I ordered switch pro controller joysticks and the hole underneath is too big for the rod.

robert Fram -

I may have find what is the exact part that make up the joystick: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/16273 based on that, the replacement joystick should be this: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/17263

I will try to order some and post back if that works.

Steve Garon -

I ended up buying those but will only receive them in a month: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050031...

Steve Garon -

I received my replacement tumb stick from AliExpress and they 100% work! They are much cheaper feel than the original thumbstick but at least I have a working controller. You can get them here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050031...

Steve Garon -

I ordered the same and I can confirm, they fit and work great!! They look better than on the photo of the store site.

I even put my thumbstick rubber on it and it fits perfectly as well.

Victor Ku -

So I have what should be a power a enhanced wireless pro controller, but the one I have doesn't use AA batteries, how do I remove the internal battery out of a model that doesn't use AA batteries

Thinkninjas -

Stick drift. Stiiiiick drift. This is not telling us how to fix that. What do we use to fix that?

IsaacLaughter -

Why is this listed as a repair/replace guide for the joysticks? They're only showing how to get to the plastic thumbsticks and not the actual joystick assembly, so this is basically useless.

Chase -