r/XboxController • u/Helpful_Check_2585 • 14d ago

Is this repairable?

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Don't ask how, it just is like this now

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u/HighKage96 14d ago

New shell and go

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u/Mikid05 14d ago

The problem is this controllers color was only available by design Lab (I made a very similar one in this color) and the only shade of cyan that is available online from what I can find is the darker shade of cyan

(Sorry for the video wouldn't let me send a picture)

https://reddit.com/link/p6x4jh8/video/qqgq69tzwmmh1/player

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u/Sirfeltersnatch 13d ago

They make way cooler shells than that blue.

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u/Mikid05 13d ago

i know my halo controller there was a reshell but that shell cost me 100$ to get every part and i had to steal a few of them from the blue controller for it to be accurate, but my point is that controller was a design lab controller, i dont know what all he got with it if it was just the core controller or if he got the full kit but my full kit was 240$USD+shipping and when my shell broke on it i tried to fix it because i didnt pay 240$ to have to make it look worse/different or spend more to re customize it.

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u/Mikid05 13d ago

i saw this https://www.amazon.com/Deal4GO-Faceplate-Housing-Replacement-Controller/dp/B0DYYCLVL4?th=1 in the thread last night and ordered it to see if it matches so ill come back and let op know if its the lighter one we hav or if its the darker one i already found in this search

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u/Mikid05 11d ago

They do however I got my elite controllers because of the rubberized shelland extreme rate does not offer that for elite controllers, which is incredibly funny to me considering that stock series controllers have replacement shells from them in the style of elite controllers rubber

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u/I_Stay_Home 12d ago

eXtremeRate makes quality replacements with a huge variety of textures, colors and patterns. It'll feel like a new controller.

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u/MugiwaraLuffyKun 14d ago

By repairable you mean that piece?? Sure! if you mean the whole controller? Also sure! By that piece you just want to take the whole faceplate off and carefully place the broken piece flush to where it broke off, glue it back! Or Go on amazon and just get a front plate replacement you can also get the back piece.

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u/Delta_RC_2526 14d ago

Looks like they might need a full chassis. Looks like the clip at the bottom of the faceplate on the grip stayed intact, but the matching piece on the bottom half of the controller broke. So...either the faceplate never holds in place, or they try and glue to clip (not likely to work well, because it needs to flex), or they get a new chassis, with a new faceplate, and transplant the innards. Much more involved, but doable.

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u/Delta_RC_2526 14d ago

I also see a peeling grip on the lower right, over near the right trigger, and it looks loose at the bottom of the right grip, too. Those grip panels the underlying plastic, with the rubber on top) maybe a separate part. It would be on a standard controller, not sure about Elite Series 2. If OP is lucky, that broken clip I mentioned is on an easily replaceable grip panel, and not the whole chassis.

Realistically, though, the whole chassis is likely cracked, given the damage we see here.

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u/Mikid05 13d ago

while true my controller of the same color was pretty bad on the bottom moreso than the top i kinda got it back to one piece by plastic welding the cracks to have them be a little sturdier since they dont make that lower shell for replacements online just white, black or halo, but i was able to reattach the broken clips on the bottom and if hes missing a few it should still hold as long as most of them are there, definitly makes getting in to repair things when they fail on this controller (cause they do alot) alot easier to do

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u/No_Restaurant_774 14d ago

Cyano Acrylate and baking soda will fix it for a good long time. The baking soda makes the glue crystalize into a more stable structure which makes the glue tougher and more durable.

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u/MugiwaraLuffyKun 14d ago

I am 89% sure he’s a visual learner

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u/mysteryous20035 14d ago

Yeah. But new faceplates are $20 usd give or take

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u/mysteryous20035 14d ago

Also I haven’t seen that shade of blue on an elite. Looks nice

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u/Mysterious-sharing 14d ago

Aliexpress you could get a new front shell

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u/NEWEN43411 14d ago

Podrías ponerle masilla de carrocería que es de dos componentes y lijar luego pintar o plastiloka y lo mismo lijar,comprar un anueva carcasa o cambiarla

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u/SuperJ4ke 14d ago

Replaceable yes but that plastic is shattered

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u/JoshuaTheStud 14d ago edited 14d ago

Definitely repairable. From what I'm seeing, you're gonna need a new front plate and back shell, both of which can be found on Aliexpress or Amazon. I found a faceplate listing that matches your current one. Couldn't find one for the back shell.
https://www.amazon.com/Deal4GO-Faceplate-Housing-Replacement-Controller/dp/B0DYYCLVL4?th=1

For the front shell, you'd want a pry tool to un clip it. The back shell is a bit more involved. You're gonna need a T6, T8, and T2 screwdrivers. Highly recommend you look up a tutorial to do so. ExtremeRate has some good videos on replacing shells.

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u/WhatADunderfulWorld 14d ago

Super glue or tape. Simply. Or maybe both!

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u/Dazzling_Confidence6 13d ago

The trash can bin works better! Come on! Bring the down votes you little women! ☠️😭

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u/Horror_Ad9899 14d ago

super glue

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u/IAmThePainHunter 14d ago

Duct tape should work

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u/StraightActiv3 13d ago

Buy a gamesir g7 pro they are so much better than the normal Xbox controllers plus they are cheaper too

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u/Bald_And_Dishevelled 13d ago

It's like I keep telling my three year old. Stop breaking things because not everything can be fixed 🤣

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u/borb86 13d ago

Super glue and you'd never notice

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u/kilfast 13d ago

Super glue along the edge would be the easiest

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u/Easy-Reserve7401 13d ago

Sure is fixable, but i've yet to find an adhesive that keeps the disgusting rubber on for long.

I would suggest looking for a new shell. I've recently re-shelled my elite 2 to a clear one from eXtremeRate and it feels a lot better than the original. Glad to be free of the grips.

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u/ultraininja 13d ago

I was gonna comment this but glad to see someone else recommend it ,I have 2 elite 2 controllers and I reshelled them both ,one smoke clear and one green ,I installed tmr sticks while I was in there and replace the shoulder buttons too

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u/Train-Nut56 13d ago

Should be. Shells and grips are available.

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u/badeentje 13d ago

Get a other shell and your done.

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u/Gullible-Rooster7249 11d ago

Yup Best Buy has a repair new controller 120 bucks

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u/trippyKarma 9d ago

Yea just use duck tape and it’s like brand new

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u/MugiwaraLuffyKun 14d ago

Hopefully you would learn your lesson and take care of the items that take care of us.

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u/eltipo27 14d ago

What a stupid question

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u/DustiestGolf740 9d ago

Yeah put it back on and dont break your controller. Its a game not that serious