My brother bought a controller a long time ago, and now the button doesn't work (well, you need to really press hard to get a response). We're not gonna bother getting it repaired and we don't feel like getting another. So I was thinking it would be possible just to open the controller up and try to fix the problem ourselves. My question is, do they have any tutorials on fixing this problem? Should I even bother doing it? Thanks in advance :)
Chances are if your buttons aren't working, the substance used to close the circuit (I think it's graphite, but don't quote me on that) has been worn down from overuse. Taking it apart and looking at the rubber where the buttons actually rest will be your answer. If it is a solid black circle, then its the circuitry on the plastic. If it looks like some is missing, it's the material missing on the rubber. My SNES controller had this same problem and I was able to get it working (for the most part) but taping a small piece of tin foil over the graphite circle.
Chances are if your buttons aren't working, the substance used to close the circuit (I think it's graphite, but don't quote me on that) has been worn down from overuse. Taking it apart and looking at the rubber where the buttons actually rest will be your answer. If it is a solid black circle, then its the circuitry on the plastic. If it looks like some is missing, it's the material missing on the rubber. My SNES controller had this same problem and I was able to get it working (for the most part) but taping a small piece of tin foil over the graphite circle.barinelg
Didn't work :( Now it's more busted than before. Then again, it's not like we lose anything out of it.
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