how to fix xbox one controller bumper

PSA: If you're Xbox controller's bumper only works when you press it way too hard, you can fix it by holding down the trigger button and blowing into the gap created under the bumper.

Apparently, a build up of dust and crap is what causes it. I wouldn't have believed this either but I tried it and it saved me 50 dollars. Would recommend.

Edit: Compressed Air appears to work even better than blowing in it so try using that before giving up! I would also suggest removing the plates underneath themselves in order to get all the way in there.

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I wish I'd read that a week ago, although I do like my new controller.

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I just threw mine away a couple days ago after disassembling and still not being able to figure it out. Feels bad man.

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I opened up my Elite controller last week because the left bumper wasn't working at all. I was able to locate the actual button inside the controller (it's really small) and the problem wasn't that the bumper was't making contact. I was able to click the button easily with a butter knife; nothing happened.

I didn't know what else to try so I was going to give up and just put the controller back together. But before I did, I sprayed compressed air on the bumper button, and that fixed it immediately.

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Op · 2y

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Compressed air, any air really. Glad to hear it works for you too!

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Instructions unclear. Dick stuck under LB button

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Op · 2y

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I'm sorry to hear that it fit.

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Op · 2y

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If I could save one person 50 dollars, it was worth posting. Glad to hear it!

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These bumpers also crack. And without the strength of the plastic, it makes the pressing more difficult.

Some people report bumpers completely breaking, but mine was more of a hairline fracture.

If then dirt isn't the issue, search amazon for a bumper repair kit. Look on YouTube. And spend 30 minutes fixing the bumper. I did it. Works like a champ now.

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My right bumper broke off completely. Thanks, AC:Odyssey.

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my right bumper broke like this. It still worked fine but i noticed one day that if i pushed on the very edge of it it didn't work, and that it didn't feel clicky like the left bumper did. did a quick google and figured this out. Amazon primed a $20 kit to my house and i was able to fix it myself within 2 days of discovering the issue c

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Hmm.. My Right Bumper has been acting up, so I'll give this a try.

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Cracks can form in the plastic as well, happened twice on my elite. If that's your problem, there are kits you can get for ~$10 and Youtube has lots of videos on how to swap the pieces out.

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Op · 2y

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No, he is saying 'If you are an Xbox controller" /s

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Wow I just tried it and it actually worked lol

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Op · 2y

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My xb1 controller had this issue 2 weeks after using it this didn't work for me but it's annoying how easily the bumpers break😞

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Ive had a remote with a bumper like this for the past 5 months and I just blew into it thinking it was just a broken bumper, Tried it and now its like its brand new!

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Op · 2y

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Dope. I dont have this problem but Ill keep it in mind