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Fix A Worn Out Game Controller With Foil

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 in 800HighTech, Geek News, Random

How to repair your worn out controller with foil…

Here’s a great little tip that can have you repairing your worn out controllers in no time. The fix is actually very straightforward, however you will need a torx screw driver – six point star-shaped tip – as well as a light hand and little patience.

First loosen the screws and take the controller apart – be sure not to damage any of the wire connections whilst doing this. Then simply place pieces of foil on the rubber pads where the underneath of the button meet – this will fill the space causing the lack of response in the buttons.

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Fix Worn Out Controller With Foil

Image credit: Viktak, 2012.

As Lifehacker notes, you can do apply a similar method to repair an unresponsive computer keyboard spacebar key, using an orange juice carton instead of foil.

Fix Space Bar With Orange Juice Carton

Image Credit: LifeHacker, 2010.

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Tags: Computer-Tip, Computers, Gaming, Nintendo-Wii, Peripherals, Playstation, PS3, Tips

Source:

Fixing a Worn out Remote Control (XBOX, Playstation, Wii, TV, etc.). DIY Viktak, 01/18/2012.
Whitson Gordon: Fix A Worn-Out Video Game Controller. Lifehacker, 27/01/2012.