XBox 360 Bumper doesn't work.
First review how to open/clean your XBox 360 Controller, here
Symptoms: My right bumper is sticking when i push it. My left bumper only works some times. The bumper seems loose or doesn't make the click noise when I push it down.
Fixes For Problematic XBox 360 Bumpers.
After you take apart the controller using the above guide you will see on the circuit board two white buttons facing forward (next to the left joystick and the other next to the "Y" button). These are the actual buttons that are being depressed when you go to press RB or LB (right bumper, left bumper).
First we want to make sure these are cleaned thoroughly and no debris is caught in or around the button. If it is sticky I would use a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol to remove the gunk. After making sure the button is clean, press it down. Do you hear a click? If you don't that means the button itself is messed up and short of taking it to a repair shop it's done. If it does click, we can continue working on it.
Next we need to see if the RB/LB "shield" is working, this is what you are pressing when you are using the controller normally. First clean this thoroughly and check for any issues, such as broken or chipped off plastic pieces. There should be two cross looking plastic pieces coming out maybe a quarter of an inch. If the piece is missing on either side you will need to replace the shield, or find something to replace the cross piece with. Put the circuit board back on the bottom half of the controller. Place the shield like it normally would be in front of the RB/LB buttons, press the LB or RB button, listen for the click. If it clicked then it is making solid contact. If not then the shield might need to be replaced. You can get replacement parts online much cheaper then going to buy a whole new controller.
If the RB/LB button is sticking down after depressing it, check to see if it is springy at all. You should be able to hold the shield in your hands and gently press on each side, it should have a little resistance and spring back to normal. If it does not do this then you will need to replace the shield. If you find that it is working fine, clean around the shield on the face plates of the controller, any gunk there is probably causing the issue. Put the controller back together and check to make sure every thing is working properly
If this didn't solve your issue and it's not a broken part or if you have any questions about the steps please leave a comment with the steps you have taken and I will try to assist you further.
Symptoms: My right bumper is sticking when i push it. My left bumper only works some times. The bumper seems loose or doesn't make the click noise when I push it down.
Fixes For Problematic XBox 360 Bumpers.
After you take apart the controller using the above guide you will see on the circuit board two white buttons facing forward (next to the left joystick and the other next to the "Y" button). These are the actual buttons that are being depressed when you go to press RB or LB (right bumper, left bumper).
First we want to make sure these are cleaned thoroughly and no debris is caught in or around the button. If it is sticky I would use a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol to remove the gunk. After making sure the button is clean, press it down. Do you hear a click? If you don't that means the button itself is messed up and short of taking it to a repair shop it's done. If it does click, we can continue working on it.
Next we need to see if the RB/LB "shield" is working, this is what you are pressing when you are using the controller normally. First clean this thoroughly and check for any issues, such as broken or chipped off plastic pieces. There should be two cross looking plastic pieces coming out maybe a quarter of an inch. If the piece is missing on either side you will need to replace the shield, or find something to replace the cross piece with. Put the circuit board back on the bottom half of the controller. Place the shield like it normally would be in front of the RB/LB buttons, press the LB or RB button, listen for the click. If it clicked then it is making solid contact. If not then the shield might need to be replaced. You can get replacement parts online much cheaper then going to buy a whole new controller.
If the RB/LB button is sticking down after depressing it, check to see if it is springy at all. You should be able to hold the shield in your hands and gently press on each side, it should have a little resistance and spring back to normal. If it does not do this then you will need to replace the shield. If you find that it is working fine, clean around the shield on the face plates of the controller, any gunk there is probably causing the issue. Put the controller back together and check to make sure every thing is working properly
If this didn't solve your issue and it's not a broken part or if you have any questions about the steps please leave a comment with the steps you have taken and I will try to assist you further.
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