1. Diagnose the driftI check the stick with a test tool to confirm it is drifting and rule out software or a dirty stick.
2. Open the controllerThe shell is opened carefully, avoiding ribbon cables and the battery.
3. Remove the old stick moduleThe worn stick module is desoldered or unclipped from the board.
4. Install the new stickA new OEM stick goes in for a straight replacement. For Hall Effect or TMR, a magnetic-sensor stick replaces the old one, which removes the wear point that causes drift.
5. Calibrate and testI test the full range of motion, deadzones and centering, then reassemble.

Hall Effect sticks use magnets and sensors instead of a worn contact, so they do not develop drift. TMR is a newer magnetic sensor with even more precise, smoother response. Both are upgrades on compatible controllers only.

Hall Effect and TMR are available for Xbox Series X and S controllers. Xbox One controllers get the OEM replacement. 1-year warranty on every stick service.

1. Confirm the problemI check whether the port is loose, bent, or no longer charging, and rule out the cable.
2. Open the controllerThe shell and battery are removed and the board is exposed.
3. Replace the portThe damaged port is desoldered and a new USB-C or Micro USB port is soldered in.
4. Test and reassembleI test charging and data with a known-good cable and check for a solid fit before closing it up.

USB-C is for Xbox Series X and S controllers, Micro USB is for Xbox One X and S controllers.