How to Fix a Thrustmaster Eswap X Pro Controller Trigger

ID: 157720

Description: Use this guide to fix your faulty controller...

Steps:

  1. Flip the controller so the backside is facing up.
  2. Flip both of the switches away from the center.
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  4. Flip the controller over so the top is facing up.
  5. Pull out both the joystick and the directional pad modules.
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  7. Flip the controller over again so the backside is facing up.
  8. Use a spudger to remove five rubber screw covers.
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  10. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove each of the 4.0 mm exposed screws.
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  12. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to loosen the captive screw and remove the trigger button.
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  14. Rotate the controller 90 degrees.
  15. Pull off the magnetic side cover.
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  17. Lift the back cover slightly from where you removed the trigger button.
  18. Use a Q-tip dipped with isopropyl alcohol to clean the surrounding area.
  19. Additionally, wipe down the top face of the trigger with a Q-tip.
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  21. Reattach the trigger button onto the controller.
  22. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to tighten the screw securing trigger button.
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  24. Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to reattach the 4.0 mm screws to the back of the controller.
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  26. Notice that the notches on the rubber covers correspond with the notches on the screw hole.
  27. Reattach the rubber covers above the screws.
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  29. Place the joystick and the directional pad modules back in their respective spots.
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  31. Reattach the magnetic side cover.
  32. The controller is fixed!
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