motherboard inspection
controller disassembly
station prep
removed the pins
added in the new pins and capped them
putting it back together
1st test subject successful!
The Project
The goal was to get rid of my fear of ruining a $70 motherboard and to experience working with real hardware components. Making it a personal goal to repair since all is already lost.
What I Did
Disassembled, diagnosed and repaired faulty components. Which was the stick modual. Learned the best replacement was magnetic hall effect sticks to ensure that the product doesn't wear off after 6-7 months.
What I Learned
How hardware and software interact at a system level. Patience, precision and understanding internal components. Disassembly of the wire system, and analyzing points.
Tools Used
Screwdrivers, soldering iron, multimeter, thermal paste, a cracked open window and a lot of patience.
In the end
Me - 1
Broken Motherboard - 0
I will update this tally as I go along but I have a personal goal to fix 5 more controllers. After feeling fully confident in my hobby, I want to offer this service for those in my community. The service would cost significantly lower than buying a new controller, and have joysticks with longer lasting life. Anyways stay tuned!