Controller Replacement Parts Compatibility

Mike B5 · Aug 2, 2023

Hello,

I have an older design lab controller (Model 1708) that is suffering from stick drift. I've been holding onto it for a long time with the hope of repairing it some day, since it has some sentimental value, but parts are seemingly never in stock. I'm hoping with the new release of official Microsoft replacement parts that I might have a solution. Is this product:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/r...ller/93ztd8f0bd8d?activetab=pivot:overviewtab (Replacement PCB and Motor Assembly) would be compatible with that product. I don't know what changes were made between model 1708 and model 1914 (the model listed on the page for that product.)

Thank you!

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Tezzarrific

i would just buy another controller and swap the shell, job done then.

Mike B5

So, based on those thoughts, I don't think this mainboard would have any of those differences, as the incompatibilities seem to come down to the location and design of shell components.. I think this will work. Thank you, that helped me think about it.

The_Last_DJ

Hello Mike! I'm Kris and I'd be happy to help you with your question.

The difference that I am aware of is that the 1914 has USB C from Micro USB, a new share button and a flat concave button.

Tezzarrific

look at that as microsoft now sell parts that can be replaced by the general public, then discussion of self repair is allowed.

Mike B5

UPDATE: I ordered the replacement part and can unfortunately confirm that it is NOT compatible with any model of controller before version 1914. The connector that mates the IO board and the mainboard is in an ever so slightly different location on the new boards, see attached. The pinout for the headphone jack is also slightly different, I dont know what that would cause. I wish that I would have been able to confirm that with someone from Microsoft before buying the product, but hey, they will eat the return S&H costs, so that's on them I guess.

Controller Replacement Parts Compatibility