Is it safe to put 70% isopropyl alcohol in my controllers joystick

Discus and support Is it safe to put 70% isopropyl alcohol in my controllers joystick in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Hey I wanted to know if putting a few drops of 70% isopropyl alcohol inside my controller where the joystick is will damage it, I took the batteries... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by MatthewCoffman1, Jan 12, 2024.

  1. MatthewCoffman1
    MatthewCoffman1 Guest

    Is it safe to put 70% isopropyl alcohol in my controllers joystick


    Hey I wanted to know if putting a few drops of 70% isopropyl alcohol inside my controller where the joystick is will damage it, I took the batteries out and I want to fix some stick drift but don't want to take apart the controller and I heard alcohol can fix stick drift if it's the dirtiness that's the problem . And I'll also let it dry out for a while after

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    MatthewCoffman1, Jan 12, 2024
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  2. Obsessive Power Win User

    Is it safe to put 70% isopropyl alcohol in my controllers joystick

    I won't go into the ins and outs of controller repair, as that's not allowed here. You'll need to go elsewhere for repair help on Xbox hardware.

    However, you shouldn't drip or pour isopropyl alcohol inside your controller and certainly not the 70% stuff. If you’re simply cleaning something like adhesive externally off something metal or plastic, 70% would do it, but less pure isopropyl contains water which would contain impurities which could actually damage the circuit board in your your controller. It needs to be 90%, as said before, it should not be dripped in.
  3. PLDN Starseed Win User

    Slippery controller solution

    Solution:

    Get a face cloth

    Get isopropyl alcohol used to clean cuts. 70-90%

    Dab the alcohol onto the cloth

    Wipe down controller with the cloth.

    You now have a super grip controller!
  4. XBF Ezra G Win User

    Usage of isopropyl alcohol on controller joysticks

    Hello Sraccoon1,

    Thank you for your post. Using a higher percentage isopropyl alcohol (71% - 99) on your controller will not damage it. Going lower than 70% runs the risk of damaging your controller with a high amount of water.

    I hope this helps.
  5. ImAice Win User

    Xbox controller disinfectant wipe

    Hi! My name is Pam. I'm an Independent Advisor and I'll be glad to help you today.

    Good question. For Xbox controllers, they have actually tested the safety of using the following isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution and disinfectant wipes.

    Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution 70% or less

    PDI Sani-Cloth:registered: Plus

    Covidien:tm: Alcohol Prep pads

    CaviWipes:tm:

    Clorox Healthcare:registered: Bleach Germicidal Wipes

    Total Solutions:registered: Disinfectant Wipes

    As long as you use disinfectant wipes listed above or a soft cloth dampened with an IPA solution 70% or less, that's totally fine. Just make sure that the port will not be wet on the inside.
  6. Obsessive Power Win User

    Xbox Series controller problem

    Hi,

    Oh dear. If the controller still works with a USB cable then at least it seems no damage has been sustained to the controller PCB. Other than a repair, you could try scrapping off the acid followed up with some Isopropyl alcohol. You can buy Isopropyl alcohol pads that are designed for cleaning PCB's and edge connectors.

    If you don't clean it off pronto it will continue to corrode the controller.
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