Problem with the Right Trigger

Josh Allsopp · Feb 22, 2025 at 2:12 AM

I was recently playing on my xbox and I have ran into this incident where the RT button would activate on its own but now it has stopped working entirely, but only on games, For example when I try to do any actions with the RT button there is no response, but when I go to the xbox menu where all the games and apps are, it is acting like the RT button is pressed down, My RT button has gotten loose and I've looked inside and the blue wire (in the RT button) has snapped

What do I do?

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Viper7Gamer

If the controller is a few years old and you use is a lot, you might have to get another one.

I used to have two controllers and switch between them every few days so they wouldn't wear out as fast. It's also good to have a spare controller in case a friend wants to play.

MindOfTim

I always find an alcohol wipe and a can of compressed air work a treat when this happens to me or my friends. With the can of air i compress it and uncompress the trigger as you use it.

The wipes I wipe round the sides of the trigger as that's where dirt and grease get inside, compress the trigger a few times then do it again.

I've seen videos of people using cotton wool buds while the trigger is compressed to do this as well

OakGill

Hello, I've read your post, and I believe I understand your position. The Xbox Ambassadors are here to help.

Sorry to hear your RT button is going out, that is a sign of good use, and a lot of game play! Generally when this happens, I call it nerfing because the button is no longer crisp and feels soft. Yes there are ways to take your controller apart and "attempt"
to fix it, although I highly suggest not doing this. I must reiterate, in no way shape or form do we suggest self repair on your devices. Personally, that is when I know it's time for a new controller.

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-one/accessories

Above I have included a link that you can copy and paste into a web browser, this will take you to the Microsoft store.

I purchased a new controller about 4 months ago, and it was the sport blue series with rubberized textured grip. It was on sale in the Microsoft store, and was the cheapest controller in there.

UnluckiesT LaG

Like the previous people say alcohol wipes and cotton buds are a good idea but also if you have any electrical contact cleaning spray that also works well. Spray the trigger then spam the trigger, wipe off any excess then allow to dry. This has worked for
me in the past and doesn't cause any internal damage or void warranty.

AquarrzSudnnym

Sweaty, sticky fingers causes grime to accumulate in and around the sides of triggers.

I find a couple of alcohol wipes and qtips (cotton buds) to clean the controller every now and then helps.

Problem with the Right Trigger