360 controller making squeaky sound

dirtydog

dirtydog

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The left analogue stick that is. Controller is brand new. Is this common, should I return it for a replacement, can I do anything myself to resolve it like lubricating it?

It is very loud and very annoying! :mad:
 
I wonder if spraying it will work without the need to open it up. One of the screws is underneath the serial number so opening it will void the warranty. I did google it and it seems squeaky 360 pads are quite widespread? :( I bought an original Xbox a few years ago, I've used that pad for must be hundreds of hours, both on the Xbox and on the PC, and it has never squeaked!
 
Wired :) I specifically wanted a wired one, it wasn't just because it was cheaper.

First impressions are that I prefer the triggers on the old Xbox S-controller to the 360 pad's triggers, but I'm sure I'll get used to them. I wouldn't get used to it squeaking like a mouse though ;)
 
It's great to be able to fire up a game which is designed for the 360 pad, and find that the control assignments are already set up, and vibration works. (I bought it for use on the PC, even though I've posted this in the console forum as I thought there'd be more 360 pad owners in here)
 
This might go away but it might not. You are hearing it almost constantly when playing a game, due to it being the left stick - at least if it was a trigger it would be a bit less frequent.

I have heard the 360 wireless pad doesn't work too well with PCs. But whether it does or not, I prefer the simplicity of not having to charge it up, and knowing that there will be absolutely no latency issues.
 
I would try WD40 but if it doesn't work, it might scupper the RMA as they might say I've invalidated it or something.
 
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