If your Xbox 360 controller analog stick is broken, it’s time to replace it. Here’s how:

  1. Turn off your Xbox 360 and unplug the power cord.
  2. Remove the screws that hold the front panel of the console in place.
  3. Lift off the front panel of your Xbox 360 and set it aside.
  4. Locate and remove the old analog stick from your controller.
  5. Install the new analog stick by sliding it into place over the screw holes on the bottom of the console and tightening its screws with a Phillips head screwdriver (Figure A). Replace any missing or damaged parts as needed (Figure B).
  6. Reinstall the front panel of your Xbox 360, making sure that all screws are tightened (Figure C). Plug in your power cord and turn on your Xbox 360! ..