How to Open an XBOX 360 Controller Without a Special Screwdriver.

Tired of the T8H screws? you can literally get around the problem of the pin in the middle of it.

Step 1: Supplies

One thing. Just get a 2mm slotted (flathead) driver, preferrably electronics grade.

Step 2: Step One.

get your two millimeter slotted bit (flathead, whatever.) there are seven screws, including the HIDDEN SUPER DUPER BONUS SCREW!!!!

Step 3: How to Unscrew Them.

wedge the screwdriver as shown in the picture, and you can unscrew them easily. you gotta unscrew all of them, or it wont come apart.

Step 4: FINISHED!

You dont have to modify the screws, screwdriver, or go scearching for a custom screwdriver. helpful. 

Comments

[alaaddin.surmen]

you can also drill out the middle pin to make it easier.

[AlexandreF41]

Thanks a lot it got out very easily, Screws are not that tight.

[kwest2]

ya but what happens when the little thing sticking out of the screw in the middle brakes should i use a T8H screwdriver?

[Roguecorp]

You can tilt the 2mm fkat head 45 degrees and gently unscrew it. Use a small hand towel on the screw driver handle to make it extra gentle. I know this is a 4 yrs latet reply. Just leaving the tip here for others

[1337pino]

I had a couple of mine break. I then switched to a 2.4mm flathead. If you can get it lined up with the middle, and you keep at it, it will come out.

[OlecG]

THANK YOU SO MUCH this helped me because my rb button broke. I was just about to break my xbox considering i play halo and rb is like the most important button ( besides shoot)

[anarchia666]

Very thanks for tip man! It's working very well :)

[sdally]

If you have pushed down the center button in the screw use a 5/64 Allen key and you should be able to get the screw out you may even be able to use the Allen key even if the screw is not pushed down I just did this yesterday so I know it works.

[melanton]

It's a good read, use this method at your own risk.

My bit snapped on the fourth screw. Thank you Lifetime guarantee....

I'm going to replace it and buy that special one.

[tyeo098]

ಠ_ಠ
Torx T8 was 2.99USD on ebay, shipped.

But im always a fan of using the flathead to open stars.
Thats how I open HDD's!

[bwpatton1]

LOL you actually use a screw driver to open hard drives, I take a powerdrill and drill through the screws.
Works great!

[BuffaloNickel]

this is more so you dont have to go and buy one, you can use a driver you already have. (hopefully)

[lemonie]

You should edit the tags to include references to T8H screws, as this doesn't just apply to XBOX 360 controllers it's got wider usefulness.

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