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Do-It-Yourself, Repairs and Fixes

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Hello everyone! I need some help.

While I was playing a game on my Xbox, my favorite FightPad broke. (See pictures for more details.) I would like to know if any of you know if and where I can find a replacement directional button for it. Or alternatively, if someone already made a 3D model of said button I could print.

In advance, thanks!

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[–] Bigou@jlai.lu 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Again, not exactly the best idea, but with a small enough screw, very carefully drilled tiny hole, and some reinforcing glue, you might have another option there.

There already IS a hole in the bottom "half", but I’m not sure having a screw head or a nut here wouldn’t mess with the membrane under it, nor how the button is sitting. Might still try it if I don’t find any other solutions.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Indeed, if you tried that route, you'd want the screw to be about as small and short as is necessary to get the job done, even if that means cutting whatever screw you find down in length.

Always use your own common sense, and best of luck. Happy Holidays!