Alternate solder point for UP button - XBOX 360

Tech Talk
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The solder pad for the UP D-Pad got ripped off. Is there an alternate solder point for this?

Here’s a diagram for you to highlight a new solder point of there is any :frowning:

2

there’s no other point on the front. If you use a little bit of logic however, you will find the correct point to solder to on the back.

3

Not that easy, I’ve tested most of the points already and no luck. There’s no garauntee that there are points on the back…

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hopefully this helps

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/9527/360cgwirelessboardbotto.jpg

thank god for RDC’s trace images, saved my ass a few times after some rookie mistakes :sweat:

5

Did you add the red circle and arrow or is that part of the original?

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Sorry, what’s RDC stand for?

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i added the circle and arrow.

and RDC is a person. an incredibly helpful one. :stuck_out_tongue:

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Thanks. Is there an archive of RDC’s trace images?

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Nonphixion is exactly right, I’ve used that trace on the back many times also.
And if you ever ruin anything else, drag a multimeter across the pins on your IC to find a point. You’re gonna have to use fine soldering techniques to solder to it, but it’s better than throwing away your controller.

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Thanks so much for the help guys!
Here goes nothing.