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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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[โ€“] over_clox@lemmy.world 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

An alternate option you might consider could be plastic epoxy. You should be able to find some at Lowes or Home Depot.

I've used specialized plastic epoxy before, its actually surprisingly strong. Heads up though, when you mix the two parts together, the fumes are also extremely strong, so its best to apply it and let it cure outdoors.

Of course, if you can get a proper replacement part, that would be the best option, just tossing another idea in the hat for ya. Good luck ๐Ÿ‘

[โ€“] Bigou@jlai.lu 2 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago)

Thanks for the suggestion. I don't live in a country with the particular stores you mentioned, but I'm sure I can find equivalent shops which might have it.

That said, I will still search for a replacement. (Can't replace the whole controller, since it's not made anymore. And it would be a waste to put working electronics into the trash, anyway.)