Xbox 360 wireless controller Windows problem

[James 77]

Hi

I have been using the xbox 360 wireless controller (for windows) for games on my pc for a while. However yesterday after powering on my computer it wasn't working. The ring just keeps spinning on the control.

I tried troubleshooting and in device manager it showed connected, but there is a problem. So I tried updating the drivers and still nothing. I have basically tried everything that I could do myself including restoring my PC to before the last update.

The light on the wireless receiver doesn't illuminate after plugging it into the USB port, thus I was wondering if anyone knows if I can buy a new (third party) adapter and connect the wireless controller to the PC ?

 

[BrokenRSA]

It's most likely a blown fuse, it happened to both wireless receivers I have. It's a relatively easy fix if you're prepared to open it up and do a little bit of soldering. I did this, and haven't had an issue with it since.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver, fuse replacement

If your receiver is completely dead(does not illuminate led) and does not show up in the device manager at all, this guide is for you.

www.ifixit.com

 

[James 77]

It's most likely a blown fuse, it happened to both wireless receivers I have. It's a relatively easy fix if you're prepared to open it up and do a little bit of soldering. I did this, and haven't had an issue with it since.

Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver, fuse replacement

If your receiver is completely dead(does not illuminate led) and does not show up in the device manager at all, this guide is for you.

www.ifixit.com

Thank you

I will give it a shot