Johnpp Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 Well... I'm not sure is this goes here but I'l start with my problem anyway: I've had the Xbox for a few years now and today ( or for the last week ) I wanted to set it up. I turn it on everythings fine then I go to play. For some reason the screen keeps saying 'Please reconnect controller port #1'. It's really annoying becuase for a few minuts it works fine then it says this for a while. It seems like its in a grid and if the controller comes out of the grid it says 'Connect bla bla bla', becuase if we keep it absouletly still, it works! Please help us becuase I miss the Halo days with my brother. Deathmatchhhhh *Drools* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrotoy7 Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 *bzzt* The tech forums here are moreso for PC & Friends ...moved to the community forums... many xbox users there who may be able to help good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Master Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 I had the same problem, and I think the solution is to buy a new controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingerhs Posted January 10, 2007 Share Posted January 10, 2007 you could always make use of some dielectric grease on the connectors. it should give you a solid connection after you spread it out on the connecting pins, and it will have the added effect of protecting the connections from corrosion. just don't use too much of it, or you'll have a bit of a mess on your hands. otherwise, just get a new controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabish Bini Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 New, controller time. I had the same problem and when I got a new controller, everything was fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnpp Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 Ok, just asking before I go out and spend 50$ on two new controller's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnpp Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 Wait a minute. The more I play the better the controllers get. Strange. Well I better start playin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabish Bini Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 What? How does that work? Meh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth333 Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I believe it means it is time for a new controller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnpp Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 You could always make use of some Dielectric Grease on the Connectors. He he, I am gonna sound stupid I know but what is Dielectric Grease? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Kitty Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 He he, I am gonna sound stupid I know but what is Dielectric Grease? It blocks out dirt, moisture, and prevents corrosion on (usually) electric points of contact. It also insulates (does not conduct electric current), which means that only where two points actually connect (each pin and socket for the plug of a controler for example) will there be any current. This is a good thing, since it acts essentially like wire casing or electric shielding, only allowing current to pass exactly where it should with no grounding, arcing, or leaking to other pins (which can degrade or confuse the signals recieved from the controler). Good stuff. -Kitt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbieZ Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Thank you great master. You have filled me to the brim with your knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det. Bart Lasiter Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Hit it really hard. All electronic products that size respond to violence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Rhett Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Do you have a Hastings nearby? They've been selling used Xbox controllers for $4.99 for the better part of a year now. I've totally loaded up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlo El Sanchez Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 As most people suggested you should try buysing a new controller, perhaps it's faulty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milo Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I've had the same exact problem before. The wires inside the cable are probably just frayed. If you know someone who's good with electronics, they can probably slice it open and fix it with a soldering iron. My friend has done that for my controllers twice now, and they work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnpp Posted January 11, 2007 Author Share Posted January 11, 2007 My dad is good with electronics. I'll ask him becuase he is basicly a technician. ( He makes his own PC's ) Edit: As most people suggested you should try buysing a new controller, perhaps it's faulty. I know the controllers are broken, there not faulty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSR Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I had this problem 3, maybe 4 times. Its usually because where the wire goes *into* the controller has been pulled on maybe a bit too ahrd, and made the soldered joints inside come loose. Screw the void, and open it up to check. if so, solder it back, if not then troubleshoot elsewhere. if failed, buy another controller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnpp Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 ^ I am guessing it is that but I don't know what the Void is. What is it? The controller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Rhett Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 I think he's talking about voiding the warranty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnpp Posted January 12, 2007 Author Share Posted January 12, 2007 Oh... Hee hee. Well that is easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSR Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 I think he's talking about voiding the warranty? Correct you are. I guess i need to use less of the local dialect when typing, it seems to confuse people more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnpp Posted January 13, 2007 Author Share Posted January 13, 2007 Nah, it's just I had a mental blankout . Well I will try the soldering, and if that does not work, I will buy a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalcProgrammer1 Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I had a PC game controller go out on me, it was the wire right where the cord enters the controller unit had broken. Easy fix, just pulled out the good ol' soldering iron and fixed it. My friend's controller did the same thing but while trying to fix it the board was destroyed and the controller was ruined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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