I had purchased this controller for around $200 and would rather replace
the damaged module myself instead of replacing the controller.
I did a lot of research on the proper tools and method used.
I easily desoldered a regular Xbox controller tumbstick module but the elite controller uses silver and I could only melt around 8 of the 14 posts.
I used flux, tried increased heat but it won't melt. I'm afraid to go any hotter but might not have a choice
I'm using a hakko and reached temp at about 700-800. (I think, it's been awhile since my last attempt)
When I couldn't melt it I resoldered and put it back together, controller works fine cept for the faulty module.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. This $200 controller is unusable until I can figure this out
Thanks!!