As more and more businesses allow consumers to disassemble and repair the mobile phones and 3C products they purchased, Microsoft is now also allowing consumers to repair Xbox controllers themselves.
Currently, the controllers that allow self-disassembly and repair include the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and the Xbox Wireless Controller.Replacement parts availableIt includes the controller motherboard, panel and control buttons, and the parts are priced between US$19.99 and US$59.99.
Compared to purchasing a new controller at a cost of $54.99 or $179.99, or even having parts replaced with parts of varying quality through third-party repairs, Microsoft emphasizes that the officially provided parts not only ensure quality, but also allow for easy repair through modular disassembly and replacement.
Prior to this, Microsoft hadPartnering with iFixitBy providing certified repair tools, third-party repair shops can more easily disassemble Surface devices, extending the lifespan of Surface devices and reducing their environmental impact. This year's Surface Pro 9, as well as previous models like the Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro X, also feature easy disassembly and repair.
