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How to Install the Ring of Light Xbox 360 Controller Mod

The Xbox 360 is a video game console system that has modifications that can be made to all of its components. One of the visual mods that can be performed is the ring of light controller mod. This mod consists of changing the LED light display in your Xbox 360 controller from the normal red to the color of your choice. You can set each controller you own to a different color or color coordinate them so you know which controllers are yours after a night of group gaming fun.

Things You'll Need

Xbox 360 wired or wireless controller
Security Torx T8H
Electrical tape
Soldering iron
Solder
Copper soldering braid
Tweezers
SMD 0603 LEDs

Instructions

- 1
  
  Having the right tools for the job helps it move smoothly and successfully.
  
  Remove the battery pack and the seven security screws holding the back panel to the controller. These security screws require the security Torx T8H to be removed because a normal torque wrench will not fit the proprietary screws.
- 2
  
  Electrical tape should be used to prevent wire shock.
  
  Remove the rumble motors located inside the controller. Grip the insert, holding the red and black wire, and carefully slide it out of the clip. The wires can break, but are easily soldered back together and taped with electrical tape.
- 3
  
  Use a small amount of solder so the LED light is not covered.
  
  Removed the current LED lights from the controller. Apply a small amount of solder to the iron and heat it. Tap the tip of the soldering iron to the terminals quickly on each LED. It should allow the LED light to float freely from the board and be picked up.
- 4
  
  No solder is needed to attach the braid to the terminals on the circuit board.
  
  Place the braid on top of each terminal. Touch the soldering iron to each braid and secure it to the terminals. This will allow for clean placement of the new LED lights.
- 5
  
  Tap the tweezers to a piece of metal between uses to remove any static charge. buildup.
  
  Grasp the LED light with the tweezers. Do not squeeze too hard or you may crack or destroy the LED. Apply a small dab of solder to each terminal and gently place the LED to connect to each terminal.

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