Xbox 360 Wireless Controller’s dongle not working for Windows 10

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The receiver looks exactly like this: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Wireless-Gaming-Receiver-Windows/dp/B000MGVAAQ

When I plug it, the slit-like LED light does not turn on.

When I turn my Xbox 360 wireless controller on, it blinks normally, and then I press that synchronization button, it blinks in a circular way. So I guess the controller is great, but it's just that the receiver that's not turning on.

This is a fresh Windows 10 installation.

S.O.S.

Updates

  • Opened the case, and tested the USB cable for continuity, and the USB cable is perfectly functional.
  • But, then, I thought, maybe the connector pins are not good enough for the USB socket in my PC, so I butchered it, replaced its head with a new one (new pins).

Still fails. No LED turns on when I plug the thing in.

I guess now there is something failing in the circuitry of this receiver.

The circuitry is too small. I cannot replace it. So VERY UNFORTUNATELY looks that I need to buy a new one :/.. *MEGASIGH*.

Best Answer

The "Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows" (product page) is prone to blowing the F1 fuse (seen here), after which it stops working completely. The reason the fuse fails is thought to be from overheating.

If your receiver has failed in this way, it can be fixed by replacing the faulty fuse. If you don't have a replacement fuse or aren't comfortable soldering surface mount components, you can try bridging the contacts with solder as a temporary fix. In general it's not safe to bypass a fuse in this way and this could result in damage to the receiver or the host it's plugged into.

Thanks to ICptJackSparrow for his repair guide, this is where I first learned of the issue and how to fix it:

https://replayproject.wordpress.com/2010/10/09/how-to-repair-microsoft-xbox-360™-wireless-gaming-receiver-for-windows®/

iFixit also has an excellent guide for this repair:

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Xbox+360+Wireless+Gaming+Receiver+fuse+replacement/118338

If you choose to bypass the fuse rather than replace it, keep in mind that the receiver is now at greater risk of overheating and should be considered a potential fire hazard. Make sure it gets plenty of air flow and avoid leaving it plugged in when not in use.

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