Tutorial written by : ComradColtz

READ FIRST: This tutorial might not apply to ALL models of Xbox controllers,
What i used for this was the controller that came with the Xbox X-mas package with Jetset Radio
and Sega GT 2002 and the S controller it supplys, i did not use a Third Party Brand like Mad Catz.

Intro: This following tutorial will explain step by step on how to install a LED, or, as i used, a simple
christmas light into the middle of the X logo on your Xbox controller... i will try to make this as simple as possible.
as i too knew what it felt like when u first jump on board of the modding train.....

What you need:
* Flathead screwdriver
* Philips head Screwdriver- to open up Controller
* 2 wires that are fairly long-Prefferebly covered so it wont touch another electrical thing
(make em 1 foot just for insurence)
* Patience
* Wire cutters
* Wire strippers
* Drill bit the diametor of a Xmas light, and another a tinsy bit bigger
* Clean working area
* LED light or Cristmas light (color of your choice)

Ok now onto the activity
Once you find a LED or Xmas light u like (i chose blue)
goto your workspace, make sure it is clean, as it is easy to lose buttons and stuff.

Step 1:
Use the Philips screwdriver to open up the xbox controller, once opened, remove the two motors
on the side handle of the casing, those are the vibrators. DO NOT Cut any wires, keep everything
togather.....

Step2:
Once the Vibrators are free, lift the circuit board off the controller.
and put all the gray rubber button contacts and buttons in a seperate space.

Step 3:
OK now so far, you should have 5 pieces of stuff: 1. Screws for the case. 2. Back half of case
3. buttons 4.circuit board. and 5. front half of case..

Take the Front half of the case, you should notice that on the oposite side (inner of the case) of where
the X box logo is, there is a circular glossy black plastic. Take the drill bit thats the same size as the
Xmas light and use your HAND (can use gloves, or may get blisters) to turn the bit to drill into the center
of the circular plastic. it takes about 1 minute of turning to start really making a hole. every few turns
check to see if there is a white material at the center of the hole. if so you are just about to puncture
the X in the logo. so keep turning untill its all the way through.

Step 4:
Once you get all the way through, take the light and stick in halfway through the hole... and make sure the Wires
apart, you dont want to short anything out.

Step 5:
once that is done Look at your Xbox S controller circuit board. Locate where the memory expansion slots are (those things
at the top of the controller), there should be 5 or so metal prongs going into it, 2 of them are the ones you need to use:
This is a simple little thing of the wires and the ones you need to use:
Ground (1st one to use)----> | | | | | <------- 5v Power (2nd one to use)
so pretty much use the one on the left and right ends. Take a Flat head Screwdriver and pry those 2 out of the Exansion slot
without breaking it of the circuit board (really easy). and take those 2 wires and strip each end of the wires
after cutting it to what you think is the right length to connect them from the light to the Expansion Prongs.
Give them like a little bit of slack for the wire...
now connect 1 wire from the 5V prong to a wire on the light. You may solder them if you wish. now push the 5 V back into
the expansion slot to tightly secure it.
do the same thing with the other wire only using the Ground prong and the OTHER wire on the light..

Step 6:
now that you have that done, put everything back together making sure that the wires are in between the buttons and
their contacts. once done, plug in your controller and turn the Xbox on and you'll see a light that works!

Special thanks:
www.xbox-scene.com
www.google.com
Warlord AKA DeDuKT
Everyone who loves modding.
X-Ace
Everyone using the Xbox-Scene forums, its a very helpful place