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I have tried for years, this controller only works when plugged in and never works when its not charged with a USB. Paperclip trick doesn’t work. Don’t bother. I have unscrewed everything to try and fix it internally and still nothing. What do? ’

Replace it’s battery, I bet it will fix it bud :) Sounds like a barely functional battery as it works when plugged in, but not unplugged. Battery can’t hold a charge.