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Saitek X-45 Creaking (Read 195 times)

Mar 4^th, 2005 at 4:38am

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Hi Everyone,

My joystick, which was bought within the last 6 months, has devolped a horrible groaning and creaking sound, when i move it up, down left or right. It seems to be coming from the spring area. Does anyone know if there is a way to fix this? Is it just because it is quite new?

Thanks in advance,

Scott

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Reply #1 - Mar 4^th, 2005 at 5:00am

Craig. Offline
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Very odd problem, maybe a little oil on the spring where it attaches to the joystick?

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Reply #2 - Mar 4^th, 2005 at 5:43am

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Be careful not to void the warranty by opening it.

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Reply #3 - Mar 6^th, 2005 at 9:53am

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Have had the same experience with the X45, only 3 mo old.

On mine its caused mainly by dirty/dry surface on the underside if the centering disk below the spring.

I just clean the underside and the ring below it and apply a little wax/furniture polish. I hesitate to use a petroleum based lube as these parts are plastic. Maybe some kind silicone based lube.

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Reply #4 - Mar 6^th, 2005 at 10:19am