Sega Genesis 6 Button Controller Mode, X, Y, Z buttons won't work

[DDCecil]

It's not related, but I need help.

The Mode, X, Y, and Z buttons will not register on my genesis Model 2 NTSC system. I've opened the controller, but don't see any problems:




Any suggestions? if you need better pictures, let me know.

[P]

Have you done a continuity test on the pins on the PCB to the pins in the cable head to rule out a broken cable?

[DDCecil]

OK, I figured out the problem. If you press down on the thingy (not sure of the term) that is being pointed at with the red arrow I drew, it works.

Edit: It's the top of the vertical part next to it



Not sure how to apply enough pressure to keep it held down, though, and I don't know how to solder (yet).

[Pikkon]

Looks like a cap,if you never soldered before than just practice on something broken as smd's can get tricky.

[P]

Sounds like the soldering has cracked or something, resoldering it or replacing it is probably better than to try to keep it pushed down. But yeah it's surface mounted... ugh!