I have my XIM3 with standards. And it works fine. I just use it at work most of the time and we have been screwing with configs and look mechanics with our own games to better work around the xim....
however.
I can use a belkin for macros on the XIM3 so that is not the only reason. The other reason was at one point I just used my XIM2 while I let the kiddos use the XIM3 because it was easier for them to understand and operate.
I just dont change or touch anything on my desk to often

Again it really isnt a complaint. I just think its weird it just chokes out on me. It just started happening over the last 6 months or so.
I have taken the controller apart before. I am not worried about the springs. Just concerned that maybe the pressure on the thing is the only thing keeping it working

I will give it a shot this weekend..I gotta dig out my super tiny screwdrivers.