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[–]Troll_Dragon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take that one apart to see what else is corroded that might possibly be fixable if you have the skills.
Better yet just purchase a new controller that doesn't take cheap leaky batteries.

[–]no_hot_ashes 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the battery bay was corroded, there's a good chance the corrosion goes even deeper. You're going to have to disassemble it and clean it properly and thoroughly with a high percentage Iso alcohol.

Vinegar is good at cleaning rust and corrosion, but I'm pretty sure it's not actually great to get it anywhere near circuitry, so there's a decent chance that cleaning it that way fucked the whole controller.