Why are my triggers constantly activated?

Sorry for a weeks late reply but then again I had to focus a little more on school than I was:

So is there a way I could check for magnet misalignment? I'm looking at my controller now disassembled again and the magnet appears to be in the same spot, and I notice that there's a little metal piece on the top of the left stick magnet, which is absent on the right stick (which is shown in the picture).

Also would these SMD caps and resistors be on the bottom of the board that is on the top (implying that I would have to desolder the wires to take a look at the bottom of the top board). Also, could it be possible that the way I resoldered could've broken something? Everything else seems to communicate just fine except for the triggers.

It's fine. Things happen and all that matters is you came back.

The SMD parts are over the magnet above the area in the magnet on my photo; I marked it up. The clue for a potential misalignment is issues like yours. It can be adjusted, but it isn't an easy job. You need to work with it carefully especially if it isn't a simple tack down like the example 1708 I took a photo with. Take as much as time as you need to get it right or it's likely you will get it wrong.

The part you're asking about is the trigger vibrator I assume? I had to resolder it and it's kind of random how the final placement of that part of it is; it self-corrects when you use the controller so I'm not concerned about it.

The 1708 controller is so much more reliable than the 1537/1697 will ever be. I have never seen a serious issue that's well documented yet; just a few one-offs.

Just a quick little update on my issue:

When I reassembled the controller, the same thing happened where the trigger would look like it's being pressed down, so what I did was pull the left trigger forward as hard as I could and it mysteriously fixed the issue. The right trigger was still causing me problems and I assume is because of the snapped piece of plastic holding the trigger on the mid frame assembly. What I believe now is the fact that nothing is pushing the trigger forward, so I'll just have to order a new one once I get enough money for it. I really appreciate the help and I feel like I have a better understanding on how these controllers work in case I ever have a similar problem like this in the future. Cheers.

Keep it as a parts controller if it's frame damage. Lots of good parts on that controller.

Not sure if I’m having the same issue but the problem is only seen in game. Where both my LT and RT are engaged as if I’m pressing both down while playing but I am not physically activating it. For example when in game LT will be constantly held down aiming down sights, and pressing RT which should allow me to shoot does not work. Also in the Xbox menu it seems like I have a drift where it’s constantly moving downwards. Can someone walk me through a beginners guide to go about repairing this? Could it be possible that I just have to clean it out? My controller model# is 1708 it’s one year warranty is already past its date. I also have 1537 for parts.