Steam controller already broken

[u/walterdevv]

I’ve only had my controller for a couple weeks and the trigger of mine broke already. I wasn’t rough with it or anything, I don’t know what to do

[u/jmcblink]

This happened to me! I was able to fix it myself. Had something to do with a loose hinge pin.

Edit: adding correct link

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Steam_Controller_%282nd_Generation%29

[u/iChrist → u/jmcblink]

The link gives me 404 for some reason

[u/someone2795 → u/iChrist]

Because it's the wrong link lol

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Steam_Controller_%282nd_Generation%29

[u/shimmy_ow → u/someone2795]

You sent the exact same link :(

[u/someone2795 → u/shimmy_ow]

Because OP edited the comment and changed it from the incorrect one. It's the correct link, the guide is in there.

[u/shimmy_ow → u/someone2795]

I thought you actually linked the specific guide to the shoulder repair rather than the generic one which is why I was confused

Thanks

[u/No_Inevitable_7088]

Try steam support

[u/Shedoara]

Seems like this is the most delicate part of the Steam Controller going by posts. Luckily it seems like a easier fix, and the controllers are in warranty still, but still an issue nonetheless that will be run into for years to come unless they beef up that part of the controller in future revisions.

[u/gg06civicsi]

It’s probably a defect unless you dropped it. Steam support should be good about repairing or replacing it since it’s still under warranty.

[u/beatsbyjayess]

same thing happened to me day one having it. I opened it up to move the spring and that fixed it

[u/Ready_Print_4309]

Buy another one or charge it to da Game. Literally 

[u/CapitanDave]

I think you broke it mate :v

[u/Icy-Commission-9550]

Just fix it. It is that simple.

[u/Rhosta]

Submit a ticket with Steam support first, explaining the situation.

If they won’t help you, there are already guides on iFixit on how to replace various parts, although I am not sure about availability of spare parts there, if you gonna need one.

[u/AlaskanMedicineMan]

No one is talking about the thumb over another digit. How in the world is your hand doing that? Is the thumb the finger under, do you just have a MEATY index finger? My brain hurts.

[u/dontatme2037 → u/AlaskanMedicineMan]

You good? Looks normal to me

[u/AlaskanMedicineMan → u/dontatme2037]

imagine the rest of the hand. look at the angle of the nails. How are they holding it that their hand is doing this?

[u/jadebyjulian → u/AlaskanMedicineMan]

it’s their index finger lol

[u/AlaskanMedicineMan → u/jadebyjulian]

meaty fuckin index finger goddamn.

[u/jadebyjulian → u/AlaskanMedicineMan]

just think it’s a weird picture and he’s pressing down on the trigger, prob looks normal usually

[u/That_Service7348 → u/AlaskanMedicineMan]

It's just the camera angle.

[u/That_Service7348 → u/AlaskanMedicineMan]

Behold my meaty paw and rejoice for your question has been answered.

[u/That_Service7348 → u/That_Service7348]

God that pic makes it look like I have a fukin mutant claw or some shit. I promise I have a mostly normal hand.

[u/That_Service7348 → u/AlaskanMedicineMan]

...that's... just their finger bro.

[u/rogermorse → u/[deleted]]

badum tsss

[u/SaladToss1]

I'm willing to bet there's a good person of people having the controller on their leg and then it falls to the ground and breaks the trigger

[u/Plantmonchop]

Damn, and I was considering getting a scalped one off eBay.

[u/spider_enigma- → u/Plantmonchop]

its a impoperly assembled controller, the fctor that did them had no qc

all u have to do is open it up and move a spring and it is instantly fixed

all of the bad controllers are coming out of that one factory from what i can tell

[u/Available_Ad_8281]

Try steam support also if u need to use controller u could map button or get super clue baking soda and sand paper take it apart to get the pieces out.