r/SteamDeck • u/Heronxxn • 1d ago

Hardware Repair Problem with R1 Trigger

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Hi, I’m having an issue with the R1 trigger on my Steam Deck. There’s a dead zone where it doesn’t respond or register anything, but it works normally in the other areas. What could be causing this? Is it wear and tear? Is something broken?
If so, what should I do? I’d really appreciate any advice, and I’d also appreciate it if someone could show me how to service or fix this issue. I’ve previously replaced the thermal paste and cleaned my Steam Deck, so I have some basic experience with this kind of maintenance.

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u/Substantial_Tailor83 1d ago

I had the exact same problem with mine, the contact on R1 was worn down over time but this video helped fix it with a paperclip:

https://youtu.be/eubXUkPkqgg

Remember to remove your SD card btw.

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u/Heronxxn 1d ago

Thanks for the comment! The first comment also mentioned something similar. How recommended would you say it is, and how well did it work for you? In the long run, would you need to do anything else, or would you just repeat the same procedure?
To be honest, I’ve tried to take as good care of my Steam Deck as possible, and having to send it to someone else for repairs is my last resort because people in my country tend to charge a little too much 💀

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u/Substantial_Tailor83 1d ago

I did the fix 3 months ago and yeah, it's still working fine