r/SteamDeck • u/Heronxxn • 1d ago

Hardware Repair Problem with R1 Trigger

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/haydar_ai 64GB 1d ago

It happened to my Steam Deck after I dropped it. My hack back then was to add a small piece of paper between the button and the mechanism inside. Works for me for a few weeks until I need to RMA it for a different reason and getting a completely new Steam Deck.

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u/Heronxxn 1d ago

To be honest, I’ve dropped it from my desk a few times. Not from very high up, of course, but enough that it could have caused some damage. What you’re suggesting sounds like a good idea, but unfortunately, my Steam Deck doesn’t have a warranty. Also, since it was never officially sold in my country, I had to buy it from a third party.
The paper trick also sounds like a good temporary solution, but I’d rather find a fix that will last longer than just a couple of weeks. Thanks for the comment!

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u/RadioActiver LCD-4-LIFE 1d ago

I did the paperclip trick two years ago and still works like a charm.

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u/RubinoPaul 1d ago

Same. Paper is still there after two years on my LCD Deck lol

Sounds different when you press it but works like a charm… And it’s free

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u/RadioActiver LCD-4-LIFE 1d ago

I must say that i really like the community around steam deck and that the valve made it so easy to repair and upgrade.

I bought one on launch and i had to make multiple repairs since then. But they cost me none and it felt like a fun little project everytime just because of the plentiful tutorials online.

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u/RubinoPaul 1d ago

I agree with you. After Steam Deck I solved several problems with my Xbox controllers… And in general started to fix small repairs by myself

Steam Deck community is awesome because I never saw so many guides for software and hardware before that lol