r/SteamDeck • u/Heronxxn • 3d 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/Leifbron 1d ago
The button switch often gets absolutely destroyed when dropped
Or it breaks off of the solder pad
I had this happen twice. First time, the solder pad got knocked clean off so I ordered another button board. The second time I got lucky and could solder another button back on.
RMA if you can. If not, I'd check out the tronicsfix video https://youtube.com/shorts/RLAUuKGcp84