Nvidia Shield Pro Android Tv Controller Thumbsticks Replacement Repair Guide

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5

Time Required

                          30 minutes            

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Introduction

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Step 1

              Bluetooth Controller Thumbsticks               

• Remove the six T6 Torx screws from the back of the controller.

Remove the six T6 Torx screws from the back of the controller.

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Step 2

• Gently pry open the top frame of the cover with a plastic opening tool.

Gently pry open the top frame of the cover with a plastic opening tool.

Step 3

• Gently pull the wire connector directly out of its socket, separating the two halves of the controller.

Gently pull the wire connector directly out of its socket, separating the two halves of the controller.

Step 4

• Remove the two T6 Torx screws.

Remove the two T6 Torx screws.

Step 5

• Remove the guard piece that secures the thumb-sticks to the controller.
• Apply vertical pressure with two fingers to carefully pop off the thumb-stick(s) in need of repair.
• Replace it by sliding a new thumb-stick onto the plastic post that secured the old one.

Remove the guard piece that secures the thumb-sticks to the controller.

Apply vertical pressure with two fingers to carefully pop off the thumb-stick(s) in need of repair.

Replace it by sliding a new thumb-stick onto the plastic post that secured the old one.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Charles Brodie - Jul 16, 2021

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Very good instructions that were very helpful. Do you have recommendations on which thumbsticks are the best since the shield seems to have wider and deeper ones? Thanks again for the guide.

xguyun - Nov 3, 2022

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Just wondering where would I be able to buy a thumbstick spare part to replace it.

Thanks, very good post, and it could be very useful for me. Just wondering where would I be able to buy a spare part for this thumbstick to replace my broken one.