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Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the right trigger (R2) in your Steam Deck OLED.

Although the procedure is nearly identical, follow this guide to replace the left trigger (L2).

Remember to follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing your device.

What you need

  1. Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Prepare your Steam Deck for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Prepare your Steam Deck for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Prepare your Steam Deck for disassembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Turn on your Steam Deck and allow the battery to discharge below 25% before starting your repairs, as a charged lithium-ion polymer battery can be dangerous if accidentally punctured.

    • As an extra precaution, Valve recommends putting your Steam Deck into battery storage mode within the BIOS before starting any internal repairs. Read how to do that here.

    • Power down your Steam Deck and unplug any cables.

    • If you have a microSD card installed, make sure to remove it before opening the Steam Deck. If you attempt to remove the back cover with it still installed, it could snap right in half.

    • During your repair, it can be helpful at times to lay the Steam Deck face-down in its case to protect the thumbsticks and prevent wobble.

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  2. Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Remove the back cover screws: step 2, image 1 of 2 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Remove the back cover screws: step 2, image 2 of 2
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    • Use a T6 Torx driver to remove the eight 5.8 mm‑long screws securing the back cover.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

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  3. Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Unclip a handle: step 3, image 1 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Unclip a handle: step 3, image 2 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Unclip a handle: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Insert an opening pick at an upward angle between the back cover and the front shell near one of the triggers.

    • If you can't insert your pick here, try along the top or bottom edges of the Steam Deck OLED before sliding it toward the handle.

    • Slide your pick along the edge of the handle to release the clips securing it to the front shell.

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  4. Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Unclip the top and bottom edges: step 4, image 1 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Unclip the top and bottom edges: step 4, image 2 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Unclip the top and bottom edges: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Reinsert your pick and slide it along the top and bottom edges until the back cover feels loose.

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  6. Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 5, image 1 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 5, image 2 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Remove the back cover: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Grip the unclipped handle and pull it away from the front shell to release the remaining clips.

    • Remove the back cover.

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  7. Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 6, image 1 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 6, image 2 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Disconnect the battery: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Grip the battery cable pull tab, located to the left of the battery.

    • Firmly pull the battery cable straight away from the motherboard shield (toward the battery) to disconnect it.

    • This bundled cable is fairly stiff. If you're having trouble, re-grip the pull tab close to the head of the connector and gently walk it side-to-side as you pull.

    • If the cable pull-tab feels fragile or rips during this process, remove the motherboard shield and disconnect the cable using a spudger.

    • When the battery cable comes free, it might push up on the motherboard shield. Don't worry, as this won't damage anything.

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  8. Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Reassembly instructions: step 7, image 1 of 2 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Reassembly instructions: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • During disassembly, skip the next three steps.

    • During reassembly:

    • Reinstall the two 3.8 mm‑long screws to secure the motherboard shield.

    • Reconnect the interconnect cable ZIF connector.

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  9. Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Reassembly instructions: step 8, image 1 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Reassembly instructions: step 8, image 2 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Reassembly instructions: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • During reassembly:

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to slide the battery connector into its socket on the motherboard.

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  10. Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Reassembly instructions: step 9, image 1 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Reassembly instructions: step 9, image 2 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Reassembly instructions: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • During reassembly, follow this step and the above three steps to reconnect the battery.

    • Use your T6 Torx driver to remove the two 3.8 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard shield.

    • Lift the top edge of the motherboard shield up and flip it over the bottom edge of the frame, away from the motherboard.

    • Be careful not to crease or strain the cable.

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  11. Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Remove the right trigger: step 10, image 1 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Remove the right trigger: step 10, image 2 of 3 Steam Deck OLED Right Trigger Replacement, Remove the right trigger: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • The right trigger is on your left-hand side when working on the Steam Deck OLED, as it's laying upside down.

    • The trigger clips into place on two pegs on the frame, which double as the hinge.

    • Place the flat end of a spudger onto the inside edge of the trigger's right clip.

    • Use your fingers to push the trigger toward the right as you wedge the spudger between the clip and the peg.

    • Use your spudger to pivot the trigger clip out, away, and up from the peg to unlatch it.

    • During reassembly, latch the left peg first. Once in place, push down on the trigger to latch the right peg, producing an audible "click" sound.

    • Check to make sure that the trigger spring is properly aligned. Test the trigger action before continuing reassembly.

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Conclusion

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

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Steam Deck OLED answers community for help.

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