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Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement

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Time Required: 35 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement

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Use this guide if the D-pad on your Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV controller is unresponsive or the buttons on the pad are behaving irregularly. All you will need is a T6 Torx screwdriver and a plastic opening tool. The replacement process is straightforward, but carefully handle the circuit board and gently remove the wires from their sockets when instructed.

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    1. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement, Bluetooth Controller D-Pad: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement, Bluetooth Controller D-Pad: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement, Bluetooth Controller D-Pad: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Remove the six T6 Torx screws from the back of the controller.

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    2. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Gently open the top frame of the cover with the plastic opening tool.

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    3. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Gently pull the wire connector out of its socket, separating the two halves of the controller.

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    4. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the wire attached to the circular piece.

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    5. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Carefully remove the two T6 Torx screws from either side of the motherboard.

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    6. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the yellow plug from its socket.

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    7. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the two T6 Torx screws.

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    8. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Slowly pull up the primary circuit board of the controller until the D-pad is revealed.

      • Carefully remove the board.

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    9. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
      • Gently remove and replace the D-Pad.

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Conclusion

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

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