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Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller D-Pad Replacement

Introduction

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.

What you need

  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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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