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Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller Thumbsticks Replacement

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

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

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

  4. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller Thumbsticks Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller Thumbsticks Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two T6 Torx screws.

  5. Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller Thumbsticks Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nvidia Shield Pro Android TV Controller Thumbsticks Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • 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.

Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

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.

Charles Brodie - Reply

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

xguyun - Reply

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.

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