iFixit - Answers With Device "Steam Controller"

Steam Controller: My right bumper isn't working

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:22:58 -0700

I was playing a game and was pressing and holding this button a lot. Suddenly, it stopped working. I ran the diagnose on Big Picture mode and when I pressed it really hard it was detected, which led me to believe the problem was with the button piece and not the “sensor”. I haven’t tried opening it yet. How can I fix it?

I opened yesterday and can say for sure now it’s the button.

I’m thinking the only way to fix this now is to 3D print another piece

⟐ Commented February 04, 2026 at 23:22 MST

Steam Controller: Repair guide for back paddle switches?

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 04:57:53 -0700

I have two steam controllers. One from launch and one from the factory shutting down. Both have issues with the right back paddle switch. You have to press down REALLY hard to get it to register. I love to use that paddle for "jump" so it wears out pretty quickly. Is there any way to fix it? New steam controllers are like $200 apiece. :(

⟐ Commented September 28, 2025 at 4:57 MST

Steam Controller: How to remove a stuck bit?

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 03:19:51 -0700

I tried to disassemble the Steam Controller with the Moray Precision Bit Set, but one of the bits got stuck and I couldn't get it out.

How do I remove the bit?

⟐ Commented March 23, 2025 at 3:19 MST

Steam Controller: Repair or replace the back cover

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 09:48:01 -0700

So this is pretty incredible. After years of using the Steam Controller regularly, the two top pieces of the back cover finally snapped off, like baby teeth. One of the pieces even ended up inside the controller!

I'm not sure there's any chance I can repair this cover considering this is molded plastic, but is it possible to replace the back cover? As is, the back cover does not sit nicely in the controller. Only the spring-loaded lever at the bottom is holding it in. While it can still cover the batteries, it's very difficult to press the grip buttons with this grip as is without some reinforcement to hold the top of the grip to the back of the controller.

⟐ Commented December 04, 2024 at 9:48 MST

Steam Controller: Right Bumper Not Working Anymore: Plastic Piece on Trigger Mount Broke

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:45:33 -0700

After about 8 years using the Steam Controller, the right bumper stopped working. It no longer clicks audibly when pressed, even feels that it's floating over the button when fully assembled. I took it apart and found this piece broken off.

That rectangular flange in the red box in the photo needs to be attached to the trigger assembly, but that one narrow path is a point of failure. I don't think I can expect to glue it back on and have it working perfectly fine again. Can I get some advice on finding the part I need to replace this? If it's a 3D print, can I print only part of the base that I need, or do I need a whole new trigger mount assembly, and then move the trigger, spring and bolt there?

⟐ Answer accepted December 03, 2024 at 18:45 MST

Steam Controller: How to repair/clean/replace the joystick?

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 06:41:15 -0700

Steam controller joystick feels like it has some obstructions on the upper lef hand quadrant and when playing a game, even if I hit the uppermost limits on this region the character starts to walk instead of running. If I push hard enough, the character responds and starts running. How can I fix it? Is there a way to replace the joystick if I can’t fix it?

⟐ Answered December 03, 2024 at 6:41 MST

Steam Controller: How to remove stuck batteries?

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 16:56:48 -0700

I am using a pair of Eneloop pro rechargable NiMH batteries and they can't be pushed out by the lever triggers; it's stuck very hard (can't be rotated while partially dislodged but can be put back into the battery slot) and I'm afraid of damaging the contacts if I pry it.

I will need to put a tape or a piece of ribbons next time as a back up plan to pull it out from the case.

For now can the batteries be safely removed with just unscrewing the plastic cover?

⟐ Answered December 24, 2023 at 16:56 MST

Steam Controller: How to replace the Thumbstick?

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 19:12:29 -0700

The rubber has been deteriorating on my thumbstick, as I use it, the rubber peels off in little shavings.
I know Thumbstick Caps exist, but I have yet to find one that fits the Steam Controller sufficiently, they always slide off.
Where would I be able to source a replacement thumbstick to repair my Steam Controller? Would a Steam Deck Thumbstick fit?

⟐ Answer accepted December 10, 2023 at 19:12 MST

Steam Controller: Is it possible open the steam controller without the sticker breaking

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:56:49 -0700

I've got a steam controller and I want to open it up, however all guides I've seen have you break the sticker on the back of the steam controller to access three screws .

Is there a way that I can access those screws without permanently damaging the sticker on the back?

⟐ Answered November 15, 2023 at 16:56 MST

Steam Controller: My left trigger is broken. Can I fix it?

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:22:54 -0700

As I was playing, the left trigger of my steam controller stopped working. Actually when I press it the action is the same as the left bumper. Then I realised that there is a weird noise when I shake the controlller and I think a piece inside is broken. I am not sure the warranty would work for this case. Should I try to open the controller and fix it?

⟐ Commented August 10, 2023 at 7:22 MST

Steam Controller: Left touch pad not responding to presses

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:58:31 -0700

As the title says, my Steam Controller used to work perfectly fine, but now the left touch pad doesn't respond when clicked. The actual touch function still works, but pressing it in only occasionally registers. I've tried spraying it with compressed air, reinstalling the controller firmware, but nothing works. I would open it up, but the screw holes to actually open up the controller are also incredibly narrow to the point where no screwdriver I have is able to fit.

Any advice on what to do? Anyone else had this issue?

Steam Controller: The RB button has broken

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 21:53:55 -0700

The RB button requires to be fixed. i do not know the issue (externally, looks okay). i have not opened the device. it does not give the "tcht' sound which LB gives when pressed.
I also did a diagnosis with the support from steam. (Ref. image)

⟐ Commented March 20, 2023 at 21:53 MST

Steam Controller: Tiny little spring came out when disassembling.

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:51:33 -0700

When I took out the motherboard from the front plastic shell a tiny spring just a bit bigger than half a centimeter popped out. Now upon reassembly I’m stumped where it goes. Any ideas? Thank you!

⟐ Answer accepted March 20, 2023 at 5:51 MST

Steam Controller: Is it possible to replace the micro usb port with a us c port?

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 11:40:58 -0700

I just got a Steam Controller and I'm wondering if and how to replace the micro USB port with a USB c port.

⟐ Commented January 05, 2023 at 11:40 MST

Steam Controller: T6 bit stuck in controller

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 10:03:04 -0700

tried working on my steam controller and got the t6 bit stuck and i cant get tweezers or plyers around the edges

Steam Controller: Nacon Controller V2 UsB C Broken

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:13:58 -0700

This is not about the Steam Controller as i couldn’t find the “Choose a Device” Option. My problem is that my USB-C Port on my Nacon Controller V2 is busted please see the image. is there a way i could find a replacement for this? I’ve the ifixit set and i’ve disassembled the controller, but missing the main parts… help ;/

Steam Controller: Replacing micro b with type C?

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 02:00:22 -0700

How can I replacing the micro b with a type c?

⟐ Answer edited December 10, 2021 at 2:00 MST

Steam Controller: Lost some screws, what size are the two types of screws?

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 13:59:48 -0700

What sizes of screw do the steam controller use?

Steam Controller: Tip of the screwdriver stuck in the screw hole

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 00:59:09 -0700

Pretty straight forward. The tip from an iFixit kit got stuck in the screw hole while I was trying to disessemble it. The hole is way deeper then I thought it would be and now almost the whole tip is inside it. Any idea how to take it out without destroying the controller?

⟐ Commented April 29, 2021 at 0:59 MST

Steam Controller: My t6 bit got stuck

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 07:32:01 -0700

I was tearing down my steam controller to use its trackpad because my trackpad on the vive’s controller doesn’t vibrate. When I was tearing it down I went to take out the screws on the side, not knowing the bit wasn’t long enough (t6). It got stuck and I couldn’t get it out I even drilled around it to see if I could get it loose, unfortunately, the bits stuck and I can’t get it out. My brother own’s the iFixit kit I used, so I didn’t buy it.

⟐ Answered March 04, 2021 at 7:32 MST