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Use this guide to replace the right thumbstick on your Steam Deck LCD. The stick is part of a complete module and needs to be replaced as one unit. Although nearly identical, the procedure for the left thumbstick can be found here.
Remember: follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing your device.
Replacement thumbsticks require calibration to work as expected. Read about how to do that here.
Note: Each Steam Deck ships with one of two different models of thumbsticks, Type A or Type B. Although nearly identical, capacitive touch capability relies on the correct type to be installed. To identify which replacement thumbsticks you need, navigate to Settings → System and check the Steam Deck Controller ID: if the Controller ID starts with “MEDA” that device uses Type A thumbsticks; if the Controller ID starts with “MHDA” that device uses Type B thumbsticks.
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Power down your Steam Deck and unplug any cables.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the eight screws securing the back cover:
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Four coarse thread 9.5 mm-long screws
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Four fine thread 5.8 mm-long screws
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Insert an opening pick into the thin gap between the back cover and the front shell, along the edge of the right grip.
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Pry up on the back cover to release it from the locking clips.
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Grip the back cover at the opening you just created and pull it up and away from the device to unclip the long edges.
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Remove the back cover.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the piece of foil tape covering the hidden screw on the board shield.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the three screws securing the board shield:
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One 3.4 mm screw
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Two 3.7 mm screws
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Remove the board shield.
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Grip the battery cable by its pull tab and pull it directly away from the motherboard to disconnect it.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the thumbstick cable's ZIF connector.
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Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cable out of its connector.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the three 5.2 mm screws securing the thumbstick.
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Remove the right thumbstick.
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To identify which replacement thumbsticks you need, navigate to Settings → System and check the Steam Deck Controller ID.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Steam Deck answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Steam Deck answers community for help.
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Does this apply to the OLED model as well?
The OLED model's right thumbstick guide can be found here.
I followed this guide and my joystick seems to be fine accept the gyro activation doesn't seem to be working for the new stick. Is there something I should specifically lookout for with the touch support to be seated properly?
