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Steam Controller Teardown

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  • Steam Controller Repairability Score: 8 out of 10 (10 is easiest to repair)

  • The only adhesive we encountered was on the touchpads. All other mechanical connections are made with screws.

  • The Controller's relatively modular construction means replacing a single component will be a simple task.

  • While we always say screws before glue, the non-magnetic screws used in this controller are apt to get misplaced and throw a wrench into repairs.

  • The most likely-to-fail component, the thumbstick, is soldered directly to the motherboard.

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