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How to fix stuck Joy-Con Triggers

Introduction

When playing Video Games, every button on your controller has a purpose and a function. Without one of the buttons, your game-play is incomplete and sometimes impossible. Unfortunately, the Nintendo Joy-Cons are notorious for jammed ZR and ZL triggers. This can be annoying, but it's an easy fix. Follow these steps, and your Joy-Con will be fully operational in no time at all

What you need

  1. How to fix stuck Joy-Con Triggers, Removing Cover Screws: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Tri-Point Screwdriver, remove the 4 screws keeping the Joy-Con's shell together.

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  2. How to fix stuck Joy-Con Triggers, Opening the Joy-Con: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the shell to reveal the internals of the Joy-Con

    • If you are fixing the opposite-side Joy-Con, it will appear to be a mirror image

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  4. How to fix stuck Joy-Con Triggers, Locate the Button: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the ZR or ZL Button inside the Joy-Con Controller

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  5. How to fix stuck Joy-Con Triggers, Positioning the Button: step 4, image 1 of 1
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    • Use tweezers to lift the ZL button, then put it back into it's correct position

    • Put the button in a position where clicking is possible

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  6. How to fix stuck Joy-Con Triggers, Place the Shell back on the Joy-Con: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Using the Tri-Point screwdriver, put the 4 screws back into place.

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Conclusion

Congratulations, you did it!

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