Asus ROG Ally Triggers Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day

Comments: 3

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace or upgrade one or both triggers in your Asus ROG Ally.

If your triggers aren't working, are sticking, or are loose, it may be time to replace them.

Tools

Step 1

Let your device's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair—a charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
Completely power off your device and unplug all cables.
Consider laying your device on a soft cloth to prevent scratching or damaging the screen during your repair.

Step 2

Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the five 17.2 mm‑long screws securing the top edge and bottom corners of the back cover.
Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to fully loosen the remaining captive screw at the center of the bottom edge. This should create a small gap between the back cover and chassis.
Don't try to remove this screw.

Step 3

Insert the flat edge of an opening pick between the bottom edge of the back cover and chassis, near the captive screw.
Angle the pick upward and push it under the back cover.

Step 4

Plastic clips secure the perimeter of the back cover. You should feel and hear them release during this step.
Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge and around the corners of the back cover to release the clips securing it.
Keep the pick at an upward angle under the back cover to help release the clips.

Step 5

Lift the bottom edge of the back cover off the chassis to release the remaining clips.
Remove the back cover.
During reassembly, lay the back cover onto your device and firmly push down around the perimeter to engage the clips.

Step 6

Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the two 3.4 mm‑long screws securing each trigger (four screws total).

Step 7

Pull the triggers straight up and out of their recesses to remove them.

If the trigger has stopped working, the most likely culprit is the spring has collapsed and the magnets on the trigger are overwhelming the sensor on the daughter board. Once the trigger is removed, you can either replace it altogether with a new part or attempt to repair the old part. To attempt repair, simply GENTLY apply pressure to the spring for a few seconds to open it. Be sure to calibrate the trigger once reinstalled, this will allow you to test functionality. Replace the trigger as necessary from this point

Chris Frazier - 07/10/24

Step 8

During reassembly:
Compress the trigger and firmly push it into place on the chassis so the cutouts on the hinge go over their alignment posts. The trigger should stay in place.
Keep the trigger compressed and install the two screws.
Test the trigger before continuing reassembly. If it's not working properly, remove the trigger and make sure it's properly aligned on the hinge.

Step 9

Two plastic clips secure each trigger to its hinge.
Carefully pull the trigger away from the hinge one side at a time to detach both clips.
To install a trigger on its hinge:
Make sure the middle section of the spring is looped over the tab on the hinge with the bent ends facing down.
With the trigger on the opposite side of the hinge screw-holes, clip it into place so the coiled parts of the spring are between the trigger clips.
The trigger should compress and spring back when you press it down.

Conclusion

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

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

Author

Spencer Day

Member since: 14/09/22

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2 comments

Ou trouvons nous les pièces de remplacement

Alien TOYS AlienTOYS -

Is this the same part as the Ally X?

MightyCreator -