The GP2X F200 d-pad, pictured above in its original form. What a bunch of bastards. Here’s how I (and a few plastic hacking proteges) solved the problem and made the device much more enjoyable. This is a minimal skill level mod that can be done with a pair of sidecutters / snips and some superglue. A soldering iron and a Dremel will make the job easier if you have access to them.