![]() ![]() Valve clearly expects at least some unofficial repair attempts given its parts plan. This likely won't deter you if you insist on fixing your Steam Deck yourself. You might even compromise the integrity of the console just by opening it, according to Valve. ![]() A stock SSD might interfere with the handheld's thermals, for instance. There can also be consequences to using off-the-shelf parts. While the company is promising replacements for various parts in the "coming months," there are chances you'll damage the system on your way in through static electricity or other mishaps. It's certainly possible to get in - it's just that you might just cause more problems than you solve.Īs Valve explains, the Steam Deck is tightly packed with highly customized parts, including the thumbsticks. The game company has posted a Steam Deck teardown video that shows how to pry open the handheld console while simultaneously urging you to keep the system shut. Valve has long been a proponent of open hardware and software, but its latest video makes a case to the contrary for the upcoming Steam Deck. ![]()
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