Video Demonstrates Where Steam Deck Repair May Be Difficult

Video Demonstrates Where Steam Deck Repair May Be Difficult: The hype is only growing. The first people to purchase the Steam Deck portable gaming consoles are expected to receive the first order delivery. Some retailers are looking at what the fans are likely to see from the inside.

A brand-new, comprehensive teardown video shows how gamers can access the device and make adjustments, such as changing out the SSD to a new one. The main issue that portable gaming devices struggle with is when their batteries lose their ability to keep the charge. 

This is where the issues could start for the future steam deck gamers.

The latest video released by iFixit provides viewers with a comprehensive review of the internal components in the Steam Deck and how they can remove and unplugged. 

The Stream Deck is a credit to the company. It’s pretty easy to get rid of the majority of its components. On the steam deck teardown video, IFixit had nothing but praise for the ease at removing the SSD and was quick to emphasize each connection has labeled.

So connecting them shouldn’t be too difficult for most users who use to taking apart laptops and mobile devices.

Video Demonstrates Where Steam Deck Repair May Be Difficult

The battery is where things can get somewhat sticky in the literal sense. In the video, IFixit demonstrates how to remove Steam Deck’s Stream Deck batteries and requires lots of pulling and pinning to remove them from the device. 

IFixit suggests using heat to melt the adhesive that holds it in place. However, even with trained hands performing the removal task, it’s apparent that it will take longer than removing any other components.

Even though Valve has made it clear. They believe Steam Deck isn’t intended to be opened to be tinkered with or modified. And Valve is aware that the majority of its customers could want to do it at some moment. 

Most of the system is pretty simple to take apart for anyone with experience in the field. And people who are fans will happy to learn that the thumbsticks can replace and removed. This should be a huge relief since the drift of thumbsticks is a significant issue in several devices, particularly the often-mocked Nintendo Switch. 

In all likelihood, however, it is unlikely that the average user will require any modifications if they don’t want to.

As of now, the reviews on the Stream Deck’s performance and accessibility to repairs have been satisfactory.

 The actual test will be when people can access the device and begin loading every game available on Steam. However, Valve is striving to confirm its compatibility between its massive gaming library and its Steam Deck. With the best of luck, players will not encounter any significant issues.

Steam Deck will begin shipping on February 25. Steam Deck will begin delivery on February 25.