Information and guides about Steam Deck hardware and modifications - For software stuff click here
This project isn't associated with Valve and modifying your device will / may void your warranty.
None of the links are affiliated in any way or are included because of external payment.
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- By doing so, I might be able to:
- Get a second used / faulty LCD Deck
- Upgrade to an OLED Deck which would enable further research
- Buy more expensive hardware for testing or for modifying Steam Decks
- r/SteamDeckModded Subreddit
- r/SteamDeck_2 Subreddit
- Steam Deck Discord - #hardware-mods channel
- Stanto's Website (Active Community Member On Steam Deck Discord)
- Modifying your device will / may void your warranty!!!
- You can see your Deck's original parts here (Select matching serial number from the backplate):
- VALVE RECOMMENDS PUTTING THE DEVICE INTO BATTERY STORAGE MODE FOR REPAIRS!!!
- How to turn on battery storage mode
- MAKE SURE THE BATTERY IS BELOW 80% BEFORE PUTTING IT INTO BATTERY STORAGE MODE, THE LOWER THE BETTER (though full discharge isn't recommended)
- How to turn on battery storage mode
- TAKE OUT THE SD CARD BEFORE OPENING THE STEAM DECK OR IT WILL BREAK!!!
- DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AFTER TAKING OFF THE SHIELDING!!!
- Easily differentiable older / newer revision by looking at shielding above the motherboard
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Older model (beginning of EV3) and an early model (EV2, some early dev kits) |
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Newer revision with black shielding and other changes |
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Limited Edition (only some accents and shell different) - no other known revisions yet |
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- LCD Deck Specifications
- OLED Deck Specifications
- LCD Deck revisions and differences
- OLED Deck revisions and differences
- Comparison video between LCD and OLED Deck hardware - Gamers Nexus
- Custom 3D Printable Action Buttons And D-Pad
- ExtremeRate Colored & Transparent Buttons
- Etsy stores' resin or other buttons
- Joystick Cap Painting
- DeckMate - Backplate Addons
- Docks
- Valve's Steam Deck Dock
- Most likely needs an adapter if used with a case on
- Example adapter: Project Killswitch - Steam Deck Dock Adapter From Dbrand
- Any brand should work but it's recommended to at least have USB-C PD (Power Delivery) so the Deck remains charged
- Valve's Steam Deck Dock
- Cases
- RAM, Wifi, Shell, Joystick And Screen Upgrade
- Possible OLED Screen Swap For LCD Decks In The Future?
- Tablet / Switch Mod
- Bondi Blue iMac G3
- Giant 4K Screen
- Half Life Edition
- Portal Edition
- Fully Red
- GabeCube
