Steam-Deck-Hardware
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.
If you’re the owner of some content mentioned / contained in this repository and want it removed please contact me (NKkrisz)
🧑💻 How To Contribute To This Repository | Credits And Sources
💵 How To Support Me (NKkrisz) And This Repository
- Consider donating by clicking the button below:
- 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
👥 Hardware Modding Communities / Resources
- Steam Deck Discord - #hardware-mods channel
- r/SteamDeckModded Subreddit
- r/SteamDeck_2 Subreddit
- r/SteamDeck Subreddit
- Stanto’s Website (Active Community Member On Steam Deck Discord)
⚠️ DISCLAIMER - READ FIRST BEFORE MODIFYING ANYTHING
- Modifying your device will / may void your warranty!!!
- You can see your Deck’s original parts here (Select matching serial number from the backplate):
- https://store.steampowered.com/account/hardwareused
- 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!!!
⚙️ Different Steam Deck Options, Revisions And Differences
Prototypes
Pre Mass Production
LCD Version
- 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 |
OLED Version
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| Limited Edition (only some accents and shell different) - no other known revisions yet |
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More Information About Both Can Be Found Here
- LCD Deck Specifications
- OLED Deck Specifications
- LCD Deck Revisions And Differences
- OLED Deck Revisions And Differences
- Comparison Video Between LCD And OLED Deck Components
- Comparison Video Between LCD And OLED Deck Input Lag
🧰 Recommended Tools For Repairing / Modding
✨ Cosmetic Upgrades
Full Shell Or Backplate Swap
Inputs
- Custom 3D Printable Action Buttons And D-Pad
- ExtremeRate Colored & Transparent Buttons
- Deck Buttons - Resin, Metal etc… Buttons
- Etsy stores’ resin or other buttons
- Joystick Cap Painting
Skins / Stickers
🪛 Hardware Upgrades
Wireless Connectivity (Wifi And Bluetooth)
Storage (SSD And MicroSD)
Screen & Screen Protectors
Tracking Device (eg. AirTag)
Memory / RAM
External GPU
Dual Battery
Dual Screen
Cooling
Rumble
Inputs
🕹️ Accessories
- 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
- Stock / Original (Older ones had strap, different models are differently colored, 1TB OLED has a removable inner case)
- Dbrand - Project Killswitch
- Jsaux
- Spigen - Rugged Armor
- Tomtoc - Armor-G12
- Mepatem - 3 in 1 Case
- Chargers
- Official / Stock:
- Power Output: 45W
- Length: 1.5m (LCD) or 2.5m (OLED) (Both are compatible with any Steam Decks)
- USB-C PD3.0
- Non-removable cable
- Recommendations / guidelines:
- 45W+ Output (If less the Deck might discharge during gaming)
- Needs USB PD (Power Delivery)
- Removable cable (To carry around any length needed)
- Extra Strain Relief Solutions:
- USB-C 90 / 180 Degree Adapters
- 3D Printed Cable Relief
- Additional information about battery and charging
- Official / Stock:
🎮 Fully Transformed Steam Deck Examples
- 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
🧑🔧 Troubleshooting, Repair Guides, Parts And Measurements
- Steam Support - Basic Use & Troubleshooting Guide
- iFixit - Steam Deck LCD Repair Guides
- Steam Deck LCD Parts And Measurements
- iFixit - Steam Deck OLED Repair Guides
- Steam Deck OLED Parts And Measurements
- Fixes For Other Issues
- Repair Wiki
🛠️ Replacement Parts
iFixit (Official Valve partner)
Do note that not everything is available in iFixit’s stores, this includes:
- Trackpads
- Mother / Daughterboards
- Ribbon Cables
- Inner Screws (Backplate ones are available)
- Original / Stock Carrying Cases