Steam-Deck-Hardware

Recommended Tools (Somewhat Ordered By Importance / Usefulness)

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Silicone / clean / antistatic working surface - good environment to work in with electronics

Steam Deck case - can be used as a stand for the Deck while facing downwards

Screwdriver - get out screws (magnetic screwdriver preferred)

• Philips head

Plastic tools - needed for prying apart shell or taking out parts

• Spudger
• Triangles

Storage boxes - organize parts

Tweezers - for holding / connecting small parts

Isopropyl alcohol - clean up dirt or old thermal paste

Thermal paste / thermal pad - replace if needed

Heatgun or hair dryer - get screen out by loosening adhesives

Original charger - turn on Deck again after entering battery storage mode

CH341A (Or Other Alternative) Programmer - useful when messing with BIOS or with recovery