iFixit - Answers With Device "Steam Deck"

Steam Deck: Where can I buy Left and right Daughter Board?

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:54:50 -0700

My Steam Deck fell down, from 80cm onto carpet but it was enough to destroy both R1 and L1 Shoulder Buttons. They snapped right from the daughter board, ripping the traces. No way to solder them back on.

Now I need a new left and right daughter Board but this part seems not to be sold as replacement. Since it was the first to break from a little drop, I imagine more people would need this soon.

⟐ Answered February 06, 2026 at 9:54 MST

Steam Deck: My L1 Button wont Click in some areas.

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:52:15 -0700

When i press L1 in some ereas nothing happens but r1 works fine

⟐ Commented July 20, 2025 at 23:52 MST

Steam Deck: Can an 2230 M.2 SSD be installed on the eMMC version?

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:45:05 -0700

Can I install an 2230 M.2 SSD, like the 1TB Kioxia BG4, into the eMMC version of the Steam Deck? Specifically, I am wondering whether there are any considerations vis-a-vis interference with the Wi-Fi card, and whether the (NVMe-less) eMMC version even has the necessary M.2 port.

⟐ Commented March 27, 2023 at 23:45 MST

Steam Deck: Dropped Steam Deck - Broke Left Daughterboard

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:26:52 -0700

I dropped my steam deck and the LB quit working. It appears I broke the little blue piece that the LB makes contact with to produce the clicking noise. So I believe I need a new Left Daughterboard, which iFixit does not sell. I have attached pictures, sorry for the quality. Valve has still not gotten back to me after a couple of days. Can anyone verify that I need a new daughterboard? Does anyone know how I can get one? Or does anyone have any experience/advice with this? Any help is welcome. Thanks for your time. I'm beginning to worry there isn't a fix....

⟐ Commented October 15, 2024 at 12:26 MST

Steam Deck: How to remove stripped screw

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 12:39:56 -0700

I stripped one of the screws in back of my steam deck any ideas how to get it off?

⟐ Commented September 21, 2023 at 12:39 MST

Steam Deck: When will a replacement audio board be available

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:00:02 -0700

Your Guide for the replacement of the audio board looks great. However I cannot find a replacement audio board for sale anywhere. When will this be available as my 3.5mm jack is not working

⟐ Answered April 17, 2025 at 3:00 MST

Steam Deck: Where can I find parts not on iFixit?

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:07:48 -0700

I was doing a full case swap and accidentally broke part MEOJ24900KDL. It's the long ribbon cable that goes along the top vent. I've tried looking in few places but can't seem to track anywhere down to get a replacement. I also suspect I broke the ribbon cable from the display to the motherboard, but I might just buy the upgrade screen anyways, will see. Anyways, whatever help would be much appreciated!

⟐ Answered November 08, 2024 at 20:07 MST

Steam Deck: Steam deck won't boot if it's not connected to Monitor/tv

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 15:14:40 -0700

Hello, i got faulty 64GB steam deck from ebay for $40, the seller said that the device won't boot if it's not connected to external monitor/tv, i'm assuming it's a bad LCD, replacing it with the new one it's still the same, when connected to tv/monitor the touch seems to work but in the wrong orientation what could possibly wrong?

FYI:The replacement LCD from ifixit is normal when connected to my other steam deck.

⟐ Answered March 24, 2024 at 15:14 MST

Steam Deck: No available LCD audio board for the Steam Deck

Sat, 25 May 2024 15:22:02 -0700

My LCD 64 GB Steam Deck's plus volume button does not work (Steam Deck goes straight into bios with no volume buttons pressed, volume does not increase when button is pressed) , I tried looking for a LCD audio board to replace mine with here, but there is only an OLED audio board. I have ruled out software issues, even after re-imaging my deck the issue occurs.

Is it possible that the OLED audio board is compatible with an LCD Steam Deck? Or that an LCD Steam Deck audio board can be made available?

⟐ Edited by author May 25, 2024 at 15:22 MST

Steam Deck: Broken and stuck SD card inside steam deck

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 14:06:39 -0700

I (as a very careless and innocent person) opened up my steam deck with the SD card still inside it. When I opened the back, the SD card broke in half and stayed stuck inside the SD card slot.

I tried pushing it out using the mechanism that the SD card slot has, but it doesn't seem to work with either the other half of the SD card to push or anything I try to push it with.

I looked at the teardown to see if I could open up the SD card slot to get the broken part out somehow, but the SD card slot is soldered to the motherboard, meaning I cannot get in easily.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how I might get it out? I do not want to make a motherboard replacement unless it's the only solution...

Thanks in advance.

⟐ Edited by author October 19, 2024 at 14:06 MST

Steam Deck: When will there be trackpads available?

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 10:21:14 -0700

My left trackpad is stuck and makes a cracking sound when gently pressed. Was hoping to find replacement.

⟐ Commented December 08, 2024 at 10:21 MST

Steam Deck: It's the screen replaceable in Steam Deck?

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:20:12 -0700

Just wondering because there does not seem to be any answer and there is no way to buy a replacement on Steam.

⟐ Commented June 14, 2022 at 12:20 MST

Steam Deck: My steam deck all buttons not working only touch, volume and power wor

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:58:40 -0700

Sir i need help im from Pakistan and there is no returns policy of valve, yesterday i play game and everything was fine but today when i turn on my deck so no buttons working only touch, volume and power button works what is the issue can you please help me

⟐ Commented May 19, 2025 at 0:58 MST

Steam Deck: B button catching and getting stuck on shell

Thu, 26 May 2022 06:49:57 -0700

Has anyone come up with a solution to fix this? I thought maybe replacing the buttons might work, but the only part you can buy right now is the button membrane, which doesn't help. The only solutions i've seen currently is to either put a piece of tape in between the button and shell so the button doesn't catch, or to open up the steam deck and sand down the inside of the b button hole so it's nice and smooth. Anyone had any luck with the sanding?

⟐ Answered May 26, 2022 at 6:49 MST

Steam Deck: Can I install the 512GB version display on my 256GB steam deck?

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:31:37 -0700

I have a 256GB version of the steam deck, I am getting ready to replace the R1 button on it. Since the replacement involves almost complete disassembly I was thinking about upgrading the screen to the 512GB version since it is better with anti-glare capability. Can the 512GB version screen be installed on the 256GB version of Steam Deck?

⟐ Answer unaccepted June 22, 2023 at 14:31 MST

Steam Deck: Can I replace the screen on the 256GB model to the 512gb matte screen?

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:24:48 -0700

The internals of the screens are virtually the same, I'm curious if it's possible.

⟐ Answered June 14, 2022 at 12:24 MST

Steam Deck: Where can I find a replacement for the "microphone cable"?

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 02:38:12 -0700

I accidentally broke the microphone cable that runs along the front plate behind the screen. It seems absolutely impossible to find a replacement. Any tips?

⟐ Answered July 21, 2025 at 2:38 MST

Steam Deck: spilled a bunch of water on my steam deck, now some buttons wont work

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 18:39:59 -0700

after spilling water on the steam deck some buttons like the volume buttons don't work and the screen scrolls to the right on its own. also the deck turns on by its self.

⟐ Commented September 08, 2023 at 18:39 MST

Steam Deck: Screen with no pictures but with back light after shell swap?

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 15:44:30 -0700

I recently swapped my swap shell and now there is no picture but there is back lighting and I can see some dead pixels. Should I replace the screen or cables?

⟐ Answered July 18, 2023 at 15:44 MST

Steam Deck: Unresponsive after screen replacement

Sat, 18 Mar 2023 17:41:02 -0700

I followed iFixit's guide (and used their official Steam Deck screen replacement kit) to replace the screen of my steam deck. After getting it back together, the steam deck is not responsive. I didn't have any issue doing the replacement, I've done this kind of thing a lot, I don't know what could've gone wrong.

Now, when not plugged in, there's no fan or anything on display. the power light blinks slowly (on for 2 seconds, off for 5 seconds). When plugged in, the light stays on but sort of dims and brightens every second or two.

⟐ Commented March 18, 2023 at 17:41 MST