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Want to see inside a Steam Deck? Valve has delivered in the latest video although they're keen to remind people not to do any of this yourself.

Valve say it's both a "How to" video and a "Why you shouldn't do any of this". Although they mention once you have it you have a right to do so, it's not recommended. With everything packed so tightly together they're giving a warning about damage to batteries, something that could cause a fire so there's a threat to your life kind of warning involved if you do it wrong. The warranty also doesn't cover any damage done by you if you really choose to do this.

Before getting to the video here's what Valve say about it in the description:

One of the most frequently asked questions we've received about Steam Deck is about the components inside it, and whether they're replaceable or upgradable. The answer is a bit more complicated than just a yes or no, so we've made a video to explain all the details. Spoiler alert: we DON'T recommend replacing parts yourself, but we still want you to have all of the relevant information about Steam Deck's components.

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If you missed it we recently went over the top 100 games played on Steam, to see how many currently work on Linux and should also work on the Steam Deck.

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Numeric Oct 6, 2021
This is what makes Valve's product different. Could you imagine a corporation like Apple or Nintendo ever making a video like this?

I agree with the video that you only mess with your hardware if you have the skills, but its nice to see a hardware vendor that doesn't go out of their way to make repairs a nightmare.


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jordicoma Oct 6, 2021
I like that you can change the joystick and it's modular. Hopefully will be cheap.
On the switch if the joystick goes bad (drifts), you have to buy another controller (I think). And it's expensive.
And well... If they say not to, people will be encouraged to do it.
As for the ssd, probably the coolers will be the slow ones. Well, it needs to be checked. Probably on reviews.
Anywhere does it say if accepts sata ssd or has to be pcie ssd?
damarrin Oct 6, 2021
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You can take apart the joycon and replace or fix the thumb stick.
ziggurat Oct 6, 2021
The reason I wanted to open mine and add an SSD is to have both the 64Gig emmc from the cheapest SKU and more storage through the m.2 slot. This will give me a smaller price I need to present to my wife, and a clear short term update path.
WorMzy Oct 6, 2021
Neat!
whizse Oct 6, 2021
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"ESD strap should make skin contact! Oops."
CatKiller Oct 6, 2021
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Quoting: GuestI got a weird vibe from the video.


It seemed to me to be mostly full of nerd warm & fuzzies. I dug it a lot.

QuoteWhy make a video for this tutorial at all?

People kept hassling them about what it was like inside and what could be replaced, and they felt that the answer needed more than a soundbite, so they said they'd make a video about it. This is that video.

They explain how it all fits together, and what the downsides and pitfalls are, and confirm that, yes, it is your device to do with as you wish. That's exactly what I'd want, and what I'd get from ifixit, too.
M@GOid Oct 6, 2021
Before this video, I had the impression the M.2 slot was difficult to access. That is nothing. Actually is more difficult to open a Xbone or PS4/5 controllers.

Anyway, congrats to Valve for having the balls to do something like that, even to acknowledge the mistake of the anti-static strip. That felt very informal and at same time informative.
gradyvuckovic Oct 6, 2021
Quoting: NumericThis is what makes Valve's product different. Could you imagine a corporation like Apple or Nintendo ever making a video like this?

I agree with the video that you only mess with your hardware if you have the skills, but its nice to see a hardware vendor that doesn't go out of their way to make repairs a nightmare.

Absolutely, couldn't have said it any better.

Only Valve would do this because they're a bunch of nerds. Which is why I, a fellow nerd, love them.

Never change Valve!
denyasis Oct 6, 2021
Quoting: GuestAnyway, it’s weird video that I feel is designed to garner hype and sympathy from fanboys (see YouTube comments) in a day where right to repair is in such a precarious position any minuscule effort gets praised to heaven

Yep...

Hopefully it's as repairable in real life as they claim. That would be really nice. Not much is made like that anymore. It's fun to tinker with stuff like that.
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