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Steam Deck: Refurbished Steam Deck Extremely Slow – Games Lagging, Long Boot Time

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:12:28 -0700

Refurbished Steam Deck Extremely Slow – Games Lagging, Long Boot Time, Fan Barely Spins

Hey everyone,

I recently got a refurbished Steam Deck and have been facing major performance issues right from the start. Here's what's going on:

The system is extremely slow — it takes over 2 hours to boot.
Games like Dave the Diver run at only ~20 FPS, and overall performance is poor.
I tried replacing the SSD and also flashed SteamOS, but nothing changed.
I gave it to a service center, and they told me the processor is slow, but instead of replacing it, they said they’ll just "fix" it.
Also noticed that the fan barely spins — maybe 3 rotations max before stopping.

My questions:

What could be causing such a massive slowdown even after changing the SSD and reinstalling the OS?
Can a processor actually be "fixed" in this case, or does it usually require a replacement?
Could the fan issue be related to thermal throttling or something else?

Any insights or similar experiences would really help! Thank you !

⟐ Answer accepted abril 22, 2025 at 1:12 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Steam Deck Won’t Power On After Storage Upgrade Unless Plugged In

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:04:05 -0700

I recently upgraded the storage on my Steam Deck following the proper steps. Before starting, I charged the device to below 25%, entered the BIOS, and put the device into battery storage mode as recommended. After completing the physical installation of the new storage, I reassembled everything and attempted to power it back on. However, the Steam Deck will not turn on unless it is plugged into a power source. Any advice?

⟐ Answer accepted janeiro 14, 2025 at 6:04 GMT-7

Steam Deck: replace lcd zif/fpc connector

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:25 -0700

I need to replace a damaged ZIF/FPC connector for a Steam Deck. I cannot seem to find these anywhere. Is this a connector possibly used for another tablet/laptop?

Thank you for any help

⟐ Commented janeiro 08, 2025 at 11:00 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Dropped steam deck with USB C connector still inside.

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:35:27 -0700

Now its not charging and not recognising the USB adapter for mouse and keyboard. I am pretty sure I broke it. Can it be fixed?

⟐ Commented outubro 23, 2024 at 21:35 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Hi It's the right Daughterboard for Steam Deck

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:24:22 -0700

Hi It's the right Daughterboard for Steam Deck its in stock my vibrater connector broke off

And where I can buy one?

⟐ Answered outubro 15, 2024 at 8:24 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Replacement LCD backlight on no image

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:12:49 -0700

I recently received my replacement screen installed it, but for whatever reason, the steam deck turns on, and I could clearly see the back light on, but there is no image. Touchscreen is functioning, I dock it and it works. It just won’t show the image in handheld.

I already tried to hold the power button down for 20 seconds no luck I held the power button and the volume button and still no image. took it apart and put it back together still didn’t help

⟐ Answered agosto 09, 2024 at 11:12 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Steam Deck won't power on unless it's plugged in.

Mon, 06 May 2024 01:17:13 -0700

I noticed earlier today that my Steam Deck wasn't charging above 67%, even though it's been plugged in most of the day (via the official power cable).

If plugged in the white power light is illuminated and SD will power on. If unplugged, the power light is off and the Steam Deck will either power off straight away or not power on.

Once the SD is powered on through the power cable the battery icon on the screen sometimes has the 'lightning' symbol displayed.

Hope someone can help.

⟐ Answered maio 06, 2024 at 1:17 GMT-7

Steam Deck: HELP... How do I fix the charger JACK?

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 07:51:31 -0700

I saw that it stopped loading and after it fell! Is it possible to repair it or can it be changed under warranty if I bought it directly on Steam?

⟐ Answer edited abril 07, 2024 at 7:51 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Only powers on when plugged in

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:31:00 -0700

The deck shows no sign of life when not plugged in. Will not go to bios. Will not make any sound. Does not show any lights. As soon as I plug it in everything works as it should. Problem began when I traveled to NC but I have a kill switch case and it was secured in a bag so idk if that has anything to do with it.

⟐ Answered janeiro 19, 2024 at 10:31 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Left trigger won't register

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:07:58 -0700

My left trigger broke off and I replaced the entire mechanism but now my trigger won't register at all. When I go to calibrate I get an error with my left trigger

⟐ Answered novembro 22, 2023 at 10:07 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Installed new ssd can’t boot fresh version of OS.

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:46:47 -0700

After installing the ssd. I followed steams guide to download software and put it on a flash drive. After every step. I got to the desktop version of the steam deck and clicked on reimage steam. Once complete the boot up seems fine but when I go for setting up wifi I get an error from trying to install an update.

⟐ Commented novembro 15, 2023 at 16:46 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Knocked off Resistor while plugging in battery Please Help!

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:04:14 -0700

While finishing up an upgrade I was plugging in the battery and I sliped and knocked off this Resistor I dont know much and dont know what to do. I displuged the battery just incase it fry's anything and did'nt turn it on either. Can the warranty fix this for me? If not I still have the Resistor I didnt lose it can I reattach it some how, if yes can some one push a video my way. Thank you in advance.

⟐ Commented novembro 08, 2023 at 0:04 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Why did my SSD die almost immediately?

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:31:02 -0700

Purchased a steam deck last sunday, it arrived friday. I was very impressed with the shipping not gonna lie... 5 days from order to in my hands. Anyways i work a busy job so I was unable to do anything besides download some games until today and I went to try it out and then it froze..... So I thought eh whatever happens to tech sometimes and tried restarting it at which point got a boot error. k cool awesome. got the recovery/boot software off steam and attempted a reinstall of steam os. no nvme drive detected..... well thats great. now to either wait for steam support to get back to me or buy a new hard drive (kinda liking that idea and 2tb drive). So anyone got any ideas as to why that would happen? or if there is a possibility that the motherboard is shot? cause would suck to get a new drive just to have it fry immediately if the motherboard is overvolting it or something stupid. I'm tempted to take it apart and take a look (maybe the nvme is just not seated right or something stupid who knows) but I dont really want to until i hear back from steam support. I know valve partnered with ifixit so i dont think taking it apart would void warranty... but dont want to take the chance. anyone got any suggestions or insights?

⟐ Answer accepted outubro 31, 2023 at 13:31 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Is my screen dead? Backlight no picture.

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:38:50 -0700

I just replaced the front plate of my deck with a clear JSAUX one. When I was taking off the screen, I didn't have a heat gun so I used a hair dryer on low mode. I used a little force when I lifted the screen, but didn't bend it at all. I put the deck back together, and when I turned it on, I saw the backlight of the screen turn on, and heard sound. After a few seconds the backlight dies and its just blank. I opened it up and check and made sure everything was plugged in and it was. Do I have to get a new screen?

⟐ Answered outubro 27, 2023 at 10:38 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Doing SSD change will it void warranty in the EU

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 15:13:31 -0700

So I’m not sure if I change the SSD of the deck it would void the warranty

I live in the EU and things are bit diferent from waranty from other country’s I’m not sure if doing this will void the warranty of the machine.

⟐ Commented setembro 13, 2023 at 15:13 GMT-7

Steam Deck: How to hard reset motherborad bios？

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 04:54:02 -0700

how to hard reset bios

⟐ Commented setembro 02, 2023 at 4:54 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Replaced shell, now screen is cracked with no picture

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 00:41:17 -0700

I purchased an extremeRate replacement shell and in the process, slightly cracked the screen at the bezel (see picture below). I thought this wouldn't affect the screen much/at all, as it was only on the bezel and a very small crack. However, the screen now has no picture yet the backlight and touch still seem to work. Do I need a new screen or is there something I can do to try and fix it?

⟐ Commented julho 18, 2023 at 0:41 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Broken speaker connector on motherboard

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:18:09 -0700

the connector on the motherboard that you plug the speakers into broke off. Am I screwed or is there anything that can be done?

⟐ Answer edited junho 22, 2023 at 5:18 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Can I get the (2tb) upgrade pack in the Netherlands?

Tue, 30 May 2023 03:05:07 -0700

I tried finding the upgrade kit in europese, but I cannot get 2tb ssd's here that are both pci 4.0 and 2tb.

I also cannot order from ifixit.com because it tells me to select a different shipping address (I live in the Netherlands).

The article on the us site is: [produto vinculado ausente ou desativado: IF107-162-6]

Will iFixit offer this package in the eu?

⟐ Commented maio 30, 2023 at 3:05 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Left speaker stopped working after screen replacement

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:18:16 -0700

For some reason my left speaker stopped working after replacing my steam deck 64gb screen with the anti-glare one. I tried disconnecting & reconnecting the audio & speaker cables. Any idea what else I could try?

⟐ Commented abril 17, 2023 at 3:18 GMT-7