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Steam Deck: Meu steam deck não está carregando.

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:12:50 -0700

Meu steam deck não está carregando. Troquei a bateria e coloquei pra carregar , ele indica que está carregando ,mas a bateria não aumenta. Alguem tem alguma ideia do problemas ?

⟐ Commented janeiro 25, 2024 at 11:12 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Armazenamento Interno ssd nvme 2230

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 05:51:23 -0700

gostaria de saber qual o maximo de armazenamento interno o steam deck suporta?

⟐ Answered novembro 11, 2023 at 5:51 GMT-7

Steam Machine (2nd Generation): Where can I find a replacement power cord?

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:21:46 -0700

There doesn't seem to be any replacement parts listed on ifixit yet for the new steam machine. Is the power cord a standard shape I can find somewhere else?

⟐ Answered agosto 26, 2026 at 15:21 GMT-7

Steam Deck: R1 not responsive even after replacing

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:10:28 -0700

I recently dropped my Steam Deck (LCD) and noticed that the R1 button seemed to be broken -- it felt loose, and it while it still worked when pressing it from the top, it was no longer "clicking" and was unresponsive when pressed from the side/corner of the console. So opened it up using the guides on this site, removed the R1 button and found that the plastic bar extending to the center of the console had broken off. I ordered a new R1 button from this site and installed it.

To my confusion, the problem wasn't solved. The new R1 button doesn't feel loose but it's still not clicking and it's still unresponsive from the side. So I assume something else is broken, but I can't identify what it is, so I'm wondering if anybody with expertise on the Steam Deck can help me here. I'm happy to order replacement parts and do the repairs myself, I just need to identify what the problem is!

⟐ Commented agosto 26, 2026 at 0:10 GMT-7

Steam Deck OLED: Buttons pressed when I flip the steam deck over

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:29:33 -0700

I've noticed that if I place my steam deck down a little hard or I flip the unit over (like when I'm laying down) a bunch of the buttons get stuck pressed. I opened in desktop mode and looked at the controller calibration and basically, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12-15 are all stuck in a "pressed" state. Pretty much all the buttons on the left side (d-pad, steam button, and L stick button) get stuck. Have to hard restart a few times to see if it resets. I've tried opening up the unit and reseating all the cables but still doing it. Does this mean the board itself is loose or something? May try to completely disassemble the left side and put back together. Anyone have any other ideas on what it could be?

⟐ Commented agosto 25, 2026 at 16:29 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Steam Deck LCD persistent Steam app crash and logo loop across new SSD and reimage

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:48:08 -0700

My Steam Deck LCD (bought in 2022) is stuck in a Steam logo boot loop, and the Steam app consistently crashes after being open for a while in Desktop mode. I have already tried:

- Replacing the old SSD with a brand-new SSD (thinking the old one failed)

- Completely reimaging SteamOS multiple times

- Clearing the appcache folder

- Running `steam --reset` in Konsole

Despite a brand-new SSD and fresh reimages, the exact same crashing behavior persists. Since desktop mode without Steam running is stable, what could be causing this persistent system-level crash?

⟐ Commented agosto 25, 2026 at 14:48 GMT-7

Steam Machine (2nd Generation): Replacement Lan / usb ribbon cable

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 03:39:29 -0700

Has anyboday had any success in obtaining replacement ribbon cables for the steam machine? I contacted Steam / Valve, no help there. when searching for replacement it seems I'm not the first person to damage this cable!

⟐ Commented agosto 25, 2026 at 3:39 GMT-7

Steam Deck OLED: I accidentally cut the aluminum tape underneath the fan tape

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:59:57 -0700

I accidentally cut a sliver of the aluminum tape underneath the fan tape off when cutting off a piece that was worn out to replace with kapton tape and the temps went up, what should I do to fix this? I haven't tried anything as of yet because I would like to hear from the community first

⟐ Commented agosto 16, 2026 at 23:59 GMT-7

Steam Deck OLED: Screen Glitching after a short amount of playtime.

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:44:32 -0700

So yesterday I disassembled my deck, repasted the thermal paste. Didn't realize til after I should have put it in battery saver mode in bios before opening it and when I put it back together it wouldn't turn on for a bit. After leaving it plugged in it eventually turned back on and ran as normal for a few minutes. Eventually I got these weird stripes on the screen and now if I turn it on, there is no telling how long it will take exactly but the screen will start showing weird artefacts like no one's business.

I am keeping an eye on the temperatures and I don't think it's related to temps and there doesn't seem to be a rhyme or reason to when it will happen, but it just seems like if I play for it long enough it will sooner than later glitch us usually requiring a reboot.

I know I messed up not using battery saver mode, but is there anything else i might have done wrong here?

Edit: Added Video Warning flashing lights.

⟐ Commented agosto 09, 2026 at 16:44 GMT-7

Steam Deck: I want to know the ohms of the missing resistor on my motherboard.

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:37:29 -0700

The motherboard is F7AA.

Two resistors were lost during the process of upgrading the WIFI module.

Can you tell me the resistor values of numbers 1 and 2?

⟐ Commented agosto 08, 2026 at 9:37 GMT-7

Steam Controller (2nd Generation): Why is my left joystick grinding?

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:28:23 -0700

Recently noticed my left joystick is gritty/grinding against the plastic. I’ve had my controller since release and play mostly FPS games.

⟐ Answered agosto 05, 2026 at 22:28 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Need help identifying missing resistor values (Latest Steam Deck LCD r

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:06:27 -0700

Hi everyone,

I’m repairing the latest revision of the Steam Deck LCD motherboard and I’m missing a couple of SMD resistors near the BIOS flash chip.

Would anyone who has this board be willing to measure the resistor values.I’d really appreciate any help.

Model of a board is f7aa

https://imgur.com/a/TLk5o13

Steam Deck: Having Troubles with Steam Deck Update

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:50:02 -0700

Ever since their was an update. my steam deck buttons, L2, Steam button and three dot button stop working if there is someone who can help please let me know

I also tested on the controller testing thing in the settings too test device. is there anybody out there come and help me? because i live in Perry, Ny. and got no car take me to get it fixed

⟐ Commented agosto 05, 2026 at 6:50 GMT-7

Steam Deck OLED: Left side of Console not responding.

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:29:53 -0700

The Steam Deck OLED's screen reader keeps turning itself on, and the screen sometimes appears zoomed. At the same time, the entire left side of the controls has stopped working (left joystick, D-pad, left touchpad, L1, L2, and rear left buttons), even in the Boot Manager.

⟐ Answered agosto 04, 2026 at 23:29 GMT-7

Steam Deck OLED: Anyone knows what IC this is?

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:42:08 -0700

Hey there,

After the USBC Port replacement my Steam Deck still did not charge. I double checked each line from the port to be sure everything is good there now. It had troubles recognizing one of two usb orientations and failed to make the PD handshake. After I checked everything and removed this IC, as I suspected it to be faulty everything startet up again.

Now I can not identify this IC to replace it. It has most likely a marking on it „3m“ and above there is something like an 8. Here are some Photos of the IC that I made. I think it’s size is something about 0,8-0,9mm.

One of the four pads is connected to ground. I think after the Port damage this IC was burnt and shorted to ground, so that’s why it started working now again.

Does anyone know for sure what the replacement part for this is? Thanks!

⟐ Edited by author julho 30, 2026 at 1:42 GMT-7

Steam Deck: What is the missing capacitor that allows it to charge at 45 watts?

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:15:00 -0700

Hello! This is my first time posting here.

A while ago, I sent my Steam Deck for repairs to a non-partner store, hoping to get it done quick and cheap. Instead, they royally screwed up the repair. When I had a friend (who's job is to make and repair custom PCs) look at it, they said the L4 sensor was missing, they removed a ton of the cooling paste, and most importantly: a capacitor meant for charging was gone. Without it, it can only charge at 15 watts.

I tried asking Steam Support, but they said they can't help with that. So now I'm hoping someone here knows. What's the missing capacitor, and where can I get a replacement?

Steam Deck OLED: Steam Deck OLED back screen copper shield scuff, is this acceptable?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:12:46 -0700

Steam Deck OLED: Searching For a Motherboard replacement

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:14:32 -0700

Had an issue with the USB-C port going out completely, bought parts and attempted to hot air solder the old port off and unfortunately instead of the port coming off several other components decided to make a break for it. Anyone have an idea where I could get a new board? Looks like its MODEL :F7G DA0F7GMBAE0 REV: E if that's right.

⟐ Answered julho 22, 2026 at 0:14 GMT-7

Steam Deck OLED: Steam Deck OLED Screen Problem

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:07:07 -0700

Hello everyone. my steam deck OLED is out of warranty, and I live in southeast Asia; it is impossible to send my deck to valve because the repair cost and delivery cost will be more expensive than getting a new one.

So, my steam deck OLED has problem with the screen. when it is on the home menu and I press the backplate of my deck, it shows some stripes and flicker. and when I play some demanding games, sometimes it can stand for an hour, and sometimes it can't even stand for 5 mins. And after the screen goes black, I still can hear the sound of my game e.g. the steps when I walk around / the sound of pause menu and I still can shut down my deck using my feeling while the screen goes black.

When I connect my steam deck to the dock, I have 0 problem. tried to benchmark my deck for hours with hitman WOA benchmark and play some games after that, it works with 0 problem.

But I notice something, when the screen acts up, and I docked my deck, it shows no signal. I had to restart my deck while it is docked so my monitor can get the signal.

What I already do:

Teardown my deck, change the thermal paste, clean the ribbon cable of the screen, clean the connector of the screen on the motherboard.

So, what do you think is wrong with my deck? I asked around, some people said it is the display and some people said it is the CPU/GPU. I had no problem with replacing the screen by myself. but the OLED screen is not cheap, so I just worried if it is not the screen that has a problem.

What makes me worried if it is the CPU/GPU is when my screen is normal, I can dock my deck normally. but when the screen is act up and I docked it, my monitor shows no signal

Steam Deck OLED screen problem

*Sorry for my bad English

⟐ Commented julho 22, 2026 at 0:07 GMT-7

Steam Machine (2nd Generation): How can the internal storage be upgraded?

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 08:37:01 -0700

I have finally gotten my Steam Machine and now I want to upgrade the internal storage like I planned to. The challenge is that it isn't as simple as taking out the 512 GB SSD and installing the larger SSD, since the SSD the SM came with has the OS and all data on it. I am not very tech savvy and have tried to connect other external drives to the SM to try and transfer ALL of the data off of the SD, but that doesn't work. Is there any way to transfer the OS between SSDs without having to obtain any other devices?

⟐ Answered julho 21, 2026 at 8:37 GMT-7