OLED Steam Deck: Remove the Motherboard Cover, Battery, and Standard SSD
Photograph: Saira Mueller01Note the ribbon running along the bottom.
Photograph: Saira Mueller02Find the white tab.
Photograph: Saira Mueller03Flip it up.
Photograph: Saira Mueller04Carefully remove the ribbon.
05Remove the two screws to loosen the motherboard cover. Don't remove it; you'll damage that ribbon cable.
Photograph: Saira Mueller06Unplug the battery.
07Voila.
Photograph: Saira Mueller08Gently pry up the motherboard cover to get at the SSD slot.
Photograph: Saira Mueller09Remove the screw that holds the SSD in place.
Photograph: Saira Mueller10The SSD will pop up for easy removal.
Photograph: Saira Mueller11Get ready to replace it now.
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