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Pre-2023 Steam Deck: Remove the Motherboard Cover, Battery, and Standard SSD

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Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console
Remove the square of metal on the motherboard cover.
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Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console
This will expose another screw.
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Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console
Remove that screw and two others to get the Motherboard cover off.
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Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console
Disconnect the battery.
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  • Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console
    Photograph: Saira Mueller
    01
    Remove the square of metal on the motherboard cover.
  • Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console
    Photograph: Saira Mueller
    02
    This will expose another screw.
  • Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console
    Photograph: Saira Mueller
    03
    Remove that screw and two others to get the Motherboard cover off.
  • Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console
    Photograph: Saira Mueller
    04
    Disconnect the battery.
  • Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console
    Photograph: Saira Mueller
    05
    Remove the screw holding the SSD in place.
  • Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console
    Photograph: Saira Mueller
    06
    Pull out the SSD.
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