Dec 1, 2023 3:53 PM

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

Photograph: Saira Mueller
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Remove the square of metal on the motherboard cover.
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This will expose another screw.

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Remove that screw and two others to get the Motherboard cover off.
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Disconnect the battery.

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Remove the screw holding the SSD in place.
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Pull out the SSD.

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