Steam Deck SSD replacement guide (ASL)
(Don't forget the captions!) Already filled that 64gb Deck of yours, or you just want to upgrade? Watch this tutorial in American Sign Language - how to replace your SSD properly and get Steam OS running again. / / Chapter timestamps below / / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __BUY THE SSD__ 256gb SSD for $40?! https://www.amazon.com/Kioxia-KBG40ZNS256G-Surface-Lenovo-Ultrabook/dp/B0B9XGML72 *This particular model has been used and tested in this demonstration. __START HERE__ Steam Deck Recovery instructions: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/1B71-EDF2-EB6D-2BB3 @iFixitYourself Disassembly guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+SSD+Replacement/148989 iFixIt Essentials: https://www.ifixit.com/products/essential-electronics-toolkit __NOTES__ * Valve recommends using a special BATTERY STORAGE mode, which you can read instructions at link here. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Enable+Battery+Storage+Mode/149962 ** I felt comfortable skipping this step, but this is recommended for peace of mind. __CHAPTERS__ 00:00 Opening intro 00:21 SSD size guide 01:15 Tools needed 02:17 Preparing USB flashdrive 03:21: Steam Deck Support page 03:30 Running Balena Etcher (Mac) 03:51 Shut down 04:12 Remove microSD 04:23 Disassembly: Body 05:12 Disassembly: Sticker 05:24 Disassembly: Shield 05:47 Disassembly: Battery 05:58 Disassembly: SSD 06:28 Observation: SSD notches 06:46 Reinstall: SSD 07:14 Reinstall: Battery 07:21 Reinstall: Shield 07:48 Reinstall: Sticker 07:53 Reinstall: Body 08:09 Setup: Booting to USB 08:46 Setup: Reimaging 09:49 Closing
(Don't forget the captions!) Already filled that 64gb Deck of yours, or you just want to upgrade? Watch this tutorial in American Sign Language - how to replace your SSD properly and get Steam OS running again. / / Chapter timestamps below / / . . . . . . . . . . . . . . __BUY THE SSD__ 256gb SSD for $40?! https://www.amazon.com/Kioxia-KBG40ZNS256G-Surface-Lenovo-Ultrabook/dp/B0B9XGML72 *This particular model has been used and tested in this demonstration. __START HERE__ Steam Deck Recovery instructions: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/1B71-EDF2-EB6D-2BB3 @iFixitYourself Disassembly guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+SSD+Replacement/148989 iFixIt Essentials: https://www.ifixit.com/products/essential-electronics-toolkit __NOTES__ * Valve recommends using a special BATTERY STORAGE mode, which you can read instructions at link here. https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Enable+Battery+Storage+Mode/149962 ** I felt comfortable skipping this step, but this is recommended for peace of mind. __CHAPTERS__ 00:00 Opening intro 00:21 SSD size guide 01:15 Tools needed 02:17 Preparing USB flashdrive 03:21: Steam Deck Support page 03:30 Running Balena Etcher (Mac) 03:51 Shut down 04:12 Remove microSD 04:23 Disassembly: Body 05:12 Disassembly: Sticker 05:24 Disassembly: Shield 05:47 Disassembly: Battery 05:58 Disassembly: SSD 06:28 Observation: SSD notches 06:46 Reinstall: SSD 07:14 Reinstall: Battery 07:21 Reinstall: Shield 07:48 Reinstall: Sticker 07:53 Reinstall: Body 08:09 Setup: Booting to USB 08:46 Setup: Reimaging 09:49 Closing