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Steam Deck: steam deck上のusb-cポートが非常に緩んでいるため、公式拡張スタンドに接続すると頻繁に接触不良が発生します。

Sun, 10 May 2026 20:33:01 -0700

買ってきた時はこの問題に気付きませんでした。それからマウスとキーボードを接続して調整しようとした時、私と一緒に買った公式の拡張スタンドが接続しましたが、良くなったり悪くなったりして、時々接続できませんでした。そしてdeckの上のusb-cポートがとても緩んでいることに気づきました。前後15度ぐらいの角度で揺れます。でも、いつ壊れるか心配です。公式サイトは買ってから1年も経っていません。どこで修理すればいいのか分からない。

⟐ Answer accepted 5月 10, 2026 at 20:33 GMT-7

Steam Deck: バッテリー問題？

Sat, 09 May 2026 03:03:54 -0700

スチームデックの充電器を挿している状態だとゲームはできるのですが

電源ケーブルを抜くと電源が落ちて

デックも起動できなくなるのですがどうしてでしょうか？

⟐ Answer accepted 5月 09, 2026 at 3:03 GMT-7

Steam Deck: 左側ボタンボードの購入

Sat, 09 May 2026 03:03:45 -0700

お世話になっております。

左側のボタンボードのみ購入したいのですが

可能でしょうか?

⟐ Answer accepted 5月 09, 2026 at 3:03 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 8月 08, 2026 at 9:37 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 8月 05, 2026 at 6:50 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: What is this missing component and its specs so I an replace it

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:58:15 -0700

I got my hands on a pre-owned Steam Deck, and it crashes, freezes, and is generally randomly unstable. To my knowledge, the only missing component is circled in the image. I think it's a capacitor, but I could be wrong. I'm trying to find the specs of it to replace it

⟐ Commented 7月 19, 2026 at 8:58 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Replaced ssd, can’t seem to install OS from my external USB

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 03:18:14 -0700

TLDR; SteamOS won’t reinstall on my new SSD. Konsole opens, runs a few lines, then closes quickly without completing the process.

As the title says, I can’t get the wipe & reinstall to finish. Here’s what I’ve checked so far:

• The new SSD (VIPER VP4000 Mini 500GB M.2 2230 PCIe Gen4 x4 SSD - Solid State Drive - VP4000M500GM23 )shows up in the partition manager, so the Deck does recognize it

• I put the SteamOS recovery image on a 16GB USB stick using the tool recommended on the Steam support page

• Note: the USB stick had ~0.5GB of existing files on it before I flashed it (which I backed up first), not sure if this is causing issues.

Every time I start the reinstall, Konsole opens, executes a few lines, and then just closes, it happens quick, can’t see errors because it closes too fast, no completion, nothing.

Things I’m wondering about:

1. Could the pre-existing files on the USB stick have caused the flash to go wrong? Should I fully wipe and put the recovery img on it again? Would just deleting everything count as a full wipe or do I need to do something else (im on a Macbook).

2. Could the newness of the SSD be causing issues? I can see it in partition manager but haven’t checked whether it’s GPT or something.

3. Is there anything in the recovery process I might be missing? Or anybody had a similar experience?

Any help appreciated: happy to provide more details if needed!

⟐ Answered 7月 19, 2026 at 3:18 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Where can I buy Left and right Daughter Board?

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:31:21 -0700

My Steam Deck fell down, from 80cm onto carpet but it was enough to destroy both R1 and L1 Shoulder Buttons. They snapped right from the daughter board, ripping the traces. No way to solder them back on.

Now I need a new left and right daughter Board but this part seems not to be sold as replacement. Since it was the first to break from a little drop, I imagine more people would need this soon.

⟐ Commented 7月 12, 2026 at 0:31 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Steam Deck Controller ID Lacks Any Letter Code

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:20:44 -0700

I have an LCD model Steam Deck with the only modification done being an SSD upgrade inside. My left stick's rubber ring up top has gotten loose so I'm debating ordering a replacement from here, but hit a snag. Upon checking the Steam Deck Controller ID on my deck, I don't have a proper ID that matches what I've seen online; rather, it simply reads '12345678' with no sort of letter code at all. Is there some way to fix this within Steam itself? Is there something on the stick module inside that also marks whether its a Type A or B on the board?

⟐ Answered 7月 10, 2026 at 17:20 GMT-7

Steam Deck: C-L connector burnt and left side joystick, buttons and trackpad dead

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:54:58 -0700

First post so I apologize if formatting is not up to snuff.

Steamdeck has been feeling a little unresponsive lately then after I left it for a bit (picked up Elden rings finally) I noticed the entire lefts side was completely dead. All buttons, joystick, triggers, trackpad ect. I followed all the software resets to make sure then followed a guide here hoping that if I opened it up it would be a simple disconnect ribbon. As seen in the attached picture the C-L connector appears to have short circuited or something, I am not a tech savvy person and am unclear how to move forward. Would this require a while board replacement or something bigger, any advice on how to move forward or what I could do would be greatly appreciated!

Steam Deck: Steamdeck not displaying but powers on

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:29:52 -0700

Good day,

I have a steamdeck LCD. After not using it for a few weeks i wanted to turn it on and play with it etc, the power LED comes on and fan turns, but no display.

Ive tried some guides I found about reseting firmware by holding down "..." and volume down button, it comes on, LED flashes but no display, even after waiting a few hours for this process to complete, I have also tried using a docking station to see if i get any display, now the problem is i dont know if the docking station i used is compatible with the steam deck, but it is a dell self powered docking station, dont want to spend the money if the problem lays elsewhere.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

⟐ Edited by author 6月 29, 2026 at 0:29 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Smoke from USB C Port and Burnt Chargers

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:39:53 -0700

My steam deck died iwhen I was playing but when i went to charge it nothing happened. The battery wasnt swollen and everything looked fine. Anyways when I tried to charge it again, it started smoking from the USB-C , so i unplugged it immediately and the charger was burnt. I cleaned the usb-C port and took out the motherboard and now im thinking the USB-C itself is damaged since there is discoloration in the back of the port. What do you think? Also, does anyone know what part number this is? I believe its a fuse , but it came offand its right by the battery connector.

⟐ Commented 6月 25, 2026 at 23:39 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Where can I find a replacement for the "microphone cable"?

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 20:17:16 -0700

I accidentally broke the microphone cable that runs along the front plate behind the screen. It seems absolutely impossible to find a replacement. Any tips?

⟐ Commented 6月 24, 2026 at 20:17 GMT-7

Steam Deck: replace lcd zif/fpc connector

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:53:22 -0700

I need to replace a damaged ZIF/FPC connector for a Steam Deck. I cannot seem to find these anywhere. Is this a connector possibly used for another tablet/laptop?

Thank you for any help

⟐ Answered 6月 18, 2026 at 11:53 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Help finding an inductor value or identifying the inductor

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:51:40 -0700

Can someone please help me find the inductor value or help identify this inductor on my steam deck daughterboard?

Steam Deck: Shoulder Trigger Button (L1) ripped off. Middle and right pads damaged

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:07:44 -0700

The L1 shoulder trigger button got ripped off and the middle pad go ripped off and the right one got damaged and my professor has tried to help me out as well. the button works but it works in reverse. when its pressed it turns off and when its not pressed its on. I'm not sure if someone sold me the wrong type of button but it did say that it was meant fir steam deck. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Steam Deck: Shell/casing screw turns but won’t come out

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:39:16 -0700

I’m trying to remove the top right 10mm shell screw, but it just turns and turns (cw & ccw) but it won’t reverse out. I think it might have something to do with the screw over self-tapping the plastic and now there is no sturdy threading to grip.

Does anyone have any tips or advice as to how I can get this screw out? I’ve trying applying upward pressure (as in trying to pull the front and back shells apart near this joint) whilst turning the screw, but nothing.

The screw head/drive is not stripped as I can see it turning.

Steam Deck: My left stick "clicks in" when pressing it to the right?

Wed, 06 May 2026 06:47:43 -0700

My left stick started doing this a few months back. If I press the left stick to the right enough it's almost like I'm clicking in L3. It's a bit difficult to explain but it feels like something is clicking in. I got in RMA'd and it felt normal again when I got it. But now it's doing it again. I'm wondering if anyone knows what it is, what's causing it, or if it's even something one should be concerned about. I read somewhere that it could potentially be rubbing up against the wire that's for the touchpad and over time it could potentially cut the wire for the touchpad and break it. I don't think I can RMA it again due to my warranty being expired.

⟐ Commented 5月 06, 2026 at 6:47 GMT-7