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Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate)

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  1. Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • During disassembly, skip the next four steps.

    • During reassembly:

    • Reinstall the two 3.8 mm‑long screws to secure the motherboard shield.

    • Reconnect the interconnect cable ZIF connector.

  2. Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • During reassembly:

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to slide the battery connector into its socket on the motherboard.

  3. Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • During reassembly:

    • Use your T6 Torx driver to remove the two 3.8 mm‑long screws securing the motherboard shield.

    • Lift the top edge of the motherboard shield up and flip it over the bottom edge of the frame, away from the motherboard.

    • Be careful not to crease or strain the cable.

  4. Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Steam Deck OLED Battery Reconnection (Alternate), Reassembly instructions: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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    • During reassembly, follow this step and the above four steps to reconnect the battery.

    • In this reassembly step, you'll disconnect the interconnect cable to free the motherboard shield.

    • Use a spudger to flip up the small white locking flap on the right button board interconnect cable ZIF connector.

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to grip the cable's pull tab and slide it straight out of its socket to disconnect it.

    • The pull tab may be labelled C‑R.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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