Steam Machine (2026) RAM Replacement

Power down your Steam Machine and disconnect the power cable.

Unplug any remaining cables or accessories from all ports.

Reposition the Steam Machine so the bottom is facing up.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the four rubber feet.

Reposition the Steam Machine so the back panel is facing up.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to fully loosen the two captive screws securing the back panel.

Lift the top edge of the panel (near the screws) until the two locking clips release.

Slide the panel towards the top edge and lift to remove it.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 7.3 mm‑long screws securing the inner assembly.

Grip the inner assembly under the fan and lift it straight up and out of the shell.

Set the inner assembly down so the SSD is on top.

Spin the inner assembly so the fan faces you.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the 5.1 mm‑long screw securing the rear USB and Ethernet port cable cover.

Remove the cable cover.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the board's press connector.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the 5.1 mm‑long screw securing the rear USB and Ethernet port board.

Slide the board straight away fron the inner assembly to remove it.

Reposition the inner assembly so the antenna marked AUX ANT is facing up.

Lay a heated iOpener on the auxiliary antenna for two minutes.

Slide the flat end of a spudger under the antenna and lift to separate the adhesive.

Guide the antenna cable out of its clips on the fan.

Reposition the inner assembly so the antenna marked MAIN ANT is facing up.

Lay a heated iOpener on the main antenna for two minutes.

Slide the flat end of a spudger under the antenna and lift to separate the adhesive.

Guide the antenna cable out of its plastic clips.

Use a pair of angled tweezers to firmly grip the head of the fan cable connector.

Gently rock the connector side-to-side while lifting to disconnect it.

Peel up the tape securing the fan cable to the heatsink.

Reposition the inner assembly so the fan is facing you and the power cable socket is on the bottom.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 7.3 mm‑long screws securing the fan.

Slide the fan straight away from the inner assembly to remove it.

Reposition the inner assembly so the microSD reader and two USB ports are facing up at the top edge farthest from you.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 5.1 mm‑long screws securing the front port cable cover.

Remove the cable cover.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the board's press connector.

Use the point of a spudger to lift and disconnect the three coaxial connectors, making sure to lift as close to the connector head as possible.

Reposition the inner assembly so the microSD and two USB ports are at the top edge closest to you.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 5.1 mm‑long screws securing the HDMI and DisplayPort cable cover.

Remove the cable cover.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the press connector on the HDMI and DisplayPort board.

Use your fingers to gently peel the HDMI and DisplayPort board's cable off the metal frame.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the 5.1 mm‑long screw securing the SSD.

Pull the SSD out of its socket at the angle it popped up at to remove it.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 5.1 mm‑long screws securing the SSD board and its cover.

Remove the cable cover.

With one hand, hold the board down by the SSD socket.

With your free hand, use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the board's press connector.

Lift the SSD board straight up and remove it.

Use your fingers to gently peel the SSD board cable off the metal frame.

Flip the inner assembly over so the heatsink is on top.

Use a T8 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 12.8 mm‑long screws securing the power supply.

With one hand, firmly secure the power supply.

With your free hand, grip under the corner of the inner assembly so you're lifting up on the motherboard itself.

Firmly pull the corner up until it disconnects from the power supply.

Remove the motherboard and heatsink from the power supply and set it down so the motherboard is facing up.

Simultaneously push the RAM module's two metal arms outward to disengage them.

Remove the RAM.