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Introduction
Use this guide to replace the SSD in your Steam Deck.
Before you begin, completely ***power down and unplug all cables*** from your Steam Deck. Remember to follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing the device.
These steps only describe how to physically remove and replace your SSD. ***You maywill need additional software tools and procedures*** to install an OS and get the replacement SSD to function as intended.

***Follow Valve's*** [link|https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/1b71-edf2-eb6d-2bb3|Steam Deck recovery instructions] ***to recover, repair, or re-image your Steam Deck's SSD with SteamOS.*** For installing Windows, resources can be found [link|https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6121-ECCD-D643-BAA8|here].
Conclusion
***To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.***
***To recover, repair, or re-image your Steam Deck's SSD with SteamOS, follow Valve's*** [link|https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/1b71-edf2-eb6d-2bb3|Steam Deck recovery instructions|new_window=true]***.***
Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]].
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting]], or ask our [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Steam%20Deck|Steam Deck answers community] for help.