Introduction |
Use this guide to replace or upgrade the SSD in your Steam Deck. The Steam Deck's SSD is a single-sided ***M.2 2230***. | | Remember: follow general [link|https://www.ifixit.com/News/4883/esd-is-not-a-venereal-disease|electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures] while repairing your device. | | These steps only describe how to physically remove and replace your SSD. ***You will 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, official resources can be found [link|https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6121-ECCD-D643-BAA8|here]. |
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