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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]. | | | ***Note:*** Valve started shipping Steam Decks with refreshed internal designs in early 2023. Your Steam Deck may look different than the one depicted in the photos, but the procedure is the same. [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+Back+Cover+Replacement/148893|Remove the back cover|new_window=true] to check what version you have. An original Steam Deck will have a metallic motherboard shield and a fan with square sides, as [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/dLHFOKZhRCiknI3w.full|seen here|new_window=true]. A refreshed Steam Deck will have a black motherboard shield and a fan with curved sides, as [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/l2ABGc6CMQFIytZB.full|seen here|new_window=true]. |
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