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Steam Deck: Left speaker suddenly stopped working.

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 23:48:01 -0700

The left speaker suddenly stopped working and I'm outside the US so RMA would be a pain. Anyway, rebooting, doing factory reset, and installing Windows to just test audio didn't seem to fix the problem. Audio only plays on the right speaker no matter what OS. Audio via 3.55mm/Bluetooth works fine.

This started happening after waking up the Steam Deck and all I get is a crackle from the right speaker. When I rebooted, there isn't any audio playing on the left speaker though the crackling on the right speaker appears to have gone away.

Does this mean the speaker itself is broken?

I already have the speaker replacement arriving next week. Just want to make sure I'm on the right path?

Thanks for your help.

⟐ Answered апреля 20, 2024 at 23:48 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Please help to identify chip component on the Steam Deck mainboard

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 18:25:52 -0700

Please help to identify chip component on the Steam Deck mainboard. It placed near to the mipi connector under glue drop. It look like 0.87x0.87 mm BGA chip, has 4 ball pin. First pin (marked with white point on the board) connected to mipi-connector (pins 15 and 16), second to the ground. Unfurtunatly, chip was dameged, I can't see mark on the top.

Sorry for the bad photo quality, I'm not get normal microscope yet.

⟐ Commented декабря 31, 2023 at 18:25 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Screen fixed but no controls

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 11:33:49 -0700

I had a broken screen on my steam deck and ordered a new one from Ifixit. Got the screen changed with no issue but when I have turned the steamdeck back on I have no controls. The only button working is the power button. Any ideas what this could be?

⟐ Commented октября 24, 2023 at 11:33 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Am I using the correct bits?

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:25:02 -0700

I recently purchased the essential electronics kit from IFixit to open up my Steam Deck but even with the SSD replacement guide next to it I seem to be breaking/rounding the Four 5.8 mm screws when trying to turn them.

Do I have the correct bit in this set or did I buy the wrong kit?

⟐ Commented июля 07, 2023 at 13:25 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Removing the 4 bottom screws from Deck's backplate...

Sat, 27 May 2023 04:32:03 -0700

Hello. I got the JSAUX clear backplate to replace the Deck's original and tried to install it the other night but the 4 bottom screws, particularly the last 3 (the furthest one on the left side is very loose but won't come out of the hole) are not budging. If I have stripped any of them, the damage seems to be minimal.

I read that Valve used Loclite Blue and so I am wondering if I need to use a soldering iron to remove these pesky screws.

I am also wondering if I need to buy this site's Precision Screw Extractor Set because maybe the screws aren't budging because I have actually stripped them and just don't know it (top 4 came out super easily).

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

⟐ Commented мая 27, 2023 at 4:32 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Bluetooth and controller not responding

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:39:46 -0700

Controls won't respond, and Bluetooth won't connect to anything. Going into desktop mode the controller isn't there, no Bluetooth mouse, no Bluetooth keyboard either.I tried a physical keyboard also and no luck.When I look at controllers connected I get no game controller found, and when I look at the Bluetooth settings it says no Bluetooth adapters found

⟐ Commented марта 10, 2026 at 4:39 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Where to find ribbon and flex cables that are not available on ifixit.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:34:51 -0700

Looking for this Flat Ribbon Cable

JI-HAW AWM E118077 20706 105C 60V 8-Pin

for Left Daughter Board to Main Board Connection

and I cannot find one. is there anyone who knows where to buy this ribbon cable.

⟐ Answered января 07, 2026 at 21:34 GMT-7

Steam Deck: I cannot find left or right circuit boards

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 10:44:24 -0700

where can i find the button boards for steam deck. I can repair it myself i just can't find the left circuit board anywhere

⟐ Commented июня 14, 2025 at 10:44 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Refurbished Steam Deck Extremely Slow – Games Lagging, Long Boot Time

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:12:28 -0700

Refurbished Steam Deck Extremely Slow – Games Lagging, Long Boot Time, Fan Barely Spins

Hey everyone,

I recently got a refurbished Steam Deck and have been facing major performance issues right from the start. Here's what's going on:

The system is extremely slow — it takes over 2 hours to boot.
Games like Dave the Diver run at only ~20 FPS, and overall performance is poor.
I tried replacing the SSD and also flashed SteamOS, but nothing changed.
I gave it to a service center, and they told me the processor is slow, but instead of replacing it, they said they’ll just "fix" it.
Also noticed that the fan barely spins — maybe 3 rotations max before stopping.

My questions:

What could be causing such a massive slowdown even after changing the SSD and reinstalling the OS?
Can a processor actually be "fixed" in this case, or does it usually require a replacement?
Could the fan issue be related to thermal throttling or something else?

Any insights or similar experiences would really help! Thank you !

⟐ Answer accepted апреля 22, 2025 at 1:12 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Steam Deck Won’t Power On After Storage Upgrade Unless Plugged In

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 06:04:05 -0700

I recently upgraded the storage on my Steam Deck following the proper steps. Before starting, I charged the device to below 25%, entered the BIOS, and put the device into battery storage mode as recommended. After completing the physical installation of the new storage, I reassembled everything and attempted to power it back on. However, the Steam Deck will not turn on unless it is plugged into a power source. Any advice?

⟐ Answer accepted января 14, 2025 at 6:04 GMT-7

Steam Deck: replace lcd zif/fpc connector

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 11:00:25 -0700

I need to replace a damaged ZIF/FPC connector for a Steam Deck. I cannot seem to find these anywhere. Is this a connector possibly used for another tablet/laptop?

Thank you for any help

⟐ Commented января 08, 2025 at 11:00 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Dropped steam deck with USB C connector still inside.

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:35:27 -0700

Now its not charging and not recognising the USB adapter for mouse and keyboard. I am pretty sure I broke it. Can it be fixed?

⟐ Commented октября 23, 2024 at 21:35 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Hi It's the right Daughterboard for Steam Deck

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 08:24:22 -0700

Hi It's the right Daughterboard for Steam Deck its in stock my vibrater connector broke off

And where I can buy one?

⟐ Answered октября 15, 2024 at 8:24 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Replacement LCD backlight on no image

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:12:49 -0700

I recently received my replacement screen installed it, but for whatever reason, the steam deck turns on, and I could clearly see the back light on, but there is no image. Touchscreen is functioning, I dock it and it works. It just won’t show the image in handheld.

I already tried to hold the power button down for 20 seconds no luck I held the power button and the volume button and still no image. took it apart and put it back together still didn’t help

⟐ Answered августа 09, 2024 at 11:12 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Steam Deck won't power on unless it's plugged in.

Mon, 06 May 2024 01:17:13 -0700

I noticed earlier today that my Steam Deck wasn't charging above 67%, even though it's been plugged in most of the day (via the official power cable).

If plugged in the white power light is illuminated and SD will power on. If unplugged, the power light is off and the Steam Deck will either power off straight away or not power on.

Once the SD is powered on through the power cable the battery icon on the screen sometimes has the 'lightning' symbol displayed.

Hope someone can help.

⟐ Answered мая 06, 2024 at 1:17 GMT-7

Steam Deck: HELP... How do I fix the charger JACK?

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 07:51:31 -0700

I saw that it stopped loading and after it fell! Is it possible to repair it or can it be changed under warranty if I bought it directly on Steam?

⟐ Answer edited апреля 07, 2024 at 7:51 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Only powers on when plugged in

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:31:00 -0700

The deck shows no sign of life when not plugged in. Will not go to bios. Will not make any sound. Does not show any lights. As soon as I plug it in everything works as it should. Problem began when I traveled to NC but I have a kill switch case and it was secured in a bag so idk if that has anything to do with it.

⟐ Answered января 19, 2024 at 10:31 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Left trigger won't register

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:07:58 -0700

My left trigger broke off and I replaced the entire mechanism but now my trigger won't register at all. When I go to calibrate I get an error with my left trigger

⟐ Answered ноября 22, 2023 at 10:07 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Installed new ssd can’t boot fresh version of OS.

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:46:47 -0700

After installing the ssd. I followed steams guide to download software and put it on a flash drive. After every step. I got to the desktop version of the steam deck and clicked on reimage steam. Once complete the boot up seems fine but when I go for setting up wifi I get an error from trying to install an update.

⟐ Commented ноября 15, 2023 at 16:46 GMT-7

Steam Deck: Knocked off Resistor while plugging in battery Please Help!

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:04:14 -0700

While finishing up an upgrade I was plugging in the battery and I sliped and knocked off this Resistor I dont know much and dont know what to do. I displuged the battery just incase it fry's anything and did'nt turn it on either. Can the warranty fix this for me? If not I still have the Resistor I didnt lose it can I reattach it some how, if yes can some one push a video my way. Thank you in advance.

⟐ Commented ноября 08, 2023 at 0:04 GMT-7