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Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement

Введение

Use this guide to remove or replace the front shell (front cover) on a Steam Deck LCD.

Remember: follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing your device.

This procedure involves almost a complete disassembly, including removing the display! Know what you're getting yourself into. You'll need replacement adhesives for the display and speakers.

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  1. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Prepare your device: шаг 1, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Prepare your device: шаг 1, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Prepare your device: шаг 1, изображение 3 из 3

    • Turn on your Steam Deck and allow the battery to discharge below 25% before starting your repairs, as a charged lithium-ion polymer battery can be dangerous if accidentally punctured.

    • As an extra precaution, Valve recommends putting your Steam Deck into battery storage mode within the BIOS before starting any internal repairs. Read how to do that here.

    • Power down your Steam Deck and unplug any cables.

    • If you have a microSD card installed, make sure to remove it before opening the Steam Deck. If you attempt to remove the back cover with it still installed, it could snap right in half.

    • During your repair, it can be helpful at times to lay the Steam Deck face-down into its case to protect the thumbsticks and prevent wobble.

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  2. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the back cover screws: шаг 2, изображение 1 из 1
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    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the eight screws securing the back cover:

    • Four coarse thread 9.5 mm-long screws

    • Four fine thread 5.8 mm-long screws

    • Despite the standards, Phillips screwdrivers can vary in size and shape—two drivers labeled as the same size may fit differently in the same screw. Use the size that fits the snuggest into the screw head.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your Steam Deck.

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  3. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Unclip the back cover: шаг 3, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Unclip the back cover: шаг 3, изображение 2 из 2

    • Insert an opening pick into the thin gap between the back cover and the front shell, along the edge of the right grip.

    • If you're having trouble inserting your pick at the grip seam, try starting at either the top or bottom long edges first, then slide the pick towards the grip.

    • Pry up on the back cover to release it from the locking clips.

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  4. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the back cover: шаг 4, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the back cover: шаг 4, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the back cover: шаг 4, изображение 3 из 3

    • Once the clips are disconnected from one edge, the rest disconnect easily.

    • Grip the back cover at the opening you just created and pull it up and away from the device to unclip the long edges.

    • Remove the back cover.

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  5. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Uncover the hidden shield screw: шаг 5, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Uncover the hidden shield screw: шаг 5, изображение 2 из 2

    • If you have a refreshed Steam Deck version with the black motherboard cover, skip this step.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the piece of foil tape covering the hidden screw on the board shield.

    • If possible, try not to rip or tear this tape so it can be reused. If necessary, you can fashion a replacement by cutting a piece of aluminum foil tape to fit.

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  6. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the shield screws: шаг 6, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the shield screws: шаг 6, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the three screws securing the board shield:

    • One 3.4 mm screw

    • Two 3.7 mm screws

    • Only the two 3.7 mm screws along the left edge are present in refreshed Steam Decks.

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  7. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the shield: шаг 7, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the shield: шаг 7, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the shield: шаг 7, изображение 3 из 3

    • Remove the board shield.

    • Depending on the age of your Steam Deck, this shield may stick to the thermal pads underneath.

    • During reassembly, ensure that the fan cable lays on the side of the board shield and isn't pinched underneath.

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  8. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the battery: шаг 8, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the battery: шаг 8, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the battery: шаг 8, изображение 3 из 3

    • Grip the battery cable by its pull tab and pull it directly away from the motherboard to disconnect it.

    • Alternatively, use the flat end of a spudger or a clean fingernail to gently push the connector out of its socket, then disconnect it completely by hand.

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  9. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Unclip the left trigger: шаг 9, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Unclip the left trigger: шаг 9, изображение 2 из 2

    • The left trigger will be on your righthand side when working on the Steam Deck, as it's laying upside down.

    • The Steam Deck's triggers clip into place on two pegs on the trigger bracket, which doubles as the hinge.

    • Place the flat end of a spudger onto the inside edge of the trigger's left clip.

    • Pivot the trigger clip out, away, and up from the peg to unlatch it.

    • During reassembly, latch the outermost peg first. Once in place, push down on the trigger to latch the innermost peg, producing an audible "click" sound.

    • Check to make sure that the trigger spring is properly aligned. Test the trigger action before continuing reassembly.

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  10. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left trigger: шаг 10, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left trigger: шаг 10, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the left trigger.

    • Take care to not lose the trigger spring. It press-fits onto a peg on the trigger's underside.

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  11. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the trigger bracket screws: шаг 11, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the three 5.2 mm screws securing the left trigger bracket.

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  12. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the trigger bracket: шаг 12, изображение 1 из 1

    • Remove the left trigger bracket.

    • Replacement triggers require calibration to work as expected. To calibrate new triggers, follow this calibration guide.

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  13. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the left thumbstick: шаг 13, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the left thumbstick: шаг 13, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the left thumbstick: шаг 13, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the thumbstick cable's ZIF connector.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cable out of its connector.

    • Grip the cable by the blue pull tab, not by the cable itself.

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  14. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the thumbstick screws: шаг 14, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the thumbstick screws: шаг 14, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the three 5.2 mm screws securing the thumbstick.

    • During reassembly, you may need to hold the Steam Deck off of the work surface so it isn't resting on the new thumbstick while you tighten down the screws.

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  15. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left thumbstick: шаг 15, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left thumbstick: шаг 15, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the left thumbstick.

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  16. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: шаг 16, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: шаг 16, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: шаг 16, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the button board interconnect cable's ZIF connector.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cable out of its connector.

    • Grip the cable by the blue pull tab, not by the cable itself.

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  17. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the remaining button board cables: шаг 17, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the remaining button board cables: шаг 17, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the remaining button board cables: шаг 17, изображение 3 из 3

    • If any connectors are covered with tape, use a pair of tweezers to remove it.

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flaps on the rest of the button board ZIF connectors. Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cables out of their connectors:

    • Disconnect the D-pad cable.

    • Disconnect the touchpad board cable.

    • Disconnect the touchpad cable.

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  18. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the left haptics: шаг 18, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the left haptics: шаг 18, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the left haptics: шаг 18, изображение 3 из 3

    • Exercise caution when lifting this connector—pry up on the connector itself, not its housing.

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up on the haptics cable to disconnect it.

    • Alternatively, you can leave the haptics connected to the button board and flip the board up and over the edge of the shell and out of the way.

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  19. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the button board screws: шаг 19, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to disconnect the four screws securing the left button board:

    • Three 5.2 mm screws

    • One 3.9 mm screw

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  20. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the button board: шаг 20, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the button board: шаг 20, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the left button board.

    • Keep track of the Steam button and its membrane, as once the left button board is removed, they're no longer secured in place.

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  21. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the touchpad board screws: шаг 21, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the four 4.7 mm screws securing the touchpad board.

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  22. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the touchpad board: шаг 22, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the touchpad board: шаг 22, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the touchpad board.

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  23. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the touchpad screws: шаг 23, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the touchpad screws: шаг 23, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the four 4.7 mm screws securing the touchpad.

    • You may need to temporarily remove the Steam button membrane for easier access to the bottom left screw.

    • Each of the touchpad's four mounting corners have a locating peg. During reassembly, ensure each is properly seated.

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  24. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left touchpad: шаг 24, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left touchpad: шаг 24, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left touchpad: шаг 24, изображение 3 из 3

    • The touchpad's springs are very delicate and are precisely positioned. If bent, the touchpad may rattle or not work as intended.

    • From the front of the Steam Deck, use your finger to push the left touchpad partway through the front shell to unseat it.

    • Lift the touchpad out from underneath the overhanging section of the midframe.

    • Remove the touchpad.

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  25. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Unclip the right trigger: шаг 25, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Unclip the right trigger: шаг 25, изображение 2 из 2

    • The right trigger will be on your lefthand side when working on the Steam Deck, as it's laying upside down.

    • The Steam Deck's triggers clip into place on two pegs on the trigger bracket, which doubles as the hinge.

    • Place the flat end of a spudger onto the inside edge of the trigger's right clip.

    • Pivot the trigger clip out, away, and up from the peg to unlatch it.

    • During reassembly, latch the outermost peg first. Once in place, push down on the trigger to latch the innermost peg, producing an audible "click" sound.

    • Check to make sure that the trigger spring is properly aligned. Test the trigger action before continuing reassembly.

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  26. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right trigger: шаг 26, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right trigger: шаг 26, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the right trigger.

    • Take care to not lose the trigger spring. It press-fits onto a peg on the trigger's underside.

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  27. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the trigger bracket screws: шаг 27, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the three 5.2 mm screws securing the right trigger bracket.

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  28. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the trigger bracket: шаг 28, изображение 1 из 1

    • Remove the right trigger bracket.

    • Replacement triggers require calibration to work as expected. To calibrate new triggers, follow this calibration guide.

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  29. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the right thumbstick: шаг 29, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the right thumbstick: шаг 29, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the right thumbstick: шаг 29, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the thumbstick cable's ZIF connector.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cable out of its connector.

    • Grip the cable by the blue pull tab, not by the cable itself.

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  30. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the thumbstick screws: шаг 30, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the thumbstick screws: шаг 30, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the three 5.2 mm screws securing the thumbstick.

    • During reassembly, you may need to hold the Steam Deck off of the work surface so it isn't resting on the new thumbstick while you tighten down the screws.

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  31. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right thumbstick: шаг 31, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right thumbstick: шаг 31, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the right thumbstick.

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  32. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the button board cable: шаг 32, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the button board cable: шаг 32, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the button board cable: шаг 32, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the button board cable's ZIF connector.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cable out of its connector.

    • Grip the cable by the blue pull tab, not by the cable itself.

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  33. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: шаг 33, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: шаг 33, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the interconnect cable: шаг 33, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the button board interconnect cable's ZIF connector.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cable out of its connector.

    • Grip the cable by the blue pull tab, not by the cable itself.

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  34. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the remaining button board cables: шаг 34, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the remaining button board cables: шаг 34, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the remaining button board cables: шаг 34, изображение 3 из 3

    • If any connectors are covered with tape, use a pair of tweezers to remove it.

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flaps on the rest of the button board ZIF connectors. Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cables out of their connectors:

    • Disconnect the action buttons cable.

    • Disconnect the touchpad board cable.

    • Disconnect the touchpad cable.

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  35. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the right haptics: шаг 35, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the right haptics: шаг 35, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the right haptics: шаг 35, изображение 3 из 3

    • Exercise caution when lifting this connector—pry up on the connector itself, not its housing.

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up on the haptics cable to disconnect it.

    • Alternatively, you can leave the haptics connected to the button board and flip the board up and over the edge of the shell and out of the way.

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  37. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the button board screws: шаг 36, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to disconnect the four screws securing the right button board:

    • Three 5.2 mm screws

    • One 3.9 mm screw

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  38. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the button board: шаг 37, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the button board: шаг 37, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the right button board.

    • Keep track of the quick access button and its membrane, as once the right button board is removed, they're no longer secured in place.

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  39. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the touchpad board screws: шаг 38, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the four 4.7 mm screws securing the touchpad board.

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  40. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the touchpad board: шаг 39, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the touchpad board: шаг 39, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the touchpad board.

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  41. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the touchpad screws: шаг 40, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the touchpad screws: шаг 40, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the four 4.7 mm screws securing the touchpad.

    • You may need to temporarily remove the quick access button membrane for easier access to the bottom right screw.

    • Each of the touchpad's four mounting corners have a locating peg. During reassembly, ensure each is properly seated.

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  42. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right touchpad: шаг 41, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right touchpad: шаг 41, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right touchpad: шаг 41, изображение 3 из 3

    • The touchpad's springs are very delicate and are precisely positioned. If bent, the touchpad may rattle or not work as intended.

    • From the front of the Steam Deck, use your finger to push the right touchpad partway through the front shell to unseat it.

    • Lift the touchpad out from underneath the overhanging section of the midframe.

    • Remove the touchpad.

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  43. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the quick access button membrane: шаг 42, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the quick access button membrane: шаг 42, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the quick access button membrane.

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  44. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the quick access button: шаг 43, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the quick access button: шаг 43, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the quick access button.

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  45. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the Steam button membrane: шаг 44, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the Steam button membrane: шаг 44, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the Steam button membrane.

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  46. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the Steam button: шаг 45, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the Steam button: шаг 45, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the Steam button.

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  47. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the SSD screw: шаг 46, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the 3.4 mm screw securing the SSD.

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  48. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the SSD: шаг 47, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the SSD: шаг 47, изображение 2 из 2

    • With the SSD screw removed, the SSD will pop up at a shallow angle.

    • Grip the end of the SSD and pull it away from its M.2 board connector to remove it.

    • During reassembly, insert the SSD at a shallow angle into its board connector, and secure it back into its horizontal position with the SSD screw.

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  49. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the heatsink sticker: шаг 48, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the heatsink sticker: шаг 48, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the heatsink sticker: шаг 48, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the sticker from the top edge of the fan.

    • If possible, try not to rip or tear this sticker so it can be reused. Use a little bit of heat if necessary to soften the adhesive.

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  50. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the heatsink screws: шаг 49, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to loosen and remove the two screws securing the heatsink to the motherboard:

    • One captive 3.5 mm screw

    • One 3.4 mm screw

    • No, your eyes don't deceive you! The third heatsink screw was removed earlier in the disassembly: it doubles as the hidden board shield screw.

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  51. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the heatsink: шаг 50, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the heatsink: шаг 50, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the heatsink: шаг 50, изображение 3 из 3

    • Lift and remove the heatsink.

    • Before reinstalling the heatsink, follow this guide to clean the heatsink and APU and reapply thermal paste.

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  52. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the fan: шаг 51, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the fan: шаг 51, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to grip the edges of the fan connector and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.

    • Pull the fan cable by its connector, not the wires themselves.

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  53. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the fan screws: шаг 52, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 3.7 mm screws securing the fan.

    • The other two fan screws were removed earlier in the disassembly: they double as two back cover screws.

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  54. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the fan: шаг 53, изображение 1 из 1

    • Remove the fan.

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  55. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the speakers: шаг 54, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the speakers: шаг 54, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to grip the edges of the speaker connector and pull up to disconnect it from the motherboard.

    • Pull the speaker cable by its connector, not the wires themselves.

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  56. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the Wi-Fi shield tape: шаг 55, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the Wi-Fi shield tape: шаг 55, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the Wi-Fi shield tape: шаг 55, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to peel up and remove the Wi-Fi shield tape.

    • If possible, try not to rip or tear this sticker so it can be reused. Use a little bit of heat if necessary to soften the adhesive.

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  57. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the Wi-Fi: шаг 56, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the Wi-Fi: шаг 56, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the Wi-Fi: шаг 56, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to grip the antenna connector close to its base.

    • Pull straight up to disconnect the cable.

    • Repeat for the second antenna cable.

    • During reassembly, ensure that both antenna cables are reconnected at their appropriate connectors. The labels on the cables match the markings on the Wi-Fi module.

    • To reconnect each cable, align the connector directly over its socket, and then press down so it snaps into place.

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  58. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the display: шаг 57, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the display: шаг 57, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the display: шаг 57, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the display cable's ZIF connector.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cable out of its connector.

    • Grip the cable by the pull tab, not by the cable itself.

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  59. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the audio cable: шаг 58, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the audio cable: шаг 58, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the audio cable's ZIF connector.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cable out of its connector.

    • Grip the cable by its pull tab, not by the cable itself.

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    • Carefully peel the audio cable off of the battery.

    • The audio cable is secured to the battery with some light adhesive.

    • If the adhesive is stubborn, don't force the cable. Lightly heat the audio cable using an iOpener or a hair dryer to soften the adhesive.

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  62. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the motherboard screws: шаг 61, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the three 3.7 mm screws securing the motherboard.

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  63. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the motherboard: шаг 62, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the motherboard: шаг 62, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the motherboard: шаг 62, изображение 3 из 3

    • Remove the motherboard.

    • The audio and button board cables attach to the underside of the motherboard with ZIF connectors.

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  64. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the mic cable: шаг 63, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the mic cable: шаг 63, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the mic cable: шаг 63, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up on the mic cable's white locking tab.

    • You should feel a small tactile bump once the connector unlocks.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the mic cable up and out of its connector.

    • With the connector properly unlocked, the mic cable should slide out with little to no resistance.

    • During reassembly, ensure that the locking tab is in its unlocked, lifted position before reinserting the mic cable. Press down on the tab to lock the cable in place.

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  65. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the audio board screws: шаг 64, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 3.7 mm screws securing the audio board.

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  66. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the audio board: шаг 65, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the audio board: шаг 65, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the audio board: шаг 65, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to grip the audio board by the headphone jack.

    • Pivot the board up and out of its recess to remove it.

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  67. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Isolate the speaker wire: шаг 66, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a pair of tweezers to peel up the tape bundling the speaker wire to the Wi-Fi antenna cables.

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  68. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 67, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 67, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 67, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to peel up the various strips of black tape routing the speaker wire along the bottom edge of the chassis.

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  69. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right speaker: шаг 68, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right speaker: шаг 68, изображение 2 из 2

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the right speaker and the frame.

    • Pivot the spudger up to separate the speaker from the light adhesive securing it against the front shell.

    • If the adhesive is stubborn, don't force the speaker out. Lightly heat it using an iOpener or a hair dryer to soften the adhesive underneath.

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  70. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 69, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 69, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to grip and remove the right speaker from its cavity.

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  71. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left speaker: шаг 70, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left speaker: шаг 70, изображение 2 из 2

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger between the left speaker and the frame.

    • Pivot the spudger up to separate the speaker from the light adhesive securing it against the front shell.

    • If the adhesive is stubborn, don't force the speaker out. Lightly heat it using an iOpener or a hair dryer to soften the adhesive underneath.

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  72. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 71, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 71, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to grip and remove the left speaker from its cavity.

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  73. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the speakers: шаг 72, изображение 1 из 1

    • Remove the tethered right and left speakers.

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  74. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Uncover the display connector: шаг 73, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Uncover the display connector: шаг 73, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to peel back the sticker covering the display connector.

    • If possible, try not to rip or tear this sticker so it can be reused. Use a little bit of heat if necessary to soften the adhesive.

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  75. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the display: шаг 74, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the display: шаг 74, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Disconnect the display: шаг 74, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift up the small locking flap on the display cable's ZIF connector.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to slide the cable out of its connector.

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  76. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Heat the display adhesive: шаг 75, изображение 1 из 1

    • Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the display for one minute.

    • A hair dryer or heat gun may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the Steam Deck—displays and internal batteries are both susceptible to heat damage.

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  77. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Insert an opening pick: шаг 76, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Insert an opening pick: шаг 76, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Insert an opening pick: шаг 76, изображение 3 из 3

    • Apply a suction cup to the top left corner of the display by pressing down on it to create suction, as close to the edge as possible.

    • If your screen is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the broken glass.

    • Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the display and the frame.

    • Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.

    • Don't insert the pick more than 1/8 of an inch (~3 mm) or you risk damaging the display panel, ambient light sensor, or fragile cable underneath.

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  78. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Begin to slice the adhesive: шаг 77, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Begin to slice the adhesive: шаг 77, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Begin to slice the adhesive: шаг 77, изображение 3 из 3

    • Slide the opening pick no more than 3 mm deep across the top edge to slice the adhesive.

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  79. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Heat the display adhesive: шаг 78, изображение 1 из 1

    • Heat the right edge of the display for one minute.

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  80. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Slice the right side adhesive: шаг 79, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Slice the right side adhesive: шаг 79, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Slice the right side adhesive: шаг 79, изображение 3 из 3

    • Slide the opening pick down the right edge to slice the adhesive.

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  81. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Heat the display adhesive: шаг 80, изображение 1 из 1

    • Heat the bottom edge of the display for one minute.

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  82. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Slice the bottom side adhesive: шаг 81, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Slice the bottom side adhesive: шаг 81, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Slice the bottom side adhesive: шаг 81, изображение 3 из 3

    • Slide the opening pick across the bottom edge to slice the adhesive.

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  83. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Heat the display adhesive: шаг 82, изображение 1 из 1

    • Heat the left edge of the display for one minute.

    • Slide the opening pick across the left edge to slice the adhesive.

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  84. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Lift up the display: шаг 83, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Lift up the display: шаг 83, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Lift up the display: шаг 83, изображение 3 из 3

    • Once you have sliced around the perimeter of the display, carefully lift the right edge up, opening it like a book.

    • Remove the display.

    • During reassembly, if you’d like to install new display adhesive strips, follow these steps after removing your old adhesive strips from your current display.

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  85. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the bumper screws: шаг 84, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 5.2 mm screws securing the left bumper assembly.

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  86. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left bumper assembly: шаг 85, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the left bumper assembly: шаг 85, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the left bumper assembly.

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  87. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the bumper screws: шаг 86, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 5.2 mm screws securing the right bumper assembly.

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  88. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right bumper assembly: шаг 87, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the right bumper assembly: шаг 87, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the right bumper assembly.

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  89. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the D-pad membrane: шаг 88, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the D-pad membrane: шаг 88, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the D-pad membrane.

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  90. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the D-pad: шаг 89, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the D-pad: шаг 89, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the D-pad.

    • During reassembly, align the D-pad button such that the short side is facing towards the Steam Deck's outer edge.

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  91. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the action buttons membrane: шаг 90, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the action buttons membrane: шаг 90, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the action buttons membrane.

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  92. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the action buttons: шаг 91, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the action buttons: шаг 91, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the action buttons: шаг 91, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the four action buttons, A, B, X, and Y.

    • During reassembly, don't worry! The buttons are keyed—they can only be reinstalled in one orientation.

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  93. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the view button: шаг 92, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the view button: шаг 92, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the view button.

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  94. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the menu button: шаг 93, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the menu button: шаг 93, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the menu button.

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  95. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the front midframe screws: шаг 94, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the six 2.3 mm screws securing the midframe to the front shell, located on the front side.

    • To prevent these tight screws from stripping, apply firm downward force, work slowly and try a different Phillips driver if the screws won't come out.

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  96. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the rear midframe screws: шаг 95, изображение 1 из 1

    • Use a Phillips driver to remove the four 5.2 mm screws securing the midframe to the front shell.

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  97. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the midframe: шаг 96, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the midframe: шаг 96, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the midframe.

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  98. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 97, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 97, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift the rubber flap to the left of the volume buttons up and out of its plastic clip.

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  99. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the volume buttons: шаг 98, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the volume buttons: шаг 98, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the volume buttons: шаг 98, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the volume buttons by pulling them up and away from the front shell.

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  100. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 99, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 99, изображение 2 из 2

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift the rubber flap to the right of the power button up and out of its plastic clip.

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  101. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the power button: шаг 100, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the power button: шаг 100, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the power button: шаг 100, изображение 3 из 3

    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to lift the rubber flap to the left of the power button up and out of its plastic clip.

    • Remove the power button.

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  102. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 101, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 101, изображение 2 из 2

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger under the left end of the mic cable and pry upwards to peel it up from the front shell.

    • The mic cable is secured to the front shell with some light adhesive.

    • If the adhesive is stubborn, don't force the cable. Lightly heat the mic cable using an iOpener or a hair dryer to soften the adhesive.

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  103. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 102, изображение 1 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 102, изображение 2 из 3 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement: шаг 102, изображение 3 из 3

    • Insert the flat end of a spudger under the right end of the mic cable and pry upwards to peel it up from the front shell.

    • The mic cable is secured to the front shell with some light adhesive.

    • If the adhesive is stubborn, don't force the cable. Lightly heat the mic cable using an iOpener or a hair dryer to soften the adhesive.

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  104. Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the mic cable: шаг 103, изображение 1 из 2 Steam Deck Front Shell Replacement, Remove the mic cable: шаг 103, изображение 2 из 2

    • Remove the mic cable from the front shell.

    • Only the front shell remains.

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