Dec 1, 2023 3:53 PM

OLED Steam Deck: Remove the Motherboard Cover, Battery, and Standard SSD

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Closeup of a person repairing a Steam Deck console

Closeup of a person repairing a Stem Deck console

Photograph: Saira Mueller
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Note the ribbon running along the bottom.
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Find the white tab.

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Flip it up.
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Carefully remove the ribbon.

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Remove the two screws to loosen the motherboard cover. Don't remove it; you'll damage that ribbon cable.
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Unplug the battery.

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Voila.
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Gently pry up the motherboard cover to get at the SSD slot.

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Remove the screw that holds the SSD in place.
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The SSD will pop up for easy removal.

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Get ready to replace it now.

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