iFixit will promote substitute components for nearly each Steam Deck element

We knew going into the launch of Valve’s Steam Deck could be simpler than most trendy electronics. And now it appears to be like like discovering substitute components gained’t be troublesome both. On Friday night, iFixit prematurely revealed a listing of elements it is going to supply for Valve’s handheld. The checklist revealed the corporate plans to promote spare components for practically each element present in Steam Deck, together with substitute motherboards full with the hand-held’s customized Aerith chipset from AMD.

As factors out, the corporate will even promote components that could possibly be thought-about upgrades. As an example, should you personal the 64GB or 256GB mannequin, you should buy the 512GB variant’s show to get the anti-glare display screen that comes on that model of the hand-held. For any panel replacements, you can even spend an additional $5 to acquire a “Repair Package” that comes with all of the instruments you should full a display screen swap.

One half iFixit gained’t promote instantly is substitute batteries. It can supply these at a later date. “We don’t have an answer for battery repairs on day one, however we’re dedicated to working with Valve to take care of these gadgets as they age,” iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens informed . “Battery replacements are going to be important to creating the Steam Deck stand the take a look at of time.”

Different spare components that gained’t be out there on day one embrace replacements for the Steam Deck’s touchpads and face buttons. Many of the elements are fairly priced. For instance, you’ll have to spend $20 to restore a damaged thumbstick. The costliest half on the checklist is a brand new motherboard, which is able to set you again $350. With a whole handheld from Valve beginning at $400, it gained’t be economical to construct your individual Steam Deck with components from iFixit, however for many repairs, the corporate may have you coated.