Steam Deck Heatsink Replacement
Use this guide to replace the heatsink in your Steam Deck LCD, or remove it for replacing thermal paste.
Remember: follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing your device.
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Werkzeuge
- Arctic Silver ArctiClean Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Coffee Filters or a lint-free cloth Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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iFixit Thermal Paste Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Isopropyl Alcohol Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Phillips #0 Screwdriver Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Phillips #1 Screwdriver Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Tweezers Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
Ersatzteile
- Steam Deck LCD (Original Model) Heat Sink Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Steam Deck LCD (Refreshed Model) Heat Sink Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
Anleitung
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Prepare your Steam Deck for disassembly
Power down your Steam Deck and unplug any cables.
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Remove the back cover screws
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
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Unclip the back cover
Insert an opening pick into the thin gap between the back cover and the front shell, along the edge of the right grip.
Pry up on the back cover to release it from the locking clips.
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Remove the back cover
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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Uncover the hidden shield screw
Use a pair of tweezers to remove the piece of foil tape covering the hidden screw on the board shield.
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Remove the shield screws
Use a Phillips driver to remove the three screws securing the board shield:
One 3.4 mm screw
Two 3.7 mm screws
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Remove the shield
Remove the board shield.
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Disconnect the battery
Grip the battery cable by its pull tab and pull it directly away from the motherboard to disconnect it.
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Remove the heatsink sticker
Use a pair of tweezers to remove the sticker from the top edge of the fan.
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Remove the heatsink screws
For original Steam Decks: 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
For refreshed Steam Decks: Use a Phillips driver to remove the three screws securing the heatsink to the motherboard:
Two 2.9 mm screws
One 3.7 mm screw
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Remove the heatsink
Lift and remove the heatsink.
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Abschluss
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Steam Deck answers community for help.