Steam Deck LCD Replacement Parts, Including Batteries, Sold Out at iFixit
Valve has reportedly stopped selling official replacement parts for the Steam Deck LCD gaming handheld through iFixit. Original batteries are now sold out, with no indication of restocking.
According to reports from technology outlet TechPowerUp on July 15, Valve has quietly ceased offering official replacement components for the Steam Deck LCD gaming handheld on the repair platform iFixit. This move signifies a potential end to the collaboration that began in 2022. Users received email notifications from iFixit stating that batteries for the Steam Deck LCD are sold out. The notification indicated a diminishing likelihood of receiving further stock of these original batteries, impacting repair options for existing devices. A representative for iFixit, participating in a Reddit community discussion, clarified that the decision to stop supplying parts was not iFixit's. The representative stated that Valve is phasing out these components, suggesting a strategic shift by the hardware manufacturer. The discontinuation of part sales through iFixit may signal Valve's focus shifting towards newer hardware iterations or models. This development raises concerns about the long-term availability of official support and repairability for the Steam Deck LCD handheld.