Easy Steam Deck SSD upgrade 🔼

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It only took 10 minutes to replace. Creating the recovery media took longer! It was simple and nowhere near as intimidating as I thought it would be. Here’s the full process. From opening the Deck to full re-imaging of the drive!

I used this guide to help me: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+SSD+Replacement/148989

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00:00 – Introduction
01:20 – Let’s get started
01:56 – Put your Steam Deck in Battery Storage Mode
03:00 – Start removing the back shell
04:36 – Pry open the case
06:05 – Do not forget to ground yourself
06:20 – Remove the shield housing
07:53 – Disconnect the battery
08:24 – Remove the original M.2 drive
09:17 – Remove SSD shielding
10:13 – Apply the SSD shielding to your new drive
11:03 – Plug in the battery
11:35 – Re-attach the shield housing
12:27 – Re-attach the back shell
14:01 – Test your deck to make sure it still works
14:24 – Prepare a Recovery Disk
15:17 – Set up your USB dock
15:54 – Boot from the Recovery Media
17:06 – Start the Re-imaging process
18:38 – First boot
19:15 – Storage menu