Steam Deck SSD Replacement: Get it Done in 20 Minutes!

Are you struggling to fit your game library on your beloved Steam Deck? Fear not, we have the solution! Check out our comprehensive SSD upgrade guide covering everything from the installation of a new M2 SSD all the way to flashing the new SSD with Steam OS.

Her are some links that will help you through this process:
How to enable battery storage mode
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Enable+Battery+Storage+Mode/149962

Steam OS download page
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/1b71-edf2-eb6d-2bb3

Rufus
https://rufus.ie/en/

Most of the tools you need are in our Pro Tech Toolkit!
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Buy a SSD on iFixit!
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Chapters
00:00 Intro and Tools Required
00:29 Warning and Tips
00:37 Setting up Steam Deck for Repair
01:01 Back Cover Removal
01:53 MotherBoard Cover Removal
02:12 Battery Disconnection and SSD Removal
02:51 Reassembly Begins
02:57 SSD Installation and Connecting Battery
02:07 MotherBoard Cover Installation
03:21 Back Cover Installation
03:39 Loading New OS on to SSD and Recovery Process

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