iFixit accidentally published its list of replacement parts for the Steam Deck earlier today, and it’s an extensive one that suggests owners of Valve’s acclaimed handheld will be able to repair and swap out just about every aspect of it. Among the repair parts that were leaked include the usual components, such as thumbsticks, d-pads, and bumpers and triggers, but what’s surprising is that Steam Deck owners will even be able to pick up the entire motherboard with AMD Aerith chip from the authorized retailer in the event that their devices enter a state of critical failure. A list obtained by The Verge can confirm that the motherboard will be available for $349.99, with the next most expensive part being the 7-inch touchscreen. Valve continues to take reservations for the Steam Deck, with newer orders expected to ship after October 2022.
Steam Deck Repair Parts from iFixit
| Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Steam Deck Fan / Part Only | $24.99 |
| Steam Deck Fan / Fix Kit | $29.99 |
| Steam Deck (512GB) Screen / Part Only | $94.99 |
| Steam Deck (512GB) Screen / Fix Kit | $99.99 |
| Steam Deck (64GB or 256GB) Screen / Part Only | $64.99 |
| Steam Deck (64GB or 256GB) Screen / Fix Kit | $69.99 |
| Steam Deck Right Thumbstick / Part Only | $19.99 |
| Steam Deck Right Thumbstick / Fix Kit | $24.99 |
| Steam Deck Left Thumbstick / Part Only | $19.99 |
| Steam Deck Left Thumbstick / Fix Kit | $24.99 |
| Steam Deck Action Button Rubber Membrane | $4.99 |
| Steam Deck D-Pad Rubber Membrane | $4.99 |
| Steam Deck Steam Button Rubber Membrane | $4.99 |
| Steam Deck Speakers | $24.99 |
| Steam Deck Left Trigger Button Assembly | $7.99 |
| Steam Deck Right Trigger Button Assembly | $7.99 |
| Steam Deck Left Bumper Button Assembly | $6.99 |
| Steam Deck Right Bumper Button Assembly | $6.99 |
| Steam Deck Back Plate | $24.99 |
| Steam Deck Front Plate | $24.99 |
| Steam Deck Motherboard | $349.99 |
| Steam Deck Right Daughter Board | $29.99 |
| Steam Deck Left Daughter Board | $34.99 |
| Steam Deck Battery Adhesive | $4.99 |
| Steam Deck Screen Adhesive | $4.99 |
| Steam Deck AC Adapter (US) | $24.99 |
| Steam Deck AC Adapter (EU) | $24.99 |
| Steam Deck AC Adapter (UK) | $24.99 |
[…] the company prematurely revealed a huge collection of its promised repair parts at its website, and we were surprised to see everything down to the motherboard with the AMD Aerith chip at the heart of the Steam Deck will soon be available, admittedly for a pricey $350.
In fact, iFixit will even sell parts that might be considered upgrades for an existing Steam Deck — if you decide you’d rather have the anti-glare screen that only comes with the 512GB model, or the allegedly quieter Huaying fan, you’ll be able to nab those for $95 and $25 respectively. You can pay $5 more for a “Fix Kit” that comes with everything you need to do those repairs — which I’d highly recommend for the screen. If you’ve got a spudger and a screwdriver already, you probably don’t need it for the fan.
Source: The Verge