Valve sunsets official replacement parts for LCD Steam Deck

Valve has begun discontinuing the supply of official replacement parts for its original Steam Deck LCD model, leaving owners of the four-year-old handheld gaming device with dwindling options for official repairs. The situation came to light after a customer seeking a replacement battery from the repair specialist iFixit was informed the company is unlikely to receive further shipments of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts from Valve.

According to an email exchange shared online, an iFixit customer service representative stated that it is "looking less likely that we will continue receiving OEM Steam Deck LCD batteries" and that the company has "no immediate plans" to restock them. A separate comment from an iFixit employee clarified that the decision originates with Valve, which is "starting to sunset these parts," rather than being a choice by iFixit to cease sales. The company is now actively evaluating aftermarket alternatives but has no confirmed timeline for when any new batteries, whether OEM or third-party, will be available for purchase.

The Steam Deck LCD launched in February 2022 and was praised for its repairability, receiving a 7 out of 10 score from...