Overview
- iFixit told customers it is unlikely to receive more OEM batteries for the original Steam Deck LCD after a Reddit post of customer-support correspondence was shared this week.
- An iFixit team member said Valve is "starting to sunset these parts," and the stockist is searching for alternative suppliers to keep repairs possible.
- Valve has not issued a public statement confirming a parts discontinuation even though reports note the company stopped making the LCD model and shifted limited production to the OLED unit.
- Third-party replacement batteries are available on marketplaces like Amazon but vary in quality and are not interchangeable between LCD and OLED Steam Decks.
- If OEM part support ends, owners will likely face higher repair complexity and cost, reduced official repair pathways, and increased reliance on third-party vendors or community fixes.