Steam Deck Screen Replacement 

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The confidence of a man who already has a replacement steam deck on the way

I was hoping it was something like an OLED screen replacement.

Great to see how this is done, personally I would only do this if my screen was cracked or an OLED screen becomes available

Pro Tip: Instead of using the fat pick to break the adhesive from the screen, use a laminated playing card. Laminated cards are stiff, thin and provide much more surface area you can force between the adhesive. As an added bonus, you can use multiple cards to keep the screen from resealing to the adhesive.

Pro tip: you can get an etched glass screen protector that will be just as good for $20. The problem with the etched glass screen is that a screen protector probably won’t adhere to it nicely. so you lose the ability to protect it properly. Just make sure you don’t cheap out when buying the screen protector. Because some “matte” screen protectors feel like sandpaper or are made of cheap plastic. You want something like a MagGlass anti-glare tempered glass screen protector.

If only someone could make a 1280x800p OLED display that matches the steam decks screen dimensions and the same strips so it'll work with the steam deck.

I wonder if some custom oled screens will be available for steam deck

It'd be cool to see someone build a Steam Deck from scratch using the replacement parts

Hey man just wanna say thank you I was able to follow each one of your steps since you simplified it down for everyone and now I'm a proud owner of a matte screen on my steam deck!! Took me about 30 mins following your video!! Thank you didn't even run into any problem boom power on screen on!!

Next install the Switch OLED Screen into the Steam Deck!

All your videos on the Steam Deck has so been fun to watch Brett!

What I'd love to see is a 1080p screen replacement, and one that spans the entire space that's there, no black border space around the screen.

Appreciate the thorough video. However, I'd say that with the cost of the screen, the cost of a larger ssd, the time and risk involved with pulling the deck apart makes the delta I spent on the 512 more than worth it. It is good to know though that if something breaks or if the screen cracks, repairs are doable by us mere mortals.

I'll save this video in case they start selling OLED screens for vanilla Steam Deck

Honestly, with how little power the Steam Deck draws you could even use the carbon fiber sheets that TG sells (Carbonaut) and most likely get pretty good thermals out of it (also it’s reusable so you wouldn’t have to worry about replacing thermal paste every time you took the cooler off). Electrical conductivity would be a problem still if you don’t cut it and place it right, but it’d be less risky and also safer for the APU die than liquid metal as with liquid metal you have to worry about not using enough or using too much, and also how it may potentially eat away at the surface of the die over time.

I'd kill for a OLED screen upgrade, also I would prefer the glass screen but I wanted the larger capacity so I picked that, reason for that is that the mat finish absorbs all light instead of directly reflecting it, this makes high contrast colors not to look as vivid as ona glass screen.

You know what. Just apply a matte screen protector and save the hassle

Thanks for trying this! I bought a matte screen protector and it made it look so much better. except two dust particles stuck between the display and the protector. This was my second attempt and now I can buy another set and another one in attempt to get a 100 percent clean installation or I buy the replacement screen.

would you say this is a good thing to consider to get rid of screen bleeding ?

I’m getting my 512 this weekend and i would spend $150 more on top of the $640:00 instead of doing all of what you just did .

I've gotta say, been loving your latest content, super fun, informative, nice ideas... Keep it up!!!

Flippin awesome! Thank you so much for making this content

Hi ufd., do you still have screen bleed on your new screen replacement?

Watching you go through this installation made me glad I sprung for the higher end one. 😂

an OLED screen that has a thinner bezel would be fantastic. light sensor could be covered but i dont really mind that. adaptive brightness isnt something i really care about. manual brightness is usually what i do anyway.

Do you think they would come out with an oled screen to replace with the screen on the steam deck

I’m guessing there is a screen protector that does close to the same thing?

5:15... I think those square divisions in the i-fixit kit could be used to keep your screws sorted...

*you save 150 buck going the diy route* the extra storage is worth that much imo. i mean a sd card is nice and does the job well, but they only come in a max of 1tb, and the extra 512 really helps.

Would there be any problems if you had already a skin applied on the deck?

Before cracking your case open, get your battery down below 20% and enable battery storage mode ya'll

Can you nake watercooling on the steamdeck or as behind pc after a monitor.

couldn’t you just apply a matte screen protector?

I wonder if and when 3rd party displays will pop up being without the thick black frame and being OLED.

Think we'll see an oled version this year 3rd party? If so do you think it'd be worth the swap?

Hey Frank, what do you want for diner!! Eeeeer get me a Steam Deck, well done! 😂

You can just buy a Glare free Screen protector for the steam deck and it will have the same affect and also protect the screen.

Yo, I need to know since I've been looking for M.2 quick connect but haven't found one, where did you buy yours from, and/or with what name did ya' search it?

You save less than $100 because the 500 gb ssd is between $50 to $80 which will make the base model basically equal to the expensive one. Now for those who are less experienced with repair ask yourself if the risk of destroying your steam deck to save about $80 is worth it?

I'm confused what makes the screen replacement better?

This was actually a surprisingly easy repair to do. Took me about an hour.

Just finished my shell swap. Ended up messing up the screen. I'm about to order a new screen now. The shell looks good, though.

Great video, it will be very helpfull for people that will replace the screen

I get it if you damage your screen why not "upgrade," but if not then just get an anti-glare screen protector and have the best of both worlds. If you use the touch capability of the screen a lot then you are going to eventually make the screen lose its anti-glare ability over time anyways. I think a gloss screen will end up being the better choice in the long run because of this. You can literally buy a nice protector for a tablet for around $10~$20 and cut it to size or even find one that is made for the deck. No need to open your expensive toy and risk doing something detrimental to its health if you don't need to.

is it possible for value to sell OLED displays eventually?

so my steam deck recently fell or something im not sure but im having like small white markings on it and im wondering if this type of panel would fix it and if so would it be worth the process because its not bad but its in the dead center and i might as well upgrade other things internally while i fix the screen just wanna know if someone else has had a similar issue and if this would fix that :)

That olan rogers reference startled me raw!!

Does a third party Oled panel exist for the steam deck?

what model was the deck u replaced the screen

What about an OLED panel. Does ifix sell one for steam deck? :)

Ok what would it cost if u ordered all the parts off of ifix it and is it possible

This was a great video. the instructions are awesome. I fixed my machine without issue, thank you :)

1:15 microsd cards are fine for low-performance, light games. They will stutter alot when trying to play anything AAA or current-gen.

Would it not make more sense to just get matte glass screen protectors? No need to void a warranty that way. If they don't make such a thing then they should.

Where do I get those nvme clips, found a Korean company fivetech that makes them but I can’t find a shop or listing

how is this diffrent from a matte screen protector installed on the normal one.

My screen is all black in handheld mode. But when i plug onto tv, it works! I first suspected it was display cable, but i have unplug and plug it back it several times… still same black screen. What went wrong?

Thanks for the video. With new 1TB SSDs coming out in Jan ‘23 for around $150 on Amazon, I was considering just getting the base model and replacing the screen and SSD. This would put the cost at roughly the same as the 512GB model with far more storage. After watching most of this video I think I’d either keep the base screen or just get the 512GB for the screen. I’d probably swap out the SSD later on either model. While I have worked on my own devices before I don’t think I’d care for this hassle.

Just so that you know, you can get two matte finish tempered glass screen protectors for your steam deck for only around $20

when testing liquid metal, can you please use the new unopened deck? so that we can see if it's worth as an upgrade from the original paste? it would be also cool if you could first test replacing thernal paste with some other one

Cant we just get a matte screen protector... Which i assume dbrand sells

Heads u0, if you need to replace your analog thumbsticks, don't get the iFixit ones, get the Gulikit Steam Deck sticks as they're hall effect sensors and don't have the longevity problems that come with the Alps potentiometers the Steam Deck uses. It was a missed opportunity for Steam to move the consoles forward with hall effect sensors, but at least it's just a cheap upgrade away.

Feel like this would only make sense if I'm getting a 1080p or 1440p screen out of it or something. Mostly useful for retro titles though.

I bought the $650 model. And I am happy I did. But that being said, I have been really hoping ifixit or somebody else will drop an OLED screen. If they do, I will buy it. I realize it will use more power. But it won't use much more, and I get 12+ hours of play with my preferred way to use the system anyways. (streaming AAA games.)

Is there also an math screenprotechter Out there fore the steam deck?

Wouldnt it be smarter to just buy a anti glare screen protector?

no link for replacement screen?

Can you just take the screen off then line the lcd ribbon with out taken the motherboard out ?

I wonder if they'll ship OLED screens in the future?

Valve really should've figured out a different mounting system for their display. It's cool that they're selling parts but they need to glue things down less. Maybe with the Deck 2 they'll sort this out.

You were basically in the exact same group as me. My steam deck is coming in this week as well.

I wouldn’t say that matte screen is an obvious choice. The way it reflects light is peculiar at best. I have a ProArt matte monitor and the effect looks much better on it even when comparing with screens off

Can't wait for an OLED screen to come out!

The gloss screen actually looks way better indoors much crisper clearer colors but under light the matte looks way better I personally like the gloss screen way better I have both 64 gig and 512 but now my 64 gig is 1tb

We need screen upgrades with less of a border around the screen. I love my steam deck but the borders around the display are big

They should make an OLED screen replacement.

good on steam to basically say: "We don't recommend doing this.... but in case you do, here is the place where you can buy the things to do it and if you mess it up, that's on you."

I was hoping for a OLED replacement screen mod. I bought two decks specifically to mod one. I basically been playing xcloud on it which gives you the best graphics, best performance, battery life etc. I just need a OLED screen!! Lol

Great content! Is that a Samsung monitor behind you?

Now if someone would make an oled replacement display

cant u just put a matt foil onto the screen?

Can a oled be added?

Still happier to have the faster memory with the 512GB model but I had a decent area of white/dead pixels with a white halo or aura around it noticeable only against black or darker colored backgrounds. Playing Gloomwood made this immediately noticeable, so after owning it for only 3 days I already sent it back for RMA. It should be received by Valve on Dec 7th, so we'll see how long it takes to get it back home. I hope they just replace the screen because I was stoked to get a Deck with a quiet fan (meaning not the high pitched Delta model fan). The other issue I had was the left thumbstick had some grinding/resistance between the 12 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions. That issue seems to be fairly common when browsing Reddit.

Just waiting for someone...to make an OLED screen that can be swapped out for the stock screen.

Yoooooo what you fixed my pc a couple weeks ago!!! You work at PC Doctor don't you???? My power button disconnected and you guys fixed it

Why would you do all that when you could just slap a matte glass screen protector on it?

I used matt screen protector online for about 5USD on my steam deck with same result.

Good stuff. Earned a sub from me...that being said. I'm generally pretty good with things like taking apart devices for certain things...I just don't know if I am confident enough to do any screens...EVER lol. If I think I should upgrade my Steam Deck screen, I may just pay someone instead

Thanks for a really helpful video. It is really timely as SteamDeck are bringing out replacement full 1080p screens for the stock 800p screens for $99, that apparently the SteamDeck owner will have to replace themselves. Well done on the choice of subject at this time!

he used to be able to see the clouds outside, but now he can see cloud outside

Yeah I probably going with a good screen protector as I payed way to much of my 64gb model just so I didn't have to wait till December to get one.

Why screw around with a little heated baggy. Just use a hair dryer on low. Or an electric heating pad. What rather have an OLED replacement for the OG Switch and for Noctua to make a replacement fan.

I'm curious if someone Chenge the screen with OLED and upgrade the storege the have a better steam deck

Wait hold on, wouldn't it still make sense to buy still buy the top range deck? Since memory upgrades and a new screen in a 64gb model would just equal a 511gb model in price?

I really don't understand the hype around anti-glare/etched glass. Scuffs so easily, screen protector nulls the effect, and the screen isn't bright enough to be enjoyable outside anyways. Wish they had a 512gb option with normal glass. Fingers crossed they release an OLED panel upgrade down the line.

Dude I have something I would LOVE you to do. I'm desperate for someone to have another go at adding a beefy external heatsync, like what Linus and Alex did, but locate it centrally on the back between the thumb grips. Do a proper job with less jank! ha.

It would be a cool touch if the screen pick had a little mark on it at 1/8th inch so you don’t go in too far. Just a little touch.

Very cool!

Thanks for convincing me not to do this myself - I'll order just the display and take it to a local repair shop instead.