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Valve discontinues official LCD Steam Deck repair parts

By PulseAugur Editorial · [3 sources] ·

Valve is reportedly ceasing the supply of official replacement parts for the original LCD Steam Deck, impacting its self-repairability. An iFixit staffer indicated that the company has no plans to stock OEM batteries for the LCD model, and is evaluating aftermarket options. This decision comes after Valve discontinued the LCD Steam Deck itself and follows concerns about the long-term support for the handheld gaming device. AI

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Valve discontinues official LCD Steam Deck repair parts

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COVERAGE [3]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Matt Tate) ·

    Valve appears to be discontinuing self-repair parts for the LCD Steam Deck at iFixit

    An iFixit staffer told a Steam Deck user that the company had no plans to stock replacement OEM batteries.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Your LCD Steam Deck may not be as repairable anymore as spare parts dry out Valve may have quietly stopped producing spare parts for the Steam Deck. https://www

    Your LCD Steam Deck may not be as repairable anymore as spare parts dry out Valve may have quietly stopped producing spare parts for the Steam Deck. https://www. androidauthority.com/steam-dec k-lcd-spare-parts-sunset-3688162/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Softw…

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  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Valve appears to be discontinuing self-repair parts for the LCD Steam Deck at iFixit An iFixit staffer told a Steam Deck user that the company had no plans to

    📰 Valve appears to be discontinuing self-repair parts for the LCD Steam Deck at iFixit An iFixit staffer told a Steam Deck user that the company had no plans to stock replacement OEM batteries. 📰 Source: Engadget - Technology News & Expert Reviews 🔗 Link: https://www.engadget.com…

    LINKS engadget.com/…/valve-appears-to-be-discon…

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