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==Guides==
==Guides==
{{List Guides}}
{{List Guides}}
==Device pictures==
==Device pictures==
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==PCB pictures==
==PCB pictures==
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File:Example pcb pictures.jpg
File:Example pcb pictures.jpg|alt=
</gallery><gallery caption="Controller Board pictures">
File:R Board REV B back - R1 test point.jpg|ButtonBoard Rev. B - R back side
File:REV B left back mux.jpg|ButtonBoard Rev. B - L back side
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</gallery>
[[File:Steam Deck LCD F7A Ram Power Supply Removed.png|alt=Steam Deck LCD F7A Ram Power Supply Removed|thumb|Steam Deck LCD F7A Ram Power Supply Removed]]


==Reference measurements (also schematics if available)==
==Reference measurements (also schematics if available)==
<gallery showthumbnails="1">
<gallery caption="Thermal Pad size<gallery&gt;
File:Steam Deck LCD F7A Ram Power Supply Diode and Idle Voltage.png|alt=Steam Deck LCD F7A Ram Power Supply Diode and Idle Voltage Readings.|thumb|178x178px|Steam Deck LCD F7A Ram Power Supply Diode and Idle Voltage Readings.
File:Thermal pad size on Steam Deck LCD Motherboard.png|Thermal pad size on Steam Deck LCD Motherboard. left (blue): charging ic pad, 5.4mm x 5.4mm x 4.5-5mm (squishy)
File:Example measurement pictures.jpg
</gallery&gt;Schematics of the rev. B controller board (incomplete)">
File:Power.jpg|Power delivery IC of the rev B controller board
File:Right trigger.jpg|Right trigger circuit of the rev B controller board
File:RA4E1.jpg|Some connections of the RA4E1 MCU of the rev B controller board
File:Rumble.jpg|Rumble circuit of the rev B controller board
File:Debug connector.jpg|Debug connector (TC-2050) of the rev B controller board
File:Buttons.jpg|R1(Shoulder)/R4/R5/"..." Button circuit of the rev B controller board
File:FFC Connectors.jpg|FFC connectors (USB and connection to L board) of the rev B controller board
File:MODE-switch.jpg|Schematic for the mode-switch circuit to switch the MCU to programming mode - rev B board (Renesas MCU)
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File:Steam Deck LCD F7A Ram Power Supply Diode and Idle Voltage.png
File:Steam Deck LCD F7A Ram Power Supply Removed.png
File:Steam Deck LCD F7A Ram Power Supply Lines.png
File:Steam Deck LCD F7A Ram Power Supply Backside Circuit Diode and Voltage Readings.png
</gallery>
</gallery>


==More Information/External Sources==
==More Information/External Sources==
iFixit provide a good chip diagram link: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+Chip+ID/147811
iFixit provide a good chip diagram link: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+Chip+ID/147811
Steam Deck OLED Chip ID (Chips on the controller boards are identical on OLED and LED versions - at least on controller boards with the Renesas MCU): https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Chip+ID/167632
Steam Deck APU Deep Dive (Die Shots) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERm1StY-4uY
Official Steam Deck CAD File: https://gitlab.steamos.cloud/SteamDeck/hardware
GamerNexus Steam Deck Hardware Analysis Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeQH__XVa64
GamerNexus Steam Deck VRM Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlsJB3narnk
Steam Deck Hardware Info: https://github.com/NKkrisz/Steam-Deck-Hardware
Recover Corrupt BIOS Through Crisis Mode: https://www.stanto.com/steam-deck/how-to-update-or-flash-your-steam-deck-bios-from-crisis-mode/
Unbrick Steam Deck BIOS Without A Backup: https://www.stanto.com/steam-deck/unbricking-your-steam-deck-without-a-bios-backup/
Unlocking The Steam Deck BIOS: https://www.stanto.com/steam-deck/how-to-unlock-the-lcd-and-oled-steam-deck-bios-for-increased-tdp-and-other-features/
MAX77958 USB-C PD Controller Datasheet: https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/max77958.pdf
CS35L41 Audio Amp IC: https://www.cirrus.com/products/cs35l41/
P13USB102 USB 2.0 IC: https://www.diodes.com/assets/Datasheets/PI3USB102.pdf
MAX77961 USB-C Charging IC: https://www.analog.com/en/products/max77961.html
ANX7580 Display IC: https://www.analogix.com/en/system/files/AA-004748-PB-1-ANX7580_0.pdf
Headphone Jack: id: PJ-203B (brand: WNRE): https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/768877/When+will+a+replacement+audio+board+be+available

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Steam Deck
Manufacturer Valve
Code name
Release date February 25, 2022
Device type Game Console



Guides

Explanatory Guides

 TypeDifficulty
Steam Deck Mainboard Testing Points

Repair Guides

 Affects partTypeDifficulty
Steam Deck - Flash MCU on controller board R rev. BController board revision B; R7FA4E10B2CFM; R7FA4E10D2CFMSoftware1. Easy
Steam Deck - Power Button: Middle pad ripped offSteam Deck LCD MainboardSoldering
Part replacement
BGA		3. Hard
Steam Deck - Replace shoulder switch R1/L1Controller BoardSoldering
Part replacement		2. Medium
Steam Deck - dump/modify controller board firmwareController board revision B; R7FA4E10B2CFM; R7FA4E10D2CFMSoftware2. Medium
Steam Deck No power after NVME Replacement RepairMotherboard3. Hard
Steam Deck Not Charging RepairMotherboardSoldering3. Hard

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Device pictures

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PCB pictures

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  • Controller Board pictures
  • ButtonBoard Rev. B - R back side

    ButtonBoard Rev. B - R back side

  • ButtonBoard Rev. B - L back side

    ButtonBoard Rev. B - L back side

Reference measurements (also schematics if available)

  • Thermal Pad size
    • Thermal pad size on Steam Deck LCD Motherboard. left (blue): charging ic pad, 5.4mm x 5.4mm x 4.5-5mm (squishy)

      Thermal pad size on Steam Deck LCD Motherboard. left (blue): charging ic pad, 5.4mm x 5.4mm x 4.5-5mm (squishy)

    Schematics of the rev. B controller board (incomplete)
  • Power delivery IC of the rev B controller board

    Power delivery IC of the rev B controller board

  • Right trigger circuit of the rev B controller board

    Right trigger circuit of the rev B controller board

  • Some connections of the RA4E1 MCU of the rev B controller board

    Some connections of the RA4E1 MCU of the rev B controller board

  • Rumble circuit of the rev B controller board

    Rumble circuit of the rev B controller board

  • Debug connector (TC-2050) of the rev B controller board

    Debug connector (TC-2050) of the rev B controller board

  • R1(Shoulder)/R4/R5/"..." Button circuit of the rev B controller board

    R1(Shoulder)/R4/R5/"..." Button circuit of the rev B controller board

  • FFC connectors (USB and connection to L board) of the rev B controller board

    FFC connectors (USB and connection to L board) of the rev B controller board

  • Schematic for the mode-switch circuit to switch the MCU to programming mode - rev B board (Renesas MCU)

    Schematic for the mode-switch circuit to switch the MCU to programming mode - rev B board (Renesas MCU)

More Information/External Sources

iFixit provide a good chip diagram link: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+Chip+ID/147811

Steam Deck OLED Chip ID (Chips on the controller boards are identical on OLED and LED versions - at least on controller boards with the Renesas MCU): https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Chip+ID/167632

Steam Deck APU Deep Dive (Die Shots) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERm1StY-4uY

Official Steam Deck CAD File: https://gitlab.steamos.cloud/SteamDeck/hardware

GamerNexus Steam Deck Hardware Analysis Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeQH__XVa64

GamerNexus Steam Deck VRM Analysis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlsJB3narnk

Steam Deck Hardware Info: https://github.com/NKkrisz/Steam-Deck-Hardware

Recover Corrupt BIOS Through Crisis Mode: https://www.stanto.com/steam-deck/how-to-update-or-flash-your-steam-deck-bios-from-crisis-mode/

Unbrick Steam Deck BIOS Without A Backup: https://www.stanto.com/steam-deck/unbricking-your-steam-deck-without-a-bios-backup/

Unlocking The Steam Deck BIOS: https://www.stanto.com/steam-deck/how-to-unlock-the-lcd-and-oled-steam-deck-bios-for-increased-tdp-and-other-features/

MAX77958 USB-C PD Controller Datasheet: https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/max77958.pdf

CS35L41 Audio Amp IC: https://www.cirrus.com/products/cs35l41/

P13USB102 USB 2.0 IC: https://www.diodes.com/assets/Datasheets/PI3USB102.pdf

MAX77961 USB-C Charging IC: https://www.analog.com/en/products/max77961.html

ANX7580 Display IC: https://www.analogix.com/en/system/files/AA-004748-PB-1-ANX7580_0.pdf

Headphone Jack: id: PJ-203B (brand: WNRE): https://www.ifixit.com/Answers/View/768877/When+will+a+replacement+audio+board+be+available

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