When Valve launched the original Steam Deck in 2022, one of the biggest selling points was its repairability. The company partnered with iFixit to offer official replacement parts, making it easier for owners to repair their handheld instead of replacing it. However, it now looks like one of the most important replacement parts for the original Steam Deck LCD model is becoming much harder to source.

The news comes from iFixit, which recently told a customer that it is unlikely to receive more OEM Steam Deck LCD batteries from Valve. In an email shared online, the company said it has no immediate plans to restock the battery and is now actively evaluating aftermarket alternatives. At the moment, there is no confirmed timeline for when either official or third-party replacement batteries will become available.

OEM Steam Deck LCD battery stock dries up

An iFixit representative later provided more details in the Reddit thread, explaining that the company is not choosing to stop selling the batteries. Instead, they said Valve is “starting to sunset” these parts, making it difficult for iFixit to continue offering official replacements. The representative also confirmed that the company is now looking for alternative battery suppliers so Steam Deck LCD owners will still have a repair option in the future.

“To add clarity: it’s not that we’re choosing to not stock these anymore. Unfortunately, Valve is just starting to sunset these parts. We’re looking at alternatives!”

iFixit Staff, via Reddit

Fortunately, this does not appear to affect the Steam Deck OLED, as the issue is currently limited to the original LCD model. Valve stopped selling the LCD version a while ago, so the move likely relates to the company shifting its focus toward the newer model. The OLED variant has a larger 50 WHr battery, offering up to 12 hours of gameplay versus the LCD’s 8 hours on a 40 WHr battery.

• iFixit US store – Steam Deck LCD Battery (out of stock)
• iFixit US store – Steam Deck OLED Battery

The update has sparked criticism from some Steam Deck owners, especially because batteries are consumable components that naturally lose capacity over time. Many of the original Steam Deck LCD units are now more than four years old, meaning a growing number of users are beginning to look for replacement batteries to restore battery life back to full capacity.

The good news is that this does not necessarily mean Steam Deck LCD owners will be left without options. iFixit has already confirmed that it is working on finding aftermarket replacements, and third-party batteries are also available through some online retailers.

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