Updated · PC Guide - For The Latest PC Hardware & Tech News · Jul 15
iFixit Halts Official Steam Deck LCD Battery Restocks as Valve Sunsets 40WHr Parts
Updated
Updated · PC Guide - For The Latest PC Hardware & Tech News · Jul 15
iFixit Halts Official Steam Deck LCD Battery Restocks as Valve Sunsets 40WHr Parts
3 articles · Updated · PC Guide - For The Latest PC Hardware & Tech News · Jul 15
Summary
iFixit told customers it is unlikely to receive more OEM batteries for the original Steam Deck LCD and has no immediate plan to restock them.
Valve is "starting to sunset" those LCD repair parts, iFixit said, pushing the repair seller to evaluate aftermarket battery suppliers instead of official replacements.
The shortage appears limited to the older LCD model, not the Steam Deck OLED, which uses a 50WHr battery and remains supported through iFixit's store.
Battery availability matters because many 2022-era LCD units are now over 4 years old, and owners increasingly need replacements as capacity degrades over time.
Third-party batteries are already sold by some online retailers, but iFixit gave no timeline for when either official stock or vetted alternatives might return.