I Paid £280 For This Faulty STEAM DECK | Did I Get Ripped Off?
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- čas přidán 10. 02. 2023
- I bought this VALVE Steam Deck off of from off eBay. It does power on, but doesn't boot. I suspect the SSD needs replacing... Or does it?
And will that be all that's wrong with it? #spolier no it's not.
Let's try and get it working!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
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I probably paid too much for this Stupid Steam Deck thing...
In the first 20 minutes of this video being live to the general public you've taught 2,500 people how to replace an SSD card shield and how to reattach a broken Steam deck speaker connector, plus you've reminded us of eBay's pitfalls *and* shown off your good taste by removing that skin. Worth it?
@@simonupton-millard I am curious if it would accept a 1tb at all tbh. I wouldn't be surprised if it did.
@@owlhatch3812 I have the 64gb deck fitted a 1tb drive that came out of a microsoft surface, Framework are selling a 2tb steamdeck drive on there US site
@@owlhatch3812 it does. I've cut a Samsung PM991a 1tb to the right size
You got an actual deal. Should get the dock and use your PS4 controllers and it's a great piece of gear!
I love how genuine these small repair videos are. You say "it flew across the room" and I know the feeling and the temptation to send the table flying across the room as well. 😂
haha this reminds me of trying to remove cpu that was super glued with the thermal paste to a broken cpu cooler.. when it did finally come free it flew half way across the room lucky it landed pins up and didnt bend any
And hoping it didn't fly into a computer or similar
Same thing when he caught the capacitor and said how he can't describe how hard it is. I'm generally a patient man, but nothing makes me as frustrated as manipulating something so small with relatively gigantic tools.
@@Hendlton He couldn't describe it because 90% of the sentence would be filled with cures words, and I know the feeling well. LOL
It's crazy to me how people can spend $500 on a steam deck and then take it apart as violently as possible. Ripping aluminum tape, scratching the shell with pry marks, destroying connectors...
Some people are just idiots. I opened my up to replace the thumb stick modules. And it's very easy not to fuck up as everything is set up in such a simple fashion. Just boggles my mind how anyone is this stupid to fuck it up.
i'm like 90% sure this steam deck is from a rookie who knew little to nothing about how to replace the ssd
@@Jackspajf It amazes me that something that has only been out for a year would even need stripping down to repair/replace the SSD. Imagine if you bought a new car only for the ECU to fry after a year.
@@danthebikeguy447 Send the ECU to Ste he'll soon have it sorted!!!🤣😂🤣
There is no reason To open it but people like to tinker. Deck is really nice little pc.. I got one and II have opened it 4 times on the Last 5 months just to mod and test if I can improve it. Same stuff that I do to any device I get on my hands.
That really was amazing. The speaker connector block is the size of a grain of rice, so that cap would have been like a speck of dust!
Congratulations sir
iirc they're .5mm x .25mm
it makes it more obvious why people use microscopes when doing soldering work lol
So the reason the Deck can make certain system level sounds with the speaker connector broken is because things like the Sleep mode sound don't actually use the speakers, but instead generate sound via the linear actuators used for the haptics, similar to how the Steam Controller did its own boot sounds.
The annoying thing is there is currently no way to disable these sounds without disabling the haptics. Also, newer models have stronger haptics than older models which I believe also means the sounds are louder.
I started watching your channel because I was tired of CZcams's 'recommended suggestions' so I went searching for something new and I gotta tell ya, I watch almost everything you put out. I love the raps. I love your soldering skills and especially your repair reasoning skills! I guess that's just called troubleshooting. Anyways. Love your channel!
I absolutely adore my Deck, I just paid £349 for the 64GB model and then bought a Sabrent 512GB SSD. I feel slightly annoyed for you really as so scrupulous character as mis-sold that.
But it made for an entertaining video so alls wells ends well!
Good job on the repair.
I did that but went for the 2tb drive cause what the hell then I don't have to upgrade as soon
New sub here. Ur humble demeanor along with the subtle sense of humor is quite refreshing. Enjoyed this n look forward to watching more. 😀
Congratulations for 100k Subscribers!!! 😃🥳
Thank You for great content.
Wish You all the best, keep it going 😎
Great job mate so enjoy your videos please keep them coming and here to help get your videos out to everyone to enjoy
Tough job on that tiny connector but what a nice fix as always bud
Congrats on 100k brother! Been subbed since 20k. You deserve it!
You always fix it. I've never seen anything blow up or shorted out you are awesome
This might be my new favourite channel?
Great work on getting it up and running.
I enjoy your video’s alot ..Keep up the good work 💪🏻
One of my favorite channels on YT. Every time I see a new StexStix Fix video, I'm pumped! Keep up the great and entertaining work!
Never seen or heard of these before. Great fix, Steve. Impressive graphics too 👍
Thanks for the video. I. Have seen a few of these SD with the same issue. Glad you fixed it. Maybe in future they will sell an upgrade board you can just pop in. Very entertaining video
Has to be one of the most satisfying fixes I have ever seen on CZcams. Delighted to see it boot. Peeling off that horrible case sticker 👌
You make EVERTHING look so easy, I'd be messaging the person I bought it off giving him a piece of my mind, love watching what you do.
Me too
I have similar kit, and @StezStixFix and the others make it look easy. It's not!!
Nice save on that connector. Gotta love the SteamDeck!!! Great job!
I’m glad one of your videos came across my recommended list, I like the matter of fact and honest way you approach to repairs and added you to my subs. One question: did the fine needle point leads come with your multimeter or did you purchase them separately? Im having trouble sourcing some locally in Australia. Thanks
The emi shield, according to valve, is crucial. Being such a small enclosure there is interference everywhere.
GET THIS MAN 100K SUBS! I have no idea how you do it Stez but you just keep getting better =)
you did a rly good work there man!
Awesome video, and you my good sir - just got yourself a new sub!!
20:09 Discarded like a champion 👍 Cheers Steve!
🤣 thanks Chris! Had to be done!
Well done! - congrats with your "new" handheld!
This randomly popped up on my recommendations. The rap was more than awesome!
Subbed!
Well done mate! Loved the eyewatering outro too. 😬😉👌
awesome video, congrats on the repair!
Congrats on 100k man, you deserve it.
Hi Steve! Good Job with the connector! I was hoping to get my hands on a faulty Steam Deck too, but there are not many out there outside the US! Congrats on your new piece of tech!😁 Cheers, Markus
Hi. I'm a new subscriber here. One of your vids popped up in my feed. I had a look (Nintendo Switch that was irreparable?) and was immediately drawn in by your delivery style and clear ability. (And by your ability to laugh at yourself!)
Great repair. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Great repair. Thanks for the video.
Fantastic fix! Well done!
Amazing work, another great video! Did you remove the wee bits off the wrap from the right speaker afterwards?
Great job man, holy crap - subbed.
how can the previous owner handle something so expensive so badly but great job on restoring the steam deck
Some people have no respect for a dollar
@@woovs101 If it was the £350 one, i bet they just bought another in the recent sales after selling this one as they would have only been out of pocket about £40 if I recall, that's if you could get one that is as even the most expensive ones were out of stock when I checked for a mate.
some people have no patience
I wish I could learn to repair like you, wonder I could get that knowledge.
Great job!
The moment you mentioned the connector I had exactly the same reaction you did (as I also saw that video) Im glad U saw the video too! Sooo happy that you managed to fix it! surprised u didnt use the superglue trick to secure it.
totally admire people like you...great job
Just starting the vid, but just wanted to say that was the hardest hitting track yet!! well done!
Almost at 100K! Awesome man!
Watching the tiny micro electronic repair--I sense the frustration of things sticking to everything and not going where they should. But excellent work!!
Good to see you got yourself a faulty Steamdeck and managed to fix it also they look a ideal handheld for emulation too Steve - nice 1 👍
Can confirm, it even has a very handy installer for emulation called Emudeck. I have all the games I own from PS2/dreamcast/gamecube and earlier installed on mine =)
They’re incredible for emulation with Emudeck covering up to Switch games very nicely
Great video! My guess is someone tried to put a larger M2 drive inside it and ripped off the connector in the process. If your upgrading the hard drive it would be very hard to break that in that process!
They struggled getting the case apart. They had no hope from the get go 😂
Really impressed with your work, used to work for Motorola as a young man, then design alarms when a little older. excellent
I’m a new fan to your channel. You’re frigging hilarious my man! I love it!
I love how you say this is gonna be hard this is not possible and everybody knows that you know exactly what you are doing keep up the good work great videos really enjoy it🤘😎 and your music is spot on
Dang great job on the soddering i know how hard smaller items can be, glad you got it working. Cheers!
I don't know why it got me so excited but I'm glad you fixed it. Good job man enjoy your new Steam Deck.
Well done.. good patience and determination
beautiful work brotherman
Man I love your videos bro. I don't know if YOU know (you probably do), but you're funny AF. Keep it up.
Excellent Work! I was in the edge of my seat when that capacitor fell.
I'm curious by the fact that there are two know cases of people ripping that connector off, I mean, How that could happened? it is not that close to the ssd, it is not requiered to disconnect it.
I'm also glad that you are enjoying the steam deck, it is a quite good machine.
As soon as you pressed OK my TV screen wentblack and then a pause then an ad came on. Perfectly timed and made me think something had happened to my TV 😂😂😂
I'm glad that after all your hard work you have a nice working steam Deck 🙂
I watch 5 different "fix it" channels (tronicsfix, cod3r,northridge etc) and must say I find your videos my favourite to watch - keep up the good work fella 👍 👏
Dude the ifix it kit was so helpful when I did it and its so easy
Great video! I always look forward to your videos!
Steve I love your videos, I don't mind when you sing, your music is the best part lol
Amazing work! God bless you and yours! Praying for you
Impressive. Great work!!!
Well done Steve I was thinking you were not going to get it going but I was wrong 😊
20:10 I have no idea why, but it is so satisfying when you destroyed that terrible skin and flicked it away like trash! Great video and well done on the fix!
This was an awesome repair. Well done chum.
you have progressing a lot, keep going!
Nice fix there Steve. I reckon a blob of hot glue on the back of that connector would help in the event of dropsie.
Love the way you said "Aluminum tape" (sic) at 19:35 then snorted 😂
The end song made me laugh, thanks for that. 😄
I love watching your stuff. You're like a cool big brother
Great fix Steve! great content
Turned out a treat! Great work!
Good on fixing the Steamdeck! :D
Love the video!
Hope you give emulators a try on the Deck. Been going through all of my WiiU discs recently backing them up to play through Cemu on it, they look and run fantastic.
2:49 I didn't remember him until I saw that picture! I live in Spain, and I loved that show. The voice acting here was great, and it got an intro rewrite for Spanish.
Fucking brilliant love the rap don't know what you on about but funny and the patience song at the end was not lost on me, new sub right here.
I like when repair people first open and look at how to replace things.
From years of smartphones, Nintendos, Sony, and any other large manufacture making everything hard to replace/repair, their realization that repairing the Deck is *not* a Gordian knot of components that needs to be carefully dissembled is a very good is great
I had to freeze frame at 3:46 .. the look on your face.. the absolute disbelief hahaha that's golden
Awesome video really enjoyed this one Steve. Let us know how you get on with steam deck maybe do a review on it ...
I love that the 'skin' that was originally on there completely covered the speaker grills :)
Incredible trace repair work.
I am too early, but knowing me I would probably be late, so Happy 100K!!
Another fix, great vid ste.
Best Take That fan channel ever. Fixingamy bits are great too. Nice.
I really liked that video; learnt a bit about soldering I guess...
once again very nice work Steven...
Thanks Corona! 😊
People either have ro much money or treat their stuff with no respect, so nice to see you could rescue this
I have no idea what is going on with any of this kind of stuff , although I can't look away, but the music in all the videos is top notch.
Nice little fix you did there! I think the cover for the ssd is a emf shield to stop it interfering with the wifi.
Based profile picture, man of culture.
Im happy you didnt get burned. These things are incredibly expensive new. You did well, steve.
This is the first time I've seen one of your videos and I absolutely loved it. Just out of curiosity, but what is that fluid you spray on the circuit board?
Normally I would find these sorta videos intriguing, yet so boring. However, you made this so entertaining to watch by mixing your own character throughout the video. Keep it up man, refreshing to have personality in this content space of electronic device repair
The sheath thing for the ssd is just for emi and it's because the wifi controller is directly underneath it. Also I think the original one is just aluminium tape too stuck to a paper backing or something.
Enjoy your Steam Deck! I love mine!
The US iFixit store has the OEM SSD shielding for sale (for USD 3.99). Maybe the UK/EU store will have it soon? Either way. Excellent video and repair!
you deserve the 1st place award for patience.
Your skills are not less than a neurosurgeon.. kudos to you.. love from India man
I howled when the little bit pinged across the room. Im sorry, I felt your pain.