Steam Deck OLED Screen Replacement

Use this guide to replace the screen (or ''display'') on your Steam Deck OLED. Remember to follow general [[ESD|electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures|new_window=true]] while repairing your device. You'll need replacement screen adhesive to complete this repair.

Step 1: Power down your Steam Deck and unplug any cables.

⚠ Caution: Turn on your Steam Deck and allow the battery to discharge below 25% before starting your repairs, as a charged lithium-ion polymer battery can be dangerous if accidentally punctured.

💡 Note: As an extra precaution, Valve recommends putting your Steam Deck into battery storage mode within the BIOS before starting any internal repairs. .

Step 1: Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.

💡 Note: If inserted too far, an opening pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.

💡 Note: You can also mark the other corners of the pick with different measurements.

💡 Note: Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick|new_window=true 3 mm from the tip.

Step 1: and apply it to the top edge of the screen for one minute.

💡 Note: You may also use a or , but be careful not to overheat the device, as the screen, battery, and plastic frame are all susceptible to heat damage.

Step 2: Apply a suction handle to the top left corner of the screen, as close to the top edge as possible.

💡 Note: If your display is badly cracked, to help the suction cup adhere. Alternatively, you can pull using very strong tape instead of a suction cup. If all else fails, try supergluing the suction cup to the broken screen.

Step 3: Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.

⚠ Caution: Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm (~1/8 of an inch) to avoid damaging the screen panel, ambient light sensor|new_window=true, or sensor cable.

Step 4: Pull up on the nub on the back of the suction handle to remove it from the screen.

Step 5:

💡 Note: As you slice through the adhesive securing the screen, note the following:

Step 6: Leave this pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 7: Slide the pick toward the power button to separate the adhesive securing the top edge of the screen.

⚠ Caution: Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm (~1/8 of an inch) along the top edge.

Step 8: Leave this pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 9: Heat the right edge of the screen for one minute.

Step 10: Leave the pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

⚠ Caution: Don't insert your pick deeper than 5 mm (~1/5 of an inch) along the right edge.

Step 11: Heat the bottom edge of the screen for one minute.

Step 12: Leave the pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

⚠ Caution: Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm (~1/8 of an inch) along the bottom edge.

Step 13: Pry up to lift the top edge of the screen away from the frame until you can grab it.

💡 Note: If the screen feels stuck, go back around the perimeter and check for missed sections of adhesive. If you're using a hair dryer, use it to lightly heat the stuck sections of adhesive.

Step 14: Prop up the screen with a small box or book roughly 2.5 cm (~1 inch) thick.

⚠ Caution: Be gentle with the screen, as straining its cable may damage the socket on the motherboard.

💡 Note: If you don't have a box or book nearby, hold the screen in this position for the next two steps.

Step 15: Use the point of a spudger or a clean fingernail to flip up the locking flap on the outside edge of the screen .

⚠ Caution: Don't touch any of the small surface-mounted components around the connector.

Step 16: Use or your fingers to grip the screen cable pull tab and slide the cable straight out of its socket to disconnect it.

Step 17: Remove the screen.

🔄 Reminder: To apply adhesive and install your screen, .

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To reapply adhesive and install your screen, . Take your e-waste to an [[E-Waste|R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler|new_window=true]]. Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some [[Troubleshooting Problems After a Repair|basic troubleshooting]], or