Article may be outdated

This article is 3 days old. Some details may have changed since publication.

Headlinne
Sign inGet Headlinne
The Verge·3 min read·medium

Valve says iFixit will keep selling Steam Deck batteries after all

S
Sean Hollister
Valve says iFixit will keep selling Steam Deck batteries after all
✦AI Summary

Valve has reversed its decision to discontinue replacement batteries for the Steam Deck LCD model following pressure and coordination with iFixit. The company confirmed that iFixit will continue to stock OEM parts, ensuring users can perform their own repairs.

Why it mattersUnlock →

Valve has been incredibly friendly to customers who need repairs — which is why it was so surprising to hear that Valve was already discontinuing the battery for the Steam Deck LCD handheld. It would have meant you could no longer just buy a battery from iFixit and install it yourself. Why would Valve stop stocking the most important replacement part just as people are starting to need it?

Continue reading on Headlinne

Create a free account to read the full article.

Read full article →
technologybusiness
Political bias analysisUnlock →
Read originalGet full access
✦

Get the full story

Sign up for Headlinne to unlock AI insights, political bias analysis, and your personalized news feed.

Create free account

Already have an account? Sign in

Valve says iFixit will keep selling Steam Deck batteries after all — Headlinne — headlinne