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This is a step by step beginner's guide on how to upgrade your Steam Deck's SSD.
Everything you need to know on how to upgrade steam deck storage. I'll show you how to safely remove your old EMMC drive and install a new NVME SSD for improved performance and storage capacity.
#steamdeck #ssd #nvme #m.2 #howto #steamdecktips

Required Software:
Steam Deck Image: https://store.steampowered.com/steamos/download/?ver=steamdeck&snr
Rufus: https://rufus.ie/en/
Etcher: https://www.balena.io/etcher


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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:34 What do you need?
2:21 Download SteamOS Image
2:31 Write SteamOS to Flash Drive
3:43 Prep your Steam Deck
4:12 Opening the Steam Deck
5:03 Remove the Metal Shield
5:41 Disconnect the Battery
6:03 Remove the Old Drive
6:24 Install the New SSD
6:38 Reassemble the Steam Deck
7:01 Power
7:29 Boot Manager
8:04 Re-Imaging
8:58 Install SteamOS


Valve's Steam Deck Recovery Instructions:
https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/1B71-EDF2-EB6D-2BB3