Steam Deck Easy Upgrade Guide - I Finally Upgraded My Steam Deck!
22At last, I dedicated the time to install hall sensors on my Steam Deck and upgrade to a larger M2 drive. Join me as I take you through the step-by-step installation process for both. This project has been long overdue, but was it worth the wait? The hall sensor's remarkable drift immunity and the enhanced storage with the bigger drive made it a truly enjoyable endeavor!
Downloads needed:
Rufus (Used to mount the image to the micro sd or USB) - https://rufus.ie/en/
Steam Deck Recovery Image - https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/1B71-EDF2-EB6D-2BB3
Grab a set of hall sensors below:
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(Non-Affiliate Links)
Canada - https://www.amazon.ca/Drifting-Electromagnetic-Thumbstick-AKNES-Replacement/dp/B0B31STJDH/
USA - https://www.amazon.com/Electromagnetic-Steam-Deck-Thumbstick-Replacement-Accessories/dp/B0B31STJDH/
Global - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004360145678.html
Micro SD Reader used - https://amzn.to/43C4zEB
Recommended Best Value Micro SD - https://amzn.to/3O5UMB3
Type C to USB A Adapter - https://amzn.to/44SVCb4
BEST Value 1TB 2230 Drive:
(Non-Affiliate Links)
Get the cheapest price checked from PC Parts Picker:
Canada - https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/srvD4D/solidigm-p41-plus-1-tb-m2-2230-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-ssdpfpnu010tz01
US - https://pcpartpicker.com/product/srvD4D/solidigm-p41-plus-1-tb-m2-2230-pcie-40-x4-nvme-solid-state-drive-ssdpfpnu010tz01
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - What's Wrong with My Launch Model?
2:38 - Taking a Look at the Hall Sensors
3:51 - Type A or Type B? How to tell
4:21 - Prepping for Installation
4:30 - DBrand Cap Issues!?
5:15 - How to Open the Steam Deck
5:27 - Required Tools
5:58 - Removing the Back Panel
6:23 - Dealing with the Plastic Clips
7:23 - Oops...
7:48 - Finally Removed the Back Panel
8:09 - A First Look Inside
8:24 - Removing the Shielding
8:32 - M2 Upgrade
9:03 - Disconnecting the Battery
9:39 - Swapping the M2
9:54 - Left Joystick - Removing the Stock Joystick
10:19 - Left Joystick - Installing the Gulikit
10:56 - Right Joystick - Removing the Stock Joystick
11:09 - Right Joystick - Installing the Gulikit
11:23 - Joystick "Clicking Fix"!
13:20 - Installing the Shielding
13:40 - Installing the Backplate
14:20 - Joystick Issues!
14:37 - Preparing the Steam Deck Recovery Image
14:54 - Tools Needed
15:10 - Mounting the Image
15:24 - Booting into BIOS
15:40 - Installing Steam OS
16:43 - Free Space After Upgrade?
16:57 - Joystick Calibration
17:08 - Final Thoughts
▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬
Camera: [POCO F3](https://www.po.co/global/poco-f3/)
Camera Mount: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/)
Camera Arm: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/)
Mount Adapter (for the kit above): [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/)
Microphone: [Shure SM7B](https://www.amazon.ca/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M/)
USB Audio Interface: [Focusrite Scarlett Solo](https://www.amazon.ca/Focusrite-SCARLETT-SOLO-3RD-GEN-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/)
Microphone Boom Arm: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/)
Lights: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/)
The intro theme song was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work [here](https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/).
Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.