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> And they provide you parts and schematics in case you need to repair/mod your device. Where are the schematics? I was trying to do a repair on an unusually c

> And they provide you parts and schematics in case you need to repair/mod your device. Where are the schematics? I was trying to do a repair on an unusually common failure and couldn't find anything.

saidinesh5 3y ago
I am not sure if schematics is the right word, but I meant things like: https://gitlab.steamos.cloud/SteamDeck/hardware https://gitlab.steamos.cloud/SteamDeck/hardware and whatever they provide to likes of https://www.amazon.com/Joystick-Steam-Deck-Hall-Effect-Sensor-Accessories-Electromagnetic-pc/dp/B0C7KBZ63Q/ref=sr_1_6 https://www.amazon.com/Joystick-Steam-Deck-Hall-Effect-Senso... to and steamdeck HD, to make hall effect joysticks and high resolution display mods for steamdeck.
- vanchor3 3y ago
  Understandable, I was hoping there was some sort of board schematics or even block diagrams to aid in fixing blown up chips and other faults. I most often see failures on the main board and of course that's the part they don't sell you.
  - doikor 3y ago
    While no board schematic there is quite good selection of guides hosted iFixit (Valve links you there from their website so it is the "official" source) https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Steam_Game_Console https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Steam_Game_Console
  - saidinesh5 3y ago
    Out of curiosity, what chips do you see get blown out typically? And are there any specific usage patterns that lead to more of these issues?
    - vanchor3 3y ago
      It most often seems to be the power management/charge/USB-C chip, with no particular pattern other than "playing a demanding game". Doesn't seem to matter whether plugged in or on battery, official charger or other USB-C charger or dock. I even had it happen to my own Steam Deck (while playing Minecraft of all things) which I sent into Valve and they replaced. I haven't been able to investigate it too much but last I looked at the data sheet for that chip it seems like there's no way it should have a hole blown in it unless something was designed wrong.

saidinesh5 3y ago

I am not sure if schematics is the right word, but I meant things like: https://gitlab.steamos.cloud/SteamDeck/hardware https://gitlab.steamos.cloud/SteamDeck/hardware and whatever they provide to likes of https://www.amazon.com/Joystick-Steam-Deck-Hall-Effect-Sensor-Accessories-Electromagnetic-pc/dp/B0C7KBZ63Q/ref=sr_1_6 https://www.amazon.com/Joystick-Steam-Deck-Hall-Effect-Senso... to and steamdeck HD, to make hall effect joysticks and high resolution display mods for steamdeck.

vanchor3 3y ago
Understandable, I was hoping there was some sort of board schematics or even block diagrams to aid in fixing blown up chips and other faults. I most often see failures on the main board and of course that's the part they don't sell you.
- doikor 3y ago
  While no board schematic there is quite good selection of guides hosted iFixit (Valve links you there from their website so it is the "official" source) https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Steam_Game_Console https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Steam_Game_Console
- saidinesh5 3y ago
  Out of curiosity, what chips do you see get blown out typically? And are there any specific usage patterns that lead to more of these issues?
  - vanchor3 3y ago
    It most often seems to be the power management/charge/USB-C chip, with no particular pattern other than "playing a demanding game". Doesn't seem to matter whether plugged in or on battery, official charger or other USB-C charger or dock. I even had it happen to my own Steam Deck (while playing Minecraft of all things) which I sent into Valve and they replaced. I haven't been able to investigate it too much but last I looked at the data sheet for that chip it seems like there's no way it should have a hole blown in it unless something was designed wrong.