Replacement parts for the original LCD Steam Deck are becoming increasingly scarce as Valve appears to be discontinuing support for the older model. iFixIt, a third-party repair company, has indicated that it is unlikely to receive further official OEM batteries for the LCD Steam Deck, according to communications shared on Reddit and reported by VideoCardz.
An iFixIt representative clarified on Reddit that the decision to stop stocking these parts is not theirs, but rather that "Valve is just starting to sunset these parts." The company is reportedly exploring aftermarket alternatives, but no concrete timeline for the availability of either OEM or replacement stock has been established. While iFixIt does offer an aftermarket battery for the Steam Deck OLED, it is not a direct substitute for the LCD model due to technical incompatibilities.
The LCD Steam Deck was officially discontinued by Valve last year, making it no longer available for direct purchase. The sunsetting of replacement batteries approximately four years after the handheld's 2022 launch raises concerns about the device's longevity and Valve's broader commitment to repairability across its hardware ecosystem. A diminished capacity for battery replacement at a point when such components typically begin to degrade could significantly impact the user experience for owners of the original model.
Owners of an LCD Steam Deck seeking battery replacements are advised to consult Valve's official Steam Deck teardown guides or iFixIt's battery replacement instructions in preparation for potential aftermarket options. The situation highlights the importance of component availability for maintaining the lifespan of electronic devices, particularly portable gaming hardware.