I dropped my launch edition steam deck last night on carpet and while all the buttons still worked- something was rattling inside of it. After I opened it up I discovered a missing chunk of plastic from the R2 trigger, that piece presses against another to keep the button from over articulating. I suspect this trigger absorbed most of the impact, there was no other visible damage.

Of course I was upset that I broke it, but so very pleasantly surprised to find ifixit had the trigger in stock and reasonably priced. This availability made me love the deck even more, and really the fact valve made these parts available places the deck above any other competition in my mind.

This machine is built to last, I am so excited to get it fixed and get back to gaming.

  • CuttingBoard
    101·
    9 months ago

    I’m pretty sure Dell is partnering with ifixit on something as well.

    • CaptDust@sh.itjust.worksOP
      161·
      9 months ago

      That’s fantastic! It should probably be a legal mandate for companies to make their parts easily available, it would reduce e-waste significantly.

      • cerement@slrpnk.net
        15·
        9 months ago

        they’re headed in that direction in EU (including requiring companies to plan for end-of-life/recyclability of their products) whereas American companies are fighting tooth-and-nail against right-to-repair laws (looking at you Apple) …

    • irmoz@reddthat.com
      41·
      9 months ago

      Such great but slightly annoying news. Dell have been notorious for making black boxes. Great that they’re improving, but never forget!