Valve discontinues replacement parts for the Steam Deck LCD handheld four years after launch

Late last year, Valve confirmed that it was discontinuing the original Steam Deck LCD model that debuted in 2022 by stating that it was no longer producing the model and "Once sold out, it will no longer be available." As for the reasoning, many have chalked it up to the rise in component costs making it no longer feasible to produce a more affordable variant compared to the Steam Deck OLED refresh, alongside the difficulty in repairing the original model - specifically in relation to its battery.

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Cut to July 2026, and the online hardware repair specialists at iFixit have confirmed that Valve has now quietly discontinued the production of Steam Deck LCD replacement parts, namely the battery. Responding to a Reddit post from a user looking to replace the battery in a heavily used 2022 Steam Deck LCD handheld, iFixit confirms it can no longer obtain replacement parts for the original Steam Deck.

"It's not that we're choosing not to stock these anymore," the post from an iFixit representative reads. "Unfortunately, Valve is just starting to sunset these parts." On the plus side, as iFixit is all about offering users a way to repair tech of all shapes and sizes, the company is looking at alternatives. It is "actively evaluating aftermarket options," so hopefully there's a workaround.

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Question #1

Which Steam Deck models are affected by Valve discontinuing replacement parts?

The original Steam Deck LCD model introduced in 2022 is affected , replacement parts for the Steam Deck LCD handheld, specifically the battery, have been discontinued.

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Question #2

Which specific replacement part(s) did iFixit confirm Valve has stopped supplying for the Steam Deck LCD?

iFixit confirmed that Valve has stopped supplying replacement batteries for the original Steam Deck LCD. The company said Valve is "starting to sunset these parts," and iFixit is evaluating aftermarket options.

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Question #3

Can iFixit still repair or replace batteries for the original Steam Deck LCD now that Valve has sunset the parts?

No. iFixit has confirmed it can no longer obtain replacement batteries for the original Steam Deck LCD because Valve is sunsetting those parts. iFixit is actively evaluating aftermarket options as a potential workaround.

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Question #4

Are Steam Deck LCD units still being sold through official channels after support for replacement parts ended?

Yes. The article notes that despite Valve discontinuing replacement parts for the original Steam Deck LCD, units were still being sold via official channels through 2025 and even in 2026 in some regions. iFixit confirmed in July 2026 that Valve had started sunsetting replacement parts, namely the battery.

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Naturally, outside of Valve not formally announcing that replacement batteries for the original Steam Deck LCD are no longer available, the responses to this announcement have not been kind. Essentially, the feeling is that Valve stopping repair support only four years after the Steam Deck LCD launch, with units still being sold via official channels through 2025 and even in 2026 in some regions, is not a good look. Long-term support for existing hardware, especially now with the current component crisis let alone the fact that batteries degrade over time, is something many gamers and PC enthusiasts are looking for - so this move definitely feels like a misstep.