Take a peek inside Steam Deck with Valve's latest promotional video
We’re just a few months away from the first batch of Steam Decks shipping, and, in the run-up to release, Valve has ripped open its handheld gaming PC to give those curious sorts in the audience a quick peek at its decidedly compact innards.
“One of the most frequently asked questions we’ve received about Steam Deck,” Valve’s explains over on Steam, “is about the components inside it, and whether they’re replaceable or upgradable. The answer is a bit more complicated than just a yes or no, so we’ve made a video to explain all the details.”
Despite Valve’s willingness to expose the inner workings of Steam Deck and provide some much-requested information about its components, the company stresses it doesn’t recommend disassembling the handheld or replacing parts yourself. “In one way, this is a how-to video”, it says, “but in another way, it’s a why you really shouldn’t do this video”.
“The Steam Deck is a very tightly designed system,” it continues, “and the parts are chosen carefully for this product with its specific construction so they aren’t really designed to be user-swappable. Opening up and replacing parts might mess things up…like profoundly”.
