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.
“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.
“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”.
“Let us know whether this is useful information for you as a Steam Deck reservation-holder,” it concludes, “and what else you’d like to see in future updates.”