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Valve has warned Steam Deck users against modding their devices, saying that doing so will significantly shorten the console’s lifespan…

Valve has warned Steam Deck users against modding their devices, saying that doing so will significantly shorten the console’s lifespan.

Users have been modding the console, in order to replace its SSD. Valve designer Lawrence Yang responded to an article informing readers how to do this, saying: “Hi, please don’t do this. The charger IC gets very hot and nearby thermal pads should not be moved. In addition, most 2242 m.2 drives draw more power and get hotter than what Deck is designed for. This mod may appear to work but will significantly shorten the life of your Deck.”

So consider yourself warned. You don’t want your Steam Deck melting. In other recent Steamy news, Valve released a video of none other than

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