Valve appears to be quietly discontinuing self-repair parts for the LCD Steam Deck at iFixit, the popular repair parts retailer. An iFixit staffer told a Steam Deck user that the company had no plans to stock replacement OEM batteries for the device, according to reports.
The news comes after Valve discontinued the last Steam Deck LCD model late in 2025. Now, spare parts for the handheld gaming device are becoming rare, as reported by GamingOnLinux.
What Parts Are Being Discontinued
The main part affected is the replacement OEM battery for the LCD Steam Deck. iFixit has been a key partner for Valve, distributing official spare parts and repair tools. Without new stock from Valve, iFixit cannot offer these parts to customers who want to repair their own devices.
According to Engadget, the decision appears to be a quiet move by Valve rather than a formal announcement. Users on social media have noticed the change, with one X user stating, "Valve has quietly discontinued Steam Deck LCD parts at iFixIt," as reported by Baldly Rudy on X.
Community Reaction
The Steam Deck community has expressed frustration over the development. On Reddit, users discussed the situation, with one commenter noting, "Valve makes the spare parts and distributes them through iFixit. If Valve stops producing Steam Deck batteries, that is totally a Valve issue," as seen on Reddit.
The move is seen as a blow to the right-to-repair movement, which advocates for consumers being able to fix their own electronics. iFixit has been at the forefront of this battle, offering repair guides and parts for many devices.
Our Take: A Setback for Repairability
In our view, this is a disappointing move from Valve. The company has been praised for its support of repairability, especially with the Steam Deck's modular design. Discontinuing parts for the LCD model, even if it is older, sends a mixed message to consumers who invested in the device.
To put it plainly, if you own an LCD Steam Deck and your battery fails, you may soon have no official way to replace it. This could force users to buy a new device or turn to third-party parts of uncertain quality. Valve should reconsider this decision and continue to support its customers who want to keep their devices running.
For now, LCD Steam Deck owners should check iFixit's stock while it lasts. The future of self-repair for this popular handheld looks uncertain.
