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Don’t pay Valve $185 to fix you’re bricked Steam Deck, this is how to do it for $13
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Don’t pay Valve $185 to fix you’re bricked Steam Deck, this is how to do it for $13

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If you Bricked your steam Deck overclocking or maybe a sudden loss of power while updating?!

Don’t worry you Steam deck can be fixed with or without a bios backup.

Im J0ournalizm the original OP on saving $185 fixing bricked Steam Deck.

My YouTube channel is Diy Papi so that is the reason why I’m posting on this new Reddit account.

Full video break down is here:

Quick break down of the steps needed to performa a Bios Flash on your steam deck below:

1. Source a CH341A + SOIC8 Clip + 1.8V Adapter(bios flasher $13)

2. Download:
* BIOS – https://github.com/DiyPapi/Steam-Deck…
* Asprogrammer – https://github.com/DiyPapi/BIOS-Flash…
* Hex editer – https://freehexeditorneo.com

3. Remove Steam Deck Backplate, heat shield and SSD

4. Disconnect battery and hook up SOIC8 clip to bios Chip

5. Read Bios Chip with asprogrammer Via a secondary computer.

6. Edit Corrupted bios chip with know good bios provided. (Skip this step if you have a backup bios)

7. Write backup bois or edited bios to the bios chip with asprogrammer

8. Reinstall everything from step 3

9. Power on, should boot like normal but it may take a while longer than normal.

(Chime when the power button is pressed is a good sign)

This is a quick breakdown what need to be done, the tutorial video is more detailed.

Good luck!

PS Back up your bios, Steam Decks have a custom serial number on each bios chip.

18 Comments

  1. arc_medic_trooper

    How much you can milk this one time fix I don’t know but twice is already enough

  4. metalspork

    Thanks! This post was very helpful. It convinced me that I should just pay the $185 for Valve to fix it.

  5. nmiller248

    Wow, people here are actual cunts. I’m sure folks will find this information useful. Regardless of how many times you’ve posted it.

  6. MujoHasic

    I respect you for doing this guide. I think that people underestimate how many people aren’t so tech savvy and these guides may help them immensely and save them a lot of money.
    Props to you for taking the time and energy to do it.

  7. bushwacka

    i dont even own a steamdeck but thanks anyway for this, its people like you who help way more people to understand things they previously had no clue about

  8. TheLegendD4RK

    This is also how you can reprogram bios chips on motherboard and GPU, which is something I had to do to save my laptop GPU before, just need to check the bios chip name and specs to make sure it uses same voltage as your adapter.

  9. MoreLessTer

    Fun fact : It’s the exact same procedure to fix a bricked motherboard

  10. KirbyJash

    Ordering my OLED this week and saving this post just in case thanks OP

  11. hvnrs

    Don’t even own a Steam deck, but I’m grateful for people like you, who take their time and teach others how to do stuff.

    Truly, thank you.

  13. OmgWtfNamesTaken

    Don’t have a steam deck but thank you for your service.

    I am a strong supporter of the right to repair.

  15. oogaboogadookiemane

    Bro got the jumper cables on the steam deck 😂

  16. DrMokhtar

    Here’s how to do it for $13 + have a computer, spend 2 hours disassembling, and these other 30 coding steps

  18. ReviewMore7297

    It would probably cost me two steam decks to buy the equipment needed to fix it for $13.

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