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eXtremeRate Custom Full Set Shell with Buttons for Steam Deck LCD - Clear Atomic Purple
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Product Description
Read Before Purchase:
1. This product is only compatible with Steam Deck LCD (2022) handheld game console, not fit for Steam Deck OLED and other model handheld console.
2. Please don’t wrongly think this is a whole console. Actually, they are full housing shells with full set buttons for Steam Deck without any electronic parts. The console and other parts are not included.
3. Requires customers to take apart the console to replace the original shells and buttons with eXtremeRate accessories. Requires customers with high hands-on skills, no soldering is required.
4. Tap here to check the installation guide video:"eXtremeRate Steam Deck Full Set Replacement Shell Installation Guide".
Product Feature:
1. Totally upgrade your handheld console to the exclusive and stylish level.
2. Made of durable non-toxic ABS plastic, durable and practical.
3. Personalize your handheld console, with a variety of colors to choose from.
Package Includes:
1x Backplate
1x Faceplate
1x Full set buttons
2x Screwdriver
2x Open shell tool
93x Screws
8x Springs
Note: The console and other parts are not included!
DIY Full Set Button Kits For Steam Deck LCD
The shell and buttons are well made and look great. It's a shame that the only instructions provided are in video form, I understand that not having paper materials is great for the environment but I think following along to a pdf would be much simpler. I ended up using ifixits full teardown of the steam deck as a guide and then reassembled by doing to the steps backward. Other than that though I'm extremely satisfied with the new look
Feels premium and the parts fit super well together. I actually love the texture. I prefer the look of the OEM buttons so I chose not to use the ones that came with the kit. They look and feel fine but can't say anything about the fit.
Case looks amazing, great build quality, easier to open than the OEM case but it feels secure. Like others have mentioned, the iFixit tools or some kind of heat applicator is worth the money to warm the adhesive and remove the screen/trackpads. The worst part of the process was removing the OEM trackpad covers, I really had to wrench on them.
Another thing I would have spent more time on is removing the old screen adhesive that was stuck to the screen, I scraped most of it off, but I think I missed an area by the bottom right and the screen is now very slightly raised in that corner. It looks okay but I know, and I will have to carry that burden with me. An iso wipe would have helped.
I thought I would start this project after work, and I ended up finishing 5-6 hours later. I also had to crack it open the next day to plug in a missed ribbon cable. If I were going to do this over again, I'd do everything on a weekend and I'd follow the step-by-step instructions more closely!
Overall a great quality print with a great feel. Took 4 hours to disassembly the deck and put it back together.
I will mention one thing I ran into and the solution. A few of the printed stand-offs for the left shoulder button component were deformed and on an angle. Although simply putting some tension on the component allowed me to secure it in place, I realized after I fully assembled the deck that the left shoulder button required awkward pressure for an actual click. In short, the bad standoffs were shifting the component out of place by a little bit giving it bad contact. After deciding to gently remove the two standoffs in question and assembling the deck again the button worked flawlessly.
Case is built well and looks sick. I would use alternate tools than those provided to remove the screen, it cut up my hand and I ended up breaking my screen.
Rest of the stuff is great though! A cheap replacement screen later and it was back in action.