Signs your Steam Deck OLED needs this repair
- Fan very loud, even in menus
- Console switches off during games
- Overheating warning on screen
- Console hot to the touch
- Games lag or freeze after playing for a while
- Fan not spinning or making a rattling noise
How we fix it
We take the console apart, clean the dust out of the heatsink and fan, and replace the old thermal paste or liquid metal on the processor where appropriate.
If the fan is worn or noisy we replace it, then run the console under load to check the temperatures and fan speed are back to normal.
How long it takes
Cleaning and thermal paste services are usually done the same day or next working day.
Good to know: Give your console space to breathe. Keep it out of cabinets and away from walls, and don't stand it on carpet.
Questions
How often should a console be cleaned?
Every one to two years is a good rule, sooner in homes with pets or smokers.
Will you open a sealed console?
Yes, we open and service consoles carefully and reassemble them with new seals and paste where needed.