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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Solid state batteries are the next leap we're likely to see. They already exist but aren't widely available for consumer products yet.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't need any special advances in batteries, I just need "it's possible to replace them" and "it's possible to get them".

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

You can already replace the battery. You can purchase a replacement here, along with all the tools you need to replace it if you don't already have them: https://www.ifixit.com/products/steam-deck-battery

There's also a full video guide on the process.

Valve worked with iFixit to make sure they have replacements available for every part in the deck. Valve was very up front that they wanted to enable people to do their own repairs and upgrades.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

I have an early Deck, so I know that pulling the battery* is going to be a huge pita.

*without setting it and myself on fire.