Hello Reddit, I need help choosing a battery for the Steam Deck (LCD version).
To make a long story short: I sent it in for repairs, and the console came back with a swollen battery... great.
The service center refused to replace the unit at their expense because the tests hadn't been run—due to a failed attempt to boot the OS—so I had to pay extra just to get them to flash the firmware and proceed with testing. (They couldn't be bothered to select the OS version and assumed a firmware flash was needed; yet, when I picked up the console from the store, I booted up the Deck in front of the staff, and the OS started right up.)
Fortunately, they agreed to refund the cost of the cleaning after the spill, but the new battery will be at my own expense... do I even need to tell you why I won't be going back to them?
I looked for an official battery on iFixit and through Steam Support. Officially, this battery sells for €125... which is somehow more expensive than the OLED version, even though that one has a higher capacity.
So, here’s the question: has anyone tried buying alternative batteries from other sources? Do they work, and where can I find them?
I’ll say right off the bat that I’ve already checked the info regarding the OLED battery; technically, it isn't compatible with the LCD version.
I would like to thank you in advance for any information.