It looks like Valve is slowing down the availability of replacement parts for the original Steam Deck LCD. What’s Actually HappeningiFixit, the repair parts marketplace that teamed up with Valve to sell official Steam Deck components, has stopped receiving battery replacement kits for the original Steam Deck LCD model. According to The Verge, Valve confirmed that iFixit will keep selling Steam Deck LCD batteries. The LCD model is only about three years old — well within the lifespan of a device that many people still actively use. Steam Deck: By The Numbers Detail Info Steam Deck LCD launch February 2022 Steam Deck OLED launch November 2023 Original LCD starting price $399 iFixit repairability score (LCD) 7/10 Typical Li-ion battery lifespan 2–4 years of heavy use Parts supplier iFixit (official Valve partner)What This Means for YouIf you own a Steam Deck LCD and your battery is draining faster than before, now’s a good time to think about a replacement — before availability truly becomes uncertain.