If their gadget breaks, Steam Deck owners now have a new repair option. Due to the establishment of Valve’s own Steam Deck repair facilities, repairs should go more quickly.

Owners of Steam Decks should be happy to learn about the new service because it will make resolving hardware issues easier and eliminate the need to go for a third-party solution. Notably, Valve mentions that it also helps those who want to do things themselves and refers to the relevant tutorials on iFixit. Those who would rather outsource the fix can use the new service through the business’s support channels. The firm states, “Devices will now go to one of our repair centres, if you have an issue and need to send your Steam Deck for repair or replacement.” “Once there, our team will assess the device, make any necessary repairs, and ship the corrected item back to you.”

The repair facilities will take care of both free in-warranty repairs and paid repairs for damage that occurs after the device’s warranty has expired. Out-of-warranty repairs will be charged for by the company, while it is unknown how much these repairs may cost. There aren’t many further specifics yet regarding how the repair shops will operate. The business hasn’t disclosed a list of the varieties of repairs it can perform or an estimated turnaround time. However, a Valve spokesperson stated in a comment on the page that the repair facilities will be able to handle battery replacements, which may be a frequent need for the handheld device.