Steam Deck Shuts Down Abruptly at Around 40% Battery - Advice Needed

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I’ve had my Steam Deck LCD since December 2022, and recently it’s been shutting down unexpectedly around the 40% battery mark while I’m gaming. It shows a low battery warning, but when I plug it back in, it boots up and the battery level is still around 40%. I’ve tried recalibrating the battery by fully discharging and charging it a couple of times, but it hasn’t helped. I also reset the BIOS with the button combination method, but the issue persists. Battery health fluctuates between 80% and 90%, and I’ve always used the official charger. Living in Asia, getting parts or repairs from Steam is difficult, and iFixit doesn’t ship batteries here. Steam Support suggested I reimage the device, but that’s a hassle and might not fix the problem. Does anyone know a way to get detailed battery logs, or has someone else experienced this and found a solution? Thank you!

3 Answers

GameR1gg3r -

Sounds like your Steam Deck might have a faulty battery. This is kinda common with those models. You don’t have a ton of options if you can’t get parts easily. Maybe you can get a recommendation for a compatible replacement battery locally. Even if you can’t toss the old one, it’s worth checking for bulging as that’s a serious issue. Look into local repair centers that might handle Steam Deck repairs; they might have leads on good batteries.

u/sh1gur0_XD -

I’ll definitely look into it and see if there’s any good third-party battery available around here. Thanks for the help!

TechMate9 -

Seeing how batteries can cause a lot of frustration, have you considered checking online forums and local electronics shops for solutions or third-party batteries? Sometimes, you can find hidden gems in unlikely places. If all else fails, you might have to deal with support to see if they offer any useful insights or alternatives after reimaging.

Batt3ryWaRR10r -

It could just be a dodgy battery or the internal chip on it malfunctioning. Either way, a new battery might be in your future. If shipping your device for repairs or battery changes isn’t feasible due to location, you might have to wait and see if reimaging helps, though I get why that’d be frustrating.

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