How to fix the Steam Deck’s noisy fan

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160-plus hours into Elden Ring, I'm sure of one thing: the single most annoying thing about my Steam Deck is its whiny fan. And now, I'm so happy to report there's a way to fix it. It takes roughly 15 minutes and $30 - depending on where you live - to install a replacement fan from iFixit.

Recently, the repair company finally got a large shipment of those fans, and I bought one right away. Now, my Steam Deck's tiny screech is gone.

Here's how I did it:

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Replacing the Steam Deck's fan makes things just a little quieter. #tiktoktaughtme #SteamDeck #DIY

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(If my three-minute video isn't your thing, you could also read iFixit's step-by-step guide. TL;DR you're looking at 13 Philips-head screws...

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