Recommended Tools (Somewhat Ordered By Importance / Usefulness) Back To Main File Silicone / clean / antistatic working surface - good environment to work in with electronics Steam Deck case - can be used as a stand for the Deck while facing downwards Screwdriver - get out screws (magnetic screwdriver preferred) Philips head Plastic tools - needed for prying apart shell or taking out parts Spudger Triangles Storage boxes - organize parts Tweezers - for holding / connecting small parts Isopropyl alcohol - clean up dirt or old thermal paste Thermal paste / thermal pad - replace if needed Heatgun or hair dryer - get screen out by loosening adhesives Original charger - turn on Deck again after entering battery storage mode CH341A (Or Other Alternative) Programmer - useful when messing with BIOS or with recovery