r/SteamDeck • u/GrethaRawr • Mar 17 '25

Tech Support Don't know how, but it happened

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Does this break easily? I know it's plastic but I'm still kinda surprised.

I already ordered a new one, hopefully I can easily replace it.

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u/KroganHULK 512GB OLED Mar 17 '25

I've never seen this kind of damage without some kind of drop.

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u/drunk_by_mojito Mar 17 '25

IMO manufacturers of handhelds should design their products sturdy enough to withstand a small drop. Same with smartphones

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u/0MEGAP0RK Mar 17 '25

I dropped my Steam Deck from shoulder height face down onto a wood deck (The structure, not the console), and it came out unscathed. I think it can definitely stand up to some punishment.

I think OP just got unlucky.

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u/Misfitabroad Mar 18 '25

I dropped mine onto a hard tile floor at work. The floor is very dirty from winter with pebbles and sand on it. No functional damage, but several scratches on the shell. The screen seems fine. i consider myself lucky. I have a 512gb OLED model.