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Re:Steam Brick: No screen, no controller, just a power butto... by Fnoord on Sunday January 26, 2025 @06:18AM (#42829385)
Before performing a mod like this (or generally opening up your device) put your device in battery safe mode [1]

[1] https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+to+Enable+Steam+Deck+Batter...

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Re:Steam Brick: No screen, no controller, just a power butto... by SharpestBulb on Sunday January 26, 2025 @08:34AM (#42830012)
No
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Re:Steam Brick: No screen, no controller, just a power butto... by alias_neo on Sunday January 26, 2025 @11:50AM (#42831439)
I've disassembled LOTS of devices in my time, and never knew this was a feature that could be used after the initial purchase.

For some years now I've known certain devices like laptops won't power on when bought until first plugged in, but I didn't realise that it could be enabled intentionally after the fact.

Typically the first thing I do when I open a device is remove the battery, so accidental button presses (like i-fixit lists) as the reason for it are a non-issue.

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Re:Steam Brick: No screen, no controller, just a power butto... by dmonitor on Monday January 27, 2025 @03:11PM (#42845092)
Nintendo's Joycons also have this feature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZxwVnLc83o
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