adding a larger battery into the steam deck case

[Novajone]

title i know battery lasts for 3 4 for hours but isnt there battery larger i could add inside the case if i modfi it

[Man's Best Friend]

Inside the case? Very unlikely. Battery capacity is pretty much directly linked to physical size. So there simply isn't enough space for a large battery. You'd have better luck just getting a large USB-C power bank and plugging in when needed.

[Zombie]

Just grab something like an Anker Powercore Elite III, it can easily charge my battery while playing at full power, and gives me like 10 hours playtime.

https://www.amazon.ca/PowerCore-III-Elite-19200-PowerPort/dp/B08FX1V9VP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=18FFM7G5FO91&keywords=anker+powercore+elite+iii&qid=1656387645&sprefix=anker+powercore+elite+iii%2Caps%2C68&sr=8-1

[Pikeredge]

I have this question as well – it seems like if the back of the enclosure is modified, it can accommodate a much larger battery and still be ‘portable,’

Think something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z317b8md1Kw

[Pikeredge]

Naturally, you’d still want the area immediately next to the R4/R5/L4/L5 buttons to be unaffected, but you could probably taper at those points and have a chunk in the middle dedicated to an upgraded battery.

[Andeddu]

Not worth the hassle, just carry a power bank with you.

[Novajone]

Yea am well aware of the case has to be modified recently notice this in the video of linus tech tip so am not gonna do anything just yet

[Prezidentas]

Originally posted by Novajone:

title i know battery lasts for 3 4 for hours but isnt there battery larger i could add inside the case if i modfi it

maybe someone in 10 years (when the battery technology becomes more advanced) someone will make it

[Valeriya]

moreover, if you open the console you lose the warranty in case of breakdown.

[Prezidentas]

Originally posted by 𝓑𝓵𝓾𝓮𝓫𝓲𝓻𝓭:

moreover, if you open the console you lose the warranty in case of breakdown.

just opening it doesn't void the warranty.

[ka]

Two of these:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0034/2474/7631/products/VT-JX5000SB-4_360x.jpg?v=1617530856
will triple the battery capacity.

Shielded M.2 extension cable so a normal 2280 SSD will fit and WIFI range will probably be improved.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813bvfaxuAL.__AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_FMwebp_.jpg
Reliable low power 2TB fast drive for not so much money.

And a 3D printed case, thicker in the center but leaving enough space for the fingers.
Printed on an IDE printer with Vulkan heat resistant PLA and soft PU inserts for extra grip.

Nagging people, please do not tell me not to mod my SD, I will mod it until it looks like a pregnant gorilla, and I [don't] appreciate your motherly advices.

[TheGildedGoo]

Originally posted by ka:

Two of these:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0034/2474/7631/products/VT-JX5000SB-4_360x.jpg?v=1617530856
will triple the battery capacity.

Shielded M.2 extension cable so a normal 2280 SSD will fit and WIFI range will probably be improved.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813bvfaxuAL.__AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_FMwebp_.jpg
Reliable low power 2TB fast drive for not so much money.

And a 3D printed case, thicker in the center but leaving enough space for the fingers.
Printed on an IDE printer with Vulkan heat resistant PLA and soft PU inserts for extra grip.

Nagging people, please do not tell me not to mod my SD, I will mod it until it looks like a pregnant gorilla, and I [don't] appreciate your motherly advices.

Lmfao. Love this. If you get around to doing it. Do you my sharing the .STL file and showing photos?

[Rasco]

Maybe just strapping the battery pack to the back of the Steam Deck.