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SepSlither Jul 13, 2023 @ 9:20am
console is a bit clicky/creaky?
Probably normal due to the nature of it being cheap plastic. However I’d like to make sure it’s normal. Does anyone else experience like a clicking / creaking kind of sound when handling their steam deck while playing? like when putting it down, putting pressure down to press the joystick in games etc? Or am I just overthinking simple science?
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cSg|mc-Hotsauce Jul 13, 2023 @ 9:26am 
It is a bit creaky, yes. Got mine in early Summer last year.

:summercat2023:
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SepSlither Jul 13, 2023 @ 9:27am 
Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
It is a bit creaky, yes. Got mine in early Summer last year.

:summercat2023:
just gotta double check on my fears as you know xD scared its just gonna snap open while playing or something like that :summercrab2023:
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cSg|mc-Hotsauce Jul 13, 2023 @ 9:31am 
I even squeezed my hands, gripping tightly over and over just to make sure. And the flex test provided the loudest sounds.

:summercat2023:
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invision2212 Jul 13, 2023 @ 9:41am 
mine doesnt have any creaking sounds except where the SD card slot is. its solid otherwise and ive opened it a few times.
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SepSlither Jul 13, 2023 @ 9:45am 
Originally posted by invision2212:
mine doesnt have any creaking sounds except where the SD card slot is. its solid otherwise and ive opened it a few times.
hmm strange I guess it varies build to build. for me it happens mainly around the top and bottom of the screen especially near the power button. too much hassle to RMA though for something that simple if it can’t damage the console. Just damages my experience.
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SepSlither Jul 13, 2023 @ 9:45am 
Originally posted by cSg|mc-Hotsauce:
I even squeezed my hands, gripping tightly over and over just to make sure. And the flex test provided the loudest sounds.

:summercat2023:

guess this is where all the money got saved
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bean Jul 13, 2023 @ 9:01pm 
Most of the time it just needs a little massage after the long trip!
Mine was a bit creaky at first but that went away

try not to put pressure on the screen/bezels but rather do what ^ mentioned and squeeze the chassis together and flex test (gently) and it should all click into place.

I squeeze the :masonfist: #%^ :masonfist: out of my steam deck all the time though so ymmv... but that went away and I have had it for over a year.
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