Where can I bring my Deck to upgrade SSD in NZ?

[LNX BDSKZ]

I've been adoring my Deck since I got it at the start of this year, and it's my main platform now, however there's been a constant issue with it, storage space.
I already got the largest model and have a 2TB SD Card, however i'm still very tight on Space due to the ever growing massive storage requirements for PC Games (In large part because many companies can't be bothered to optimise their files, and also because most are built with the highest spec 4K PCs in mind and thus have 4K Textures and models and such unneeded for the smaller portable Deck). I know you can't store as much on a portable device as a Stationary one, but still find myself having to uninstall games very often more than I'm satisfied with.

I've been seeing lots of articles and videos lately talking about how it's gotten easier to upgrade the Deck's SSD, and would like to look into this, however I don't feel secure taking apart my deck myself as I don't want to damage it and am not used to the inside of tech like this, so is there anywhere I can go or anyone I can hire to come to me to do the upgrade for me? Problem I live in New Zealand which is a smaller country and I can't find any answers to my search online so far (Google keeps showing me irrelevant unrelated things due to a partial section of my search terms), I've tried asking Steam Support but they weren't helpful, so would like to know if anyone here knows anywhere or anyone I can look towards to do this for me, thanks in advance.

[ReBoot]

First & foremost, check out Valve's disassembly video where they're focusing on the SSD. That'll provide a scale to gauge the difficulty on.

I'd say, you can take it to a friend skilled in fine-mechanical tasks who can use the video (or the IFixIt guide) for navigation. You can take it to any repair shop where they do fine-mechanical tasks.

[WarnerCK]

Shops that do phone repair will already have the tools and experience for that kind of job. Point them at the ifixit guide that will show them what you want done. Get a quote and judge for yourself whether you'd rather pay that or do it yourself.

[LNX BDSKZ]

Originally posted by WarnerCK:

Shops that do phone repair will already have the tools and experience for that kind of job. Point them at the ifixit guide that will show them what you want done. Get a quote and judge for yourself whether you'd rather pay that or do it yourself.

I'd rather not take the risk and have responsability on myself, so I think I'll do your idea and call up a Phone place to do the job.

I think there's one nearby too that has an oddly similar name to IFixIt despite being unrelated. That shop helped me out big time when my Switch had a part randomly stop working (and the other shop I was relying on wad majorly screwing me over), I think I'll organize with my Dad or a friend to help bring me there, hopefully it won't take long to get my deck back.

[SparkyLab]

Before you bring over to have the SSD switch, make sure your micro SD card is taken out already. 2TB SD Card is not cheap, you don't want it to be broke in half when they open the back.

[LNX BDSKZ]

Originally posted by SparkyLab:

Before you bring over to have the SSD switch, make sure your micro SD card is taken out already. 2TB SD Card is not cheap, you don't want it to be broke in half when they open the back.

Sure, thanks for the reminder

[Lala Satalin Deviluke]

Originally posted by LX BDK:

Originally posted by SparkyLab:

Before you bring over to have the SSD switch, make sure your micro SD card is taken out already. 2TB SD Card is not cheap, you don't want it to be broke in half when they open the back.

Sure, thanks for the reminder

wouldnt recommend it, deck is already tightly packed and if no mods to deck itself, u should be fine as long as u dont use most of the internal for games since as u said games or updates still have massive installs, ran into this problem, ur better off just forking out the money for 512gb-1tb micro sd with sd adapters that come with those clear plastic case holders, its easier to switch out micro's to play and store games then upgrade a compat ssd, if modding is priority for deck than take the chance internal wise, also they make a ultra fine sharpie u can write on those plastic cases to write ex: a-f games, visual novels's, etc for easier recording or inventory

[LNX BDSKZ]

Originally posted by Lala Satalin Deviluke:

Originally posted by LX BDK:

Sure, thanks for the reminder

wouldnt recommend it, deck is already tightly packed and if no mods to deck itself, u should be fine as long as u dont use most of the internal for games since as u said games or updates still have massive installs, ran into this problem, ur better off just forking out the money for 512gb-1tb micro sd with sd adapters that come with those clear plastic case holders, its easier to switch out micro's to play and store games then upgrade a compat ssd, if modding is priority for deck than take the chance internal wise, also they make a ultra fine sharpie u can write on those plastic cases to write ex: a-f games, visual novels's, etc for easier recording or inventory

Hmm, I'll consider it, Ideally I'll want it all in one connected piece but I suppose I could get some more 2TB SD cards to rotate, it would be a bit more inconvienant but my main concern would be if I lost one of my SD cards (I use a lot of Mods and custom games), I guess I could use a special little box to keep them in and keep it in my Carrying Case.
Plus I wouldn't need to worry about my Deck itself or slowly transfering my content.

Not sure if this will be the path I take but I'll consider it and ask my friends and dad for their opinion, thanls for the input.

[ZeroMax]

I have a plan to upgrading a storage but I still have consideration about my data, Do I need to reformat my SD Card when I already upgrade my storage?? And what must I do to backup and restore my data in my prevous storage to new storage??
Can anyone give me an insight??

[LNX BDSKZ]

Originally posted by ZeroMax:

I have a plan to upgrading a storage but I still have consideration about my data, Do I need to reformat my SD Card when I already upgrade my storage?? And what must I do to backup and restore my data in my prevous storage to new storage??
Can anyone give me an insight??

Your SD card should be fine already, but You'll probably need to transfer the content on your SSD to a different device and move it back onto your new one eventually, which will probably be slow.