Even if one were to source a replacement touchpad from a used device, they are calibrated with a proprietary tool that Valve will not provide.
My Partner’s Steam Deck LCD’s right touchpad pressure is so sensitive that it’s unusable as a mouse. Navigating the desktop environment with it will result in unintentional drag and drop.
Valve has been very flexible with device repairs/replacements. I’d try contacting them even if the unit is out of warranty, worst they can do is say no.
I did, that’s how I know that they would not allow me to purchase the part, software tool, or supporting documentation that I requested, as well as their position that the Steam Deck is excluded from right to repair laws under the pretext that it is a videogame console.
Their only offer was for me to ship it to them for a $150+ repair. That’s more than half what I paid for it (64GB refurb).
On this particular subject, I’d say they’re very inflexible. I’m an independent repair tech by trade, I’ve had customers come to me for similar problems. Used, it’s a $30 part with ~20 minutes of labor to install.
I have yet to need a schematic diagram for the circuit board but I’m expecting the same level of resistance when the time comes.
It affects more than just that, my workaround has been a custom mapping to move all mouse functions to the other touchpad but that only works when Steam is running and responsive.
Imagine that your left mouse button registers a click / a click and home every time you brush your finger against it and you’ll have an idea of how disruptive it is.
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iFixit doesn’t sell the touchpads.
Even if one were to source a replacement touchpad from a used device, they are calibrated with a proprietary tool that Valve will not provide.
My Partner’s Steam Deck LCD’s right touchpad pressure is so sensitive that it’s unusable as a mouse. Navigating the desktop environment with it will result in unintentional drag and drop.
Valve has been very flexible with device repairs/replacements. I’d try contacting them even if the unit is out of warranty, worst they can do is say no.
I did, that’s how I know that they would not allow me to purchase the part, software tool, or supporting documentation that I requested, as well as their position that the Steam Deck is excluded from right to repair laws under the pretext that it is a videogame console.
Their only offer was for me to ship it to them for a $150+ repair. That’s more than half what I paid for it (64GB refurb).
On this particular subject, I’d say they’re very inflexible. I’m an independent repair tech by trade, I’ve had customers come to me for similar problems. Used, it’s a $30 part with ~20 minutes of labor to install.
I have yet to need a schematic diagram for the circuit board but I’m expecting the same level of resistance when the time comes.
Might want to disable
Tap-and-DragunderSystem Settings -> Mouse & Touchpad -> Tappingand see if that helps.It affects more than just that, my workaround has been a custom mapping to move all mouse functions to the other touchpad but that only works when Steam is running and responsive.
Imagine that your left mouse button registers a click / a click and home every time you brush your finger against it and you’ll have an idea of how disruptive it is.