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Steam Deck LCD persistent Steam app crash and logo loop across new SSD and reimage

My Steam Deck LCD (bought in 2022) is stuck in a Steam logo boot loop, and the Steam app consistently crashes after being open for a while in Desktop mode. I have already tried:

- Replacing the old SSD with a brand-new SSD (thinking the old one failed)

- Completely reimaging SteamOS multiple times

- Clearing the appcache folder

- Running `steam --reset` in Konsole

Despite a brand-new SSD and fresh reimages, the exact same crashing behavior persists. Since desktop mode without Steam running is stable, what could be causing this persistent system-level crash?

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Posted: Aug 22, 2026

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Hi!

I’m afraid that it’s firmware related or the BIOS chip died/corrupted here. This is logical if you already tried to replace the SSD for a new one.

Replacing the BIOS chip would be the thing I would have tried. You need to make sure to buy the chip with already the correct BIOS flashed on it.

I’m afraid this won’t be easy.. soldering is required. If you don’t have experience, I would ask a local repair shop to do it for you.

Sorry for the bad news…

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Thanks for the reply! I might try looking for some local repair shops that work on Steam Decks, since I currently live in the Philippines.

Aug 25, 2026 by dyrus 01

Your welcome! All right :)! Hopefully you will find one! Please keep us posted, thanks!

Aug 25, 2026 by koppie007

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