I bricked my Steam Deck and it behaved very similarly. It turned out the bios was bad and I had to reflash the BIOS chip with a CH341 programmer, might be worth a look. Wishing you all the best as well, Steve!

@ndo166

12 күн бұрын

indeed try a CH341 , few bucks worth the try

@thecaybob1

12 күн бұрын

We need to like this post, maybe it'll work :)

@holdenhodgdon3756

12 күн бұрын

The number times I have fought with my Deck to turn on / get the display to turn on is a massive blight on what is otherwise a perfect device.

@Tronicsfix

12 күн бұрын

Yeah, I think you're onto something here. I feel like it has to be something like this.

@Melechtna

12 күн бұрын

This is exactly what I was thinking, this is behaving like a corrupted BIOS, possibly a power failure during a critical update mid bios flash, or just user error.

Get well soon, if the doctors are half as good as you at repairs then you have nothing to worry about. All the best.

@leuofiridia

12 күн бұрын

Imagine a future where they could just order an TronicsFix's Steve's Human repair kit and change the broken parts! Jokes aside, get well soon steve!

@truevulgarian

12 күн бұрын

If your doc is wearing one of your "I fixed it until I broke it" t-shirts, run fast.

@modermonkula

12 күн бұрын

Where would the thermal paste go ?

@AltCutTV

11 күн бұрын

Usually applied in perfectly excessive amounts before an ultrasonic scan. ;)

Steve, I too was diagnosed with cancer, stage 4 pancreatic. Just received my 2nd chemo and I am feeling better and able to get around and do the thing I like, watching your channel being one of them. Hang in there and we'll go through this together...

@CuriousGamer022

12 күн бұрын

When was u diagnosed because people with stage 4 usually only live several years and can't be treated easily

@stevenc5227

12 күн бұрын

@@CuriousGamer022 live several years? well suggest you go and look it up, wrong information totally.

@Superman-xr1oh

11 күн бұрын

​@@CuriousGamer022🙄

@politoamador6848

10 күн бұрын

@@CuriousGamer022 😐🤐

@FernandoRivero80

8 күн бұрын

Oh Man, how sorry I am about that. I wish you the best and a speedy recovery

I had lymphoma 12 years ago. Had two surgeries. All went fine. And you will recover soon, don't worry, man.

@CuriousGamer022

12 күн бұрын

Depends if he's strong enough to pull through

@Superman-xr1oh

11 күн бұрын

​@@CuriousGamer022🙄

@mathomaatuark

8 күн бұрын

That’s great encouragement but even better to hear you made it through. @fedorin1234. I’m glad somebody is winning

Praying for a swift recovery, Steve! Glad you are doing Ok with treatments so far and can still do most of what you normally would. Also glad you are taking time when you need. I am always happy to see TronicsWife in your vids and would be glad to see her make her own. Feel free to let her continue that even when you are back in tip top shape 😉

@Tronicsfix

13 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@CuriousGamer022

12 күн бұрын

​@@Tronicsfixwhat happend if u dont mind saying?

@robbyg1232

12 күн бұрын

@@Tronicsfix 🤟🤟

@holy_lettuce

12 күн бұрын

@@CuriousGamer022 just read the blog as he mentioned in the video. Or check the posts he made on the channel awhile back explaining it. He has already provided you an answer on whats happened just use what he provided

@BigRetroShow

12 күн бұрын

Wishing you a speedy recovery brotha! Love all your videos and can honestly understand a need to step back and take care of yourself. I don’t have a steam deck but want one now !

Wish you getting well ASAP bud

@Tronicsfix

13 күн бұрын

Thanks! Two more treatments to go...hopefully.

@MC1107

12 күн бұрын

@Tronicsfix keep fighting, we're all praying for you. I've been following for a while and my 6 y/o daughter loves tour videos too.

Hey there, I'm the guy who sold you the deck! Very excited to see how this turns out. I was close to going down the "It bricked, let's try reflashing the BIOS" route but never pulled the trigger on it. Seemed just a tad too daunting for my experience level. Good luck! Wishing you all the best!

My mom had cancer too... Is something i wish to no one to have... I wish you a swift recovery ❤️ And by the way... You have a cool headform, you looks very cool bald too, no need of a hat or something else.

@Tronicsfix

12 күн бұрын

Thanks! I appreciate that. Hope your mom is doing ok now.

@techgirl517

12 күн бұрын

@@Tronicsfix sadly my mom passed away in 2022 but not because the cancer, she had a gastroscopy and the doctor has injured her internally... She died from internal hemorrhage. But she had anyway a full recovery from the cancer and had a happy life.

@Moby41

12 күн бұрын

@@techgirl517 Damn I'm so sorry to hear that

@techgirl517

12 күн бұрын

@@iceman8443 She don't died because the cancer, she had something at her stomach and the doctor during the gastroscopy has injured her, she died of a internal hemorrhage. But thanks anyway for your kind words ❤️

@Moby41

12 күн бұрын

@@iceman8443 That's rough. Very sorry for your loss

First off, I am praying for a speedy and full recovery. I was able to find this on reddit, and it didnt look like it was something you tried. Hopefully this works! "Completely power it off Connect the ac adapter (the LED should be solid white) Press the volume + and the "..." button in front of your deck for 10 seconds When the LED starts blinking 3 times disconnect the power brick while still pressing the buttons When the LED turns off after blinking connect it again to the ac adapter and it should boot normally"

@Tronicsfix

12 күн бұрын

Yep, tried it. Thanks for the prayers.

@ThomasGail

12 күн бұрын

I saw you try the button combo but not the power cable removal an plug back in sequence. Sorry if I missed it. ​@@Tronicsfix

@Tronicsfix

12 күн бұрын

I didn’t try everything on camera.

Been watching your videos for a while now and I enjoy your content. You've motivated me to learn how to fix my electronics and to continue to learn. Sucks to hear what your going through. Would like to pay it forward. I hope you beat it and you're around for a long time. I really enjoy and appreciate all your content.

@Tronicsfix

12 күн бұрын

Thank you!

I'm huge fan and have been watching your videos for the last couple of years! Because of you I've started repairing the old electronics I used as a kid! I cannot thank you enough for getting me into this hobby. I wish you the best and hope for a swift recovery. Much love for Portland Oregon!!!!!

First of all, I wish you all the best with your health. If I recall, the black screen is a known problem with the steam deck. You can try to refresh the bios via a programmer. Maybe that will fix it.

Good luck with your fight. I was diagnosed over 4yrs ago myself, chemo is definitely yucky, lol. I haven't lost my head hair but my legs are nearly hairless now. Best wishes and fight the good fight!

@Tronicsfix

12 күн бұрын

Yep, it's no fun but so far it's been manageable.

I feel you Steve, 1 am a 2015 pancreatic cancer survivor. Savor every day. Love the videos.

I wish you a speedy recovery with your Illness I lost my wife to cancer two years ago and I discovered your channel around when I first met her . I think you are a true inspiration to a lot of people I wish you the best x

I'm so relieved to see you have finished first round of your treatment. You look very strong and energetic. Wish you A speedy recovery. Thank you for still providing us with your content

Been a fan for years, my husband and I have been watching your videos together for ages and now our 5 year old enjoys watching them too. We're all sending you love and health in your recovery! ❤

Give this a shot Steve. 1.Completely power it off 2.Connect the ac adapter (the LED should be solid white) 3. Press the volume + and the "..." button in front of your deck for 10 seconds 4. When the LED starts blinking 3 times disconnect the power brick while still pressing the buttons 5. When the LED turns off after blinking connect it again to the ac adapter and it should boot normally

Steve, love you man. You're the reason I discovered my love of electronics and soldering. Now I'm into solar systems, building and fixing small electronics and toys, and it all started with watching your channel. Not to mention you're a good looking dude (bald or not). I appreciate you and how genuine and down to earth you are, it is comforting to see in an angry nerd dominated industry. I'm always excited to see a new video. I hope you're resting and taking care of yourself as best you can during this time. Wish you the best with everything!

I hope you can get well dude, you've taught a lot of people great things!

I'm wishing you a smooth recovery Steve. Take it easy and don't overdo it.

All the best Steve! My Steam Deck is currently getting repaired and I miss it. Content like this is helping me pass the time until it's back. Thankyou!

I love your content, used to work in IT and got my tinkering and repair out of my system there but now I work in the military and can’t do it as often but your videos are always intriguing and fun to watch. Hoping for a full recovery from my favorite creator!

You’ve honestly been an inspiration to me since I first started following this channel - then to not be afraid to face DIY repair projects, and now to be fearless in facing the biggest of life’s broken screens

Oh man this really got me on the wrong foot. 😥So so many family members of mine struggled with cancer especially in the last two years and it's a fierce fight you're engaging with. I wish you nothing but the best and I will pray for you. May the Lord bless you. Your videos have helped me so much on my journey and thanks to you I could help many friends and family with their devices. Thank you and get well soon! 🙏❤

Hey Steve heres to a quick recovery! Glad your still doing video's! Ill keep you in prayer

We're rooting for you, Steve! Thank you for all of the excellent videos

Wishing you a safe recovery!!! You're the reason I managed to fix my cousin's broken JoyCon.

I’m not really one to comment because I enjoy your videos but have zero technical knowledge and can’t add anything. But I wanted to drop a line of support as you prevail through your health issues. We’re with you, warrior!

Oh noo I just found out about your health situation. I hope you stay strong and have a speedy recovery. You are my fave channel when it comes to teardowns and fixing consoles. I have learned a lot from your videos. You are simply the best. It is also my birthday today. Wish you all the best, Steve!

Praying for a speedy recovery Steve, thank you for all your content, we appreciate it very much ❤❤❤❤

oh man. i am praying for you Steve. truly. i wish and pray for a full recovery bro.

Hats off to you. I wish you a speedy recovery! You are an inspiration to all of the DIY-fixers.

Hey Steve, I was planning to ask how you were doing before I watched the video. I've been thinking about you. I hope you have a rapid full recovery. Best wishes to you and your family.

Wishing you a speedy recovery and all the good thoughts possible.

That's a difficult troubleshoot.

@Tronicsfix

13 күн бұрын

Yeah, agreed. Wish there was a better way to diagnose software issues on these.

@sonickrnd

10 күн бұрын

@@Tronicsfix Maybe there is some "boot process indicator" for NVME, just like for PCI\ISA was before?

stay tough Steve glad to see your doing treatments well

Thanks for all your the great vids,Wishing you a fast and full recovery from the UK.

Lost my dad two months ago to lung cancer. He got really ill in November gone on February 2nd. Doctors weren't even able to do a Biopsy on him cause by the time we could get him in for it he had deteriorated too quickly. Never seen something so quick in all my life. I'm happy that your diagnosis is way more promising and I am rooting for you to get well soon.

Me and the wife watch your videos,you have taught me a lot and i appreciate it. Take care of yourself and I am praying for a speedy recovery. My Steam Deck does the exact same thing except I can get a screen on an external monitor.Hope you get it figured out and teach me how.

Been keeping you in my prayers Steve for a swift and cancer free recovery! Always enjoy watching your videos! Hope you get the Steam Deck up and running. 😊

Hi Steve, my wife is also going through this, she need about 3 month more infusions for breast cancer, and after that comes the surgical remove (opposite than you). Thanks for every video, and stay strong!

Speedy recovery Steve! I had the same issue and the internal display stopped working. Was able to recover it but using the external monitor and perform BIOS update / soft reset.

I hope you get better, keep being strong. The issue was not fixed, but, oh, what a journey it is to get to the last option. Keep fixing everything 🎉❤ Hello from Costa Rica.

Praying for a full recovery, sir! 🙏

wishing you all the best Steve. youve been extremely informative over the years and also entertaining.

Hope your treatment is going well Steve! Hoping for a quick recovery.

Praying for you swift recovery steve, I hope you can overcome this

Praying for a full recovery for you man! You're a true champion, great video!

Best of luck to you man, been watching for years now, your body will get the perfect amount of paste.

Life is kinda like this steam deck bro. You push all the right buttons but nothing expected happens. You have a wildly successful YT channel (no one knows the amount of work that go on behind the screen), great personality, great oration skills, great videography, scripting and editing skills that make this channel one of the best I sub for, and bang you have a personal challenge. Like the trooper you are you share it with us and continue on, that is most appreciated by me at least. Live long, live prosperously and enjoy every second Steve.

Wishing you a quick recovery.

Glad to see you doing well brotha praying for your speedy recovery

Hope you're doing well and seriously I'm shave 🪒 bald too and I never get any problems, just wear a 🧢 if it really bothers you, but I hope it doesn't you're still you 👍🏻 and you're still fabulous

Wishing you the swiftest off recoveries, Steve❤

I hope you have a safe a speedy recovery! I have learned alot of helpful tips from your videos.

Had the same issue with my SD, even sent it in, and they couldn't fix it, so now it just sits around my house, waiting to be used for parts for my other 2 good decks. Enjoy your video's thanks!

@Tronicsfix

12 күн бұрын

Bummer it can't be fixed.

@SilvaDreams

12 күн бұрын

Did you ever try re-flashing the BIOS? Seems like something might be corrupted and something that might get overlooked by most.

@chriss1609

6 күн бұрын

@@SilvaDreams I did, yeah. Unfortunately, nothing has seemed to work, but it's okay. More parts!

@SilvaDreams

6 күн бұрын

@chriss1609 Huh well maybe just some bad luck and the chip the BIOS is saved to was bad. It can happen, nothing is ever perfect and flaws can pop up. Just one of those one in a million chances.

Hey Steve , hope you well recover soon bud. loving to watch your fix videos

Tronics you inspired me to start repairing Switches some years back. Got my 1st hot air and soldering station. You're the best

Looking good, Mr. Clean! We love you, Steve. Keep up your attitude and you will be right as rain in no time.

Rooting for you Steve, big fan of your videos. Stay strong!

I hope all the best in your recovery. I love your videos man!

Wishing you best of luck Steve! Hope you recover fully soon!

Praying for a speedy recovery!

Just read your blog regarding your health. Hope you’re on the path to full recovery, mate. Glad you’re able to carry on with your work too. Sending positive vibes your way 🙌🏼

I hope your recovery is going well. Stay strong and we are all rooting for a fast recovery.

Man that sucks that you’re going through this rn but I know you’ll make it out the other side even stronger than before! Wishing you luck and health through your treatment ❤❤❤

I wish you speed recovery man ✊✊ God bless you

I really hope you recover soon. We need Steve and tronicsfix for at least 50 more years! Otherwise, who is going to apply the correct amount of thermal paste?

Rooting for you Steve!! ❤💪

Hope your treatments continue to go well Steve. Love you videos (:

Looking good brother ,YOU GO DUDE! Great energy. I knew you would kick ass ! Much love ,God bless.

Get well soon mate. Much love from the UK.

Get well soon steve. Great video as usual.

La traduccion a español está de muy buena calidad, se aprecia bastante el esfuerzo

I wish you Steve all the best for your recovery!

I have alot of love for you Steve. Your videos helped take my mind off of things during a time i was very depressed. I'm sending you all the positive energy possible. Hugs my friend.

You look great as always Steve even with the bald head. Happy your doing well with treatment and still have your normal bubbly personality. Just don't over work yourself and take care Steve. I still have a PS2 fat of mine to fix when I can get the time.

stay strong, brother. whatever happens, you have made such a huge difference to so many people learning to fix their own electronics.

The fan recycling like that sound like the boot up is looping, maybe a memory problem? good luck with the treatment

@Tronicsfix

12 күн бұрын

Yeah, it does seem to be looping some of the time.

As i first saw your videos, i see someone sick, its looks and reminds me of my father, then now its clear heard from you, keep fighting and keep remembering something good to gain your spirit 😊

My mom is also has lymphoma and undergoing treatment. I wish you speedy recovery.

I hope you get well soon steve. Its so heartbreaking to see you like this 💔 You'll be back to normal in no time mate. Wish you and your family all the best.

this hero is sick but wont stop he make video hope be quick recovery King

I had a customer Steam Deck with this problem, it was solved replacing the Slimport IC, its a BGA chip and you can get from aliexpress. I also ordered a new lcd connector and flat cable just in case, but it was all the Slimport IC.

Hey Steve, one bonus of being bald, is no worry about lint from the hair! Always try to find a bright side!

wow, escuchar tu video en Español Mx es grandioso, gracias por este gran aporte, nunca me pierdo ninguna de tus reparaciones, un saludo y espero te mejores pronto.

Steve getting well will be the ultimate fix!

I wish you the best. Thank you for all you do hope you have a swift recovery. Sending prayers.

My dads currently fighting bowel cancer. Good luck with your recovery.

Love your repair videos. I hope you get better soon

Love your videos man, I really hope your back to 100% health sooner than later.

All the best Steve!

wishing the best for you Steve!!

this looks like a known strange issue with the steamdecks, the black screen of death, as far as i'm aware nobody has figured out what's happening, but the thing is, in some units, if you let the battery drain completely, the screen will stop working with no way to bring it back regardless of what you do. Even a replacement does nothing, and the only solution i've heard of is getting it replaced with an RMA. Although I did see a reddit post where someone had some success messing with the BIOS. You can however try and see if you can get video out to a TV to check, as apparently the device should work perfectly other than the screen being dead! on the other hand, wish you a swift recovery!

Am a big fan I have been watching your videos for 8-9 years now and you changed my life forever I have a career in repairing devices because your my role model the fact that your going through health issues pains me to the core and I hope you get better I hope you wake up everyday knowing that you change people's lives it was a good thing my ps4 broke years back otherwise I wouldn't have found you the best repair man I have ever seen and the person who changed my life forever I pray for forever happiness in your life sir❤😖

Hi from Brasil! Had Lymphoma 7 years ago, 6 chemo sessions and 30 radio therapy sessions. Since 2018 with no symptoms. You will be cured soon!! Don't forget to drink a lot of water, eat well (avoid raw fish, red meat and wash very well your vegetables and fruits), some vitamins suplements. Thanks for the videos and stay strong!!

Primera vez que veo un video de Steve con textos y audio en español, pero la verdad, prefiero escucharlo tal cual en english y así acostumbrar mi oído... igual se agradece lo que hicieron para los hispanoparlantes, y a Steve, rezo por su pronta recuperación... lo sigo desde hace tiempo y para mí es un cirujano de la electrónica

I wish you all the best Steve! ❤

Wooow for some reason de audio was in Spanish? I’m not sure if you have been doing double audio vids for a while or this is the first but kudos my man! I hope your videos reach more people that way and can help them like you have help me to stop being afraid to open up our consoles and fix them (or leave them in worst state) I hope you have a speedy recovery Steve. Best wishes from Mexico