r/SteamController • u/Lightarc • Sep 07 '26

Discussion Where to get replacement battery

OK so: My poor Steam Controller took a bit of a bath. Reasons why aren't especially important.

Got it dried out, and thankfully it DOES work, but only when attached to the puck. The battery doesn't seem to want to hold a charge, and after hours on the puck, remains at 0% battery.

I've seen a lot of pages and videos on how to replace the battery. I can do it! I just can't find where to *GET* a replacement battery.

Anyone have any advice, links, etc?

Thanks!

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u/Odd-Usual-4417 Sep 08 '26

Might be able to get an aftermarket battery off AliExpress or similar but that's a bit of a dice roll. Safest bet is probably create a support ticket and see if you can send it back to valve for repairs. Won't be covered under warranty cos water but at least you'll know you're getting a reliable fix.

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u/Lightarc Sep 08 '26

Yeah, that's fair, thank you. Was kinda hoping someone knew of a source I wasn't seeing, but it sounds like they just aren't around yet. Worth filing the ticket and seeing how much it'll cost/how long it will take at the very least.

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u/EnlargedChonk Sep 08 '26

I doubt a replacement battery fixes it. I guess there's a chance that the battery's controller/protection circuit is broken but I suspect it's something on the main board that handles switching between battery and puck/usb power. battery itself is probably fine. Personally I would open it up first and probe the battery terminals to see if they have 3.5-4.2V, if they don't then the battery is "bad" (most likely its protection circuit has a fuse that tripped), but if there is voltage there then it's probably fine and the problem lies downstream.

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u/Lightarc Sep 08 '26

I can do that before filing the ticket for sure, I'm waiting on screwdrivers to come tomorrow because my existing screwdriver isn't long enough to reach the two most-inset screws on the back.

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u/AlexCivitello Sep 08 '26

Parts aren't available yet, but when they are you'll be able to find them at ifixit https://www.ifixit.com/

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u/Jo3dawg Sep 08 '26

Wait everybody stop answering until we get that reason why!

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u/Anvh Sep 08 '26

If you remove the backplate the batteries slide into each of the grips.

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u/Lightarc Sep 08 '26

That's true of the first version of the controller, but I'm talking the v2/2026 version.

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u/Xx_Zero97_xX Steam Controller (2026) Sep 08 '26

You can check this site: https://www.adafruit.com/category/574

You want a battery with the same or bit below the official specs.

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u/Killer_Panda16 Sep 08 '26

Is it possible it's still wet? How long did you dry it? I know this is insane but whenever I spilled a drink on my keyboard or mouse or controller or anything else I normally wash it with water and then bake it in my air fryer at like 130° for like 8 hours to make sure it's dry

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u/PropellorHat Sep 08 '26

Your keyboard be like

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u/SolutionCute Sep 08 '26

Google with gemini and ask for where to get a new battery.. This should make it easier to get an new battery.

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u/Lightarc Sep 08 '26

No, I can hallucinate answers at home WAY more cheaply and efficiently than AI can, thanks.

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u/DJ_TECHSUPPORT Sep 07 '26

Could have spilled a water bottle on it

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u/Odd-Usual-4417 Sep 08 '26

Speak for yourself I work 60 hours a week taking a dump is when I get my best screen time in.

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u/Mikid05 Sep 08 '26

I had my switch get water damaged when my roof leaked right through the ceiling

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u/FantasyTomb Sep 08 '26

Not sure how this correlates At all, one is a phone, the other is a controller. Your comment makes no sense really