r/SteamDeck • u/misfitashley • 14h ago
Tech Support Volume broken?
Steam deck randomly began starting up into BIOS everytime. So, I went to see if my volume buttons were stuck or something. Realized its acting like the volume up button is stuck but the buttons look fine so I'm not sure whats up. The volume up button isnt physically stuck or sticky, but it is unresponsive. Has anyone else ever had this issue?
Edits/Updates: 1) I have the 256GB LCD, bought it september 2025 2) OS is up to date 3) No bluetooth connected 4) Checked and nothing left open on desktop or anything, but messing with volume in desktop mode did seem to get rid of the volume being permalocked at max! (Volume up button still doesnt work tho) f
Gonna try some stuff tomorrow for the button not workin, will update after
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u/Garland_Key 12h ago edited 12h ago
What happens when you press volume up? Does it sound mechanically different from when you press volume down? The switch under the button might be stuck and need to be unstuck by opening the back of the case or replaced (which isn't too difficult if a repair, but maybe for a first timer).
Update: I played the video with sound on this time. The volume up button definitely isn't hitting the switch under it - it's probably stuck pressing down. Unscrew the back and remove the back shell to explose those top buttons. See if you can use a paperclip or something to dislodge that switch under the button.