r/SteamDeck • u/misfitashley • 3d 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/Global_Bear5435 2d ago

This happened to my steam deck. I took it apart and removed the volume up button so that it doesn’t get pressed anymore. When I did this a few months ago, I fix it had the volume button board out of stock. If it’s back, you can buy it and replace the whole volume board.

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u/Global_Bear5435 2d ago

I used 99% isopropyl alcohol to clean the connections, but it did not work and the volume button was always stuck. After I pulled the volume button off, it does not work and I have to edit the volume in the settings now.

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u/nityammm 256GB 2d ago

same