r/SteamDeckModded

Hi all, I've been thinking of starting a business doing mods, repairs, refurbs, etc of the Steam Deck, controllers, and other consoles and electronics in general.

Is this a good business to be in? How would one start about finding customers? What are some important things to think about?

I'm really good at modding, refurbs, and electronics. I can do microsoldering, and while I'm not currently set up for reflow and reballing, I could see myself having that capability in short order, since I know how to do it.

I've been watching videos of content creators like Macho Nacho, The Retro Future, Adrian Black, RMC, etc and their refurb videos are always fun, and I'm pretty sure I can do a job that's just as good or better than them.

Shell swaps and screen upgrades are not a problem and I have original PTM7950 imported from Japan, so steam deck repastes and cooling mods are a thing I could be doing as well.

How would you guys start? What's the best way of doing this?

I've attached a couple photos of Steam Decks I modded, the first one has a DeckHD screen swap, a full shell swap, a cooling upgrade (PTM7950, better fan) and an SSD upgrade, and the other one has a cooling and ssd upgrade as well, and a CNC milled alu backplate (the fan barely spins up, even in demanding titles - and even then it's very quiet). It has the controversial fan grate, but actually the insides are cooled much better than in a stock deck because of the massive heat soak from the metal back plate right to the motherboard.

Any specks of dirt you see under the transparent case is due to the deck simply being in daily use since years.

I would appreciate any tips on how to go forward establishing a business like this.

PS I hope this doesn't go against rule 3 (self promotion) - I don't have a business, I'm just trying to figure out how to set one up, and I'm hoping to hear from people what they're looking for.

Thanks!