As a handheld gaming computer, Steam Deck allows running many games available on the Steam storefront client.
Maybe you also have a Steam Deck.
This is why you consider upgrading the SSD.
Today, we focus on Clonezilla Steam Deck SSD upgrade.
Without further ado, lets get started.
Turn off Steam Deck by hitting thePowerbutton and choosingShutdown.
Hold theVolume Downbutton and clickPoweruntil Steam Deck enters the BIOS menu.
confirm you openBoot Manager.
Press theAbutton to select your USB drive (listed as Linpus Lite).
Now, you are in the Clonezilla environment.
Choose the first Clonezilla option on the boot screen using theAbutton.
Step 4: Clonezilla Steam Deck Backup Process
1.
To run Clonezilla Steam Deck SSD image backup, choosedevice_imageto go on.
Chooselocal_devand pressEnterif you have connected the external hard drive.
PressCtrl + Cto skip a prompt and choose your target disk.
Skip checking the file system and clickDone.
Choose the compression option.
Skip checking the file system for the source drive.
Check the saved image.
Decide whether to encrypt the image.
PressYto begin backing up Steam Deck.
This process will take some time.
Step 5: Install New SSD to Steam Deck
1.
Shut down Steam Deck.
Use a screwdriver and a spudger to launch the back of your Steam Deck.
Remove the original SSD.
Insert the new 2230 NVME SSD and hold it in place.
Boot Steam Deck from the USB drive to the Boot Manager menu.
Finish the setup procedure and enter the mode selection window (mentioned inStep 3).
Chooserestorediskto continue instead ofsavedisk.
- go for the image you have created.
Pick the internal SSD to restore the image to.
Begin the restoration procedure.
To easily perform the Steam Deck SSD upgrade, we recommend using the cloning software,MiniTool ShadowMaker.
Get this tool to begin.
Step 2: Connect two SSDs to your PC via an adapter and launch MiniTool ShadowMaker Trial Edition.
Step 3: Navigate toToolsand clickClone Disk.
Step 4: grab the source drive and target drive, then begin cloning.
Everything is cloned to the large SSD.
If you install Clonezilla, how to use this cloning software to clone HDD to SSD in Windows 11/10?
Refer to this post to know step-by-step guide.
Fortunately, MiniTool ShadowMaker makes the SSD upgrade in Steam Deck easy via direct disk cloning.
