Teardown images suggest Steam Frame controller may be repairable

The FCC has released exhibits for the left Steam Frame controller, and Valve supplied iFixit-style teardown photos of the unit. The pictures show internals made up of multiple small PCBs rather than a single large, delicate board like the Index, with numerous threaded screws and components that look relatively easy to access.

That layout suggests the controller could be fairly repairable. Jacob Ridley, who previously tore down the Steam Controller, concluded: "Valve has shown it cares about repairability in the past and that holds true for the Steam Controller... Many parts of the Steam Controller should be an easy replacement with minimal fuss, especially once spare parts are available to purchase." Valve has been sticking to its summertime launch goal, and a recent shipping manifest suggests Frame imports are already arriving in Valve's US warehouse.

The new FCC filings are further evidence of a hopefully imminent launch. Pricing remains unknown.

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