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This began as an idea to make the Steam Deck even more portable... I didn't say it was a good idea. It's just my idea :)
The concept is simple. Get rid of the controllers, and make a tablet similar to the older ultra portable PCs.
Admittedly, the case could use some work. If anyone out there has decent design skills, I'll gladly take some help :)
Cut the pieces of the metal block that stick out until you have something closely resembling a rectangle.
An angle grinder makes this quick, but use short bursts of grinding and cover the components if you want to leave the board and battery in place.
Now is also a good time to reroute the speakers as shown.
Put the metal block, faceplate, and backplate together, and use painter's tape to mark cutting lines. Disassemble, then cut the backplate.
I chose to leave an extra piece of plastic on the speaker side to act as support.
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