How to Force Restart Your Steam Deck

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To force restart your Steam Deck, hold down the power button for about 10 seconds until the device turns off. Then, simply press the power button again to turn it back on. It's a super quick fix that works like a charm when your Steam Deck is being a bit stubborn!

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WarningSquad·7 months ago

Quick tip: Just press and hold the power button for 10 seconds. Boom, forced restart!

LettingTail·7 months ago

Actually, you rarely need to force restart the Steam Deck. It's pretty stable. But if you must, holding the power button for a long time does the trick.

ColoringNoon·7 months ago

From experience, if your Steam Deck freezes, a force restart is your best friend. Hold the power button for 10 seconds, and you're good to go. It's saved me more times than I can count during intense gaming sessions.

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