7/29/2023 0 Comments Tear down on steam![]() Why the Steam Link Is So HeavyĪfter removing the PCB from the elegant plastic enclosure, I immediately noticed why the device is so 's because of the PCB's huge heat sink! In fact, the heat sink accounts for nearly seventy percent (see the image below) of the PCB's total weight. The Steam Link is comprised of only one PCB, and it easily lifts out of the enclosure. The enclosure's bottom piece requires some prying before it separates from the top enclosure piece. The single PCB simply, and surprisingly, lifts out of the top enclosure piece. With the four screws removed, the enclosure's bottom piece gives way with a little encouragement. ![]() Only four small screws (that live underneath the anti-slip pad) are used to keep everything in place. Only four small screws hold this two-piece enclosure together (see the figure below) these four screws are discreetly located underneath the anti-slip pad on the bottom of the enclosure. The Steam Link has a very simple yet elegant enclosure design. It's also surprisingly a bit heavy (more on this later). The Steam Link has a very simple yet elegant design: it's thin, functional, and combines both glossy and matte black finishes. ![]() ![]() Also included is an HDMI cable and a Cat 5 (category 5) Ethernet cable.īesides the Steam Link, itself, an Ethernet cable, an HDMI cable, and the AC-to-DC power adapter (with various plug types) are all included in the box. And, if you're curious, the AC-to-DC adapter allows for an AC input range of 100-240 VAC (50/60Hz, 0.4A) with a DC output of 5.1 V (2.5 A). What's IncludedĪs can be seen in the figure below, the AC-to-DC power adapter that comes with this Steam Link device is designed for easily attaching your country's AC plug type. The Steam Link allows you to play all your Steam games on your TV. Sounds impressive! Let's see what interesting things we can find inside this rather small device. In this teardown, we disassemble a game-streaming device called the Steam Link.Īfter connecting your Steam PC to your home network, the Steam Link (made by Valve) allows you to stream your games to your TV at 1080p.
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