# Now offering 2TB SSDs for Steam Deck in the Framework Marketplace **URL:** \ **Category:** Blog\ **Created:** [February 9, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087 "2023-02-09T18:53:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![SquidWorks](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@SquidWorks](https://community.frame.work/u/SquidWorks)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/1 "2023-02-09T18:53:26Z")
![PXL_20230201_041732378](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/2X/9/9446a5597dd2ddba96ff71655411e7e5a9b48119.jpeg) You may be thinking “what?” but we spotted an interesting opportunity to enable upgrades on another popular consumer electronics product: the Steam Deck. We have the [first batch of these](https://frame.work/products/western-digital-sn740-nvme-m-2-2230) available in the Marketplace today in the US and Canada, and are exploring stocking them for Europe and Australia as well. Unlike the 2280-sized M.2 SSDs that the Framework Laptop uses, the handheld Steam Deck relies on the physically smaller but less common 2230 format. As a result, it can be difficult to find legitimate sources for larger capacity drives like 2TB ones to load all of those games that you’re totally going to play someday. Since we order a huge number of Western Digital drives already, it’s relatively easy for us to add one more line item and stock [2TB SN740 2230](https://frame.work/products/western-digital-sn740-nvme-m-2-2230) ones. You can [follow the guide](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+SSD+Replacement/148989) from our friends at iFixit to perform the upgrade. You can also use these drives in many [Surface laptops and tablets](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Microsoft+Surface+Laptop+3+13.5-Inch+SSD+Replacement/144783). We’re continuing to search for ways to help you with hard-to-find upgrades for other products, so let us know if there is anything we should focus on! ### Community Project Highlights ![0894FBB8-4F22-4F94-BED8-DE7EA0188941](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/2X/2/23b667cde8e38b6137436063467d412b6ee4a898.jpeg) With the power of the Framework Mainboard, [Whatthefilament](https://www.instagram.com/whatthefilament/)has no limit to what he can create. This time it’s the [Framework AIO Desktop](https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-AIO), which utilizes the Framework Laptop [Mainboard](https://frame.work/products/mainboard-12th-gen-intel-core) and [hinges](https://frame.work/products/display-hinge-kit). Previously, he’s created the [Framework tablet](https://github.com/whatthefilament/Framework-Tablet), [FrameStation](https://github.com/whatthefilament/FrameStation), [Frame-WorkStation](https://github.com/whatthefilament/Frame-WorkStation), and more! All projects are [available on GitHub](https://github.com/whatthefilament). ![triple-screen-laptop](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/framework3/original/2X/c/cade57c09bdabe938631138d2073d2666c2019e4.jpeg) Matt from DIY Perks released a super interesting video showcasing his most recent creation: the [DIY Triple Screen Laptop](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUKpY0o5tMo). In this build, he combines a 4k 120hz display, two iPad displays, a [Framework Mainboard](https://frame.work/products/mainboard-12th-gen-intel-core?v=FRANGACP04) and a [Battery](https://frame.work/products/battery) to create a secure and portable triple-screen setup. This isn’t a clunky setup either; it’s thin, self-standing, and ergonomic (if you choose to make it that way). To get started on the project, you can [download the design files](https://diyperks.com/diy-perks-triple-screen-laptop/) and join the discussion on the [DIY Perks forum](https://forum.diyperks.com/computers/diy-triple-screen-laptop/#post-3309). Looking to create your own fun module reuse project? Our open source reference designs and documentation are [available on GitHub](https://github.com/FrameworkComputer). ---
**Author:** ![Anachron](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/bc8723/32.png) [@Anachron](https://community.frame.work/u/Anachron)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/2 "2023-02-09T18:58:56Z")
Let me say thank you for not only checking what’s good for your company & products but also which needs and wishes your customers have that are not even related to your products (yet)! This is not only uncommon but very rarely in the current tech industry, so well done and godspeed ahead! ❤ ---
**Author:** ![GhostLegion](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/ghostlegion/32/3356_2.png) [@GhostLegion](https://community.frame.work/u/GhostLegion)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/3 "2023-02-09T19:01:37Z")
Sweet, I had looked into those 2TB models before around Christmas but hadn’t found any seller beyond some eBay sellers. ---
**Author:** ![trigger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@trigger](https://community.frame.work/u/trigger)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2023, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/4 "2023-02-09T19:33:30Z")
Definitely hoping you’ll be able to stock the 2230 SSDs for Europe in the near future ! ---
**Author:** ![Zerg\_Grinch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/41988e/32.png) [@Zerg\_Grinch](https://community.frame.work/u/Zerg_Grinch)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 12:27am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/5 "2023-02-10T00:27:12Z")
Will the 2tb drives fit physically on the Surface Pro 8? The reason I ask is because all of the listings for 2tb m.2 2230 drives on eBay say that Surface Pro 7+ and 9 are supported but Pro 8 isn’t 😅 ---
**Author:** ![GhostLegion](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/ghostlegion/32/3356_2.png) [@GhostLegion](https://community.frame.work/u/GhostLegion)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 12:45am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/6 "2023-02-10T00:45:50Z")
@Zerg_Grinch If the Surface Pro 8 uses the 2230 formfactor then yeah, it’ll fit. It’s all standardized so I don’t understand how one will but another won’t, unless there is no room for double-sided modules (I think the WD is single-sided tho). Does the Surface implement whitelisting of components to restrict user choice? ---
**Author:** ![TheTwistgibber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/thetwistgibber/32/4950_2.png) [@TheTwistgibber](https://community.frame.work/u/TheTwistgibber)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 1:31am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/7 "2023-02-10T01:31:19Z")
I promise I’m not trying to just hype sales, but if you were on the fence, you might want to pull the trigger. We’re selling through available stock extremely quickly (much faster than expected), and while we’ve ordered more, there’s a lead time to receipt of the new stock. I anticipate we could sell out soon unless things slow down significantly. As I said, we have ordered more, so if you miss this batch, there will be additional stock coming. ---
**Author:** ![nrp](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/nrp/32/352_2.png) [@nrp](https://community.frame.work/u/nrp)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 2:58am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/8 "2023-02-10T02:58:41Z")
Correcting an error: in the original version of the blog post and our newsletter email, we had an editing error where we incorrectly stated the DIY Perks three-screen laptop was using a Framework Laptop Display. It is not; it uses three non-Framework displays. ---
**Author:** ![Zerg\_Grinch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/41988e/32.png) [@Zerg\_Grinch](https://community.frame.work/u/Zerg_Grinch)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 9:50am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/9 "2023-02-10T09:50:30Z")
@GhostLegion Microsoft does not mention any whitelisted components. I don’t think it even advertises that the SSD is swappable (maybe so it can sell higher capacity Surfaces at a higher price?) With that said, it IS swappable since I managed to replace the 256GB SSD in my SP8 with a 1TB 2230 SSD bought from eBay. It’s just that all eBay listings for 2TB 2230 SSDs specifically say that their product (Western Digital) will _not_ physically fit on the SP8 and will get stuck (but will fit on the SP9 or 7+). Here’s an example of such a listing: [WD 2TB M.2 2230 SSD NVMe PCIe4x4 PC SN740 For Steam Deck ASUS ROG Flow X Laptop | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/225202039055) If I can get an assurance from Framework that this will _definitely_ fit my Surface Pro 8, I’ll be all over it in a heartbeat 😅 ---
**Author:** ![TheTwistgibber](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/thetwistgibber/32/4950_2.png) [@TheTwistgibber](https://community.frame.work/u/TheTwistgibber)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/10 "2023-02-10T17:12:08Z")
> [@TheTwistgibber](#): > > I promise I’m not trying to just hype sales, but if you were on the fence, you might want to pull the trigger. We’re selling through available stock extremely quickly (much faster than expected), and while we’ve ordered more, there’s a lead time to receipt of the new stock. I anticipate we could sell out soon unless things slow down significantly. As I said, we have ordered more, so if you miss this batch, there will be additional stock coming. AAAAAAAAAAND we’re sold out of the 2TB SN740 2230 SSDs. We’ve ordered more but there’s unfortunately a lead time. If you are interested in picking one up, please sign-up for the waitlist on the product page to be notified when they are back in stock. ---
**Author:** ![GhostLegion](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/ghostlegion/32/3356_2.png) [@GhostLegion](https://community.frame.work/u/GhostLegion)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/11 "2023-02-10T18:01:52Z")
@Zerg_Grinch I don’t think FW will be capable of testing that for you. Best I can offer is to order one when it becomes available again and to return it if it doesn’t fit. I don’t understand how it could’t fit if it accepts that size SSD. ---
**Author:** ![Mapleleaf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mapleleaf/32/10505_2.png) [@Mapleleaf](https://community.frame.work/u/Mapleleaf)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2023, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/12 "2023-02-10T19:04:32Z")
Would it be a possibility, for some future Framework mainboard upgrade, to propose a SSD M2 slot that optionally can be used as two 2230 slots? Like with M2 connectors on both sides of the emplacement, and empty optional screw threads. OK I’ll propose that [on the proper thread](http://community.frame.work/t/collection-wishlist-framework-company-products/25866/38), as it is a bit off-topic here. ---
**Author:** ![NM64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/nm64/32/6624_2.png) [@NM64](https://community.frame.work/u/NM64)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 5:17am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/13 "2023-02-11T05:17:37Z")
> [@Mapleleaf](#): > > Would it be a possibility, for some future Framework mainboard upgrade, to propose a SSD M2 slot that optionally can be used as two 2230 slots? Like with M2 connectors on both sides of the emplacement, and empty optional screw threads. I actually inquired about this exact thing in the past since, in theory, you should be able to pretty easily fit two 2230 m.2 SSDs in the same space as a single 2280 m.2 SSD. Also, no need for two screw threads - just put a single screw thread right in the middle that can hold in both 2230 m.2 SSDs whereby the second SSD is rotated 180 degrees—that should additionally save some space. Lastly, in theory, one might even be able to make a sort of 2280 m.2 “riser” that simply contains two 2230 m.2 slots, albeit with both slots only using two PCIe lanes (though, reminder, 2x PCIe 4.0 lanes are equal to 4x PCIe 3.0 lanes) ---
**Author:** ![Mapleleaf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mapleleaf/32/10505_2.png) [@Mapleleaf](https://community.frame.work/u/Mapleleaf)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 5:27am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/14 "2023-02-11T05:27:14Z")
> [@NM64](#): > > Also, no need for two screw threads But you still need the other screw thread, not near the middle but rather near the other connector, for the case when you use one full-size SSD insead of two half-size. ---
**Author:** ![NM64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/nm64/32/6624_2.png) [@NM64](https://community.frame.work/u/NM64)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 5:41am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/15 "2023-02-11T05:41:51Z")
> [@Mapleleaf](#): > > But you still need the other screw thread, not near the middle but rather near the other connector, for the case when you use one full-size SSD instead of two half-size. The problem there is that a single 2280 m.2 SSD is longer than two 2230 m.2 SSDs, so you wouldn’t be able to have a second m.2 slot unless the aforementioned second slot is _past_ where the 2280 m.2 SSD would normally lay. …alternatively, maybe the second m.2 slot could actually be rotated only 90 degrees and is actually located _below_ the second half of where a 2280 m.2 SSD would lay? This would still require a second screw for running two 2230 m.2 SSDs, but it’s still a possibility for minimizing board space. Another idea is to actually have one of the m.2 slots be a little bit higher than the other while having the second slot be in the middle of where a 2280 m.2 SSD would lay. This, once again, would still require using two screws to hold in two 2230 m.2 SSDs, but it would in theory allow you to repurpose the same screw hole for a 2280 m.2 SSD as well as a second 2230 m.2 SSD (the idea being that a 2280 m.2. SSD would actually lay on top of the more recessed second m.2 slot, kind of like how two sticks of RAM is done in some laptops) ---
**Author:** ![Mapleleaf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mapleleaf/32/10505_2.png) [@Mapleleaf](https://community.frame.work/u/Mapleleaf)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 5:46am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/16 "2023-02-11T05:46:37Z")
@NM64 No but the problem is only if you really need to hold both 2230 with one screw. What harm can it do to hold them with two? If you give up your requirement, it becomes very simple. Then in total that would be three screw threads, two for the 2230’s and one for the 2280. ---
**Author:** ![NM64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/nm64/32/6624_2.png) [@NM64](https://community.frame.work/u/NM64)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 5:47am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/17 "2023-02-11T05:47:45Z")
@Mapleleaf D’oh, you posted before my major edits were submitted. My concern about screw holes is more just about trying to fit two 2230 m.2 slots within the same space currently occupied by the single 2280 m.2 slots so that there’s no excuse for not considering such an option under the guise of “it’d take up too much space”, especially if one can manage to make it optionally still work with a single 2280 m.2 SSD as well. ---
**Author:** ![Mapleleaf](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/mapleleaf/32/10505_2.png) [@Mapleleaf](https://community.frame.work/u/Mapleleaf)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 5:52am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/18 "2023-02-11T05:52:09Z")
@NM64 Ok, although I still don’t see the need to play with the heights. Should be simple enough with two connectors facing each other, two screw threads near the middle and a third screw thread near the second connector. Ok I see your point now, my solution would actually take a little bit more length than the current single M.2 2280. Still very feasible, in my opinion. ---
**Author:** ![junaruga](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/junaruga/32/5342_2.png) [@junaruga](https://community.frame.work/u/junaruga)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2023, 8:43am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/19 "2023-02-11T08:43:54Z")
The media articles about Framework offering 2TB SSDs for Steam Desk: 🙂 There are many articles. I cannot cover all the articles. [Hacker News](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=34735881), [Reddit on r/SteamDeck](https://www.reddit.com/r/SteamDeck/comments/10y8vt1/framework_wd_2tb_ssds_for_deck/) > **[Framework Stocks 2TB M.2 2230 SSDs for Steam Deck Upgrades](https://www.tomshardware.com/news/framework-stocks-steam-deck-ssds)** > > Laptop maker says it leveraged vendor relationship to get the parts. > **[You can grab a 2TB Steam Deck SSD from the makers of the most modular laptop](https://www.pcgamer.com/you-can-grab-a-2tb-steam-deck-ssd-from-the-makers-of-the-most-modular-laptop/)** > > Framework has jumped at the chance to offer an upgrade for Valve's PC handheld. > **[Framework now sells 2TB Steam Deck upgrade drives](https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/9/23593352/steam-deck-framework-2tb-m2-2230-ssd)** > > Time for more terabytes? > **[Steam Deck 2TB SSD Upgrades Just Got a Lot Easier](https://www.pcmag.com/news/steam-deck-2tb-ssd-upgrades-just-got-a-lot-easier)** > > The most difficult part of the upgrade was finding a compatible 2230 SSD, but Framework found it 'relatively easy' to solve that problem. > **[Framework now sells SSDs for the Steam Deck](https://www.pcworld.com/article/1509769/1509769.html)** > > Framework now sells 2TB SSDs for the Steam Deck, Valve's handheld gaming computer. > **[Framework begin offering 2TB SSD upgrades for Steam Deck](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/02/framework-begin-offering-2tb-ssd-upgrades-for-steam-deck/)** > > Have a Steam Deck and want to upgrade the internal storage? You're not alone and plenty already have, but getting one compatible isn't exactly easy so Framework have decided to jump in > **[Framework now offers Steam-Deck-sized SSDs, just because it can](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/02/framework-now-offers-steam-deck-sized-ssds-just-because-it-can/)** > > Seeing a need, the company added “one more line item” to stock 2230 M.2 drives. [https://fossbytes.com/framework-selling-wd-sn740-ssd-for-steam-deck/](https://fossbytes.com/framework-selling-wd-sn740-ssd-for-steam-deck/) > **[2TB Steam Deck SSD storage upgrade](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/2tb-steam-deck-ssd-10-02-2023/)** > > If you would like to expand the storage of your Valve Steam Deck significantly, you need be interested to know that Framework well-known for its modular > **[Framework now offers a 2TB SSD upgrade for your Steam Deck](https://www.xda-developers.com/framework-steam-deck-2tb-ssd-upgrade/)** > > Framework is adding a 2TB Western Digital M.2 2230 SSD drive to its shop, giving Steam Deck owners a better option when upgrading. > **[Modular Laptop Maker Framework Now Sells A 2TB SSD Upgrade For Your Steam Deck](https://hothardware.com/news/framework-sells-2tb-ssd-upgrade-steam-deck?aspxerrorpath=%2Fnews%2Fframework-sells-2tb-ssd-upgrade-steam-deck)** > > Framework has secured a batch of hard-to-find 2TB M.2 2230 SSDs that are fully compatible with the Steam Deck, and is offering them up for sale. > **[Framework surprise launches 2TB Steam Deck SSDs - Dexerto](https://www.dexerto.com/tech/framework-surprise-launches-2tb-steam-deck-ssds-2057576/)** > > Makers of the modular laptop, Framework, have begun to launch Steam Deck-compatible SSDs in its store. Plus, they’re much bigger than others on the market. > **[Get a 2TB SSD for your Steam Deck now from Framework](https://www.neowin.net/news/get-a-2tb-ssd-for-your-steam-deck-now-from-framework/)** > > Framework, best known for its upgradable Windows 11 notebooks, is now selling a 2TB SSD from Western Digital that can fit inside a Steam Deck, along with some Surface devices, for $299. ---
**Author:** ![NM64](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/community.frame.work/nm64/32/6624_2.png) [@NM64](https://community.frame.work/u/NM64)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087/20 "2023-02-13T00:33:06Z")
I just realized - does the issue of WD not offering an official way to update their SSD firmwares on Linux still exists? Considering the Steam Deck is specifically designed for Linux, this seems like even more of an issue… [Next page](https://community.frame.work/t/now-offering-2tb-ssds-for-steam-deck-in-the-framework-marketplace/27087.md?page=2)