How to Fix “Disk Write Error” on Steam Deck?
It’s a common error to see a “disk write error” when trying to install or update a game through Steam on a Steam Deck.
On PC, there could be several reasons for this error, but most often it is caused by a lack of free space on your hard drive or a problem with your internet connection. But on Steam Deck, the reason for the cause might be more complicated.
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Some Methods You Can Try to Fix “Disk Write Error” on Steam Deck
- Restart your Steam Deck.
- Check if your Deck has enough storage left to install or update a game.
- Take out the SD card, then plug it in again.
- Make sure your SD card’s format is ext4.
- Access Desktop mode to install the game.
- If you used the trick to save space by moving shadercache and compatdata to the SD card, you need to make sure those folders are linked properly from .local/share/steam/steamapps. There are many cases the OS will unlink those folders. So you need to be sure about the link when changing the SD card.
I hope this helps. If not, contact Steam Deck support to check if your hardware is failing.