The standard shell on the steam deck can be a bit creaky if you put pressure on certain points. How's the new one?

I've never noticed any creaking from mine, before or after the swap. Any specific pressure/motions you can think of that I should try?

I don't know how statistically prevalent it is, and where you'd get it varies. Sounds great that you don't have to deal with it either before or after.

For me initially it was around the usb port when I press down on it. Nowadays, I get it when I do a twisty motion with both hands while holding it, but I've had it for well over a year, and it has experienced a couple of bumpy falls in the meantime.