iFixit - Answers With Device "Nintendo Switch Family"

Nintendo Switch Lite: Why does my screen got dimmer?

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:56:01 -0700

the screen got dimmer after opening it up trying to replace the buttons and something smoked up when trying to disconnect the cable near the fan with a metal tweezers(I know it is a dumb decision to usu a metal one)

⟐ Commented July 12, 2026 at 23:56 MST

Nintendo Switch: How do I remove a stripped screw from the Joy con rail?

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:42:56 -0700

Idk how to get it out

⟐ Answered July 12, 2026 at 23:42 MST

Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con: Optimizing Joy-Con ABXY button replacement - board vs. battery removal

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:21:21 -0700

I'm the author of the 'Nintendo Switch 2 Joy-Con Action Buttons (ABXY) Replacement' guide. Currently, the guide suggests removing the battery to access the membranes. However, I believe it might be easier to remove the motherboard instead to get to them.

Has anyone tried this method? If so, are there any specific pitfalls I should watch out for? Also, are there existing guides I can use as prerequisites for removing the motherboard or midframe to make the process smoother for users? I want to make sure the guide is as efficient as possible while still being safe.

⟐ Answer accepted July 10, 2026 at 6:21 MST

Nintendo Switch: Missing SMD component near Joy-Con rail FPC connector

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:09:16 -0700

Hi everyone,

I recently successfully replaced the M92T36 IC on a Nintendo Switch motherboard using a hot air station. The console now boots up and charges normally. However, I am now facing an issue with the Right Joy-Con.

When I slide the right Joy-Con into the rail, the console does not detect it as attached (it stays on wireless mode). I opened up the console again to inspect the area and noticed that the ribbon cable and the FPC connector look perfectly fine.

However, upon closer inspection of the small SMD component cluster right next to the FPC connectors, I noticed that one SMD component at the very bottom of the row is completely missing (likely blown away or knocked off accidentally during my hot air rework of the M92T36).

I have attached a micro photo of my board showing the missing component's empty pads, alongside some reference screenshots from the iFixit teardown guide for comparison.

My questions are:

1. Is this missing component a resistor (in-series) or a filter/bypass capacitor (to GND)?

2. What is the exact value/specification of this missing component (looks like a 0402 package)?

3. If it is a resistor on a data/detection line, can I safely bridge the pads with solder or a jumper wire to restore the detection functionality?

I have a multimeter, soldering iron, and hot air station ready to fix this. Any guidance or schematic insights would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance for your help!

Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo Switch 2 IC (USB-C) chip replacement

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:00:06 -0700

Hello,

Nintendo Switch 2 has IC chip fried, need a replacement, Ive found out the type of chip theyre using CP10359at, and at other website its identified as cypd6228-96bzxi,,would this be a correct replacement to have it repaired? Can I buy CP10359at chip here?

Currently the Switch is not charging and battery has died.

⟐ Commented July 08, 2026 at 15:00 MST

Joy-Con: Stripped back panel screw on Joy-Con - rubber band and foil didn't work

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:09:54 -0700

I am trying to replace the joystick in my Joy-Con using the iFixit guide, but I am stuck on the very first step. One of the four Tri-point Y00 back panel screws is stripped. I've already tried the rubber band trick and using aluminum foil, but both just puncture because the screwdriver is so sharp and pointy.

What are some other ways to remove such a small, recessed, and stripped Tri-point screw without damaging the plastic shell? I don't want to drill it out if I can avoid it. Any advice from people who have dealt with this specific Joy-Con issue would be appreciated!

⟐ Commented July 06, 2026 at 22:09 MST

Joy-Con: Joy Con still drifts just after replacement

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:56:10 -0700

I had a really bad up/left drift problem on my left joycon, so I ordered the repair kit and followed the guide. After replacing the stick it now has a slight downward drift problem, noticeable in calibration and while playing a game (tested game was Animal Crossing New Horizons, the character would slowly move downward when the stick was not being touched)

⟐ Answered July 04, 2026 at 19:56 MST

Nintendo Switch 2: Right side joycon port no longer detecting joycons.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:30:43 -0700

I did a shell swap on my switch 2. It wasn’t difficult and I didn’t poke around more than taking the back plate off and replacing it with the new one. After powering my switch 2 back on, the right joycon port on the console itself doesn’t register either joycon. The left side works completely normally with both joycons. I purchased and replaced the right side connector following the guide on this website. Still no dice. I’ve cleaned the ports on both the joycon and the console. I’ve done everything including a factory wipe of the console to rule out any software issues. I cannot figure out what is causing this.

⟐ Commented July 01, 2026 at 7:30 MST

Nintendo Switch: Switch is days charging but still shows low battery after battery swap

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:56:17 -0700

So, a while back I bought a cheap broken v1 Nintendo Switch hoping to fix it myself. The seller said that the issue was that it was put away for a long time and when they picked it up to play it didn't turned on, for me it looked like a tell tale sign of a dead battery

I finally bought a replacement battery and swapped it, at the start it just showed the Nintendo logo and went black but I left it to charge overnight and when I checked it, it showed the low battery icon which I thought it was a good sign. It is as of now 4 days straight charging (more than 100hs) and it is going back and forth between showing nothing unless I try the hold the power button for 20 secs hard reset and showing the low battery icon

When I opened it I saw it has part of a mod chip soldered to the board, I didn't knew about that and the seller didn't tell me either. I was worried it might have some board issue, but I don't fully know. I gets warm so I think it is charging, but still no sign of life

I mostly would like to know if there is some quirk about swapping batteries that I might be doing wrong, I heard that the charging time of a fully drained battery was long, but is it this long? Or if there might be a board issue and it's an unfixable Switch

Sorry for the long text, but I thought context might be needed and it's my first time messing with a Switch (also, English isn't my first language)

⟐ Answered June 30, 2026 at 23:56 MST

Nintendo Switch: Volume up button still not working after repairs

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:06:52 -0700

I've replaced the power button board two different times and every time, the power and volume down buttons would work but the volume up button still isn't working. I think it's some kind of software malfunction or something like that but I also tried factory resetting my switch and that didn't work. This person (Power button not working after replacing power button board) asked a similar question 3 years ago and never got an answer so I think this problem is a lost cause.

⟐ Answered June 30, 2026 at 2:06 MST

Nintendo Switch: Volume up Button not working

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:05:45 -0700

I'm trying to repair a Nintendo Switch where the volume up (+) button is not responding. Volume down (-) and Power are working fine.

I allready replaced the flex cable.

Same behaviour. Vol + not working, Vol - and Power are working.

Any idea, what could cause this problem?

⟐ Commented June 30, 2026 at 2:05 MST

Nintendo Switch Lite: I replaced left joy con it works going up and down but not left to rig

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:18:57 -0700

I replaced the left joy con stick and it responds going up and down but not left to right?

To add, before I replaced it, it was not going left or right. Replaced it and still does the same thing.

⟐ Answered June 28, 2026 at 18:18 MST

Nintendo Switch: Stripped middle screw on Nintendo Switch shield plate - No extractors or power tools

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 01:27:53 -0700

I am following the Nintendo Switch Battery Replacement guide and have encountered a stripped screw on the shield plate (specifically the middle screw). I do not have a screw extractor set and I am not comfortable using a rotary/cutting tool on the device. I have already tried the rubber band method and using different sizes of screwdrivers without success. Does the community have any non-destructive "household" tips for removing a small, stubborn stripped JIS screw in this specific location?

⟐ Answered June 14, 2026 at 1:27 MST

Nintendo Switch: right joy con randomly disconnects

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 11:10:37 -0700

when playing in handheld mode the right joy con disconnects at random even though its still attached to the switch I will be playing then it just randomly disconnects then I have to take it off the switch then reconnect it to the console

⟐ Answer accepted June 13, 2026 at 11:10 MST

Switch Pro Controller: What is the frame piece that holds the motherboard in

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:54:22 -0700

What is the frame piece that holds the motherboard, battery and rumble motors in?

The piece that is not visible, and encased by the rest of the shell.

⟐ Commented June 06, 2026 at 13:54 MST

Nintendo Switch OLED Model: Need help identifying capacitors please.

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:39:41 -0700

My daughters Nintendo OLED stopped charging. It would charge slightly with a movement of the usb c cord. Thought that this could be related to a loose charging port. I decided to try a hand in micro-soldering. Was able to remove and replace, but the hands free station I had bought was a bit rough on the board. The clips were strong and the teeth had removed a few capacitors. I have tried to look up and somewhat learn about them, the size, the voltage, and mF power. I need help so I can try and replace these pieces, please. I have tried to circle and number the areas in question on the photo. All help and info is welcome please.

Nintendo Switch: Is my battery swelling? Please help :(

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:09:55 -0700

The crack in the shell near the battery is slightly bigger than the crack near the audiojack. Do you guys think the battery might have started swelling? I have been using my switch since 2018 and I have never repaired it. There were periods of time when it would lay in its case for months due to no free time, but since January I have been playing it a lot (Persona 5 Royal is very fun). I can fit the corner of my nail and move around the dirt inside (sorry for the nasty description ). Any help would be greatly appreciated

⟐ Answer accepted June 02, 2026 at 4:09 MST

Joy-Con: R button works but joystick doesn't respond at all

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:49:40 -0700

Recently bought TMR sticks and swapped them out, successful on my left joycon but on the right Joycon the joystick is unresponsive. The R button works fine when I press down, I've tested it, but no directional inputs register. I have not swapped the joysticks to see if it's a part issue or a Joycon issue, but I have checked that the ribbon cable is not damaged and seated correctly

⟐ Commented June 01, 2026 at 23:49 MST

Nintendo Switch: Switch Dock Charging But Not Displaying on TV

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:26:51 -0700

So, I've had a bad habit of leaving a game running on my TV and walking away from it. This hasn't caused any problems in the past until yesterday when I left the switch running animal crossing and stepped away to do some chores which took longer than expected. I came back a few hours later and found that when I went to turn on the switch again, the TV just showed a black screen.

The switch seems to be okay and it still charges when I attach it to the dock. I've tried just about every version of turning it on and off/unplugging and plugging back in, and the screen still seems to be black.

I don't have the resources to pay for nintendo to fix it and would like to do the repair myself.

Any idea how to fix this?

⟐ Answered June 01, 2026 at 9:26 MST

Nintendo Switch OLED Model: will the ifixit switch sd card reader work for switch oled

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 02:08:52 -0700

will the ifixit switch sd card reader work for switch oled,mine just "flew off" please help

⟐ Answer accepted June 01, 2026 at 2:08 MST