I’m wondering if the same thing could be done on Switch 2.

The user manual says that, when docked, the console always activates its Bluetooth antenna. This behaviour is identical to Switch 1. However, I suspect it does not emit any signal as long as no wireless controller tries to communicate with it. This is how Switch 1 works, thus enabling to play in docked mode without any Bluetooth.

I contacted customer support at Nintendo. Twice. But the persons I got in touch with did not understand my question, and replied that I “just need to turn off Bluetooth”, which is impossible when the console is plugged to a TV (as Nintendo’s own user manual says).

A friend of mine confirmed that the setting to force wired controllers to communicate via their cable is still present on Switch 2. So the only remaining question really is to know whether the Bluetooth antenna stays silent as long as not wireless devices tries to communicate with it, exactly as Switch 1 did.

Thanks for any help!

⟐ Commented August 28, 2026 at 2:33 MST

⟐ Commented August 22, 2026 at 14:33 MST

I can sometimes get one controller to pair ok for a couple of minutes but never two. I replaced the bluetooth module. Any clue?

⟐ Commented August 18, 2026 at 0:28 MST

⟐ Answer accepted August 16, 2026 at 6:06 MST

I'm not the first owner of this console, but I know the capacitors on the left side of the APU cover have been replaced as they were damaged during maintenance of thermal paste replacement.

Replacing speakers (both from a donor) and swapping original speaker from left to right did not solve this. Absolutely nothing changes. What could be wrong?

3.5mm jack and wireless headphones works just fine, only speaker having an issue. Anything on the board could be related?

Video with audio test
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kDIwIAyen...

⟐ Commented August 16, 2026 at 2:03 MST

What wasn't apparent at first is that the touchscreen now has issues. Most of the time the Switch remains docked, but when undocking to go portable (from standby), the touchscreen doesn't function properly, registering ghost inputs, rendering the Switch inoperable. Thus far the only solution is to fully reboot the switch prior to undocking. After that, seems to work fine in portable.

This issue was NOT present prior to the repair. Now I see mixed explanations for this issue:

• Some posts talk about a potential incompatibility between the Switch and the Card Reader (something about there being multiple versions of the card reader), which I feel is unlikely since after a reboot the issues goes away, AND I know with confidence I have the original HAC-001 model and ordered the appropriate part from iFixit.
• Some posts says it may be as simple as the ribbon connecting the game card reader not being fully seated. While this would be great since I could just crack it open and reseat the ribbon, IMHO it still doesn't explain why the touchscreen works after a reboot.
• Some posts says I should just use the custom bootloader Hekate to calibrate the touchscreen but I have some apprehensions going down the modded Switch route, this is a family console primarily used by my Wife and kids and I don't want to mess something up.

Any ideas? I'm hesitant to crack it open again without being reasonably sure it will resolve the issue.

⟐ Commented August 14, 2026 at 0:46 MST

⟐ Commented August 12, 2026 at 17:49 MST

⟐ Answered August 12, 2026 at 12:31 MST

⟐ Answered August 11, 2026 at 3:36 MST

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

⟐ Commented August 09, 2026 at 13:32 MST

Did I mess something up when I replaced the analog sticks? Is there anything I could check or do to try to correct this issue?

⟐ Commented August 08, 2026 at 16:35 MST

If you connect the joycons, the sides of the screen animate correctly showing that they do connect, but never goes any further than this.

In recovery mode, the joycons do not work either. I am guessing the issue is related to bluetooth (I assume the joycons will pair on connection, and this is failing) but I cannot be sure as I can't get past the initial "connect the joy cons" screen.

The main thing throwing me off here is that the joycons appear to connect

⟐ Commented August 07, 2026 at 3:40 MST

⟐ Answer edited August 06, 2026 at 3:00 MST

⟐ Answer accepted August 03, 2026 at 22:37 MST

I ordered a new right rail from eBay. I thought the rail might be the problem . I replaced it successfully but no change. If anyone has an idea i would appreciate it.

⟐ Commented August 03, 2026 at 12:26 MST

⟐ Answered August 02, 2026 at 23:44 MST

Has anyone else experienced this?

⟐ Commented July 25, 2026 at 3:59 MST

Switch 2 with both charging ports damaged. Replaced both ports and only 2 data lines were damaged on the main bottom port. Installed new lines and they show good on tester. There were 6 total ground lines damaged. 3 on top and 3 on the bottom. Replaced both ports and both ports are getting .512 amps. System is not jumping to the next stage to charge or turn on system. Not sure where to look on these. I don't see anything like a M92/P13/BQ or caps that test/look bad. Has anyone else had anything similar that was obvious? Much thanks for any guidance.

⟐ Commented July 22, 2026 at 22:15 MST

⟐ Commented July 19, 2026 at 10:12 MST