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Right joycon doesn't connect wirelessly

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my right joycon works only when attached on the switch but does not connect wirelessly when taken off, the switch doesn't even recognize it.

It is not an antenna issue, i've already tried replacing it, its not a switch issue as it works with other joycons, the joycon (that doesn't work) doesn't connect wirelessly to any switch i've tried it.

From reading i suspect it being a problem from the bluetooth chip on the motherboard, any suggestions?

edit: I've tried connecting the right joycon to my phone via bluetooth and it doesn't show up but trying with the left one it does show up

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Hi!

In this case it does sound like a issue with the bluetooth chip. So replacing that chip will most likely solve it. Soldering is required for this.

I would just replace the motherboard. You can buy them on Ifixit when it’s in stock. Otherwise you can try AliExpress. They are not that expensive, so it’s worth it in my opinion.

Please let us know how it goes!

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took a long time to get the replacement part, but in the end it works now after replacing the motherboard

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Alright! Good to hear that it is fixed anyway now :)!

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