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The Nintendo Switch is a handheld game console that can be played on the TV via a docking station, or on the go. Released March 3rd, 2017.

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Will the switch boot without an LCD

I bought a Switch v2 that has no LCD installed whatsoever, i checked for shorts or damage and found none. Then charged the console up to 4V and tried powering it up.

I expected some sound effect while it booted, but nothing ever happened. The speakers "hum" slightly for 10 seconds after i press the power button and then stop.

I do not have a docking station or any sort of usb c adapter to try plugging HDMI through.

So my question is if a switch can even be powered up fully with no LCD connected? AI chatbots claim it should power up normally.

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Hi!

I know that if even the battery isn’t connected (while connecting to the power) it also won’t boot.

So, no. It will most likely not boot at all without a LCD. When the LCD is broken, it will boot since it’s still connected to the Switch.

The Switch can be a little difficult with this. I know that if you leave the rails disconnected, it does boot successfully.

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So all we have is an educated guess. Other sources claim it should boot normally in a dock. I guess i have no other choice than throw a little more money at it and hope for the best.

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Hmm, hard to say at this moment :(. Sorry Valerio.

IF a new LCD isn't working either, you can still return it and get a refund.

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