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Nintendo Switch Power Supply Repair
Power Supply Repair guide for the Nintendo Nintendo Switch
Before you begin
Tools
- Y00 Tri-point screwdriver
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Plastic opening card
- Precision tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- High-concentration Isopropyl alcohol (91%+)
- Thermal compound
- Replacement battery unit
- Pre-cut battery adhesive strips
Safety
- Always disconnect the battery connector immediately after removing the heat shield to prevent electrical shorts.
- Do not use metal tools to pry or lever the lithium-ion battery.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid damaging delicate integrated circuits.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the MicroSD Card
1 minOpen the kickstand on the rear of the Switch console. Press down on the microSD card until it clicks, then release and pull it out.
- 2
Remove Y00 Back Shell Screws
3 minUse a Y00 Tri-Point screwdriver to remove the four outer screws located on the back corners of the housing.
- 3
Remove Top and Bottom Screws
2 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the single screw on the top edge and the two screws flanking the USB-C port on the bottom edge.
- 4
Remove Side Rail Screws
2 minLocate the center Phillips #00 screw on each Joy-Con guide rail and remove both screws.
- 5
Lift Off Plastic Rear Cover
1 minGently lift the plastic rear casing straight up off the inner chassis and set it aside.
- 6
Unscrew MicroSD Card Reader
2 minRemove the single Phillips #00 screw securing the microSD card reader board to the metal shield.
- 7
Disconnect MicroSD Card Reader
2 minPry the foam-covered connector of the microSD card reader straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 8
Unscrew Aluminum Shield Plate
3 minRemove the six Phillips #00 screws holding the large aluminum thermal shield to the inner frame.
- 9
Remove Shield Plate
1 minLift the aluminum shield plate away from the motherboard, exposing the battery and heat sink assembly.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Power Connector
2 minPlace the flat edge of a plastic spudger under the battery cable plug and pry straight up to safely isolate power.
- 11
Unscrew Copper Heat Pipe
2 minRemove the three Phillips #00 screws securing the copper heat pipe over the Tegra processor.
- 12
Remove Copper Heat Pipe
2 minGently lift the copper heat pipe off the board, being careful not to bend the soft copper tube.
- 13
Slice Battery Adhesive
5 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol around the battery edges, then slide a plastic card beneath the battery to slice the strong adhesive.
- 14
Remove Internal Battery
2 minCarefully lift the old battery out of the console compartment without bending or puncturing it.
- 15
Install Replacement Power Cell
2 minPlace the new battery into the recessed compartment and press down firmly to secure it against the adhesive strips.
- 16
Apply Thermal Compound
3 minClean remaining thermal paste off the processor with alcohol, then apply a small dot of fresh thermal compound before reassembling the heat sink.
After your Nintendo Nintendo Switch power supply repair
Power the Nintendo Switch back on and test the power supply repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Nintendo Nintendo Switch job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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