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  1. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Release the Joy Con controller locking tabs: 步骤 1 中的图像 1,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Release the Joy Con controller locking tabs: 步骤 1 中的图像 2,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Release the Joy Con controller locking tabs: 步骤 1 中的图像 3,3
    • Before you begin this repair, make sure the device is completely powered off.

    • Press and hold down the small round button on the back of the Joy Con controller.

    • While you hold down the button, slide the controller upward.

    Kann ich diese Anleitung auch für die OLED anwenden? Habe im INet sonst leider nichts brauchbares gefunden.

    Ina Barz - 回复

    backup all your sd card data i had to format mine after this tutorial and lost all my game data

    JustForThisComment?ComeOn - 回复

  2. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Joy Con controllers: 步骤 2 中的图像 1,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Joy Con controllers: 步骤 2 中的图像 2,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the Joy Con controllers: 步骤 2 中的图像 3,3
    • Continue sliding the Joy Con upward until it's completely removed from the console.

    • Repeat this same process for the other Joy Con.

  3. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the back-side screws: 步骤 3 中的图像 1,1
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    • Use a Y00 screwdriver to remove the four 6.3 mm-long screws securing the rear panel.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    Had to use a Y0 from my kit - the Y00 was too small to get a grip on the screw.

    cday - 回复

    I also had a much easier time with Y0 versus Y00. Y00 felt like it was starting to strip the first screw I tried to remove.

    Joe -

    My screws took a little coaxing before they were all ready to come out of the back plate, but I remedied this by turning the screwdriver as little as possible with each turn. Use almost no pressure, except for at the very beginning of each screw’s first turn.

    nin10doh - 回复

    I think my screws are stripped, any way to get them out?

    Banjomanperson - 回复

    I hear that using a rubber band can help? Not 100% sure on that though.

    Pifase -

    My top 2 screws are stripped, one into triangle, the other circle, rather than triangle spokes.

    AndrewDaPro - 回复

    This happened when I replaced the micro-sd card slot, which turned out to have replaced the broken one with another one that turns out to be broken. I need to fix the fact that when I reapplied the back cover, the vent was misaligned.

    AndrewDaPro -

    I had huge problems removing the bottom two screws. I continued with the next steps and lifted the plastic shell as much as possible while using the screwdriver and it became an ease.

    JustForThisComment?ComeOn - 回复

    y0 works best. Press HARD at beginning then ease off to finish.

    J LWsMommy - 回复

  4. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the top and bottom screws: 步骤 4 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the top and bottom screws: 步骤 4 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a JIS 000 driver or an official iFixit PH 000 driver to remove the following screws securing the rear panel:

    • One 2.5 mm-long screw on the top edge of the device

    • Two 2.5 mm-long screws on the bottom edge of the device

    • To prevent these tight screws from stripping, apply firm downward force, work slowly and try another JIS 000 or PH 000 driver if the screws won't come out.

    Hey guys, I tried removing the upper screw and it won't go out(neither will it go in) any tips how to fix this?

    Thanks

    Nemysis - 回复

    The screw boss might be stripped out. Has the device been taken apart before? If you can unscrew it a little bit to get the screw to peek out, maybe try and grab it with some pliers as a last-ditch effort.

    Craig Lloyd -

    I have the same problem. The JIS 000 tool works great on the joy con rails per step 5 but refuses to turn the bottom two 2.5 mm screws as in step 4. These bottom screws are noticeably smaller than the screws as in step 5. The JIS 000 does not get down into these screws. Hopefully they haven’t been stripped by the wrong tool. So is there a JIS tool that is smaller than 000? I’m stuck at this point…

    david brown - 回复

    We used the JIS 3.0mm screwdriver for both top and bottom screws and it worked

    Brooklyn Gardner - 回复

    Used PH00 to get these out with no problem.

    cday - 回复

    Fun fact: these screw into little plastic tabs that stick out of the rear panel. Apparently those tabs are fragile and easy to just break off…

    Benjamin Fritz - 回复

    If the screw is turning but not coming out, the plastic tab that it screws into is probably damaged or broken. You’ll need to try to pry the screw out with tweezers as you unscrew it. It is not the end of the world if you can’t screw these back in during reassembly.

    claudio ocano -

    My screws came out fine. But they are easily stripped with too much pressure on reassmbly

    Jaxon Lee - 回复

    this screws are way too fragile and way too small so be careful when taking them off dont use much force and unscrew also one of them fell somewhere and spent 30 mins searching for it

    Richard Aguirre - 回复

    PH000 will work if you don’t have JIS000. The large IFIXIT kit has both and I lost JIS000. Just be very careful as you can strip the heads when removing or inserting easier.

    Shawn Spivey - 回复

    One thing that worked pretty well for me with the screws not coming out is slightly prying on the back cover to put them under some tension

    Florian Kraupa - 回复

    Quick note, these screws are not magnetic. A magnetic screwdriver will hold onto any of the others safely, but you need to be careful not to drop these ones in particular.

    Jason Lane - 回复

    These would just keep rotating and not come out. What worked was, as Florian Kraupa suggested, i slid a plastic pick just between the 2 shells near the screws to prise it open slightly, then unscrewed and out they came. They're the smallest screws I've ever almost not seen before, so be careful with them.

    Susannah Carter - 回复

  5. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 5 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 5 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a JIS 000 screwdriver or an official iFixit PH 000 driver to remove the two 3.8 mm center screws on the sides of the device (one on each side).

    I tried my JIS 000 on Step 5 and was unable to get the screw to budge. It’s partner from the other side came right out with no trouble. Don’t really want to narf up the screw, so I bailed out. Anyone else have this issue?

    mrhoyt - 回复

    Could just be torqued down a bit more! I’d recommend making sure the driver bit seats nicely into the screw, apply some downward pressure, and slowly twist to try and back it out. Good luck!

    Craig Lloyd -

    Yeah I’m having this exact issue. Screw stripped and now I’m stuck. Wish I hadn’t even started.

    Ryan Quinn -

    I did finally get it out- one thing I noticed was some of the screws have blue Loctite on the threads. I guess they figure it’ll get tossed around. This underscores the importance of having the correct tools and making double darn sure you are using the correct size, etc.

    mrhoyt - 回复

    What worked for me here was a Phillips 000, not a JIS 000

    Federico Zivolo - 回复

    One of mine is totally stripped. Guess I can’t do anything now.

    Nick - 回复

    My kit only has two screwdriver heads! The package was open when I received it!

    Cynthia Hyland - 回复

    I had this issue as well. Screw was irreparably stripped. If you can get every other screw out, just keep applying pressure with a flat head screw driver right above the stripped screw and try to break the plastic piece holding onto the screw. It's a very minor invisible bit of damage that will allow you to continue the repair.

    Raymond Garrison - 回复

    after getting all the other screws off I just hinged the back part away and it snapped off neatly where the rusted screw is. not the best solution but it worked.

    Steve T -

    One of my screws was SUPER attached too, but after following a bit noticed the one other in the left that got out nicely, had the plastic tab broken already! So I went ahead and broke the other tab too. So the two side screws are now holding nothing. But I think it will work thanks to the other 4 or 5 screws. Too bad!

    carolaclavo -

    i managed to get out one screw by putting a bit of paper over it which gave the screwdriver something to grip. The other side just won't budge and gets worse the more i try.

    Steve T - 回复

  6. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 6 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 6 中的图像 2,2
    • Use your finger to flip up the kickstand on the back of the device.

    • If there's a microSD card in the microSD card slot, remove it now before you continue to the next step.

    Don't put your SD card on your magnetic mat.

    Chris Cotter - 回复

  7. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 7 中的图像 1,1
    • Use a JIS 000 screwdriver or an official iFixit PH 000 driver to remove the 1.6 mm screw in the kickstand well.

    • Close the kickstand.

  8. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 8 中的图像 1,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 8 中的图像 2,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 8 中的图像 3,3
    • Open the game card cartridge flap.

    • The game card cartridge flap attaches to the other half of the plastic shell, preventing you from completely lifting up the rear panel if it's closed.

    • Lift the rear panel up from the bottom of the device and remove it.

    How to remove micro SD port?

    Pull straight up, press back into place when closing back up.

    Christopher Hernandez - 回复

    This step is missing in this guide. Here are the steps from another guide:

    Step 9) 任天堂Switch的右侧Joy Con手柄滑轨的更换

    Step 10) 任天堂Switch的右侧Joy Con手柄滑轨的更换

    David - 回复

    When I lifted up the back cover, it kind of stuck near the headphone port (even with cartridge slot open). But it wasn't a screw or anything and I kind of carefully pulled and wiggled and the cover came off ok

    Doe - 回复

  9. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the microSD card reader: 步骤 9 中的图像 1,1
    • Use a JIS 000 screwdriver or an official iFixit PH 000 driver to remove the 3.1 mm screw securing the microSD card reader to the device.

  10. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 10 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 10 中的图像 2,2
    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to lift the microSD card reader straight up from the device to disconnect and remove it.

    • During reassembly, make sure the press connector underneath the foam pad is firmly connected to the motherboard. It may help to remove the foam pad before reinstalling the card reader.

    Yes. The reverse is not so simple- you can’t see what you’re doing when you attempt to reconnect and it only takes one small error to completely bend the contacts on the connector. Very delicate.

    if you very gently remove the foam pad sticker, you can at least see better how it lines up and can feel your way to a degree… then you can stick the pad back in. The pad seems pretty critical in keeping things in place once reassembled.

    holmzee - 回复

    Definitely agree about not sticking the foam pad back on until the new SD card slot is connected. Saved a lot of headache. Great walkthrough and easy repair!

    Jonathan Stachewicz -

    Tried several times to replace this SD reader module. As mentioned above, the issue is aligning the connectors together. It appears the foam tape is being used to hold the connection in place. (assuming you can make a viable connection) I am rather surprised at this design. In my experience, mylar ribbon cables like this usually slide into a small PC mounted socket. It appears Nintendo went the cheap route here. This design is prone to failure since it does not enable a positive connection - at least from what I can see.

    Bill Little - 回复

    Alors je suis en détresse total . Jai cassé les bouches en or sur le connecteur qui est soudé sur la carte mère.. comment changer cette toute petite pièces, oû la trouver . Cela fais 1 mois que je cherche partout. Sans remplacer la carte mère. Merci pour vos réponses

    Mike Snow - 回复

    I found it easier to connect it without the black foam pad so I could see and than add the foam pad over it. It was super easy and I an I 33 Mom doing this for my son. Was well worth the money for the kit saved us almost 100 bucks

    Katherine Harrison - 回复

    Had my son follow this guide to fix his own switch where the ad card reader didn't work. And he did. Great instructions!!!! Thanks a million!

    William Scott - 回复

    The only difficult part of following this guide is connecting the new sd card reader into the poorly designed motherboard connector. Its quite possible the sd card reader that came in the console wasnt broken at all.

    The repair kit works just as advertised and even comes with stickers.

    Matthias_ Links - 回复

    I’m still getting error 2002-2054 even after replacing memory card reader module. Thanks, Nintendo!

    Wes Stephenson - 回复

    My switch won’t read my microSD card after I reassembled it (error 2016-0641) please help!

    Nate Topical - 回复

    Tip: Keep the old SD reader piece loosely attached while you line up and gently press the new SD component into the connector on the motherboard. Once the new piece is snug, then carefully remove the old piece keeping the sticky foam in place.

    I am a middle-aged mom with absolutely no special tech skills and I easily followed the directions and successfully fixed the broken SD drive. ifixit is the best!

    Wende David - 回复

    Ah good! i have more confidence now in doing it once you said you're a middle age mom with no experience

    Mohammad Hosein Yavari -

    I missed this bit about reconnecting the SD card reader under the foam pad and didn’t realise until my son pointed out a data storage problem?. All fixed in about 5 minutes taking advice from the replacing the SD card reader fix, especially removing the foam pad from the connector to better see and feel what you’re doing. All sorted!

    Stuart Farquharson-Roberts - 回复

    Awesome guide! Very easy to do with the supplied kit

    cravenkeo khamone - 回复

    Tank you very much, and by tank I mean M1 Abrams, jokes apart easy and simple to follow

    Elia Veschi - 回复

    Thanks for the guide, I was struggling to find a solution, replaced more sd cards, before I stumbled upon this post. The Switch of my children works flawless again!

    Robert Morvai - 回复

    Doesn’t work! I have spent 4 hours and $26 on a tiny screwdriver and some stickers.. I just gave up and replaced the Switch instead.

    I even contacted a local shop to have them fix it and they told me it really isn’t possible. Thanks for taking my money Ifixit!

    J.R. Wood - 回复

    This helped me to reseat my SD card reader ribbon cable. I was getting the 2016-0641 error and no card work. A drop had dislodged the cable partially. And yes remove the foam pad gently to properly connect the cable. You can reuse the foam pad.

    Kris Morey - 回复

    For anyone who ends up bending the pins like I did while trying to reseat the microSD card reader…

    I suggest gently placing very thin tweezers (like the curved ones in the Pro Tool Kit) in the gap and very, very gently pressing them back into alignment. Took a little effort but I was able to realign them enough to sit it in place and have it later working after reassembling the console.

    Yakarot Sennin - 回复

    Anyone have a suggestion where I can purchase replacement foam for this sticker?

    Rob M - 回复

    When reassembling, note the alignment pins in the left and bottom notches before tightening the screw

    Jason Lane - 回复

    Super gemakkelijk te installeren met behulp van deze zeer duidelijke handleiding (met dank aan de vertalers!)

    Wel even goed opletten op de aansluiting op het moederbord is zeer fragiel.

    R de Bruijne - 回复

    It is key to remember most out of the box issues with the SD card reader, do not require a replacement part and can be solved with disconnecting then re-connecting the reader at the motherboard.

    Only when a simple re-seating at the connector doesn't work should you buy the replacement part.

    Jonathon Sinclair - 回复

    I bought the kit and followed the directions. I plucked the black rubber foam off with a pair of eyelash tweezers. Putting the tiny screws back in place also was made easier using the tweezers. As for placing the SD card in place I think I got a bit lucky. I lined it up and gently pressed until it simply went into place. I do believe being gentle is the key there. But it went in and I put it back together. The deconstructing and reconstructing is what took the longest for me at least. I turned it on to verify it worked and then unpowered the unit and inserted the card. The system recognized and update right away and did it and then recognized the card! Just what I need for 20 something dollars. Son is happy and back to gaming.

    Albert Baker - 回复

    Thank you for postingthis fix. The original sd card reader had come unplugged from the motherboard, so replacement reader will be a spare.

    Anybody found a way to ensure the sd reader stays in place?

    Craig Thwaites - 回复

    It was my first time repairing a Switch and the fan replacement wasn't too hard, but unfortunately I think there should be a better warning about the SD card connector because I damaged it while trying to put it back in. I couldn't hear any click and it didn't seem to stay put and I think I ended up applying to much force and damaging the pins.

    Serge Huber - 回复

    What are the foam black squares called and where can I get a replacement for one?

    Marcus - 回复

    It’s called Foam tape

    Alberto -

    What is the error code 404 for

    Alberto - 回复

  11. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the shield plate: 步骤 11 中的图像 1,1
    • Use a JIS 000 screwdriver or an official iFixit PH 000 driver to remove the six 3 mm screws securing the shield plate to the device.

    Some models have a small board in the lower left beneath the kickstand which accepts SD cards. This will have to be carefully removed with its connections popped out, then replaced after.

    Draque Thompson - 回复

    Yeah, that “small board” is the microSD Card reader chip, which was covered literally one step ago. All models have a microSD Card reader, that’s how game data is stored…

    nin10doh -

  12. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 12 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 12 中的图像 2,2
    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to peel back the piece of foam on the top edge of the device near the fan exhaust port.

    • If the foam doesn't easily peel away, don't force it as it might end up tearing. Carefully peel at different spots to pull back the foam.

    My Switch (bought about two weeks after launch) seems to be missing this foam piece… Was it added later, similar to the foam piece in the left joy-con (to improve connectivity)?

    firetech - 回复

    It’s possible it was added to newer units! Nintendo slightly updated the internals of the Switch not too long ago.

    Craig Lloyd -

    My launch Switch also does not have this piece of foam, so it was most likely added later.

    Christoph -

    Also did not see this in my launch switch.

    matthew.raehl - 回复

    Me three, no foam.

    carolaclavo - 回复

  13. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 13 中的图像 1,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 13 中的图像 2,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 13 中的图像 3,3
    • Insert a spudger underneath the shield plate along the edge of the device.

    • Pry up to lift the shield plate and remove it from the device.

    • You may feel a bit of resistance. This is normal, since the shield plate is slightly bonded to the heat sink with thermal paste.

    • A thick pink thermal compound bridges the gap between the shield plate and the copper heat sink underneath. This helps prevent the Switch from overheating.

    • You can reuse the pink thermal compound if you're careful. Keep the compound clean and make sure it makes solid contact between the heat sink and the shield during reassembly.

    • If you need to replace it, refer to our thermal paste guide to remove the old thermal compound and replace it with an appropriate compound, such as K5 Pro, during reassembly.

    How do you know if the thermal paste needs to be replaced?

    Youji Hong - 回复

    Once you remove a heatsink you must always replace thermal paste even if you had just applied it ( or add a little more) . The reason is that once heat sink is fitted, paste splits around because of pressure and only needed amount will remain. If you remove the heatsink then some paste will move so when installed again there will be spots without paste. Hope this is clear enough. In any case cost of paste is very small compared to work time and value of your equipment…..

    MacTek -

    When your switch starts to lag and drop FPS, if you play breath of the wild and it starts to slow down in heavy areas like the forest where you get the master sword, can i use artic mx 4 insted of the pink compound?

    Diego Soto - 回复

    I’d like to know as well if a cpu thermal compound like arctic mx-4 can be used to replace the pink compound

    Adam Stillman - 回复

    No you shouldn't . It will spill around because it is not viscous enough and then there will be no heat transfer. As suggested by author K5 PRO is the most appropriate compound for such cases.

    MacTek -

    Arctic is generally only supposed to be used on bigger heat sinks like a personal computer. Its not nearly as thick or gummy compared to K5 PRO, and you should always use something that’s thicker for smaller project like a Switch/phone/tablet.

    Shawn Christensen -

    Why was this not included in the tools/equipment list? Getting to this step and now I will have to reverse and wait for yet another order to arrive. ? Very frustrated

    Amanda Nally - 回复

    Hi Amanda,

    Thanks for bringing this up. Sorry! We inadvertently left that part out during the guide refresh. I’ll add the necessary info into the step.

    Arthur Shi -

    To apply new thermal paste, the directions state to use the application method recommended for your specific processor type—vertical line, horizontal line, middle dot, or surface spread.

    Which method should be used for the Nintendo Switch processor?

    Philip W - 回复

    As stated in the comment above, is there a particular method to apply thermal paste to the Switch’s processor? Or as long as you distribute it evenly is enough?

    lievjorg - 回复

    Is another thermal compound as MX4 or 6 okay as well?

    Marceau - 回复

    does ifixit not have an appropriate thermal paste for this step?
    there is only arctic silver 5 in the kit and i would guess that that should not be used in this case.
    if true, the kit is incomplete

    Lucas Tigy - 回复

  14. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery: 步骤 14 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Disconnect the battery: 步骤 14 中的图像 2,2
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up and out of its socket on the motherboard.

    be careful not to pry it off the board entirely

    Nathan McKenna - 回复

    This was an old switch and the entire thing with the black plastic came off.. Most of the pins aren't there anymore, too.. is there a solution to that? Does soldering work?

    Dawn Martin -

    it's probably possible, but unless you have experience with microsoldering, you'd probably be better off taking it to a local repair shop

    just some mango -

    This step just ruined my device… wish there had been a warning of caution here.

    Phone guy - 回复

    You can use a spudger to hold down the black plastic side of this connector that is supposed to stay attached to the motherboard while using the pointy spudger as shown in order to reduce any chance of pulling the socket off the motherboard.

    Brian Edgin - 回复

  15. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the heat sink: 步骤 15 中的图像 1,1
    • Use a JIS 000 screwdriver or an official iFixit PH 000 driver to remove the three 3 mm screws securing the heat sink to the motherboard.

    • Carefully peel the two foam pieces stuck over both the heatsink and the fan away from the fan.

    • The foam only needs to be peeled back enough to clear the fan.

    • The foam is really delicate and tears easily. Use the following technique to peel the foam:

    • Insert the point of a spudger underneath the part of the foam that isn't stuck against anything,

    • Press the top of the foam with your finger to hold it in place.

    • Roll the spudger tip underneath the foam all the way to the other end of the foam to release it.

    spudger technique is perfect.

    Jaxon Lee - 回复

    For anyone who doesn’t have a pen-style spudger, the tip of your JIS 000 screwdriver can be a great alternative tool. The same steps above can be used, just be extra careful not to tear that foam. Roll the tip of the screwdriver the same way you would roll the spudger tip.

    nin10doh - 回复

    Maybe it’s because I’m working on a day one switch and the adhesive is just old and stubborn, but this didn’t work well for me. Am I just completely out of luck, or can I order a replacement for the foam?

    Trae Block - 回复

    I had the same problem and I found a foam manufacturer: https://www.foam-material.com/sample-cus...

    I'm pretty sure the type is "Granular Activated Carbon Foam" and the thickness is 0.5 mm but I have no idea what the porosity is.

    Garret Jaworski -

    Yeah ripped the foam. Neither the screwdriver nor spudger technique worked. Day one switch, so 6 years old at this point.

    Ndragonawa - 回复

    Does the foam need replacing if torn? What does it actually do.

    Scott Norman - 回复

    I wanted to know as well, what does it do? Can I replace it with thermal pads?

    Lord Aranorde -

    Can I replace the foam with a 0.5mm thermal pad? Will it be a better solution?

    Lord Aranorde - 回复

    The adhesive remover really helped here being a day one switch

    Jeremy Ortner - 回复

  16. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 17 中的图像 1,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 17 中的图像 2,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 17 中的图像 3,3
    • Use a spudger or your fingers to lift the heatsink up and off the motherboard to remove it.

    • You may feel a bit of resistance. This is normal, since the heat sink is slightly bonded to the CPU with thermal paste.

    • Clean off the old thermal paste from the heat sink and CPU using high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth. Apply new thermal paste to the CPU before reassembly.

    • Apply thermal paste to all surfaces that had thermal paste applied previously. This includes between the heatpipe and aluminum shield, which the Switch uses as additional heatsinking.

    What's on the heatsink?

    Unknown1224 - 回复

    Directions for this step say you can use Artic Silver ArctiClean but when adding to iFixit cart it says “This won’t work with your device (Nintendo Switch).

    Dan S. - 回复

    where do i get more of that black fabric like tape that is on the heat sink?

    Regal Pikachu - 回复

    They may sell it in the ifixit store.

    Joshua Graham -

    (1) Exactly how much thermal paste should be applied to the CPU?

    (2) Which application method should be used? The linked instructions list four methods (vertical line, horizontal line, middle dot, or surface spread) but it’s not clear to me which one is appropriate for the Switch. Thanks!

    Travis - 回复

    UPDATE: So, for anyone who also wanted to know the answers to these questions:

    1. I ended up eyeballing the amount. Imagine an amount the size of a pea, then split that amount in half. That’s how much I used, and it worked fine.

    2. The paste (I used K5-Pro as recommended) is quite thick and sticky and difficult to get to behave the way you want, so I ended up just doing the “middle dot” method and spreading it a bit with a popsicle stick before smushing it the rest of the way down with the heat sink. Seems to have done the trick.

    Good luck!

    Travis -

    you can also spread it with the spudger or any non-metalic tool if you are not sure how much you put

    just clean it afterwards

    Richard Aguirre -

    K5 (or thermal pads) is ONLY needed between the copper pipe and metal shield plate. It is a pad replacement compound and is not meant for high heat applications like CPUs as it boils and creates air gaps. Air=bad for heat transfer.

    Regular thermal compound/paste should be used on the CPU. You’ll have a sticky mess to clean but if you want proper cooling it needs to be done. The instructions clearly state that regular compound is used on the CPU.

    Cerus98 -

    i used artic silver 5 and worked just fine

    Richard Aguirre - 回复

    The steps doesnt specify but do you have to remove the heat shield from the cpu as well?

    Jeremy Ortner - 回复

  17. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the headphone jack and game card reader: 步骤 18 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the headphone jack and game card reader: 步骤 18 中的图像 2,2
    • Use an opening tool or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the digitizer cable's ZIF connector.

    This step broke my switch i can't use my card reader anymore! i tried numerous time the reverse it seems my headphone jack works but my touchscreen and gamecard reader is broken. Even worse one of the screws to attach this plate was mangled so i cant even replace it anymore because the screw wont come out anymore. I reallly hate that i followed this guide others suggested to just keep the gamecard touchscreen ribbon attached and just fold it like a book. I wished i did that. I not gonna bother to even buy an gamecard replacement anymore. Its time to buy an switch oled and be done with this!

    Kar Wai Chan - 回复

    The advice to "fold it like a book" will not work, as the cable will need to come out of the switch in order to replace the screen. It can not be kept in the slot.

    Loris Hofer -

    To anyone reading this step: This is not an isolated incident. The loss of functionality of the game reader board, which includes the use of reading cartridges, the touchscreen, and the headphone jack, is an possibility that can happen if you disconnect the board. Unless you are replacing the board itself, do not do this step. As of 1/15/2023, there is no know reason why this happens or no known solution other than buying a new game reader board.

    Henry Terrance -

    Update: If your Switch has lost the ability to read games and or the headphone jack in addition to touchscreen functionality, please consider reading this thread and its solution: Nintendo Switch Cartridge Reader Not Working After Fan Replacement

    Henry Terrance -

    it is really hard to see what you need to flip up. look at it from different angles. it's the thinnest little strip of black plastic.

    Patrick Laffan - 回复

    If you're scared of breaking this piece, you can skip step 18 and 19, and just flip the reader over to the left (after step 20-22). Worked for me, be careful though it might bounce back.

    Cato_nm - 回复

    Please help I replace the game card read and head phone. Now my switch wont even turn on.

    Chase Blackstone - 回复

  18. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 19 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 19 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a pair of tweezers to slide the digitizer cable horizontally out of its connector on the game card reader board.

    • Before inserting the cable during reassembly, make sure the ZIF connector locking flap is flipped up.

    • With the cable parallel to the board, gently slide it into its connector.

    • Don't force the cable into the connector. If it doesn't insert, ensure the locking flap is flipped up, reposition the cable, and try again.

    • If your touchscreen doesn't work after the repair but your Game Card reader does, make sure this cable is properly inserted. If your Game Card reader also doesn't work, check the Game Card connector in the next step instead.

    The reverse of this is a little tricky - it may be helpful to post some more detail about getting the ribbon all the way back in and ensuring the clasp goes down to troubleshoot some of the touchscreen comments below.

    Nick Wagner - 回复

    This seems to be purely for the touchscreen to work, if you remove the headphone/card reader the switch will still function fine, however without somewhere for this cable to reattach your touchscreen will be disabled

    Ian Wilson - 回复

    the reverse of this is tricky. i'd suggest a better tool kit with this that includes real tweezers so i don't have to use my wife's

    Patrick Laffan - 回复

    Did you get it to work finally?!

    Chris Cotter - 回复

    Hi Chris! From the thread, it looks like it's not this connector that's the problem, but the press connector in the step below. If your card reader won't read cards, check to make sure this connector is fully aligned and seated.

    Arthur Shi -

    This connection was a problem for me. I tried the connection many times before it worked. What finally worked was lining up the gold rectangle on the back of the smaller part to overlap/cover the port very carefully. This required me to compress the ribbon a bit. Not much force required to finish the connection.

    Tyler Rhodes - 回复

    I found it much easier to reinsert the ribbon while the reader board was fully disconnected. This way I was able to simply hold the reader board with my fingers and slide it over the end of the ribbon while the ribbon was just sticking up in the air. The ribbon is quite stiff and slipped in VERY easily in such a way that I felt confident that it was fully seated. Then while holding it in one hand, I flipped the locking flap down with a spudger in the other. You might also be able to seat the board and the ribbon will likely stay inserted under its own tension, then flip the locking flap down.

    Brian Edgin - 回复

  19. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 20 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 20 中的图像 2,2
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry the headphone jack and game card reader connector straight up to disconnect it from the motherboard.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

    • If the touch screen doesn't work and/or game cards aren't detected after reassembly, you might have not fully reconnected this press connector. Carefully disconnect it and try again.

    Note that if the card reader mentions it won't read cards, this cable has not been reconnected correctly. Watch the connectors are not bent when reattaching

    Shaniqua Bowdre - 回复

    You need to push the connector upwards. Look at the image and you will see a very slight bend. This bent allows the connector to align with its dock. Very very careful when pressing down IT HAS TO BE ALIGNED.

    Juan Visani - 回复

    This step had me most stressed during re-assembly. I saw in a video elsewhere where the person reattached the press connector BEFORE screwing it back in which gave them more room to work with. They also pointed out that there's an outline on the top that should line up with where it reconnects. This helped me re-connect with more confidence.

    Level 100 Psyduck - 回复

    I also reconnected this connector before screwing the reader down. You will not have to contend with the pressure from bending the stiff wide cable leading from the connector.

    claudio ocano -

  20. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 21 中的图像 1,1
    • Use a JIS 000 screwdriver or an official iFixit PH 000 driver to remove the three 3.1 mm screws securing the headphone jack and game card reader board to the device.

  21. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 22 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 22 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the headphone jack bracket.

  22. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 23 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 23 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the headphone jack and game card reader board.

  23. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard: 步骤 24 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement, Remove the motherboard: 步骤 24 中的图像 2,2
    • Use an opening tool, spudger, or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the LCD ribbon cable ZIF connector.

    I recommend when reinserting the LCD ribbon cable, DO NOT bother with the tweezers.

    The sharp end is incredibly hard and the Gold on the Ribbon cable incredibly soft. Even trying to avoid gold-plated end, I still damaged it re-inserting it into place.

    I recommend first turning the console around to face you (so you can see how the ribbon slides in), then pressing gently with your finger to try and slide it in.

    Yakarot Sennin - 回复

    Ifixit should change the guide. I just ruined a perfectly good screen scratching the flex with the tweezer... Cmon, if i only had seen the comment before!

    Afonso -

  24. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 25 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 25 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the ribbon cable straight out of its connector on the motherboard.

  25. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 26 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 26 中的图像 2,2
    • Use an opening tool, spudger, or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the fan cable ZIF connector.

  26. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 27 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 27 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the fan cable straight out of its connector on the motherboard.

  27. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 28 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 28 中的图像 2,2
    • Use an opening tool, spudger, or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the power and volume button ribbon cable ZIF connector.

  28. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 29 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 29 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the ribbon cable straight out of its connector on the motherboard.

  29. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 30 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 30 中的图像 2,2
    • Use an opening tool, spudger, or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the smaller LCD ribbon cable ZIF connector.

  30. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 31 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 31 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the ribbon cable straight out of its connector on the motherboard.

  31. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 32 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 32 中的图像 2,2
    • Use the point of a spudger, an opening tool, or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the Joy Con sensor rail's data cable ZIF connector.

  32. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 33 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 33 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the ribbon cable straight out of its connector on the motherboard.

  33. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 34 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 34 中的图像 2,2
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up the black antenna cable straight up out of its socket on the motherboard.

  34. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 35 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 35 中的图像 2,2
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up the white antenna cable straight up out of its socket on the motherboard.

    I broke the connector off of the board what can I do to fix it? Where can I get a part for the board to be able to click the wire back in. The solder points is still the to re solder but where to find the part to fix is a nightmare!!!! PLEASE HELP THANKS IN ADVANCE 🙏

    Danny Dean - 回复

  35. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 36 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 36 中的图像 2,2
    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to pull the right speaker connector straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

    • Do not pull on the connector by the speaker wires. They're very thin and can easily snap off the connector.

  36. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 37 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 37 中的图像 2,2
    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to pull the left speaker connector straight out of its socket on the motherboard.

    • Do not pull on the connector by the speaker wires. They're very thin and can easily snap off the connector.

  37. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 38 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 38 中的图像 2,2
    • Use an opening tool, spudger, or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the Joy Con sensor rail data cable ZIF connector.

  38. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 39 中的图像 1,2 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 39 中的图像 2,2
    • Use a pair of tweezers to slide the Joy Con rail data cable straight out of its connector on the motherboard.

  39. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 40 中的图像 1,1
    • Use a JIS 000 screwdriver or an official iFixit PH 000 driver to remove the following screws:

    • Four 2.5 mm screws

    • Two 3.1 mm screws

  40. Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 41 中的图像 1,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 41 中的图像 2,3 Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement: 步骤 41 中的图像 3,3
    • Insert a spudger into a gap between the motherboard and the frame.

    • Carefully lift up the motherboard and remove it from the frame.

    My motherboard was getting caught on the fan, I found it much easier to remove the fan first, then the motherboard.

    I'd suggest steps 40/41 and 42/43 should be reversed

    Kitsune - 回复

    mine too, its almost impossible to remove the board without breaking it so long as the small lip on the fan is there, possibly a difference in production models?

    Golden Glory - 回复

结论

Compare your new replacement part to the original part. You may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Nintendo Switch Answers community for help.

90等其他人完成本指南。

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Great guide! Thank you. Just one problem: Where the !&&* can I buy a replacement?

Rob - 回复

You can buy one on the ifixit parts store or you can find a used one on eBay.

HeyJacksonY -

What’s the name of the grey compound you insert on the cooper section on the motherboard? I’ve been wondering what that stuff is.

Steven Peck - 回复

That is thermal compound or commonly known as thermal paste. It improves performance of parts by bridging the gaps between the CPU and heat pipes.

HeyJacksonY -

If you get a used motherboard is there any issues with login credentials? I assume the system memory and everything is located on this motherboard?

nrb_o_21 - 回复

It depends if it was formatted or not, i guess.

Daniele Carminati -

Yes, the credentials is on the internal storage of the motherboard, Usually, the seller will remove accounts, or do a system restore, before selling it. If you ever come across an issue where it has a parental control pin (which prevents a system restore), there’s a parental controls pin reset option on Nintendo’s website. If you pay them 50 cents, and provide the serial number and confirmation or inquiry number of the used board (or system), they will give you a master key that you’ll need to remove the parental control, so you can do the factory reset.

bluemetal04 -

if I buy a new motherboard will all my data of the switch be gone? Like pictures game progress and such?

Anderson Ureña - 回复

Yes, since the storage and memory are a part of the motherboard. Be sure to back up your game data, screenshots, etc. before attempting any repairs.

Craig Lloyd -

Finished this about a month ago, took me about 2 hours. This guide was essential to my doing it, the details here are impeccable. The comments that followed each step were extremely helpful. So far so good, the renewed device is working flawlessly to this day. Can't thank you enough, saved me close to $200 in labor alone, plus the battery which I found for about $180. Half price is a great deal!

While currently out of stock here, I suggest Amazon or Ebay, the latter will be the greater risk of getting something that is unusable, but is notably cheaper than Amazon (both offer used parts only, not new; naturally, there will be no new parts for this model. I got mine from Ebay, and it worked out just fine. Protect yourself from bad actors hawking junk, and always contact the seller before forking over any of your own funds! Check if they accept returns, too, since many don't and then you're S.O.L., which is far from LOL

Can anyone inform me how to add my success with this guide to the stats displayed below?

James Kalivoda - 回复

Congrats on your repair! If you haven’t yet, click the “Give the author +30 points” in the conclusion section, and it will mark you as completing the procedure.

Arthur Shi -

Will replacing the motherboard remove my console ban? Some people told me replacing the motherboard removes my console ban as its applied on the motherboard

Artem Ivat - 回复

Did you ever figure it out?

Max Benson -

If i replace the motherboard does that remove / wipe the internal storage?

Fredmonster2004 - 回复

Yes. Yes It Will

No Name -

Does the nintendo switch motherboard HAC-CPU-01 matches with the original installed motherboard HAD-CPU-01?

steven jamaer - 回复

Hi there, if I replace the motherboard does the serial number change?

Mithun Maru - 回复

yep, the serial is tied to the motherboard

darth mango -

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