The specialist page for teardown articles and repairs of technology, iFixit, the Nintendo Switch made, gained knowledge while screwing on and diligently collects tips and instructions for repairing the switch. If you unscrew the Nintendo Switch, examine the hardware, replace parts, repair the console or just want to see it from the inside, then walk in! Because everything you need to know on the subject, as well as the fact that the Nintendo console has 4 GB of RAM, can be found at iFixit.
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Unscrew and disassemble the Nintendo Switch securely
If you just look at the Nintendo Switch without the intention of taking it apart, you will notice the three-point screws. According to iFixit, to open the switch you need a tripoint or tri-point bit with the designation Y00 and a Phillips # 00 screwdriver. In addition, another tool was used in the Nintendo Switch Teardown, which you can access via the shop on the advice page or order via Amazon can. Also good to know: the display and digitizer of the handheld are separate and can therefore be exchanged individually. However, you have to be careful when taking the display apart, as this can damage a cable.
More info and the full Nintendo Switch teardown from iFixit
If you want to see how to open the Nintendo Switch, i.e. in detail the handheld, the Joy-Con controller, the docking station and so on, which parts are screwed, which are glued and which are otherwise attached, then take a look at iFixit:
- Teardown with step-by-step instructions for opening the hardware
- Page with a collection of all instructions, repairs, tips and tricks
iFixit teardown of the Nintendo Switch as a video
Would you fix a console yourself?
So far I have only dared myself to do that Analog stick of an N64 controller to exchange. In addition, I have not yet unscrewed, disassembled or repaired another console or any other, more complex device (from the world of consumer electronics). With my new switch I don't plan to do that either sooner or later. How is it with you, what experiences do you have in this area?
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After graduating from high school, Johannes completed an apprenticeship as a business assistant specializing in foreign languages. But then he decided to research and write, which resulted in his independence. For several years he has been working for Sir Apfelot, among others. His articles include product introductions, news, manuals, video games, consoles, and more. He follows Apple keynotes live via stream.