Введение
Follow this guide to replace the 3.5mm headphone jack and game card reader board in a Nintendo Switch gaming console.
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Remove the single 6.1 mm Phillips #000 screw from underneath the kickstand.
Agree. This was a very short screw.
I was also surprised at how short this screw was, but it wasn’t 6.1mm in diameter…it was the same diameter as the ones in the next two steps.
Perhaps this is a misplaced decimal point, and it was supposed to be a 0.61mm length screw?
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Remove the two 2.7 mm Phillips #000 screws from the bottom of the device.
These screws wouldn’t go back in for me for some reason. I was definitely using the right screws as I set them aside step by step as usual. I’m not sure what the problem could have been, I just reassembled without the screws.
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Remove the single 2.7 mm Phillips #000 screw from the top of the device.
This one didn’t want to come out on its own, and only came loose when I completed the rest of the steps to remove the rear panel, as I pulled the panel off.
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Remove the single 3.8 mm Phillips #000 screw from the right Joy-Con rail.
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Remove the single 3.8 mm Phillips #000 screw from the left Joy-Con rail.
Please do not use a JIS #0 bit on this kit. I ended up stripping the screw on my switch and now I won't be able to get inside. You are much more likely to remove this screw with a JIS #000 bit, like literally every other screw on this machine. Why I thought I should throughly read and follow the instructions is beyond me, because I guess this ifixit guy decided it would be a great meme to get people to ruin their switches.
+1, JIS #0 seems way too large; I used a #00 and that worked. I agree that #000 might have worked even better, but I saw this comment too late.
Ive been trying to unscrew with the correct 000 bit for like 5 minutes and it wont unscrew :/ please help asap
this screw stripped in like two seconds using the screwdriver included with ifixit’s kit!
One screw didn’t come off and now it is stripped…. I’m trapped in this step, desperate and questioning all my life choices…….
RIP screw RIP repair
RIP crew, RIP repair
Well this sucks, I can’t get these %#*@ joy con screws out, why did I spend all this money, its works on every other screw on the joy con rails but its like these middle screws aren’t cut deep enough for anything to grab onto it.
I got them out with a #000 but it took an obscene amount of pressure put down on the screw. Needless to say I’m not putting them back in.
Yes, this also stripped one of the screws on my own personal switch. Very disappointed too.
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Pull the rear panel up and off of the device.
Achtet darauf die Backplate nicht zu kippen, wie es die Bilder vermuten lassen. Ich habe beim nach Hinten klappen ein Plastikgewinde an der Backplate abgebrochen. Aufpassen.
I think the picture is a bit misleading. I tiltet the plate while I was removing it what resulted in an broken off screwmount.
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Remove the single 3.1 mm Phillips screw from micro SD card board.
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Gently lift the micro SD card board straight up, away from the Switch to disconnect and remove it.
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.
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!
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.
Directions were great and very helpful! Saved time and money doing myself.
I finished the repair and its not recognizing anything. Ive downloaded a couple more games to the hard drive while I was procrastinating the repair, could a desyncronization issue be causing this?
I have the new reader plugged in but my nintendo switch wont turn on now.
try to hold thepower button for a bit it might just be shut down hold the buutton for at least 30 seconds or just wait for it to turn on
I have same issue. Console is dead
Kenny -
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
The Y screws are horrible. The bit in the took kit only managed to get two of them out. I have a Y0 bit that got the other two out. What a stupid design those are. Kit should include replacement screws and maybe a new foam pad for the SD Card Reader. New SD card module is tricky to get the connection.
Foam pad no longer sticky enough to hold down the connector. Is there any place to get a replacement sticky pad or a work around to keep the connection secure?
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!
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.
I’m still getting error 2002-2054 even after replacing memory card reader module. Thanks, Nintendo!
My switch won’t read my microSD card after I reassembled it (error 2016-0641) please help!
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Remove the six 3.1mm Phillips #000 screws from the shield plate.
Agreed, still missing that step… I don’t have the image that is in your linked screenshot.. but your screenshot doesn’t mention removing a 7th screw anyway. I had my screwdriver underneath trying to pry it open before realizing there was another screw holding it all together.
Sorry everyone! The guide was missing a prerequisite guide. The missing SD card steps should be there now.
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Remove the shield plate from the device.
How do you know if the thermal paste needs to be replaced?
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 -
I’d recommend replacing the thermal compound to ensure that the cooling system works as intended.
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?
I’d like to know as well if a cpu thermal compound like arctic mx-4 can be used to replace the pink compound
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.
I really don’t understand in what areas I should be replacing the thermal paste.
Do I leave the giant pink glob that’s present on the back plate or replace that as well?
Or do I only apply it under the heat sink and on the motherboard?
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger underneath the white connector and pry upwards to disconnect the battery from the motherboard.
It is possible to just slide the old rail out after this step, and slide in the new one.
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Use a clean fingernail to flip open the lock on the game card reader ZIF connector by prying it straight up.
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Use the tip of a spudger to gently slide the game card reader ribbon cable out of its socket.
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.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the two 3.1 mm screws from the headphone jack bracket.
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Use a Phillips driver to remove the single 3.1 mm screw from the headphone jack and game card board.
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Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the headphone jack by prying its connector straight up.
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Gently lift the game card reader board, starting with the headphone jack.
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Slide the game card reader board away from the copper heat pipe, and remove it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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The SD card slot removal wasn’t in the guide, but otherwise spot on. Thanks!
Good catch! It’s updated now :)
It worked, thanks
After changing the board out, I don’t have touch on the screen, put the original PCB back in the console and i have touch again, so its not that I did any damage to the flexes or ZIF connector. Any one have any ideas?
Hey man, did you ever figure this out? I have the exact same issue. My touchscreen is no longer working.
Seems there are different kinds of card slots, European, American and Japanese, Installing for example an Eurean version into an American version wil result in a not working touchscreen , i think it`s a software issue as the cardslot had same parts, if anyone finds a workaround please let us know
Nintendo does not like aftermarket replacement part. Get original second hand and will be ok
mfijak -
After changing the board i tried to insert a card game and i received the 2162-0002 error.
Could be a compatibility problem?
How to solve?
Should you be applying a thermal paste when putting the heat sink back on?
I ordered the tools in this guide directly from this page, and somehow ended up with a 1mm flathead instead of a tri-point driver. Looking at my receipt, the flathead is indeed listed, but I didn’t observe that at the time of purchase — it all makes me a bit frustrated, as I have no idea how that happened. I’m attempting to order the correct driver now, but my son is going to be disheartened that he has to wait another week before he gets his Switch back.
I followed the whole guide, replaced it — and the headphone jack still only plays through one ear! Any ideas?!
error code 2162-0002
an error has occurred.
please press the power button to restart the console. If you are unable to restart hold the power for 12 seconds to turn the console off.
It wont restart or power off. Any advice?
took it apart again and found i didn’t have step 19 seated all the way. It fired up fine now, but the game card cannot be read, which was the whole point of the replacement.
ifixit sent me a replacement card reader that worked this time, EXCEPT now no touch screen. SMH.
I've tried this at least 8 times and it still hasn't worked any suggestions?b
I just tried everything, and I got all the problems mentioned, both the touch screen and card reader don’t work. Please help.
Im getting the same issue i was before i changed the reader… (the game card could not be read. please remove and reinsert it.) headphone jack and screen are working fine.
Two things-
-it's one thing if the touch screen doesn't work, but if it's going crazy leave the ribbon in step 13 unplugged. That is the touch screen ribbon and unplugged will deactivate it completely.
- be careful not to strip a screw. It happened to me and it sucked to fix.
My son's switch volume consistently goes up to max, need to replace the circuit board (power, volume up, volume down) and replace the speakers.
My son's Switch has the issue where music and sound only plays out of the right headphone speaker. Tried it with several pair to verify this. I'm guessing this repair guide is the only option to fix it.
This looks like an awesome guide. I just bought the part, but this looks very helpful. I'll come back to follow the guide and rate further when I'm done.
Did all The repairs at first I was getting an error code went back and re-did it it started right up but I’m still not able to play the games with the cards
I’m having the same touchscreen doesn’t work after replacing the game card reader problem others mention. Any fix for this yet?
Will card slots from old revisions work with new revisions? I disassembled my HAC-001-(01) and its card slot looks different. But it is ejects cartridges immediately and i need to replace it.
Part replaced now touch screen won’t work & it still won’t play game cards, I feel as though the new part is defective…..
installed the new one but still have the same card read error.
and touch screen doesn’t work even with old card reader reinstalled
This was an awesome guide. For someone who is not really good with his hands (and really nervous to cut off the kids from their oh so important video games) this was a life saver. Thanks to all who contributed and giving me a way to repair it without having to wait forever or pay someone twice as much to do so. Took about 45 min following step-by-step with shaky hands :) I held my breath while turning it back on and all I have to say is “MARIO KART IS ALIVE (again…)!”
Hey, I have a weird problem with my big Switch, not actually sure if it’s the game slot or something on the motherboard. The game slot doesn’t work, comes up with the standard “Game can’t be read, re-insert…” message. I’ve tried it with Pokemon Let’s Go, Harry Potter, Mario Kart, Mario Odyssey and Gianna Sisters. All these work on my Switch Lite, the Pokemon game was new. The weird thing is: Gianna Sisters gets recognized immediately on the big Switch, loads up fine and I can play it. The other four games give me the error message. I’ve swapped the game slot over from another broken Switch, with no luck, but I am not sure if that game slot is working either. Before I buy another game slot off ebay, do you guys think that it’s the game slot or anything on the mainboard?
So, to make things weird, it’s definitely not the game card reader. I’ve got a Switch with a broken screen that works in the dock and plays all games fine and took the game card reader out of that one and installed the game card reader from the console that doesn’t want to play games except for Gianna Sisters into the broken screen one. Broken screen one still plays games fine (fixed the screen by now) and the other one still only reads Gianna Sisters.
The guide was very well put together, I was able to swap out the part, no problems at all. Great job. For those seeking the same resolution I was for my problem: Swapping out the part did not fix my issue. I still receive the same “CardReadError” when inserting any one of my 33 switch games (though, for whatever reason, Monster Hunter works just fine, it’s the only game I own that the switch will read")
I will continue troubleshooting… hopefully get it figured out. If I do, I’ll come back and comment more. If I don’t, this will sadly be the end of the road for Nintendo with me.
Took me a couple passes to get the ribbon in and get the little clasp to lock back down, but I knocked it out and it’s up and running like new. I ran into the touchscreen going down and instantly started to panic - make sure the ribbon is all the way in and the clasp locks down and you should be good.
So I replaced my game card reader, followed step by step. My Nintendo Switch still doesn’t read games… I don’t know what could be the issue. Does anyone know what else, other then the game card reader that could prevent my Switch from reading games.??? HELP
Any idea why the microphone isn’t working anymore after replacing the game card reader? Audio itself is working fine and also game card are read correctly.
Please be careful with these screws. Your bit will go through them like butter and strip them if you're not careful. Speaking from experience.
Benjamin Fryar - Ответить
Mines were stripped did you manage to get them out? If so please tell me how i really need help with this ive been stuck on this step for 4 days cause i have covid and i am running out of money so i need ot be careful with what i get.
Luigi Igii -
So should I use glasses screws
iceprincess4445 - Ответить
what happens if you do strip a screw?
Stephanie C Cusimano - Ответить
Drill ‘em out
Kenny -
I used a Y0 bit instead and it worked better for me not to strip the screws
Alexander Watson - Ответить
Any suggestions of what you can do if you do strip the screw
Emma Johnson - Ответить
Can't do much. Will need drill it out.
Kenny -
im still stuck on this step HELP ME
Luigi Igii - Ответить
every screw on the back is buggered and i’m honestly tempted to just buy a new tablet because i don’t see how i’m meant to do this without a drill and all the screws buggered im tempted to just break the backplate to unscrew the screws and then just replace the back plate
FatFrank - Ответить
same I AM SO FUSTRATED ill tell you a sulution if i find one
Luigi Igii -