The Absolute Best OLED Switch Loose Joy Cons Fix Ever

So you want to do is fix your loose Joy Cons without a screw driver and other nonsense like adding actual scotch sticky tape and destroying the value of your Nintendo Switch? I got an easy solution, using electrical tape that you can easily put on and remove! And the whole thing is as easy as baking an apple pie! Wait, that's a lie! It's even easier than that!
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My Nintendo Switch OLED came with loose Joycons on both sides, but especially on the right side. This left much to be desired when taking it out of the house to play, especially with faster action games.
After watching some videos, I realized their solution didn't work for my Switch as just fixing the issue slightly wasn't going to cut it for me. I wanted a solid feeling portable device, and so I decided to film it live and figure it out as I go (but do not worry, I made a lot of cuts to ensure you're not sitting around waiting for me to cut pieces of tape).
Watch and enjoy the process! Let me know if you also had similar issues or found solutions that also work!
My Goal:
1. Do not open anything up inside the Joycons or the Switch.
2. Only use quality Vinyl tape rated to 80 degrees Celcius that can be removed without leaving glue or marks as shown in some other videos I have seen.
3. The Joycons must slide out and not be completely jammed in to the solution.
4. If need be, the solution can be removed to return the Switch to its original state for re-selling, servicing, etc.
The Result:
4 pieces of vinyl tape had to be placed in 3 places per side, with the bottom getting a second smaller piece taped over the first to allow the Joycon to better slide up and down without causing friction or catching on the edge of the tape (otherwise the tape would start to peel and cause headaches).
Notes:
I would not attempt this if you got kids. This makes the unit fairly rigid, and I believe Nintendo left some tolerance to ensure the unit is able to flex/bend without breaking especially when handled by kids.
Post Video:
I used a screw driver in my computer repair kit that was able to fit the Joycon to tighten the screws on it, as my right one was making noises when pressed a bit. That was outside the scope of the video as it was specific to the right Joycon only. The left one itself seemed fine.
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[@brianbuchanan9296]

This did work for me; thanks for posting! I have the White OLED btw. Just one layer was necessary, not two: top, middle, and bottom like you posted. I have 3M Super 88 tape laying in my toolbag, so that was just what I needed. Thanks again👍

[@LunasRa]

Glad it helped you out! Thanks for replying!

[@dreamcube_tm]

Do you have a link to the specific tape you used? Or could you provide the name? Thanks!

[@LunasRa]

It was just like mid-range 3M tape with a temp rating (important, if the package has not temp rating, it's probably too cheap). You can get those at any hardware store like Home Depot.

[@Scarftail]

This unfortunately doesn't work for everyone. I've come to the conclusion that these tape methods only really work on new units, and the culprit lies in the console's rails, which wear down the more often the controllers are slid on and off. I'm still figuring out how to allow the rails to make a more permanently stiff connection. It could be the firmness of the rails' connection to the body.

[@LunasRa]

I'm considering getting a Switch Lite for when go out, and just keeping the OLED one docked forever. Even with this method, it's better but not ideal.

[@Scarftail]

@@LunasRa From a lot of testing I've done, I think as long as the Joy-Con shells and console rails are still sturdy, it holds out.

[@firmandodaniiii]

If i put a tape on that, is it okay If I want to take the joycon off?, I mean how about the tape?, should we put a new one again?

[@LunasRa]

Electrical tape (3M) is designed to come right off with a single swipe of a fingernail. I would not use any other types of tape. To be honest, it's not a complete fix. I wound up buying a second Switch (the Lite edition), my OLED is now plugged in and I avoid using it handheld as for action games I just don't like the flex even with the tape.

[@jakesmith5278]

Thank gawd I never have this problem 'cause I never use these god-damed awful joycons. My hands are much more valuable.

[@LunasRa]

I have a pro controller, and it's awesome. I did this just for when I have to take it out of the house 😁