This is a helpful tutorial and I want to thank you for making it, but I gotta say, it’s SUPER hard to listen to what you’re saying when that Sail remix is playing. Maybe you could make a version where the music gets quieter when you do voice over? Or one without music? Thanks again for the tutorial, it was super helpful!
Thanks man this was a lifesaver. I bought some used joycons from GameStop and they had the same problem. I started to think it was my switch. I used your video to fix my original joycon and took those bad boys back. Again thank you. Also you just got another sub.
@@mr.canvas4154 The metal lock worked great in my left joycon, but I had to send it into Nintendo for drifting, they gave me a brand new joycon anyways and the original lock has been fine on that one.
Thank you sir. I will say, for anyone that's reading this comment in the future, test the release button to make sure the security bar (meatal U) isn't pressing down on the lock too hard, or the spring won't push it back into place.
Thank you very much for posting this video. I had a joycon that kept slipping its bindings but this video help me fix it without breaking something else. Top job.
@@tspooner01 Thats not to say you wont strip the crap outta your first screw 😆 I know i did, but then u got it down. Just like dude said pressure and practice, but I'd also add patience. 🙃 Firm and slow
Watching this video these are what I forgot to order when I ordered my hall effect joysticks for my joycons. Oh well I've lived with it for 2 years sometimes sliding up and I only play on it a couple times a month anyway. This is a good video and someone should be able to replace this pretty easy just by watching this.
@@Nick-vy2ms of course they're worth buying lol. They're made of metal so they definitely aren't going to wear away the more you remove them from the system/grip... Absolutely worth the money lol, if you love your Joy-Cons anyway.
Good video and tutorial. It really helped a lot. But try to avoid the background music in the future. Or at the very least put it at about 25-30% the volume you had it here.
Thanks for the video, it helped me figure out how to take off the metal plate covering the lock. In my case, it wouldn't come off completeley. The bottom part was stuck, so i bend the plate to make room. Not optimal, but better than mess up the ribon cables trying to pull it out.
Thanks, I paid £3 off amazon for the tri wing, philips, 2 pairs of metal latches. The tri wing was quite good, Its smaller than my tri wing from gamecube / Wii days lol. So satisfying to hear that click, and feel it lock after having them loose since literally the first week lol.
it was harder to force out one thing I noticed was that the button to remove the joycon became difficult to depress it still releases the joycon, but the button won't go in with a bounce I think it is extremely important to make sure your spring is seated correctly when installing the metal latch. Maybe I made a mistake there. Too lazy to reopen cause it works.
Thanks for making this video. This is a perfect fix. How about turning down the music next time. Not really what I needed to hear as my big shaky hands tried to follow along. Thanks.
my screws don't come off with the triwing...... what do i do?... i desperately tried to unscrew that Y00 screw but no success, didn't come off. Any tips for the screws to come off? And do you know any replacement screws that are made out of metal to avoid trouble in the future?
Any suggestions for what to do if one of those tiny Y screws is stripped? I got 3 of the 4 off the back, but my screwdriver won't get any purchase with the 4th.
use a 5/16 drill bit, hold the joycon in place, and firmly drill at the screw (slow but consistent) until the head comes off then buy replacement screws
Peter hastick I was able to fix it. Just had to reattach the ribbons with some tweezers. It took me way longer than it shud have. I cant find that screwdriver for the switch anywhere. But i was able to fix it. All that matters
There’s a reason why that lock is plastic, when you drop your switch the joycons are suppose to take the brunt of the force and they eject if they need too, I feel as if this would make the console more prone to breaking since the joycons can’t break loose, I’m just going to send my in to Nintendo
@@Bovize wear and tear is only with original console warranty broken analog is always free repair the metal latch will not break the joycon rail because the joycon rail is also metal
I personally wouldn't use a metal lock since it will probably put wear on the rails like you said, but also if you drop the Switch on the Joycon now; it runs the risk of damaging the rail since it's metal on metal instead of plastic on metal. Replacing the rail is a lot harder than replacing a Joycon.
lost the spring when tried to put it back in... now i cant find it... but i found a kit where the springs are in but it will take a week to ship from uk to germany :(
the outer shell uses pretty weak screws (the black ones), similar ones are present on the pro controller but with a philips head and they can wear very easily so just be extremely careful not to let the screwdriver slip or force it too far
Well I did and the freaking spring flew away and now I had to buy springs and I am waiting for them. I just made it to minute 4:47. I hope you make sure you hold your apron while pushing the old lock out.
So Nintendo glued my screws that lead to the spring on both my joy cons... so rather then me being able to unscrew them I damaged both screws. I tried both of the screw drivers both ways with little and a lot of pressure and still no success. 20 dollars well wasted
I just received some joy cons from temu They're compatible with the Switch and you can't tell the difference. I like then a lot, but.... one of the joycon locking mechanism came broken. I'm comparing the real joycons from the fake ones and it looks to be the same type. If so... do ya'll think getting any regular joy con replacement locking mechanism tools will work on this fake joycon?
yo dudes, before you decide that the plastic clip in your joycon may be broken, make sure its not the joy-con grip that is the issue, I had a cheap knock-off grip that didn't have a metal rail, and it turns out that my clips weren't broken it was just that rail that was broken, if you have another grip controller, test it in that grip first to see if it slides out, I opened mine up for no reason only to find out I just had a bad grip controller :') I mean I had to open it anyway to fix the drift with some card stock but...I coulda saved myself some time if I just realized that my clips were fine. oh well xD
I have a problem...I accidentally disconnected one of the orange ribbon thingies, how do I connect it again? Update:....It got ripped into two pieces...I broke my joycon, it doesn’t work anymore
would it really blow the budget of nintendo if they made these metal to begin with, this is one of the most common issues with joycons and all nintendo would have to do is spend like 1 dollar on metal buckles and the issue is solved. Thanks for the video cant wait for my package to arrive.
Keep in mind that they saved money on plastic locks yes, but also with a metal lock; you run the risk of damaging the actual Switch console if you drop in on the Joycon now since it's metal on metal instead of just plastic on metal. Personally I'd rather replace a Joycon than the Joycon rail on the Switch console which is a lot more difficult to do.
Keep in mind that they saved money on plastic locks yes, but also with a metal lock; you run the risk of damaging the actual Switch console if you drop in on the Joycon now since it's metal on metal instead of just plastic on metal. Personally I'd rather replace a Joycon than the Joycon rail on the Switch console which is a lot more difficult to do.
@@fritospie7982 do note the comment your bumping is 4years old and further has been deleted. My comment was simply don’t watch the video on a response comment. further why would I take it as an insult Im not the creator. Im very much against the music overlays in tutorials they’re incredibly annoying but instead of moaning just be grateful if it helped you.
Damn ! 🎵Blaim it on those dirty nails baby🎵. Did you have to dig the package from China up? Good video but as my mind went from fixing shit..to cleaning your nails!
This is a helpful tutorial and I want to thank you for making it, but I gotta say, it’s SUPER hard to listen to what you’re saying when that Sail remix is playing. Maybe you could make a version where the music gets quieter when you do voice over? Or one without music? Thanks again for the tutorial, it was super helpful!
SAIL
I was considering buying a thing like that but I wasn't very sure on how to place it, but even 2 years after your video is still useful! Thanks!
Thanks mate , ordered off amazon and it didn’t come with any instructions these worked beautifully love having my switch feel like it’s new again
Thanks man this was a lifesaver. I bought some used joycons from GameStop and they had the same problem. I started to think it was my switch. I used your video to fix my original joycon and took those bad boys back. Again thank you. Also you just got another sub.
Got a second hand switch and this was so helpful, thank you so much!
Just ordered the kit off Amazon, and will be using your video to perform the replacement on my Left Joycon, I hope it works!
Pikasack just be carful and go slow
how’s your left joycon ?
@@mr.canvas4154 The metal lock worked great in my left joycon, but I had to send it into Nintendo for drifting, they gave me a brand new joycon anyways and the original lock has been fine on that one.
SomeGuy567 nice!
Thanks for this video! My left joy-con no longer locks in place and I may have to do this.
Thank you sir. I will say, for anyone that's reading this comment in the future, test the release button to make sure the security bar (meatal U) isn't pressing down on the lock too hard, or the spring won't push it back into place.
Just fixed 2 of my joycons with these, works like a charm
Thank you very much for posting this video. I had a joycon that kept slipping its bindings but this video help me fix it without breaking something else. Top job.
Thanks for the video mate, i paid £10 off Amazon for one kit and it arrived with no instructions whatsoever, your video was on point!
Installed mine today. Love them!
How do you effortlessly unscrew the triwings wth
I found that the triwing screwdrivers provided in the kit were not that great. The ones I already had were able to unscrew them much easier.
BADGRAPHIX I mean your mainly buying the lock, if it was supposed to be good screwdrivers, it would be like 20$
@@tspooner01 Thats not to say you wont strip the crap outta your first screw 😆 I know i did, but then u got it down.
Just like dude said pressure and practice, but I'd also add patience. 🙃
Firm and slow
Thanks for video mate, just used it to change my sons joy con locks
Watching this video these are what I forgot to order when I ordered my hall effect joysticks for my joycons. Oh well I've lived with it for 2 years sometimes sliding up and I only play on it a couple times a month anyway. This is a good video and someone should be able to replace this pretty easy just by watching this.
Hey thanks for the video the instruction were not helpful and I was stuck till I saw your video. Thank you
Cheers for the vid,just changed my 2 sets of locks on joycons grey and neon .all failed.now fixed
Del//boy79 Marfas any update on if they’re worth buying?
Nick Zenobi they work a treat.better than the originals
@@Nick-vy2ms of course they're worth buying lol. They're made of metal so they definitely aren't going to wear away the more you remove them from the system/grip... Absolutely worth the money lol, if you love your Joy-Cons anyway.
Damn Nintendo for using plastic, we all have to do this eventually 😭
Good video and tutorial. It really helped a lot. But try to avoid the background music in the future. Or at the very least put it at about 25-30% the volume you had it here.
Thanks for the video, it helped me figure out how to take off the metal plate covering the lock. In my case, it wouldn't come off completeley. The bottom part was stuck, so i bend the plate to make room. Not optimal, but better than mess up the ribon cables trying to pull it out.
Thanks for the video my dude
Thanks, I paid £3 off amazon for the tri wing, philips, 2 pairs of metal latches. The tri wing was quite good, Its smaller than my tri wing from gamecube / Wii days lol.
So satisfying to hear that click, and feel it lock after having them loose since literally the first week lol.
very satisfying!!!
Thank you I was able to do this . Your a big help
Please my tri-bit screw that I ordered isn’t working what do I do!?
have you tried putting the joycon straps incorrectly.....did it come off easily with force or was it harder to force out?
it was harder to force out
one thing I noticed was that the button to remove the joycon became difficult to depress
it still releases the joycon, but the button won't go in with a bounce
I think it is extremely important to make sure your spring is seated correctly when installing the metal latch. Maybe I made a mistake there. Too lazy to reopen cause it works.
Thank you for the video😁
Thank you so much! Even tho I disliked the music, your tutorial fixed an annoying problem I've been having for so long now
What do I do?! I can't get the metal plate that holds the plastic buckle off!
SomePerson47 pry it gently
Thanks this worked well for mine
Thanks for awesome vid. Helped me fix my son's Joycon. Top stuff.
Purchased a kit on eBay after seeing your video. How is it holding almost 11 months later, are they still good?
Dominic holding up perfect
@@petah1617 Good to know. Thanks for the reply Peter
Thanks for making this video. This is a perfect fix. How about turning down the music next time. Not really what I needed to hear as my big shaky hands tried to follow along. Thanks.
OMG!This video helped me a lot!
my screws don't come off with the triwing...... what do i do?... i desperately tried to unscrew that Y00 screw but no success, didn't come off. Any tips for the screws to come off? And do you know any replacement screws that are made out of metal to avoid trouble in the future?
I did the replacement on my son's Switch. Easy peezy. However, the blue side won't lock. Any suggestions? The red locks fine
Any suggestions for what to do if one of those tiny Y screws is stripped? I got 3 of the 4 off the back, but my screwdriver won't get any purchase with the 4th.
I have not had that problem. Apply even pressure and turn slow
i did the left side effortless a year ago. now i come to do the right....it slips right off the rail idk why...
and its 2024 and im following your simple tuto to replace my locks. very nice work explaining. thnks
I tried replacing mine but it gets stuck on the switch won’t come off how do I fix that
Just did mine thanks alot
How do you get the screws out if they get balled? 😓
Dude same happened to me
use a 5/16 drill bit, hold the joycon in place, and firmly drill at the screw (slow but consistent) until the head comes off
then buy replacement screws
I need help i got the kit when i tryed unscring the back of the joy con And i striped it helo me plz!!!
Diamondly Playz you need to press hard and twist slow
im gonna be honest with you,
are u a wizard because i know those screws on the back are hard to get off
zroom boyo apply pressure and twist slow
@@petah1617 i already did it like a week ago
i have these tools but theres one screw that dont want to be removed . rip
same
Great tutorial!
Are there any risks of ruining your joycons? Did your joycons still work properly after this?
Alfredo Venturina you have to be carful of the ribbon cables
Alfredo Venturina all 4 of mine work perfect
Peter hastick
Thanks! I'm just worried i might have to spend money for new joycons.
I pulled ofd thr ribbons think there is any chance of putting then back and saving the control?
not sure. id have to see it
Only if the ribbon isn't ripped
Peter hastick I was able to fix it. Just had to reattach the ribbons with some tweezers. It took me way longer than it shud have. I cant find that screwdriver for the switch anywhere. But i was able to fix it. All that matters
Happy to hear it worked out for you, you can possibly try eBay for extra replacement screws for the joy con.
Same happened to me and it took awhile but I fixed it.
There’s a reason why that lock is plastic, when you drop your switch the joycons are suppose to take the brunt of the force and they eject if they need too, I feel as if this would make the console more prone to breaking since the joycons can’t break loose, I’m just going to send my in to Nintendo
Just sent mine in, they’ll repair the lock for free under warranty. Also general wear and tear is covered as well
@@Bovize wear and tear is only with original console warranty
broken analog is always free repair
the metal latch will not break the joycon rail because the joycon rail is also metal
I bought the Ifixit buckles, but it still slips out of lock
Hey thanks a ton, worked great!
How are they long term? Im worried about them wearing out the rails on my switch
I personally wouldn't use a metal lock since it will probably put wear on the rails like you said, but also if you drop the Switch on the Joycon now; it runs the risk of damaging the rail since it's metal on metal instead of plastic on metal. Replacing the rail is a lot harder than replacing a Joycon.
lost the spring when tried to put it back in... now i cant find it... but i found a kit where the springs are in but it will take a week to ship from uk to germany :(
okay i found a spring in a lighter :D
Thanks man
Did you have any trouble with stripped screws?
the outer shell uses pretty weak screws (the black ones), similar ones are present on the pro controller but with a philips head and they can wear very easily so just be extremely careful not to let the screwdriver slip or force it too far
Hey man what did you do to your thumbstick. Looks cool
They are thumb stick grips.www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071FMCLZ7/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Peter hastick thanks dude just ordered them
Peter hastick thanks for the tutorial as well
Thank you for this! I do believe I will be able to fix my slipping joycon no prob after I order the metal locks from Amazon meow.
Well I did and the freaking spring flew away and now I had to buy springs and I am waiting for them. I just made it to minute 4:47. I hope you make sure you hold your apron while pushing the old lock out.
Nice video. Thanks.
Got it from amazon for six dollars and i cant screw out the back screws tryed both screw drivers
same!!!
Miguel Playz same
Same
gracias muy útil
i was worried it was gonna be really hard but its not thx for the vid
istg whatever i do the screws on the back won't even move a little bit haha
So,you’ve been using these metal lathes for almost two years. One question:do these latches damage the rails of the console/grip itself?
Eski Kopuzçı has Ent damaged anything on the switch. Metal lock have worn out a few weeks ago. Will be replacing with more locks
Eski Kopuzçı Not unless you’re being EXTREMELY harsh with it. Metal on metal is much more durable that plastic on metal.
So Nintendo glued my screws that lead to the spring on both my joy cons... so rather then me being able to unscrew them I damaged both screws. I tried both of the screw drivers both ways with little and a lot of pressure and still no success. 20 dollars well wasted
I replaced the lock, but it still comes off without hitting the button. Perhaps I put the spring in wrong? The button is a bit stiff.
Nvm I fixed it. Used the wrong side lock lmao.
I just received some joy cons from temu
They're compatible with the Switch and you can't tell the difference. I like then a lot, but.... one of the joycon locking mechanism came broken.
I'm comparing the real joycons from the fake ones and it looks to be the same type. If so... do ya'll think getting any regular joy con replacement locking mechanism tools will work on this fake joycon?
Thanks man!
1:40 Tutorial actually starts.
Thank you.
Harder than it looks also im 15 so im pretty dumb with screws but GOOD TUTORIAL!
I broke the ribbon thing what should I do plz help
Get a new joy con
replace the joycon rail pcb ribbon
next time lift the motherboard lever gently then insert the ribbons into their slots
U are small but have a bright future
yo dudes, before you decide that the plastic clip in your joycon may be broken, make sure its not the joy-con grip that is the issue, I had a cheap knock-off grip that didn't have a metal rail, and it turns out that my clips weren't broken it was just that rail that was broken,
if you have another grip controller, test it in that grip first to see if it slides out, I opened mine up for no reason only to find out I just had a bad grip controller :')
I mean I had to open it anyway to fix the drift with some card stock but...I coulda saved myself some time if I just realized that my clips were fine. oh well xD
THANK YOU SO MUCH
How's your switch now?
EmpireZz it lasted about 2 years and one side broke but worth it
@@petah1617 it'll do since Nintendo releases new cons for the pro
I have a problem...I accidentally disconnected one of the orange ribbon thingies, how do I connect it again?
Update:....It got ripped into two pieces...I broke my joycon, it doesn’t work anymore
🥔🧠.
just replace the joycon latch pcb easy fix
to place the ribbons into their slots, you need to lift the tiny lever and insert them gently
Very helpful
The screw that holds the latch together is hard to get out help
I think you should raise the music
Yo
I think I may have stripped some screws 😢
you need to buy a 5/64 drill bit and drill out the stripped screws until the screw heads pop off
be gentle, firm, and patient
I orderd this on Amazon but their two gray screw dirver because amazon is an idiot
would it really blow the budget of nintendo if they made these metal to begin with, this is one of the most common issues with joycons and all nintendo would have to do is spend like 1 dollar on metal buckles and the issue is solved. Thanks for the video cant wait for my package to arrive.
a few cents for a metal buckle is a very big deal to manufacturers
it could be the difference of a price increase or a production halt
Keep in mind that they saved money on plastic locks yes, but also with a metal lock; you run the risk of damaging the actual Switch console if you drop in on the Joycon now since it's metal on metal instead of just plastic on metal. Personally I'd rather replace a Joycon than the Joycon rail on the Switch console which is a lot more difficult to do.
You might consider washing your hands and using a brush to clean under your fingernails.
thanks bro. your video very helpful . i save my penny from spend to much repair my joycon 🌹
cute nails bro
"Should pop right out" my ass 😑
Just dont fuck your screw heads up!
One of my screws were already worn so badly I couldnt unscrew it, so there's no getting in my joycon anymore lol
you need to buy a 5/64 drill bit and drill out the screw until the screw heads pop off
be gentle, firm, and patient
Good video. The music gave me cancer...
wow didn't know this was an option, is there any corners nintendo can't cut. TY!!
Keep in mind that they saved money on plastic locks yes, but also with a metal lock; you run the risk of damaging the actual Switch console if you drop in on the Joycon now since it's metal on metal instead of just plastic on metal. Personally I'd rather replace a Joycon than the Joycon rail on the Switch console which is a lot more difficult to do.
bro next time use a different song this song got annoying quick
why do you have songs playing in the back. so annoying especially a tutorial video where you are trying to fix something.
@@ajc4327 I agree with Ayydeen, it is annoying. I will take your advice and go watch another video. Maybe take advice instead of taking insult.
Hm. Also, that’s a DMCA violation. That’s copyrighted content. Annoyingly loud, and at times can’t make out what he’s saying because of it.
@@fritospie7982 do note the comment your bumping is 4years old and further has been deleted. My comment was simply don’t watch the video on a response comment. further why would I take it as an insult Im not the creator. Im very much against the music overlays in tutorials they’re incredibly annoying but instead of moaning just be grateful if it helped you.
@@ajc4327 You should probably re-write that first sentence. I couldn’t decipher it. And people that aren’t insulted don’t respond with paragraphs.
Your mom never taught you there is a polite way to get your point across? 🤡😂
Damn ! 🎵Blaim it on those dirty nails baby🎵. Did you have to dig the package from China up? Good video but as my mind went from fixing shit..to cleaning your nails!
love2 smash can’t be afraid to get dirty for your money
@@petah1617 well put sir! I will now give you thumbs up!
when's the last time you washed your hands
im a diesel mechanic
Thanks, but the moronic robot spaz-attack music, in other words brostep, wasn't necessary.
Didn’t help at all and u ruined my joycon
i think that's kinda your fault