Sorry I didn't get to testing the analog stick in the video...just ran out of time. I've uploaded a quick video showing me testing the analog stick to the community tab...go check it out if you're curious! (Spoiler alert...they are interchangeable)
Man, being a tech must be fascinating. Other people: Can't wait to go home and play my new game console! Steve: Can't wait to go home and tear this console apart, see what's inside, put it back together and see if it still works!
I'm really happy that Nintendo decided to make the Switch Lite pretty repairable. Thank you for that great Video and providing your experience and knowledge to the world. This makes you a Hero. Please keep up with high quality content like that.
I am more optimistic than that. I suspect within a year or so based on your numbers now. Seems to have jumped up quite a bit in the last few months too
I can't help but feel like this is a nod to how insanely watchable the content is and how he will grow, but also lending to the fact that people are gonna wanna know how to fix their Switch a few years from now when it just wears out from normal use. He's gonna be the first to show up with his monotony of Switch fix videos
Just found this channel and it's honestly so cool. I've always been interested in electronics, and to see you take apart these devices that I spend so much time with is very gratifying. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for uploading this, followed your tear down and then reversed everything & repaired my son's switch lite control stick - obviously you made it very easy to follow because I am not experienced 😂
very informative....thanx for gettin this switch taken apart so quick n lettin us kno whats in it...i love that mini driver u got too, looks like it makes things waaay easier
I haven't actually even gotten to test it yet...in fact it's still apart...I wanted to get this vid shot, edited and uploaded all today so that's all I've had time for
Thank you! This tear down helped me out after my daughter accidentally dropped her lite in the toilet. Luckily I got it cleaned out and it works again.
I don't plan on getting a Lite, but if I were it's good to see that buttons aren't too difficult to get to for swapping. I'm just not feeling the white buttons and sticks.
Hey tronics, I have a couple questions for you. I got the blue lite and I'm looking to replace the white buttons with the black ones as well as replace the Analogs in it with the new updated analog sticks (That supposedly don't get the drift.) The buttons (minus the DPAD) appear to be exactly the same as the buttons for regular joycons so that won't be hard to find but my I don't know where to get the updated analogsticks? I was going to do it all at the same time while I had the console open. Another question is the DPAD the same size as the DPAD in the pro controller? I don't have calipers to measure them but I know you do if you don't mind checking that out to let me know.
Great vid as usual my man, where were you when I was five years old and taking apart all my toys lol. 8/10 times I had "bonus" parts and screws left over after reassembly lol.
Thanks for the great high quality video as always! Quick question, from your experience so far what do you prefer more? The lite or the regular switch?
It looks like the metal plate you took off first significantly blocks the air intake vents (especially the right one.) Hopefully that doesn't damper air flow too much.
Great video I'm not getting the lite because it's the stick drifts, you can't send them to Nintendo to have them fixed like regular joycons....and can't play on the tv which is obvious
Lol why did you remove that other video? Btw, love your channel, big fan of repairing stuff, looking to become an electronics repairer in the future. I especially love the microscope motherboard repairing scenes!
"Sort of" is what I was thinking. I was more wondering if it would be one solid board that the screen connected to. You can separate one "joy-con", but too bad the other is literally part of the main board. For repair purposes I wish they BOTH could be removed and replaced.
Just got mine yesterday. The hand feeling is great but what really floored me was the quality of the screen. It completely blows the regular Switch's screen out of the damn water.
@@jsjuhbdn Well the resolution is the same but the screen is smaller which results in more pixels per inch but the actual screen just seems to be a much higher quality panel. It's very bright and colourful and there is also much less of an air gap between the plastic shield on the outside of the console and the screen itself which results in less glare overall and just an overall nicer look. It's kinda hard to see the differences on video but put a Switch and Switch Lite side by side and the difference in screen quality is pretty apparent
@Conzpiracyzero88 My guess is it will be worse. The current spikes seem to be able to make it through the power control circuit.. and it used to be that the weaker chips was the gpu. It makes sense as it is the most power hungry chip... and it acted as a fuse. Now the next chip to act as a fuse is probably the main cpu with integrated gpu...tine will tell.
@@Tronicsfix I was wondering about that. You were wondering about if it would work after you put it back together at the beginning of the video and then ended with just the mobo in hand. I'm assuming it'll go well :P
I came here to see if I could easily access the buttons on the right side for cleaning purposes, good thing I decided to instead of immediately trying to open it up myself
Awesome TearDown Video. I am concern about the speakers. Some games they sound really low on high volume. Are the speakers upgradable? I was thinking of replacing them awful speaker with Bose headset speakers so games sound louder
Interesting to note that the contact pads for the D-Pad on the left daughter board are in the shape of a Peace symbol (3:55), but the right side ones are not (7:53). Easter Egg?
Could you answer what the torque is like on that screwdriver? Would it happen to bring out any real tight screws, or is that better left to hand tools? And how does it do with tightening screws? snug but not too tight? Thanks if you can reply good sir. :)
Disappointing that they still use the same mounting on the microswitch for the shoulder buttons, did they protect it in any other way? It looks like they changed out the other buttons including the triggers.
Hey, will that little screw electric driver you used to take out those first four screws be able to take out a stripped screw on the side of the switch. I've been having trouble with it for a few days now.
The Lite? I didn’t see another Lite tear down but this. Was wondering if the Lite used the same analog stick module as the joycons. Or if it were improved.
I have a question. The electro screwdriver you used in this video, could it be used for model train maintenance? I have it on my wish list on Amazon as well as a soldering mat like the one in your video, it was a suggested item. I’m just compiling a list of tools and such I’ll probably need when I get started with my layout.
Hey I am having an issue and could use some input. Had to replace the RIGHT joystick on my gf’s switch lite and in the process of the repair, I accidentally broke the clip for the ribbon cable for the fan off (and cannot locate it) How would you go about remedying this issue? I assume I have to have the clip pressing down on the cable in order for the fan to receive power. Could I just replace the clip (if I were able to find any)? Or stick something in there to push it to make contact? Thank you so much for the input!
4:58 or repair shop can scam you by using the old cheaper analog stick. Unless you repaired it yourself. My brother phone camera modul was replaced, he went from 23mp sony to a regular 8mp, even the software only reads 8mp.
There does not seem to be a single video on youtube on soldering a USB3.0 Type Micro-B port (replacing it), its the one with 2 halves to it and one half can be used for USB2.0 if needed. This is typical on USB3.0 portable hard drives like WD My Passport. Can you make a video on how to replace this port?
I wish they gave more support to the shou lder buttons. I want the switch lite because i mostly play handheld but on my normal switch ive broken so many joycons it worrys me
I don't know if that's possible: but can you change the usb-c port in the switch lite and replace it with the "normal" switch's port and see if it docks? I heard the new port in the lite version only charges so maybe if you change it you can dock it... I don't know tho
Hi, news around the world are pointing that Nintendo didn't fix the analogues on the Switch Lite. From what I've seen from your Switch V2 tear down, the Lite seems to have the updated analogue sticks, but could you clear this out ? Thank you.
Sorry I didn't get to testing the analog stick in the video...just ran out of time. I've uploaded a quick video showing me testing the analog stick to the community tab...go check it out if you're curious! (Spoiler alert...they are interchangeable)
TronicsFix I haven’t played it but I like to original one
I think that there's some glitch at 6:53. It looks like a small bar in the middle of the screen.
So did the normal analog switch work in the lite version :)?
Haven’t been able to check yet
I can't put the thing down! Loving it!
Phew, it's back. I thought Nintendo had asked you to take down the video 😁. Thanks for reuploading
Ha, ha...nope...just wanted a cleaner upload with no glitches!
@@Tronicsfix can I ask you what your turn around time for service on PS4 pro
@@Tronicsfix D'awww I missed the original glitchy video. Was it similar to what we see at 6:53?
This is like eating all of the PEZ pellets before even using the toy.
I can relate
Man, being a tech must be fascinating.
Other people: Can't wait to go home and play my new game console!
Steve: Can't wait to go home and tear this console apart, see what's inside, put it back together and see if it still works!
And if it doesn't work, modding is a great option.
I'm really happy that Nintendo decided to make the Switch Lite pretty repairable.
Thank you for that great Video and providing your experience and knowledge to the world. This makes you a Hero. Please keep up with high quality content like that.
You'll hit 1 million subs in few years for sure.
That'd be awesome!
I am more optimistic than that. I suspect within a year or so based on your numbers now. Seems to have jumped up quite a bit in the last few months too
Too long, he need to throw some iPhone 11 and Switch Lite out a 20 story building. 1 million in a few months.
It's nearly a year later and he's already at 680k, 1 million is next year for sure
I can't help but feel like this is a nod to how insanely watchable the content is and how he will grow, but also lending to the fact that people are gonna wanna know how to fix their Switch a few years from now when it just wears out from normal use. He's gonna be the first to show up with his monotony of Switch fix videos
thanks for taking the time to look at the back panel. I was replacing the sd card door and could not remember how the black parts went back.
Just found this channel and it's honestly so cool. I've always been interested in electronics, and to see you take apart these devices that I spend so much time with is very gratifying. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much! I've been looking forward to this since the switch lite was first announced
Thanks for watching!
Damn I was going to put colored buttons on my switch lite but after watching this I don't think it's worth taking it apart that much.
Your videos are very high quality :D
Keep up the good work 👍🏻
Thanks! I appreciate that
those gold pads for the bottom of the buttons look like 70's peace signs thats awesome
Man I love Tronicsfix
Nothing like watching teardowns and tests for hours
Awesome job Steve 😍
Thanks for uploading this, followed your tear down and then reversed everything & repaired my son's switch lite control stick - obviously you made it very easy to follow because I am not experienced 😂
very informative....thanx for gettin this switch taken apart so quick n lettin us kno whats in it...i love that mini driver u got too, looks like it makes things waaay easier
Man your videos are awesome, keep up the great work!
Thanks! I plan on it
Couldn't agree more One of the best channels on TH-cam
Clear commentary and easy to watch
Great explaining aswell 👌
This is what the Playstation Portable could have been, if Sony would have committed to the idea instead of canceling it.
huh?
The playstation portable exists.
So are those thumbsticks exactly the same as the original switch...? Man I hope drifting wont become an issue for the lite also
I haven't actually even gotten to test it yet...in fact it's still apart...I wanted to get this vid shot, edited and uploaded all today so that's all I've had time for
@@Tronicsfix No problem thanks for the reply and video anyways it was helpful👍🏻
It will be an issue, without a doubt.
@@GTurbski itsnt a issue just send it to nintendo
They're the new updated version
Thank you! This tear down helped me out after my daughter accidentally dropped her lite in the toilet. Luckily I got it cleaned out and it works again.
I don't plan on getting a Lite, but if I were it's good to see that buttons aren't too difficult to get to for swapping. I'm just not feeling the white buttons and sticks.
Love you videos not a whole lot of talking just straight to the point
Im of those which bougt the original switch at kaunch and 2.5 years later it works fine
Hey tronics, I have a couple questions for you.
I got the blue lite and I'm looking to replace the white buttons with the black ones as well as replace the Analogs in it with the new updated analog sticks (That supposedly don't get the drift.)
The buttons (minus the DPAD) appear to be exactly the same as the buttons for regular joycons so that won't be hard to find but my I don't know where to get the updated analogsticks? I was going to do it all at the same time while I had the console open.
Another question is the DPAD the same size as the DPAD in the pro controller? I don't have calipers to measure them but I know you do if you don't mind checking that out to let me know.
Was eager to see how the built in joycon system works. Was not disappointed!
Best unboxing video in TH-cam for the Switch Lite.
I wanted to see with the buttons changed, with black buttons
its always interesting seeing how manufacturers make things. its also interesting the different changes they made!
it is kinda bad that they combined the main board with the right joycon tho...
What a savage! Wow! love your content and dedication to make your work perfect. First to take it apart! I love it
I absolutely LOVE your videos! They always make me feel relaxed and chill. Keep up the great work 😊❤️
Great vid as usual my man, where were you when I was five years old and taking apart all my toys lol. 8/10 times I had "bonus" parts and screws left over after reassembly lol.
Ha, ha...if it works without them does it really even need them?!
@@Tronicsfix lmao that's what I used to tell my dad!🤣
I don’t know what you did, but it seems to be fixed now so thank you for the re-upload! Great video as usual. :)
The first video disappeared. I'm glad you got this back up.
Thanks for the great high quality video as always! Quick question, from your experience so far what do you prefer more? The lite or the regular switch?
Your vids are always so interesting even if I only have a basic understanding of what's actually going on. 😁😁😁
It looks like the metal plate you took off first significantly blocks the air intake vents (especially the right one.) Hopefully that doesn't damper air flow too much.
Great video
I'm not getting the lite because it's the stick drifts, you can't send them to Nintendo to have them fixed like regular joycons....and can't play on the tv which is obvious
im waiting to see if the sticks drift if they dont i wil lbuy it otherwise i wil buy the original one
Good job Steve :-)
@The retro gamer with old consoles Hi :-)
Thanks Vince!
Lol why did you remove that other video? Btw, love your channel, big fan of repairing stuff, looking to become an electronics repairer in the future. I especially love the microscope motherboard repairing scenes!
There was some glitches with it. This re-upload seems to be normal. Glad you're enjoying this stuff!
@@Tronicsfix Oh, okay. Just now while watching I noticed a tiny glitch at around 6:52
Ya, something still isn't quite right but this one is at least watchable. Thanks for letting me know
Finally, real Nintendo Switch Lite teardown video!
"Sort of" is what I was thinking. I was more wondering if it would be one solid board that the screen connected to. You can separate one "joy-con", but too bad the other is literally part of the main board. For repair purposes I wish they BOTH could be removed and replaced.
All I needed was to see it reassembled to see if it would work because you did say it at the beginning of the video. But great video
Just got mine yesterday. The hand feeling is great but what really floored me was the quality of the screen. It completely blows the regular Switch's screen out of the damn water.
How so?
@@jsjuhbdn Well the resolution is the same but the screen is smaller which results in more pixels per inch but the actual screen just seems to be a much higher quality panel. It's very bright and colourful and there is also much less of an air gap between the plastic shield on the outside of the console and the screen itself which results in less glare overall and just an overall nicer look. It's kinda hard to see the differences on video but put a Switch and Switch Lite side by side and the difference in screen quality is pretty apparent
@@AstralPhnx That's good news, thanks!
It legit looks the same to me but hey pixel density should help with reading text.
Amazing, that is what i was waiting for!
Favourite part of mine was seeing you remove the carburator - didn't even know the switch came with one
Loving your videos. So inspirational
Thank you!
But did you test the video chip for shorts with that beeping meter?
Ha, ha...there's ins't a video chip on this one!
@@Tronicsfix So, should have less problems?
@Conzpiracyzero88 My guess is it will be worse.
The current spikes seem to be able to make it through the power control circuit.. and it used to be that the weaker chips was the gpu. It makes sense as it is the most power hungry chip... and it acted as a fuse.
Now the next chip to act as a fuse is probably the main cpu with integrated gpu...tine will tell.
Thanks !! My backplate literally starting looking super glossy from the left side and I hate it !!! Ima replace it
That screwdiver is awesome.
Looks good! To be honest, replacing OG Switch/Switch V2 is easier than Switch Lite.
Love the video, after watching it I would definitely buy one, it looks to be totally repairable.
So is the old design analog stick working in the new switch?? It is interesting to know. Always enjoy your videos! Thanks for sharing
I actaully haven't even had time to put it back together yet!
@@Tronicsfix I was wondering about that. You were wondering about if it would work after you put it back together at the beginning of the video and then ended with just the mobo in hand. I'm assuming it'll go well :P
Looks like the L and R button are the same type of button, hopefully it doesn't break off as easily....
Ya, it’s a bummer they haven’t strengthened those
Would have enjoyed seeing the old nintendo switch analog stick in action by the end of the video.. :( oh well
I know...I ended up just not having time. I wanted to get this out soon. I haven't even had time to put it back together yet!
Atleast custom backs will be a easy thing to do on this console seemingly
Yup anything is possible with taking your time and the right tools 👍
Great disassembly video!
I came here to see if I could easily access the buttons on the right side for cleaning purposes, good thing I decided to instead of immediately trying to open it up myself
thankyou this just helped me replace a broken joy stick on my friends child switch light
Awesome TearDown Video. I am concern about the speakers. Some games they sound really low on high volume. Are the speakers upgradable? I was thinking of replacing them awful speaker with Bose headset speakers so games sound louder
So underrated.. You deserve 5 million subs. (Just subcribed)
subscribed
Interesting tear down! I don't see how they can call it a Switch if it cannot be connected up to the TV?
Love watching your videos. Do you happen to know where I can get a replacement board for the d pad?
Interesting to note that the contact pads for the D-Pad on the left daughter board are in the shape of a Peace symbol (3:55), but the right side ones are not (7:53). Easter Egg?
Nintendo Switch Lite cannot replace Internal Storage already soldered. So can we replace Internal Storage on Original Nintendo Switch.
Could you make a video about fixing the Nintendo Power glove?
My daughter's switch lite had a bad card reader and went out within the first month. I've been trying to find a replacement part but no luck yet.
Nice video!
You think there’ll be a chance to ever dock this for TV video out?
Amazing Video! Your knowledge you share is Appreciated! Always watch out for the Video Chip with Switches!lol
Been waiting for this !!
I'll wait for the next model, New Switch XL
Adrian HA Keep telling yourself that
RIP portability then I guess.
looks really nice, i wonder if its thermals will do better or worse than regular switch
I love this. It is very interesting. Like all your videos.
Could you answer what the torque is like on that screwdriver? Would it happen to bring out any real tight screws, or is that better left to hand tools? And how does it do with tightening screws? snug but not too tight? Thanks if you can reply good sir. :)
Love your videos man.
You are awesome man! U deserve more subs
I believe it will be a new series about fixing switch lite it short, i like the regular switch fixing series
Hey I would like to see a video of you fixing the should buttons on a Nintendo switch lite
waiting for transparent back cover to come on the market
I was looking forward to this.
Disappointing that they still use the same mounting on the microswitch for the shoulder buttons, did they protect it in any other way? It looks like they changed out the other buttons including the triggers.
these are some high quality pcbs!
0:30 "Let's see if it works by the time we're done"... Well, did it? haha..
Hey, will that little screw electric driver you used to take out those first four screws be able to take out a stripped screw on the side of the switch. I've been having trouble with it for a few days now.
Hey, do you think that if the regular switch’s motherboard was put into the switch lite it would be able to dock? Just wondering
The electric screwdriver from the description seems to be different then the one you are using in the video or am I looking wrong ?
Do you prefer your motorized screwdriver, over a regular hand turn screwdriver?
Can I get a video where someone shows the analog stick module? I want to know if it’s the same crap that was in the joycon that always drifted.
Sure...just watch the video I posted before this video
The Lite? I didn’t see another Lite tear down but this. Was wondering if the Lite used the same analog stick module as the joycons. Or if it were improved.
@TronicsFix Where is the link for screwdrivers like that?
The motherboard sorta looks like a bear hah
I have a question. The electro screwdriver you used in this video, could it be used for model train maintenance? I have it on my wish list on Amazon as well as a soldering mat like the one in your video, it was a suggested item. I’m just compiling a list of tools and such I’ll probably need when I get started with my layout.
I would think it would work but I've not used it for that so I can't say for sure.
TronicsFix okay. Thank you for your time to read and respond to me :)
Hey I am having an issue and could use some input. Had to replace the RIGHT joystick on my gf’s switch lite and in the process of the repair, I accidentally broke the clip for the ribbon cable for the fan off (and cannot locate it)
How would you go about remedying this issue?
I assume I have to have the clip pressing down on the cable in order for the fan to receive power. Could I just replace the clip (if I were able to find any)? Or stick something in there to push it to make contact?
Thank you so much for the input!
So how much did u make from reselling the switch?
4:58 or repair shop can scam you by using the old cheaper analog stick. Unless you repaired it yourself. My brother phone camera modul was replaced, he went from 23mp sony to a regular 8mp, even the software only reads 8mp.
There does not seem to be a single video on youtube on soldering a USB3.0 Type Micro-B port (replacing it), its the one with 2 halves to it and one half can be used for USB2.0 if needed. This is typical on USB3.0 portable hard drives like WD My Passport. Can you make a video on how to replace this port?
I wish they gave more support to the shou
lder buttons. I want the switch lite because i mostly play handheld but on my normal switch ive broken so many joycons it worrys me
I don't know if that's possible: but can you change the usb-c port in the switch lite and replace it with the "normal" switch's port and see if it docks? I heard the new port in the lite version only charges so maybe if you change it you can dock it... I don't know tho
another great video i hope you made more videos like this one
To quote Dave Jones from eevblog, Don't turn it on! Take it apart!
Hi, news around the world are pointing that Nintendo didn't fix the analogues on the Switch Lite. From what I've seen from your Switch V2 tear down, the Lite seems to have the updated analogue sticks, but could you clear this out ? Thank you.
Did it work after putting it back together, specially with the old part?