my switch is starting to act up with physical copies at this time and this video honestly came in for the save, almost bought a whole new switch because of it
This video was perfect! My cartridge was busted, had a broken plastic prong, which I didn't realize and when I took it out, it snagged the gold prongs inside the reader. Following this tutorial, I was able to successfully replace the cartridge reader and get get it to read cartridges. Now I don't need to buy a whole new Switch! Thanks man 🙏👍
Hey thanks for the quick no BS version! I bought one off of eBay that was supposedly working and obviously the guy never tested because it does not. This makes it look pretty easy and I think I can do this. The first video that came up was 20 minutes long and I was really glad there was a shorter one. Very informative, thanks again!
I recommend picking up the part I list in the video description for this replacement. A few other users have reported audio issues when using other replacement card readers. Good luck!
Thank you! This really helped explain HOW to take out the ribbons etc instead of just telling me to 'be careful' like I know what I'm doing. Switch is up and running again and the game cards read :) appreciate it!
my 4 year old autistic son jabbed a bic pen lid into my card reader/cartridge slot and I've been hesitant to buy a replacement not knowing if it's above what I can handle doing, I don't want to brake it further, so thanks for the video, its appreciated
Thank you for this video! My son crammed a game cartridge in backwards and broke some pins on our switch. I bought the reader you linked and a set of screwdrivers and had it changed within 30 minutes. Everything is working perfectly.
Me puse a hacerlo, y mira que me dio por mover los hilos de contacto con el cartucho y buualaaa funcionó!!!! Ya la tengo arreglada... Ya estaba pensando en repuestos, destornilladores jajajja
@@christimmerman2419 Check all your cable connections to make sure something didn't come lose. Card reader doesn't really share any components with the screen
Hey man, is there an easier way to replace the game card flap (cover) and not the whole game card reader? Or do you have to go throught this same process?
The port cover for the card slot is not attached to the PCB I replaced in this video. It's attached to the back plate of the switch, but I haven't personally removed that particular part.
I didn't replace the thermal paste on mine as it didn't get messed up during the removal process. But if it did come apart or peel up, I would probably add more as a precautionary measure.
Thanks for the great video. Are you aware of any issues with the touch screen? Everything works flawless but the touchscreen no longer works. Wondering if its a compatibility issue but insure.
Not sure about this one is it something I can't replicate. Which card reader repacement module did you pick up? It's the same one I linked in the video description?
My slot was fine too but I noticed my earphones and touch screen also didn’t work. So I found out that the pcb was loose at the hinge ribbon connector. I ended up putting a little bit of blue tack in to keep the hinge in place. I still have a few labo kits that my kids never got to finish until now.
I changed my broken card reader with a new one. Now when I touch any buttons, it doesn't respond. The screen is on. Power button doesn't do anything. No response when I put the joy cons on now. :( I used a cheaper card reader. So maybe that did it
super helpful right up until I needed it most 😅 you move so fast I can't see how you remove the bigger of the ribbons, I even downloaded the video and played in slow motion....I don't know what to do
The ribbons on the Switch come off in one of two ways. Some are just press fits that pop off with upward pressure. The others have a small latch that you have to pull up and slide the ribbon out.
@@MrArmageddonBuilds thanks a bunch......any tips on getting the smaller of the 2 ribbon plugged back in? almost seems like I need to remove what I think is a heat sync?
Please fix mine free I sent it to Nintendo alr and they fixed it but the next day it broke again I don’t have any money exra to spend right now and I have so many game cards
my switch is starting to act up with physical copies at this time and this video honestly came in for the save, almost bought a whole new switch because of it
Thank you. I was contemplating repurchasing digital versions of my cartridge games. This took me about 10 minutes, and worked perfectly!
This video was perfect! My cartridge was busted, had a broken plastic prong, which I didn't realize and when I took it out, it snagged the gold prongs inside the reader. Following this tutorial, I was able to successfully replace the cartridge reader and get get it to read cartridges. Now I don't need to buy a whole new Switch! Thanks man 🙏👍
Hey thanks for the quick no BS version! I bought one off of eBay that was supposedly working and obviously the guy never tested because it does not. This makes it look pretty easy and I think I can do this. The first video that came up was 20 minutes long and I was really glad there was a shorter one. Very informative, thanks again!
I recommend picking up the part I list in the video description for this replacement. A few other users have reported audio issues when using other replacement card readers. Good luck!
@@MrArmageddonBuilds perfect, thanks for the heads up!
Thank you! This really helped explain HOW to take out the ribbons etc instead of just telling me to 'be careful' like I know what I'm doing. Switch is up and running again and the game cards read :) appreciate it!
This is a lot simpler then I expected
my 4 year old autistic son jabbed a bic pen lid into my card reader/cartridge slot and I've been hesitant to buy a replacement not knowing if it's above what I can handle doing, I don't want to brake it further, so thanks for the video, its appreciated
Thank you for
your video it helped me fix my sons switch 🙏
thanks for this great tutorial. i was able to save my switch! 😊
Good video. were able to replace the board.
Your video helped and was able to fix my sons switch! Thank you!
Thank you for this video! My son crammed a game cartridge in backwards and broke some pins on our switch. I bought the reader you linked and a set of screwdrivers and had it changed within 30 minutes. Everything is working perfectly.
I would love a link to that screw driver set and your station map.
iFixIt Manta Driver Kit
Me puse a hacerlo, y mira que me dio por mover los hilos de contacto con el cartucho y buualaaa funcionó!!!! Ya la tengo arreglada... Ya estaba pensando en repuestos, destornilladores jajajja
Great video sir! what tools did you use to remove the card reader? Thanks!
Can you link a the screwdrivers you have so I can figure out where to buy those?
Followed the steps, the game card reader works but my touch screen in unresponsive 😢
@@christimmerman2419 Check all your cable connections to make sure something didn't come lose. Card reader doesn't really share any components with the screen
Hey man, is there an easier way to replace the game card flap (cover) and not the whole game card reader? Or do you have to go throught this same process?
The port cover for the card slot is not attached to the PCB I replaced in this video. It's attached to the back plate of the switch, but I haven't personally removed that particular part.
I did this myself I have a question after rebuilding the switch did you put thermal paste before rebuilding the switch
I didn't replace the thermal paste on mine as it didn't get messed up during the removal process. But if it did come apart or peel up, I would probably add more as a precautionary measure.
well my reader came in, I'm going to give it a go, I'll let you know if I succeed 😅
Did you?
Thanks for the great video. Are you aware of any issues with the touch screen? Everything works flawless but the touchscreen no longer works. Wondering if its a compatibility issue but insure.
Haven't heard of this affecting the screen. I would ensure that any ribbon cables that may have been bumped loose are secure.
I also am having this issue where the touch screen is not working. I checked my ribbon cables. Any ideas?
Not sure about this one is it something I can't replicate. Which card reader repacement module did you pick up? It's the same one I linked in the video description?
It is the ifixit one on Amazon. Do you know where on the motherboard controls touch screen?
@@ccmadsen8894 I don't, haven't had to dive into that particular part of the motherboard yet.
hmmm, my slot looks perfectly fine. Not sure if it's worth trying to replace the slot, what do you think?
This is a pretty common issue with the switch. If you've tried more than one game card and none of them work, it's most likely the problem.
My slot was fine too but I noticed my earphones and touch screen also didn’t work. So I found out that the pcb was loose at the hinge ribbon connector.
I ended up putting a little bit of blue tack in to keep the hinge in place.
I still have a few labo kits that my kids never got to finish until now.
The part where you take off the card reader ribbon cable is too fast and not detailed enough.
Sorry it was fast. You just flip up the retaining latch and pull the ribbon cable out.
I bent the pins or something because it is not going in the slot.
What pins? The ones that make contact with the game card?
I changed my broken card reader with a new one. Now when I touch any buttons, it doesn't respond. The screen is on. Power button doesn't do anything. No response when I put the joy cons on now. :( I used a cheaper card reader. So maybe that did it
I got it to work. My switch now reads games with no issues. :) thank you for the tutorial.
What do you do to fix it?
@XXtheJUMPoffXX taking the joy cons off the tablet/console, then pushing the power button. After that, it turned on.
super helpful right up until I needed it most 😅 you move so fast I can't see how you remove the bigger of the ribbons, I even downloaded the video and played in slow motion....I don't know what to do
The ribbons on the Switch come off in one of two ways. Some are just press fits that pop off with upward pressure. The others have a small latch that you have to pull up and slide the ribbon out.
@@MrArmageddonBuilds thanks a bunch......any tips on getting the smaller of the 2 ribbon plugged back in? almost seems like I need to remove what I think is a heat sync?
got it back together, I never want to do that again 😔, but seriously thanks a ton for your help
@@michaelmanning9028 Glad you got it working.
@@MrArmageddonBuilds yeah, thanks alot, my 4 year old is really happy to be able to play cars again 😅
Please fix mine free I sent it to Nintendo alr and they fixed it but the next day it broke again I don’t have any money exra to spend right now and I have so many game cards