Clarification: The LCD can sometimes stick to the digitizer so make sure that when you loosen the adhesive that you're on the right layer - I made the mistake of going around the corner on the wrong layer and destroying my digitizer cable, but this video was still an immense help, thank you!
I have replaced the screen on the iPhone 7, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. With the 8 and later it got harder as they introduced adhesive for the waterproofing. But if working with adhesive doesn’t bother you, the iPhones are still very repairable.
I bought a broken switch off ebay, the inner shell was busted, couldnt hold screws, thanks to your videos and the with the right new parts i was able to to get it working like a brand new one...you are the best. Have a great day man
Did a lcd swap. Digitalizer was difficult, but most problematic was cable connector. I did not understand that black switch while removing cable. It took two attempts to get LCD back in working state. Thanks for great instructions!
Hey I just wanted to drop in and personally say thank you, my son needed to replace his switch screen and we used your video, followed it step by step and everything worked like a charm. And not only did we have an awesome time doing it together, but now my 10 year old knows how to tear down a switch and put it back together on his own. I cant thank you enough man, but the least I can do is like, sub, and turn on notifications. Thanks again man, my kid is back to his cave now that his switch is working again.. probably won't even see him until next summer. lmao Stay safe bud.
For you guys who only have scratches on the side from cause of the dock you can do what I did by just putting a glass screen protector on it. It hides the scratches unless you are looking very closely at it but for the most part it looks good. Even with lighting, the scratches are hard to see
The oled screen doesn't fit in the normal switch housing, so if the conector is the same, and the board layout of the switch oled is the same it might be possible by changing all the housing for the oled housing, it would be cool, if the motherboard was exactly the same, i personally preffer lcds couse are more durable, a oled screen will last maybe 6-7 years, a lot of vita screens are dying nowadays due to being oled, i use consoles forever, i mean i'm still playing gameboy games in my gba sp, so i preffer durability rather than a bit better darks, if you don't compare them is not even notizable
Don’t be afraid to try new things just make sure you really want the best outcome that’s all... I swapped my lcd in literally 10min since I’ve watched many videos to the point where I memorized where each screw, pin, paperlike thingies go. I ended up changing the thermal paste too.
I watched this video several times, because my screen got an faint L shaped mark on it (only visible when the screen is dark). I dropped it (Note that I have a glass screen protector on it) on the floor, picked it up and the LCD had a mark on it. I'm sad. Very sad.
xFELYNEx xFx When a plastic screen is dropped it will most likely not break but it will scratch and having to use a screen protector sucks because I prefer the naked look of the Switch.
I bought a Switch on launch day and very shortly after the warranty was up a speck of dust showed up inside the screen that is SO irritating. I'm going out to buy the necessary tools to remove, clean and reattach the digitizer ASAP. I finally got the nerve to attempt it after watching this video a hundred times haha
Thanks, this video helped me a lot. Was a little uncertain about doing this myself, repair costs in my area would be as expensive as buying a whole new console. 40$ in parts and it's good as new. Much easier than people made it out to be, but the screws for my side rails really gave me some grief. Hope I never have to remove those again
Can you do a video on replacing the front panel on the switch? I got a new shell and digitizer but I'm missing something. Seems like no one has done it yet.
I also need to replace the FRONT HOUSING FRAME. After you remove the digitizer, there four screws under the adhesive. If you remove those four screws, will the front housing frame disassemble?
@@jordanmyers3489 or if it has already happened you can try not being rude and advise replacing the screen THEN investing in a screen protector to prevent the new one from getting scratched up
Hi I tried this and it kinda worked my lcd was broke so i put a new one in then I put on my switch the screen was light black but when I tapped the screen I could hear sound so I opened it up again and when I took the lcd out it’s cable was broke do you think that is why there was no light
So I screwed up pretty bad. I have a first run Nintendo Switch that has seen some wear and tear. A couple months ago it started overheating in dock mode and the shell started falling apart. I ended up getting a new Switch for myself and my niece was thinking about buying one herself. I told her about the “damaged” one I had and she asked if she could just have it. I obliged but little to her knowledge I ordered some replacement parts from China including a new more powerful fan (according to the listing), new screws, and front and back Shells. After a few months I finally got the parts and I swapped everything out, everything looks and sounds great until the moment it comes to turn on the console and test it. There is no display on the LCD screen, the backlight turns on, the digitizer works, and the console Switches to TV mode when placed in the dock but there just seems to be a problem with displaying an image when in handheld mode. I think maybe I damaged the LCD with my heat gun during the tear down process or maybe one of the ribbons got damaged so I ordered another LCD screen to replace the current one. I just finished replacing it (carefully) but I’m still having the same problem. Any info you could provide on what could possibly be the issue and how I can get this fixed for my niece I would greatly appreciate it. She is a good kid and deserves a new console herself if I could actually find one but I want her to at least have a fully functional console. Thanks in advance -DadPlayingGames
So I’m so confused, I have an original switch I was going to replace the digitizer on and when I got the glue off and the screen lifted the lcd came up and seemed like it was fused, are there switches with fused lcd-digitizers?
My Nintendo switch screen is broken I hit it with a joy con and it had broken is this how you fix it? The screen is very colorful it looks like it is super stretched out but all blurry and stuff so yeah is this how you fix the screen? Edit: CAN SOMEBODY PLZ REPLY I AM CRYING :((((( if not can you actually fix it or will I have to get a new switch with no data again because my switch broke one time before and all the game data wasn't saved I got my profile and SD card pictures back but there wasn't any way to when it was like that Edit:it has only been 30 minutes since I made this comment but PLEASE SOMEBODY TELL MEEEEEEEEEEE Edit:also will all the progress save like my game data?
I know this is an older video, but I’m going to be attempting this tomorrow. Whenever I repair hardware, I always remove as little components as possible. So I was wondering, is it really necessary to remove the joycon rails to change the screen? The camera angle made it difficult to see where the ribbon cables were attached, so I can’t tell if they were really in the way.
Me: As long as there is no soldering, this might be doable. Sees all the guitar picks in the Switch: As long as there is no soldering and guitar picks used, this might the doable!
Hey I replaced the audio chip board to a switch and the digitizer is no longer working? It was just a simple ribbon cable. Nothing big. Not sure if its something I could've done. Any suggestions?
I've put my switch back together and my LCD still has some play (shakes around a bit). I never even replaced the display, just the digitizer. Can I fix this?
weird question: should the digitizer work if not glued? Because i wanted to test it before glueing it and the touch screen doesnt seem to be working so i don't know if the new one is broken or it just needs to be very tight to the lcd screen to be working (and it isnt if not glued).' edit: it seems that sometimes it register the touch on the left side of the screen but its still not glued.
I have a switch with a glass screen protector my lamp hit my dock with my switch in and there is cracks all over the screen is it safe to take off the screen protector or will my screem break
Hey mate, great videos. Quick question - if I only want to replace the digitizer (as I want to get rid of scratches), am I right in thinking that I only need to remove the back place, aluminium cover, and the remove the cable that feeds through from the digitizer to the back? Cheers!
Thanks for the video, really helpful, although I have replaced the LCD and touch screen. It's all working apart from the touch element of the front screen, do you have any advice on what to do. I have made sure all connections and ribbons are good/not damaged etc...
Awesome. My husband and I went to a recycling center today and I askd about junk handheld consoles. The guy sold me a pefectly working Switch Lite for $5 because the screen was just messed up. (He said $25, but I just asked him if he'd take $5, and he said yes!) I'm going to order a new screen and play it! It had nearly every Final Fantasy game downloaded and all the new Pokemon games! Can't WAIT! 🎉
This worked perfectly for me, but the LCD doesn't properly show the screen. It sort of ghostly fades in and out and continues being black. What would you think that could be?
I just did the repair and you don't need to remove the rails at all. You only need to remove the center screws of the rails to open up the Switch and do your repair.
Need help with this, every video I've seen just seems to slide the digitized ribbon in with no problem but mine doesnt go all the way in. Can anyone help with that?
Thanks for the great instructions! Took me 4 hours but I finally managed to do it and it looks great now! I damaged the left speaker port a little as I pried too deep. Had to use a hammer to hit it back somewhat into shape. My old LCD screen which is damaged is also stuck to the digitizer, when I tried to pry it apart it cracked into many pieces. It's fortunate that I had a new LCD as I'm doing a LCD swap and not a digitizer swap.
What to do when you replaced the digitizer and the touch screen does not respond in the middle of the screen? More people have this problem after replacing the digitizer or game card slot!! I have gone through 5 digitizers, only to find out that it has to do with the game card slot.... This is the most frustrating repair I have ever been through. The digitizer and game card slot seem tied from the factory, it seems to me that it is useless buying aftermarket digitizers or game card slots as this is a lottery of getting compatible parts. The question for me that remains is: HOW do you get a compatible digitizer and game card slot that actually fully work???
What are the foam pads called that are black square that is under the metal shielding? I need replacements for foam pads but I can't seem to find them me be if you can tell me what they are called?
Hey bossman, What if I switched these out and my LCD remains very dim, I thought maybe it was a bad lcd and got another and it’s still super dim… any thoughts?
Got the digitizer replaced with eaze! But however every time the switch is turned off and back on, only the outside registers inputs. Only way to get it to work again is to unplug the new one, plug in old one, reboot with it plugged in, then plug new one in again. Only works until system is power cycled then i have the same issue. Any ideas of what this issue is? Obviously youve dealt with lots of these so you mustve had this issue before
Which switch LCD and screen would you buy from Amazon? I saw a few and reviews not great....Son broke his LCD and screen scratched so what to replace it. Didn't see a lot of options on Amazon or Ebay and curious on which is best.
im not an expert on this topic but why does the plastic panel have a ribbon cabel? is this for the touch input or what purpose does it serve? my other question would be: shouldnt one be able to manufacture a glass panel with that ribbon cabel on it? then one could swap the plastic screen for a glass one to reduce scratches.
The top plastic panel? That's called a digitizer and yes it's for touch input. I'm sure one would be able to manufacture one made of glass if one had a manufacturing facility. The tradeoff is that it would break way easier. Since this is a handheld I'm guessing Nintendo would rather make a console that is less likely to break.
This video help me in all the process, but at the end of the job done, the Nintendo logo appears just one time, then turn black, it keeps on black sometime it make like a white flash. We can hear the sounds of the game or menu when bottoms are pressed, we put it on the dock and my son can play for now but not when goes mobile. Could you know what it could be?
I hear there are a few versions of the digitizer, if I order one from say, AliExpress, what do I need to look out for in terms of compatibility. My switch is unpatched v1
My switch screen broke but the switch has these red and green lines throughout the screen and the rest of the screen is black do i need a new ditigalizer or a new LCD or both help in confused
I have a question, the upper half of the shell, can this be removed from the other components? Specifically, can it be removed after the digitizer is removed? I know the case is a two part construction, but I want to replace the top bezil due to it cracking. I'm re shelling the unit anyway just want to know if that's possible, thanks!
Would this work on my switch? It has a slight bend in the plastic and you can see a small crack at the top, I’m not sure if it’s only the screen that’s broke or more stuff internally.
It looks like you just set the digitizer back on the old glue. I'm only here because I want to see if I can repair the digitizer coming loose on mine. Do I need a special glue, do I need to clean off the old glue, etc?
This wasn't an actual repair. I put the same digitizer back on. If the adhesive is in tact and isn't dirty or anything then you may be able to use it again, but it won't be as strong as fresh adhesive. You can search Amazon for ipad adhesive and that would work fine.
I broke a piece of plastic off one of the covers that holds the cables. Now the cable is able to connect and be able to be held in place by the lever that the plastic has but now a section of where the plastic part covered shows the metal lines it once covered. The switch works fine and I haven't played with it long. So I wanted to know if there would be a long lasting effect because of the missing section of the plastic?
I got a smart phone, and the screen broke. So I bought a set from the internet to replace a screen. It did not work and the entire screen is broken. I still have the phone, the screen corrected and the kit. Do you think I can fix it? how does?
Any advice for installing a new front plate for the switch? I can't seem to find any videos changing the front plate (which I know will involve removing the screen/digitizer)
jairoy From the video, after the digitizer has been removed, it looks like there are four screws under the adhesive that hold the front housing frame. I will assume if you take those screws out, the front housing frame should slide out. But this needs to be confirmed as I’m not sure.
Hey TronicsFix. Thanks for the vid, quite helpful. Just one question: Do you need adhesive when reinstalling the digitizer? I know you said it snaps in place, but the warm pack was used to soften the adhesive during the removal process. I would just like to know what kind of adhesive is recommended. Thanks!
Honestly the old adhesive is probably sufficient if you are doing lcd swap and using old digitizer. If using new digitizer, I’d clean up the edge of old adhesive and use what comes with it
Supposedly the new switches have the LCD and Digitizer bonded? I have the HAC-001(-01). I want to repair this 100% perfect as it was without misalignment. What I want to know before I attempt the repair, should the LCD first be bonded to the digitizer? Any tips on that?
If i just have scratches on my screen does that mean I only need to replace the digitizer? The display works fine so i assume the LCD doesn't need replacement right?
This helped a lot! Needed to replace a digitizer that had been severely clawed up by getting lodged down the side of a recliner. Removal was a breeze and everything seemed tip top shape! However, the digitizer has a GIGANTIC deadzone that takes up all but the outer edges of the screen. Bad digitizer? Bad board component? The ribbon cable and where it plugs into looks completely undamaged.
@@Tronicsfix : Physical games and headphones work fine, but it still very well could be. I've yet to return it to my friend, but none of the games on this switch rely too much on the touch controls. The digitizer fits rather snug even without the use of accompanying double sided tape, so I left that out if my friend wants to try again it should be a rather simple swap out.
@@MrPuertoRicanGaming did anyone ever figure out the problem? I've had this happen on multiple switches with many different digitizers. I haven't found a solution yet.
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Clarification: The LCD can sometimes stick to the digitizer so make sure that when you loosen the adhesive that you're on the right layer - I made the mistake of going around the corner on the wrong layer and destroying my digitizer cable, but this video was still an immense help, thank you!
I missed the days of replacing the screens of the iPhone 3GS, super easy barley an inconvenience.
I have replaced the screen on the iPhone 7, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. With the 8 and later it got harder as they introduced adhesive for the waterproofing. But if working with adhesive doesn’t bother you, the iPhones are still very repairable.
@Nightm4re how is this confusing
Wow wow wow wow
*barely
Whoopsie!
I bought a broken switch off ebay, the inner shell was busted, couldnt hold screws, thanks to your videos and the with the right new parts i was able to to get it working like a brand new one...you are the best. Have a great day man
I tried calling nintendo support to see if thy can replace my screen and they hung up as soon as i mentioned it
Nice.
Sounds about rite!! Nintendo wants u to buy another one anyone has 350$ just layin around for another Nintendo switch!! 🤔
Jeez that's savage
Wow
Bro no shot, Nintendo support people are overly nice.
Did a lcd swap. Digitalizer was difficult, but most problematic was cable connector. I did not understand that black switch while removing cable. It took two attempts to get LCD back in working state. Thanks for great instructions!
Hey I just wanted to drop in and personally say thank you, my son needed to replace his switch screen and we used your video, followed it step by step and everything worked like a charm. And not only did we have an awesome time doing it together, but now my 10 year old knows how to tear down a switch and put it back together on his own. I cant thank you enough man, but the least I can do is like, sub, and turn on notifications. Thanks again man, my kid is back to his cave now that his switch is working again.. probably won't even see him until next summer. lmao
Stay safe bud.
Nice work! That’s one of the reasons I make these videos!
With all do respect,back to his cave not till next’s summer💀
Thank you very much! now although it took me nearly 2 hours ,I dont have a gaping scratch on my screen while playing on the go
Glad this helped! That's actually good time for someone who doesn't do it all the time.
For you guys who only have scratches on the side from cause of the dock you can do what I did by just putting a glass screen protector on it. It hides the scratches unless you are looking very closely at it but for the most part it looks good. Even with lighting, the scratches are hard to see
You should put the screen protector BEFORE anything getting scratches
@@MrRaphaelLippi thanks I’ll go back in time and do that!
Just did an lcd swap. Your video helped a bunch! Great success! Thanks!
Where can i get the lcd and can u send me the link plz
Jesse wild look on ebay
could one put a better quality screen like oled inside instead?
Is there any easier way to do this?
mel b like , no because it is specially made for switch a the right size and with ribbon cable so no + idk why u would need that
Wondering now that the OLED model has been announced if replacing old screen with an OLED screen is possible...🤔
Legit wondering the same thing 😂
if the connectors are the same on the inside then yes it should be possible
The oled screen doesn't fit in the normal switch housing, so if the conector is the same, and the board layout of the switch oled is the same it might be possible by changing all the housing for the oled housing, it would be cool, if the motherboard was exactly the same, i personally preffer lcds couse are more durable, a oled screen will last maybe 6-7 years, a lot of vita screens are dying nowadays due to being oled, i use consoles forever, i mean i'm still playing gameboy games in my gba sp, so i preffer durability rather than a bit better darks, if you don't compare them is not even notizable
I rather PAY $100 to a professional than to do that to my switch...I know I will damage it beyond repair
Don’t be afraid to try new things just make sure you really want the best outcome that’s all... I swapped my lcd in literally 10min since I’ve watched many videos to the point where I memorized where each screw, pin, paperlike thingies go. I ended up changing the thermal paste too.
Believe in you r self make it a try open your eyes mind dont stay at the same point
Home Home well to anyone reading the comment above, he basically means, "get out of your comfort zone"
You can just buy a new one if you break your Switch they are still in the shops.
At that point -just freaking pay for a new switch if you can throw a couple 200 more lol
I hope I will never need to watch this video....
Ha, ha...me too!
@@Tronicsfix i had to but, how much will this cost to get all supplies in total
@@sam.64 I just fixed mine and it cost a total of 35 dollars. I ordered everything off of Amazon.
I watched this video several times, because my screen got an faint L shaped mark on it (only visible when the screen is dark). I dropped it (Note that I have a glass screen protector on it) on the floor, picked it up and the LCD had a mark on it. I'm sad. Very sad.
Does this process help get red rid of a giant strip of dead pixels across the switch screen
I just put it in my backpack with clothes and now i have a giant scratch on it...
xFELYNEx xFx When a plastic screen is dropped it will most likely not break but it will scratch and having to use a screen protector sucks because I prefer the naked look of the Switch.
Same with me
Same except I got multiple scratches
Same
Gosh damn that hurts more than anything q-q
I bought a Switch on launch day and very shortly after the warranty was up a speck of dust showed up inside the screen that is SO irritating. I'm going out to buy the necessary tools to remove, clean and reattach the digitizer ASAP. I finally got the nerve to attempt it after watching this video a hundred times haha
I put it in my backpack and when I took it out to play on it the screen was messed up I cried so much this helped so much
Same that's why I came here
Aww. Relatable 😅that’s why I’m here
Lmao
Dumb question.
What adhesive can we use for the digitizer replacement?
3M double sided adhesive does the trick!
@@JPGarmay What size tape would you recommend? Thanks
@@mrobles62 3m double sided phone tape would work just fine
Bruh... That iOpener looks exactly like a sock full of rice lol
Shhh don't reveal industry secrets
That is exactly what I used!😂
Thanks, this video helped me a lot. Was a little uncertain about doing this myself, repair costs in my area would be as expensive as buying a whole new console. 40$ in parts and it's good as new. Much easier than people made it out to be, but the screws for my side rails really gave me some grief. Hope I never have to remove those again
Thank you so much! I just replace the lcd from my switch with your help! Cheers from Brazil!
Can you do a video on replacing the front panel on the switch? I got a new shell and digitizer but I'm missing something. Seems like no one has done it yet.
I also need to replace the FRONT HOUSING FRAME. After you remove the digitizer, there four screws under the adhesive. If you remove those four screws, will the front housing frame disassemble?
I had my switch since Christmas and it has a lot of scratches and I don't like it ;-;
@@jordanmyers3489 or if it has already happened you can try not being rude and advise replacing the screen THEN investing in a screen protector to prevent the new one from getting scratched up
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@@jordanmyers3489 why r u telling him to take care of his screen but ur watching a video on how to fix a broken screen💀💀
Hi I tried this and it kinda worked my lcd was broke so i put a new one in then I put on my switch the screen was light black but when I tapped the screen I could hear sound so I opened it up again and when I took the lcd out it’s cable was broke do you think that is why there was no light
Hey I have a question, I wanna get a new digitizer because the one I have has scratches. How do I make it stick again. Do I need to buy some adhesive?
Daniel Fuentes yeah you should
So I screwed up pretty bad. I have a first run Nintendo Switch that has seen some wear and tear. A couple months ago it started overheating in dock mode and the shell started falling apart. I ended up getting a new Switch for myself and my niece was thinking about buying one herself. I told her about the “damaged” one I had and she asked if she could just have it. I obliged but little to her knowledge I ordered some replacement parts from China including a new more powerful fan (according to the listing), new screws, and front and back Shells. After a few months I finally got the parts and I swapped everything out, everything looks and sounds great until the moment it comes to turn on the console and test it. There is no display on the LCD screen, the backlight turns on, the digitizer works, and the console Switches to TV mode when placed in the dock but there just seems to be a problem with displaying an image when in handheld mode. I think maybe I damaged the LCD with my heat gun during the tear down process or maybe one of the ribbons got damaged so I ordered another LCD screen to replace the current one. I just finished replacing it (carefully) but I’m still having the same problem. Any info you could provide on what could possibly be the issue and how I can get this fixed for my niece I would greatly appreciate it. She is a good kid and deserves a new console herself if I could actually find one but I want her to at least have a fully functional console. Thanks in advance -DadPlayingGames
So I’m so confused, I have an original switch I was going to replace the digitizer on and when I got the glue off and the screen lifted the lcd came up and seemed like it was fused, are there switches with fused lcd-digitizers?
Question.
Does the adhesive on the digitizer still stick properly after you've removed it?
My Nintendo switch screen is broken I hit it with a joy con and it had broken is this how you fix it? The screen is very colorful it looks like it is super stretched out but all blurry and stuff so yeah is this how you fix the screen?
Edit: CAN SOMEBODY PLZ REPLY I AM CRYING :((((( if not can you actually fix it or will I have to get a new switch with no data again because my switch broke one time before and all the game data wasn't saved I got my profile and SD card pictures back but there wasn't any way to when it was like that
Edit:it has only been 30 minutes since I made this comment but PLEASE SOMEBODY TELL MEEEEEEEEEEE
Edit:also will all the progress save like my game data?
Yes this should fix it, but you may have to buy the screen and lcd separetly.
Send it to Nintendo for repair if u still have warranty
Fantastic. Thank you so much Steve. How do you remove the glue when you are installing a new screen?
You should be able to just pull most of it up with your fingers. If not you can always use rubbing alcohol to get it off.
Thanks for the reply Steve.
My lil bro destroyed the screen + that thing what is giving light of . It still works on tv . Repair or should i buy a new one
I swapped the lcd and digitizer but my screen lights up like I is receiving power but then no image. Any thoughts?
Do I need to replace the thermal paste like in the video? If so, what kind?
I know absolutely 0 about thermal paste
xxVRTX_DRFt23 yes and most thermal pastes will suffice.
Just go to Best buy and ask for a small tube it's inexpensive.
I know this is an older video, but I’m going to be attempting this tomorrow. Whenever I repair hardware, I always remove as little components as possible. So I was wondering, is it really necessary to remove the joycon rails to change the screen? The camera angle made it difficult to see where the ribbon cables were attached, so I can’t tell if they were really in the way.
this is late, but you 100% need to remove them
I’m having an issue where my new switch lcd backlight comes but doesn’t display anything. Do you have any recommended solutions?
Hearing the adhesive come apart from the switch hurt my soul
Me: As long as there is no soldering, this might be doable.
Sees all the guitar picks in the Switch: As long as there is no soldering and guitar picks used, this might the doable!
I popped off the white flap that holds the ribbon. Any tips on reattaching it?? I can't figure out how it goes on!!
Hey I replaced the audio chip board to a switch and the digitizer is no longer working? It was just a simple ribbon cable. Nothing big. Not sure if its something I could've done. Any suggestions?
I've put my switch back together and my LCD still has some play (shakes around a bit). I never even replaced the display, just the digitizer. Can I fix this?
weird question: should the digitizer work if not glued? Because i wanted to test it before glueing it and the touch screen doesnt seem to be working so i don't know if the new one is broken or it just needs to be very tight to the lcd screen to be working (and it isnt if not glued).'
edit: it seems that sometimes it register the touch on the left side of the screen but its still not glued.
Do I need to remove the digitizer to replace my switch frame?
Is that thermal paste when installing it back together?
Yes
My touch screen completely stoped working. What should I do? My switch never got any damage or felt.
My screen only pops up a little bit it still works any idea for a quick fix?
I have not taken one apart yet, are all the screws the same or so I have to watch out for different lengths, widths, and heads?
I have a switch with a glass screen protector my lamp hit my dock with my switch in and there is cracks all over the screen is it safe to take off the screen protector or will my screem break
I`ve got a little problem with the digitizer snapping in place again. what can i do to fix it?
Hey mate, great videos.
Quick question - if I only want to replace the digitizer (as I want to get rid of scratches), am I right in thinking that I only need to remove the back place, aluminium cover, and the remove the cable that feeds through from the digitizer to the back?
Cheers!
Yeah it’s right , i want to replace the digitizer too but i’m too scared to do it ugh
How do you fix joycon scratches....? Don’t ask how that managed to happen...
Thanks for the video, really helpful, although I have replaced the LCD and touch screen. It's all working apart from the touch element of the front screen, do you have any advice on what to do. I have made sure all connections and ribbons are good/not damaged etc...
Could be the game slot.
Hey! Do you have any tips on how to remove the screen if you’ve accidentally scraped it while trying to pry up the adhesive?
Does the screen be cracked cause in lines appearing on the screen and applications be randomly opened like someone touched it?
Awesome. My husband and I went to a recycling center today and I askd about junk handheld consoles. The guy sold me a pefectly working Switch Lite for $5 because the screen was just messed up. (He said $25, but I just asked him if he'd take $5, and he said yes!) I'm going to order a new screen and play it! It had nearly every Final Fantasy game downloaded and all the new Pokemon games! Can't WAIT! 🎉
This worked perfectly for me, but the LCD doesn't properly show the screen. It sort of ghostly fades in and out and continues being black. What would you think that could be?
Sry for asking but do hairdryer work as replacement for both of those tools?
Heat gun n the pillow looking thing
Speaking from someone who is OCD, the screen isn't very durable. I scratched it the first day. Way too sensitive!
Does i need to entirely open it to change the touch screen only? Mine is full of scratches,so i want to change it.
I just did the repair and you don't need to remove the rails at all. You only need to remove the center screws of the rails to open up the Switch and do your repair.
Need help with this, every video I've seen just seems to slide the digitized ribbon in with no problem but mine doesnt go all the way in. Can anyone help with that?
I have a spec of dust or small fabric under the screen... is this the only way to get it out..?
aligning the lcd 13:00 How do you know if it corectly done ? Im planing to shell swap my v1 the frame is bent and its anoying me.
Thanks for the great instructions! Took me 4 hours but I finally managed to do it and it looks great now! I damaged the left speaker port a little as I pried too deep. Had to use a hammer to hit it back somewhat into shape. My old LCD screen which is damaged is also stuck to the digitizer, when I tried to pry it apart it cracked into many pieces. It's fortunate that I had a new LCD as I'm doing a LCD swap and not a digitizer swap.
Hey Steve , I have a broken Switch and i want to use the screen on raspberry pi... there is a way to do that ?
What to do when you replaced the digitizer and the touch screen does not respond in the middle of the screen? More people have this problem after replacing the digitizer or game card slot!! I have gone through 5 digitizers, only to find out that it has to do with the game card slot.... This is the most frustrating repair I have ever been through. The digitizer and game card slot seem tied from the factory, it seems to me that it is useless buying aftermarket digitizers or game card slots as this is a lottery of getting compatible parts. The question for me that remains is: HOW do you get a compatible digitizer and game card slot that actually fully work???
i got a dead pixel im sure over time its going to spread, this doesnt seem to bad to replace thank you
so when front screen is scratched actually only digitizer is scratched right?
What are the foam pads called that are black square that is under the metal shielding? I need replacements for foam pads but I can't seem to find them me be if you can tell me what they are called?
Hey bossman,
What if I switched these out and my LCD remains very dim, I thought maybe it was a bad lcd and got another and it’s still super dim… any thoughts?
Got the digitizer replaced with eaze! But however every time the switch is turned off and back on, only the outside registers inputs. Only way to get it to work again is to unplug the new one, plug in old one, reboot with it plugged in, then plug new one in again. Only works until system is power cycled then i have the same issue. Any ideas of what this issue is? Obviously youve dealt with lots of these so you mustve had this issue before
Hi i lost the little plastic part under the screen of the nintendo switch. What should i do?
Which switch LCD and screen would you buy from Amazon? I saw a few and reviews not great....Son broke his LCD and screen scratched so what to replace it. Didn't see a lot of options on Amazon or Ebay and curious on which is best.
I damaged or bent one of the connector pins on the mother board. No image now. Is there any way to fix that? Thanks
I just changed my screen now i get the error 0002 any ider
im not an expert on this topic but why does the plastic panel have a ribbon cabel? is this for the touch input or what purpose does it serve?
my other question would be: shouldnt one be able to manufacture a glass panel with that ribbon cabel on it? then one could swap the plastic screen for a glass one to reduce scratches.
The top plastic panel? That's called a digitizer and yes it's for touch input.
I'm sure one would be able to manufacture one made of glass if one had a manufacturing facility. The tradeoff is that it would break way easier. Since this is a handheld I'm guessing Nintendo would rather make a console that is less likely to break.
digitizer could translate to fingerizer :P
This video help me in all the process, but at the end of the job done, the Nintendo logo appears just one time, then turn black, it keeps on black sometime it make like a white flash. We can hear the sounds of the game or menu when bottoms are pressed, we put it on the dock and my son can play for now but not when goes mobile. Could you know what it could be?
Do I need to remove all the stuff from the back if I just want to switch the digitilazer
I have a question, is it possible to replace the touch screen with a different better touch screen with better hz and resolution and smaller bezel
T W hahaha no
I hear there are a few versions of the digitizer, if I order one from say, AliExpress, what do I need to look out for in terms of compatibility.
My switch is unpatched v1
My switch screen broke but the switch has these red and green lines throughout the screen and the rest of the screen is black do i need a new ditigalizer or a new LCD or both help in confused
If I only replace the digitizer, do I need to also detach the LCD ribbon cable? (probably a stupid question)
what do i do if the screen is basically touching itself.
Do I need re-apply Double Sided Tape or Glue or Adhesive or Mighty Bond Epoxy.
Yes, you'll want to put adhesive on it.
@@Tronicsfix how much to fix a crack screen on my switch ?
@@Blas294 is it the plastic that's cracked or the actual screen?
I have a question, the upper half of the shell, can this be removed from the other components? Specifically, can it be removed after the digitizer is removed? I know the case is a two part construction, but I want to replace the top bezil due to it cracking. I'm re shelling the unit anyway just want to know if that's possible, thanks!
Would this work on my switch? It has a slight bend in the plastic and you can see a small crack at the top, I’m not sure if it’s only the screen that’s broke or more stuff internally.
Is it possible to replace the screen I'm there with something better? Like an IPS or OLED screen?
Unfortunately, no. They don't make those.
I’ve probably missed the link to this, but is there any link in the description of the video that leads to a good screen to actually replace it??
It looks like you just set the digitizer back on the old glue. I'm only here because I want to see if I can repair the digitizer coming loose on mine. Do I need a special glue, do I need to clean off the old glue, etc?
This wasn't an actual repair. I put the same digitizer back on. If the adhesive is in tact and isn't dirty or anything then you may be able to use it again, but it won't be as strong as fresh adhesive. You can search Amazon for ipad adhesive and that would work fine.
Side question: can you using a hair dryer be a solution without removing the motherboard to replace the switch screen?
I broke a piece of plastic off one of the covers that holds the cables. Now the cable is able to connect and be able to be held in place by the lever that the plastic has but now a section of where the plastic part covered shows the metal lines it once covered. The switch works fine and I haven't played with it long. So I wanted to know if there would be a long lasting effect because of the missing section of the plastic?
hi
can i replace a screen with another brand but same size ?
cant find exact screen,
I was thinking on making the replacement myself but after this... 100$ for replacement doesn't sound that bad
Is there away to just remove front plate looking to swap out shell front and back due to scratches and chips
I got a smart phone, and the screen broke. So I bought a set from the internet to replace a screen. It did not work and the entire screen is broken. I still have the phone, the screen corrected and the kit. Do you think I can fix it? how does?
Most internet screen repair kits are rip offs. Was it a glass only repair?
If I were to replace the front chassis, would I only need to take off the backplate, metal plate, rails, digitizer, and LCD?
Is there a place I can go to to get it repaired?
You can always send it to us: tronicsfix.com/collections/get-started
TronicsFix thank you
You just saved me
jahmen
$100 in US I think it’s more in Uk
Any advice for installing a new front plate for the switch? I can't seem to find any videos changing the front plate (which I know will involve removing the screen/digitizer)
jairoy From the video, after the digitizer has been removed, it looks like there are four screws under the adhesive that hold the front housing frame. I will assume if you take those screws out, the front housing frame should slide out. But this needs to be confirmed as I’m not sure.
Hey TronicsFix. Thanks for the vid, quite helpful. Just one question: Do you need adhesive when reinstalling the digitizer? I know you said it snaps in place, but the warm pack was used to soften the adhesive during the removal process. I would just like to know what kind of adhesive is recommended. Thanks!
its been 2 years and he still hasn't gotten an answer
Honestly the old adhesive is probably sufficient if you are doing lcd swap and using old digitizer. If using new digitizer, I’d clean up the edge of old adhesive and use what comes with it
Supposedly the new switches have the LCD and Digitizer bonded? I have the HAC-001(-01). I want to repair this 100% perfect as it was without misalignment. What I want to know before I attempt the repair, should the LCD first be bonded to the digitizer? Any tips on that?
If i just have scratches on my screen does that mean I only need to replace the digitizer? The display works fine so i assume the LCD doesn't need replacement right?
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This helped a lot! Needed to replace a digitizer that had been severely clawed up by getting lodged down the side of a recliner. Removal was a breeze and everything seemed tip top shape! However, the digitizer has a GIGANTIC deadzone that takes up all but the outer edges of the screen. Bad digitizer? Bad board component? The ribbon cable and where it plugs into looks completely undamaged.
Could be the digitizer itself, the ribbon cable or even the game card slot.
@@Tronicsfix :
Physical games and headphones work fine, but it still very well could be. I've yet to return it to my friend, but none of the games on this switch rely too much on the touch controls. The digitizer fits rather snug even without the use of accompanying double sided tape, so I left that out if my friend wants to try again it should be a rather simple swap out.
bro I have the exact same problem after I replaced the lcd and digitizer, did you ever figure out what the problem is?
@@MrPuertoRicanGaming did anyone ever figure out the problem? I've had this happen on multiple switches with many different digitizers. I haven't found a solution yet.
It's a bit late, but did you use the screen calibration option in the settings?