For anyone who has bought a mod chip but it has no software installed I have made a video on how to flash it, it is quick and easy takes minutes! th-cam.com/video/dv7lZH-o5cw/w-d-xo.html V2 9minute install: th-cam.com/video/hQvIz-FLnSs/w-d-xo.html New updated video, close up using a microscope: th-cam.com/video/pzsOMlWWlgY/w-d-xo.html Oled install vid: th-cam.com/video/mddCXJzhlBE/w-d-xo.html Missing Chip software: th-cam.com/video/dv7lZH-o5cw/w-d-xo.html V1 install: th-cam.com/video/u1NXuWNJo_s/w-d-xo.html V2 install under a microscope: th-cam.com/video/pzsOMlWWlgY/w-d-xo.html Switch Lite: th-cam.com/video/ij6v-F98CLk/w-d-xo.html
A coffee filter actually works way better than a paper towel for cleaning off thermal paste because it doesn't leave behind any fibers. Just a piece of advice someone shot my way once that I thought I'd pass on.
that depends on the quality of the kitchen tower as well. I use from Costco and I'm happy with the quality here in the UK. But, if I buy the cheapest at Asda/Wallmart - no way Jose I'd use it on a daily basis.
@@screen-protector I loves me some Costco, but the perk with coffee filters is that they don't leave behind any fibers or residue by design (no one wants floaters in their coffee), so even the cheapest pack of filters generally will beat out paper towel for removing thermal paste. That said, if you have a go to method that works, then the more power to ya. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. :)
I'm 99% sure that this comment saved my Switch :) My soldering iron had huge issues melting tin properly, rotated through several heads I got with it before I found the right one. Having pre-tinned pads meant I just had to jab few times so the tin made contacts so felt much safer than applying soder directly on the Switch...
@@jahredking4934 it means that before you install the component you apply solder to the pads. By doing this when you solder the joint there is a good amount of solder on the pads, which makes it much easier to achieve a good weld
@@SToad I could be using the wired reflow wrong, but what I meant was basically after pre timing, once the part is in place, re-melting the solder I applied so that it melts and makes the weld I was aiming for
this is an hwfly rp2040 based clone, similar to the picofly modchips. this install is by far the easiest out of all chips and all switches because all necessary points come through the nand header. oleds and lites are WAY harder, do not underestimate the switch.
@@fixingmoddingbuilding this was not a personal message, just a warning that some may want to reconsider their own attempts and seek a professional to get their newer switches modded.
@@antoniosalinas8178 Because he uses a shitty tip. He could have better pretinned those pads on the first ribbon thingy it would made everything much easier.
Nice easy install. But I have one criticism. Would it not be better if they designed it so that chip isn't sitting directly above the ram. That's bound to reduce the heat dissipation and cause that chip to get hot
11:59 It hurt my heart to see those wire cutters abused so. Get yourself down to Harbor Freight (or Lowe's / Home Depot) and grab yourself a set of tiny $1 cutters. But actually, definitely go to Harbor Freight if you have one nearby. Just spend an hour in there. Or maybe $100. Or just $10 if you can maintain self control.
The yellow clear tape to prevent short should be cut shorter, it now appears to lift the right end of heatsink up and this could decrease it's thermal performance
It's funny that the Mohameds tell you that you don't weld well, but they have to watch a video because they don't even know how to start. This video was helpful. Thank you very much.
thanks to this video i was able to install a modchip thank you (i had the v2 it was basicallt the same exceot smaller points which took me a long tjme to finish (first time soldering)) also i ended up just having the memory part of the chip hanging out through the fan part instead of cutting out the metal section (thanks to some comments) and then put kapton tapw under it and a like 3 small strips across the top to secure it in place i think it depends on the model maybe its only possible on the v2 also anothee thing is i ddint put all the kapton tape on the ram part or whatever i just did an x just to secure it in place i think thays kind of better so it can still transfer heat but idk
Those are chips, those are SMD Capacitors. You should have used a little more flux on when soldering to the capacitors. It would have made it a little easier instead of trying to drag the solder to the pad. Also, your method can create a cold solder joint. Please clean your tip regularly. I would also get a small file and file down those edges after you cut them to give them a smooth finish. Double stick tape would have been easier to use than all of that Kapton tape you put down. Also, you would want to dissipate that heat so putting tape on top in my humble opinion defeats this purpose.
Thanks for posting this video. I followed it to a tee. But, when booting I get a blue light, then purple (i think), then none. Blank screen. Tried redoing the mod once. Checked everything many times. Even checked connections with a meter. But the mod doesn't really seem to work. So I reverted back to stock. Oh well. lol.
Question for you... Have you had problems with the chips? I got a error code 2002-3540 and googleing it point on the quality of the Modchips. Have you had any problem like this?
I have one of these on the way. Kinda wondering if it will still fit without cutting the shield. Install seems easy enough. Cutting the shield is probably more of a pain in the ass tbh lol (i need to buy a dremel one day 🤣) Thoughts?
Before cutting try routing that part thru the fan opening and laying it on top of the shield (with some protection from shorts in between them ofc - tape etc.) Looks like the black flex cable is far out enough to clear the opening and the indentation in the shield is just the right shape too.
Hi, great video, thanks. Ive just installed one of these and on boot I get a Screen NOSD with a rocket. Does that mean it has no software installed or I now need to do something else?
I had no idea this mod was so easy.. I never looked into anything other than oled and lite and those (especially the lite) are super gnarly compared to this!! This mod is pretty easy the only warning I can give you is if you mess up the soldering on the capacitors under the GPU you sometimes Can get away without the little 0201 cap and the switch will keep working, you’ve just gotta do some stability testing after so if you do knock one of the caps off and loose it OR don’t have a fine tip soldering iron/heat station you might be able to just solder without the cap in
Thank you for this video! I installed my Modchip and it works first time! I have to figure out why the screw on the outside of the case won't go in. The sd card and 2 left/right sides with the joycons. I think the shield might of bent?
@@justina621 best to google where to get games, most of them videos get deleted. This is how to install them once downloaded: th-cam.com/video/3mctsRuFQhg/w-d-xo.html
Preparing to do this soon, do you reckon the "HANDSKIT Soldering Iron" would be alright? It's 60W, and has a temperature knob. Also come with a 0.2mm tip.
It might be a different chip, but I'm pretty sure I've seen people route the mod chip+nand to the outside of the heatshield, to eliminate the need to cut the shield at all.
Tbh i used a Silver Conductive Epoxy Adhesive to do it on my V2. Did it over a year ago and so far nothing moved. Well, i doubt it would be able to move anyway as the cooler sits directly on the cpu. Was a bit more safe then to use a soldering iron. You don't want too much heat goin on the cpu
@@kawasaki_vt4225 this is the exact one i used and it's as easy to apply as it gets since you literally work with a needle. It does take it's time to cure, around 10 hours in room temperature, but you save yourself the hassle of accidentally burning the cpu/gpu and it becomes really hard after curing. I left mine curing for 24h since i time and i didn't want to rush it. For the small surface as the connection between the mod chip and the cpu/gpu is, it really shouldn't move a bit unless you smash your Switch all over the place. But in that case something else would break on the Switch before the contact that is very well protected... i hope, if you use this, that it will provide a very good and safe solution as it did to me...
Hello! And great video! I was wondering since Ive jailbroken my switch with the jig and all that, would it be ok to just put the chip in and keep the same SD card and it’ll boot up that way instead of having to use the jig? Thanks!
Not sure what you are asking? You only need a jig on v1 Switch's that dont need a mod chip, if you install a mod chip it does not need a jig its boots to cfw.
Question, why you didn't use double sided tape with a heatsink type of heat disipation, but instead you've use Kapton tape which we use to move the heat away from something? In this case it will hold the head more and that's an additional reason for this SSD to fail.
@@hterra2706 it's my personal account here, but will answer. I use the same tape as I use for the backlight for the TV repairs. They are heat resistant. At least more than the regular double sided tape.
Ciao ho appena smontata la switch lite (tolta solo la cover posteriore ) mi era venuto il dubbio che fosse accesa e invece non lo era... Ok.. procedo al'installazione del chip, volevo avviarla ma non lo fa... Schermo nero, Non è che bisogna mettere qualcosa a massa tipo la protezione di alluminio che c'è sulla CPU? Per favore aiutatemi
Sorry for the late comment, just seeing this. The linked rp2040 seems to not come with any fw installed. Did you use hwfly nx or do you recommend something else?
Interesting, it may have only been my unit or maybe the listing changed. I ended up just flashing it with fw_2.73.uf2 and it worked fine. Thanks for the video!
Thanks, it was a great watch. Can you show me how to do for a Nintendo switch Lite? Would appreciate what chip to buy and which version since I got that one. Thanks
@@fixingmoddingbuilding wow! Thanks mate. Just let me know once you do that. Your videos are very simple to understand. Are you going to use pico or hwfly for lite?
@@ashutoshsoni6473 in sticking with the rp2040 versions. I've just bought an oled and should have a chip delivered in a few days, once I see a cheap lite will do that one too.
@@fixingmoddingbuilding great. Also it would be helpful after you do the complete soldering how you can copy files to sd card and install all the procedure for atmosphere and tinfoil.
I did the picofly mod chip install using mosfets and lots of soldering and liked the setup. Than saw these easier to use all in one chips and so decided to pick one up and its cheap and easy to do. Some people talk about boot speeds etc but in my experience its seconds so now I use these as they are cheap and most importantly easy to do!
This works on v1/v2, there is a lite and oled version, I have an oled video due soon. The tape is to secure against shorts, other electrical tape could work but might be thicker?
00:42 I notice there is 2 pieces L shaped ribbon flex named V1 and V2. You are using only V1. Is the other ribbon for V2 switch (hac-001(-01))? I have a V2 model switch so i was wondering if this modchip and flexes are sufficient. Also what is the success rate of these and the life of the switch after mod? These are chinese stuff so i was wondering.
@@fixingmoddingbuilding this kit needs to updated or does it work well as it is? if need to update where can i find latest files. i see there is a usb flex provided so.
@@user-hj2zt9ri6t you can update it by attaching to a pc but it normally just alerts boot speeds, I've never noticed a difference between the two files I've used but others might have more to add?
Have you installed the modchip purchased via the second link in the description? Did it work? I bought one through this link before it went down, but I haven't installed it yet. Can I update the firmware to 16.1.0 before installing the modchip? I'm currently on version 16.0.2. Thanks for this guide
Do you think a beginner can pull this off? With enough research to make sure I’m doing every step correctly? I want to get into hard modding. It looks simple enough for me to do.
Out of am the mod chips I've used this is an easy one. However maybe not if you haven't soldered before. I would recommend practicing on maybe a faulty board, you will need a microscope or something to zoom. Microscope apps on phones I find work well. Practice makes perfect 😁
@@shady_fuckwad__4533 all my new videos (although they are mixed in with previous recorded ones) now show what tools I use. Basically, soldering iron, flux, hot air station, solder, wick.
Hello my friend, I wonder if this one works in oled switch? I bought a new oled some weeks ago and I want to try a chip, could you please let me know it? thanks
This chip doesn't, there is a lot more work that needs going into an oled install. If you look in the top pinned comment you will see a link to my video installing an oled chip.
ok I have a new problem, I turn on the consol and the LED flashes blue for like 2 minutes, then holds white for maybe 5-10 seconds then goes back to flashing blue for another 2 or so minutes, then it flashes red for half a second and turns off. Any help?
@fixingmoddingbuilding I tried installing the modchip. No lights but the console booted normally. any ideas? I believe I followed the video correctly for my V2 switch. I used the V2 cpu cable instead of the V1 since my console is a V2. Maybe i have to reflash it with the usb c ribbkn cable? But i have no isea how to do that.
I would say two things, either your unlucky and got a chip without software flashed to it, but this seems strange they sell it like this? The other option is check your soldering, make sure the chips are cleanly soldered too and that is not bridged. Be careful going over these again though as too much heat might knock the chips off!
@@fixingmoddingbuilding I double checked the soldering and tried twice. The console also booted without the CPU cable connected, but with the main board connected. Maybe it is unflashed? How would I flash it correctly?
Quick question about this install, does the FW need to be flashed first or does it come pre-installed? I bought one and the FW was not present on it, won't light the led when connected to PC, and generally shows no signs of life. When I installed it, I metered all points, and all looks good, but when it turns on, it just boots to stock FW, and runs fine, but no HB. Just wondering if I needed to flash it, or if my chip is just dead.
Hello, thanks for the great video! Have you made a video how to flash the firmware? Or do you now a guide I can follow? I ordered from the link in you video and that one comes without any firmware....
Hi, great video but unfortunately my ribbon doesnt fit in its slot. Also my slot is white, instead of black like in the video… Any Suggestionn to plug it in?
@@fixingmoddingbuilding another little issue.. My console shows a black screen when pressing the power button. After a few seconds i can hear a loud and annoying sound coming from the console for like 20 seconds and then it’s just gone. You know maybe what the issue is?
@fixingmoddingbuilding I must ask this. wouldn't it have been easier to just feed the modchip through the fan hole of the shield and put tape there to hold it? cutting the shielding makes no sense to me
hey when i boot the switch i just get a purple then blue light and the screen stays black. Also, the cpu gets warm but nothing happens. I dont get any green light and i only have black screen. Do you have any advice?
@@fixingmoddingbuilding i think I found the issue, one point of the soldering got lose and isnt really sticking while the other part is steady. do you think its still able to show lights even tought only one part was connected all the time and thats the answer to my issue?
@@fixingmoddingbuilding K5 Pro is like thermal putty. Trust me, it's better solution than thermal paste. For CPU use thermal paste and for heatsink use K5 Pro.
Hi, great video, but I got a little issue, a couple of days ago I tried installing the exact same modchip but somehow ended up knocking off the right capacitor while soldering it probably because of too much heat, now I have a switch that just shows a blue screen. It would be amazing if you could give me tips to restore it, any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
The chip is a 0201 1uF 6.3v ceramic capacitor if I understand what you knocked off. That said quite often the cap coming off doesn’t brick the device, have you removed the mod and tested again?
@@RabeeHanzla-vc4dr well most of the capacitors exist there for stability, so looks like your unlucky and will have to get replacement caps. If by some sheer luck you live in perth Australia I can give you some
Hey great video would this work on the v2 switch as well is there anything different i need to do to the v2? and i have my ns on firmware 17 would this work? and do you use non clean flux?
For anyone who has bought a mod chip but it has no software installed I have made a video on how to flash it, it is quick and easy takes minutes!
th-cam.com/video/dv7lZH-o5cw/w-d-xo.html
V2 9minute install: th-cam.com/video/hQvIz-FLnSs/w-d-xo.html
New updated video, close up using a microscope: th-cam.com/video/pzsOMlWWlgY/w-d-xo.html
Oled install vid: th-cam.com/video/mddCXJzhlBE/w-d-xo.html
Missing Chip software: th-cam.com/video/dv7lZH-o5cw/w-d-xo.html
V1 install: th-cam.com/video/u1NXuWNJo_s/w-d-xo.html
V2 install under a microscope: th-cam.com/video/pzsOMlWWlgY/w-d-xo.html
Switch Lite: th-cam.com/video/ij6v-F98CLk/w-d-xo.html
If i dont have the tools or Brain to install or that stuff u wouldnt happen to know where i Can leave my Switch that is currently v.16.1.0?
Is this also applicable to hwfly mod chip also?
Both modchip links from AliExpress are dead, how do we search?
Is this the same chip for a v2
@@ChrisChase-uo6uz yes
A coffee filter actually works way better than a paper towel for cleaning off thermal paste because it doesn't leave behind any fibers. Just a piece of advice someone shot my way once that I thought I'd pass on.
Thanks for this 👍
that depends on the quality of the kitchen tower as well. I use from Costco and I'm happy with the quality here in the UK. But, if I buy the cheapest at Asda/Wallmart - no way Jose I'd use it on a daily basis.
screenshotting this. thank you for sharing, friend.
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@@screen-protector I loves me some Costco, but the perk with coffee filters is that they don't leave behind any fibers or residue by design (no one wants floaters in their coffee), so even the cheapest pack of filters generally will beat out paper towel for removing thermal paste. That said, if you have a go to method that works, then the more power to ya. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. :)
Don’t know if anyone has let you know this yet: pre tin the gpu flex then apply flux and reflow to install. 10 million times easier
I'm 99% sure that this comment saved my Switch :) My soldering iron had huge issues melting tin properly, rotated through several heads I got with it before I found the right one. Having pre-tinned pads meant I just had to jab few times so the tin made contacts so felt much safer than applying soder directly on the Switch...
whats pre tin mean?
@@jahredking4934 it means that before you install the component you apply solder to the pads. By doing this when you solder the joint there is a good amount of solder on the pads, which makes it much easier to achieve a good weld
@@falconmickAnd what does reflow mean, like as in, re-heating the solder on the pads when soldering it to the board?
@@SToad I could be using the wired reflow wrong, but what I meant was basically after pre timing, once the part is in place, re-melting the solder I applied so that it melts and makes the weld I was aiming for
I've never watched a video which literary kept me on the edge of my seat, the soldering is really scary, good job
Thanks mate 👍
I just ordered 5 from aliexpress, thank you for the video. Ive had a switch sitting here for months, now its time to put it to work
Good luck, if you haven't done before practice, easy when you do it though!
Did it work
this is an hwfly rp2040 based clone, similar to the picofly modchips. this install is by far the easiest out of all chips and all switches because all necessary points come through the nand header. oleds and lites are WAY harder, do not underestimate the switch.
I have just finished an oled install, I write at the end it's a hard install and I don't recommend it!
@@fixingmoddingbuilding this was not a personal message, just a warning that some may want to reconsider their own attempts and seek a professional to get their newer switches modded.
What version Switch does the hwfly rp2040 work on? Only version 1? Why not just use the unpatch method to mod a version 1?
@@reyjedi3586 there's versions for all the switch's, some v1 are patched, not all can be modded without a chip
Same I thought it was gonna be way more to it than it was. Easiest mod chip for sure. I think I've done 20+ so far 😅
bruh E V E R Y T H I N G looks easier on YT
Thank you for the tutorial! Pretty straight forward but seeing you do it all in real time really boosts the confidence.
I installed a picofly in my V2 today 😍
I've never soldered before but with a little rest and your great video I managed 😎 thanks for that 👍🏻👍🏻
Well done 👍
You sure made it look easy! But I'm sure theres plenty of skill involved. Really clean job, giving me confidence to try this myself 👍
he dont know how to proper tin the contacts so... he proved that anyone can do this
@@antoniosalinas8178 Because he uses a shitty tip. He could have better pretinned those pads on the first ribbon thingy it would made everything much easier.
@@padmad3k63like before hand I’m just learning
@@antoniosalinas8178 then how tf did i fuck it up
@@antoniosalinas8178I would never attempt it
Nice easy install. But I have one criticism. Would it not be better if they designed it so that chip isn't sitting directly above the ram. That's bound to reduce the heat dissipation and cause that chip to get hot
Yep
Watching this vid i did not realise just how TINY these parts are!
Same, I broke mine in the process...
Good video, Thanks. I did a few PS1 and 2 back in the day, this looks quite simple in comparison .
If you can solder it is pretty easy
11:59 It hurt my heart to see those wire cutters abused so. Get yourself down to Harbor Freight (or Lowe's / Home Depot) and grab yourself a set of tiny $1 cutters. But actually, definitely go to Harbor Freight if you have one nearby. Just spend an hour in there. Or maybe $100. Or just $10 if you can maintain self control.
😁Yes, they are on there last legs! I'm in the UK so have none of those shops but will look at treating myself soon! Thanks.
What are tiny cutters? Any Amazon links?
@@dazealex I've tried to reply but it seems that something about the words I use cause the post to fail.
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The yellow clear tape to prevent short should be cut shorter, it now appears to lift the right end of heatsink up and this could decrease it's thermal performance
That tape is way too thin to lift the heatsink.
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It's funny that the Mohameds tell you that you don't weld well, but they have to watch a video because they don't even know how to start.
This video was helpful. Thank you very much.
Very true! Thanks 👍
thanks to this video i was able to install a modchip thank you (i had the v2 it was basicallt the same exceot smaller points which took me a long tjme to finish (first time soldering)) also i ended up just having the memory part of the chip hanging out through the fan part instead of cutting out the metal section (thanks to some comments) and then put kapton tapw under it and a like 3 small strips across the top to secure it in place i think it depends on the model maybe its only possible on the v2 also anothee thing is i ddint put all the kapton tape on the ram part or whatever i just did an x just to secure it in place i think thays kind of better so it can still transfer heat but idk
Oddly relaxing to watch.
an xacto knife with the actual very very sharp knife tips are very good for getting the cpu shield off
Those are chips, those are SMD Capacitors. You should have used a little more flux on when soldering to the capacitors. It would have made it a little easier instead of trying to drag the solder to the pad. Also, your method can create a cold solder joint. Please clean your tip regularly. I would also get a small file and file down those edges after you cut them to give them a smooth finish. Double stick tape would have been easier to use than all of that Kapton tape you put down. Also, you would want to dissipate that heat so putting tape on top in my humble opinion defeats this purpose.
Wow this is so skillful! Brilliant video. Thanks for uploading!
Thank you 👍
The feeling of this video makes me believe that everything is possible.
.... clean tip, tin, flux, heat pad, tin pad then let solder flow😊
A bit more details please for us noobs? hahaha
It's crazy that you have to do so much just to be able to feel like you actually own the piece of hardware you buy for several hundred usd
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Thanks for posting this video. I followed it to a tee. But, when booting I get a blue light, then purple (i think), then none. Blank screen. Tried redoing the mod once. Checked everything many times. Even checked connections with a meter. But the mod doesn't really seem to work. So I reverted back to stock. Oh well. lol.
Thanks so much for the video and the link for update the mod. Good, the capacitors are miniscule. Geat to have this video as a gide
Glad it helps 👍
Question for you... Have you had problems with the chips? I got a error code 2002-3540 and googleing it point on the quality of the Modchips. Have you had any problem like this?
@@nicolasgonzalez3459 No i Have bought from several sellers but never had an issue with any
Great work nwn
ahhhh!!!! Yes!!!! Very delightful 🧐🧐🧐🧐
I have one of these on the way. Kinda wondering if it will still fit without cutting the shield.
Install seems easy enough. Cutting the shield is probably more of a pain in the ass tbh lol (i need to buy a dremel one day 🤣)
Thoughts?
I tried to fit it without cutting but it doesn't fit, probably wouldn't advice leaving the shield off either.
Before cutting try routing that part thru the fan opening and laying it on top of the shield (with some protection from shorts in between them ofc - tape etc.) Looks like the black flex cable is far out enough to clear the opening and the indentation in the shield is just the right shape too.
Brilliant idea!@@jackbauer2698
Hi, great video, thanks. Ive just installed one of these and on boot I get a Screen NOSD with a rocket. Does that mean it has no software installed or I now need to do something else?
It means the chip is installed correct, it just needs an sd card now with hekate to boot into cfw.
Seems pretty easy except the part at the Mainboard since its pretty tiny
Thank you , great video! Please do the oled version
I will, I just need an oled to start!!
that was so easy thank you so much
Good Job, my RP2040 is coming ;)
I think pre-tinning the pads might be better.
Better flux and maybe higher heat and less time on the pads would work no actual need to tin pads like wires.
Great video man, how hard would you say this is to do? I only have a bit of soldering experience
Bit of practice beforehand and you should be ok, the caps are small but if you can zoom in with a camera it really is pretty simple!
I had no idea this mod was so easy.. I never looked into anything other than oled and lite and those (especially the lite) are super gnarly compared to this!! This mod is pretty easy the only warning I can give you is if you mess up the soldering on the capacitors under the GPU you sometimes Can get away without the little 0201 cap and the switch will keep working, you’ve just gotta do some stability testing after so if you do knock one of the caps off and loose it OR don’t have a fine tip soldering iron/heat station you might be able to just solder without the cap in
i did picofly without microscope and im amateur first ever chip and done it ;d this thing on video is so easy you can do it for sure
Can this same mod be done with a Lite?
@@devinsidell yes just need the correct chip as the cables slightly vary.
Hey, Thanks for helping me but it turned out my Nand chip was dead lol
I got it all working now
Hey, loved the video I actually just ordered the chip myself I have a quick question are you able to tell me every tool you used for this?
Small Philips screwdriver, tri wing screwdriver, soldering iron, flux, think that's about it!
@@fixingmoddingbuilding Thank you! last question what is the best Solder wire to use?
@@jorgzy6504 I don't really stick to a certain brand, I normally just buy something off amazon with good reviews and decide what thickness I want.
@@fixingmoddingbuilding what thickness did you use in this tutorial?
nice guide sir
thanks
Ziemlich einfach. Vielleicht werde ich auch meine Switch umbauen.
Thank you for this video! I installed my Modchip and it works first time! I have to figure out why the screw on the outside of the case won't go in. The sd card and 2 left/right sides with the joycons. I think the shield might of bent?
Hi, how did you flash chip after installation? Just connecting switch to pc via usb or from microSD card?
i noticed be4 u solder u put some liquid... can u tell the name of that liquid?
Flux, I use kingbo. It helps the solder flow
Hi I ordered the chip on Aliexpress as well, is there a guide on what you do after installing the chip you can share? Thanks!
I just uploaded a video on my other channel on setting up emunand to get you going:
th-cam.com/video/9trK8H-ZLg4/w-d-xo.html
why must you put such existential music, now I'm having a panic attack
Thanks
"Thanks Steve" LOL.
Bad link, but thanks for the video. I have a bunch of modded Switches, its never been easier . wow
amazing video ... can you please teach us what to do next? is it time to insert a sd card with atmosphere files or so?
Watch these videos: th-cam.com/video/ffAgo3qzLfM/w-d-xo.html
th-cam.com/video/9trK8H-ZLg4/w-d-xo.html
This channel is awesome! Google got me here! @@fixingmoddingbuilding
If the mod is done, what can it be used for? Are all the games available? Can I change the aesthetics of the main screen? Great video btw
And after the installation, how do i download any games?-if theres a video please link it. Thanks a lot!
play any game, emulators, home brew. You can install custom themes too.
@@justina621 best to google where to get games, most of them videos get deleted.
This is how to install them once downloaded: th-cam.com/video/3mctsRuFQhg/w-d-xo.html
such a good tutorial, thanks man. 1 question, i just confused when you swipe the thermal pasta with a watery tissue. is that just a water or what ?
It is thermal paste remover, just a clear fluid I use, can also use isopropyl
Can i use alcohol 70%?
@@rabbittank3454 I have done in the past, I would use as little as possible as it won't evaporate as easily.
@@fixingmoddingbuilding mucho gracias
Only 4 soldering points!?? I'm gonna do this right away hahahahahahaha
They are small so if your not confident I would say practice first
@@fixingmoddingbuilding yes I will practice with some pcb boards hehehe cuz this extremely smaller than others.
Preparing to do this soon, do you reckon the "HANDSKIT Soldering Iron" would be alright? It's 60W, and has a temperature knob. Also come with a 0.2mm tip.
If you are competent then yes, I've only just a bought "decent" soldering iron, always used cheap ones off amazon
It might be a different chip, but I'm pretty sure I've seen people route the mod chip+nand to the outside of the heatshield, to eliminate the need to cut the shield at all.
I dont cut anything on this one, just bend it. Its the oled that needs a lot of cutting.
@@fixingmoddingbuildingthe metal plate is still a shield lol
I agree, he should have routed the chip on the outside of the heat shield
@@hterra2706 try it and show me how it's done
What tin did you use? It seemed to flow really bad… was it like 99,5sn 0,5 cu?
Thank u , but after that i got blue light when i pressed power button and if i remove my finger the blue light it disappeared , any solution???
Tbh i used a Silver Conductive Epoxy Adhesive to do it on my V2. Did it over a year ago and so far nothing moved. Well, i doubt it would be able to move anyway as the cooler sits directly on the cpu. Was a bit more safe then to use a soldering iron. You don't want too much heat goin on the cpu
Mind sharing the brand or where to find it?
@@kawasaki_vt4225 this is the exact one i used and it's as easy to apply as it gets since you literally work with a needle. It does take it's time to cure, around 10 hours in room temperature, but you save yourself the hassle of accidentally burning the cpu/gpu and it becomes really hard after curing. I left mine curing for 24h since i time and i didn't want to rush it. For the small surface as the connection between the mod chip and the cpu/gpu is, it really shouldn't move a bit unless you smash your Switch all over the place. But in that case something else would break on the Switch before the contact that is very well protected... i hope, if you use this, that it will provide a very good and safe solution as it did to me...
@@biljancaninhmmm doesnt appear to show anything just your text
This is really convenient, Although is the same available for Oled version??
Yes but the oled has a little more to it!
@@fixingmoddingbuilding I went through all of the videos, OLED is a pain. I'll have to look for v1 itself.
Thank you
Hello! And great video!
I was wondering since Ive jailbroken my switch with the jig and all that, would it be ok to just put the chip in and keep the same SD card and it’ll boot up that way instead of having to use the jig? Thanks!
Not sure what you are asking? You only need a jig on v1 Switch's that dont need a mod chip, if you install a mod chip it does not need a jig its boots to cfw.
@@fixingmoddingbuilding yea I’m terrible at explaining it, but yes I do have a V1 and am tired of using the jig when I do need to.
@@Beej6290 it's ok, you can install something called a trinket that can do it for you but I've never installed one myself so don't know much more 👍
Hey so I installed the chip but it loads strait to the main screen, do I need to flash the chip with something?
If your solder points are good it might need flashing
Question, why you didn't use double sided tape with a heatsink type of heat disipation, but instead you've use Kapton tape which we use to move the heat away from something? In this case it will hold the head more and that's an additional reason for this SSD to fail.
What kind of tape do you recommend, got an Amazon link?
@@hterra2706 it's my personal account here, but will answer. I use the same tape as I use for the backlight for the TV repairs. They are heat resistant. At least more than the regular double sided tape.
Ciao ho appena smontata la switch lite (tolta solo la cover posteriore ) mi era venuto il dubbio che fosse accesa e invece non lo era... Ok.. procedo al'installazione del chip, volevo avviarla ma non lo fa... Schermo nero, Non è che bisogna mettere qualcosa a massa tipo la protezione di alluminio che c'è sulla CPU? Per favore aiutatemi
I have a version 1 so I don’t need this, but watching him do this it makes me scared since I think something might go wrong lol
I might have a patched v1 (unsure but its potentially patched so ill try the rcm hack) but ngl this seemed alot easier than other soldering I've seen
Sorry for the late comment, just seeing this. The linked rp2040 seems to not come with any fw installed. Did you use hwfly nx or do you recommend something else?
Everyone I have bought from different sellers have all come pre installed?
Interesting, it may have only been my unit or maybe the listing changed. I ended up just flashing it with fw_2.73.uf2 and it worked fine. Thanks for the video!
Today going install that chip on Blue Red Switch ✌️😝
good luck
Thanks, it was a great watch. Can you show me how to do for a Nintendo switch Lite? Would appreciate what chip to buy and which version since I got that one. Thanks
Thanks. I have a lite chip on order I just don't have a lite yet!
@@fixingmoddingbuilding wow! Thanks mate. Just let me know once you do that. Your videos are very simple to understand. Are you going to use pico or hwfly for lite?
@@ashutoshsoni6473 in sticking with the rp2040 versions. I've just bought an oled and should have a chip delivered in a few days, once I see a cheap lite will do that one too.
@@fixingmoddingbuilding great. Waiting for a video sooooon :)
@@fixingmoddingbuilding great. Also it would be helpful after you do the complete soldering how you can copy files to sd card and install all the procedure for atmosphere and tinfoil.
tankyou!there is a jungle about all this modchip V1 V2 V5 V7...can't get the difference between thoose clones
how do you choose them?
I did the picofly mod chip install using mosfets and lots of soldering and liked the setup. Than saw these easier to use all in one chips and so decided to pick one up and its cheap and easy to do. Some people talk about boot speeds etc but in my experience its seconds so now I use these as they are cheap and most importantly easy to do!
Will this work on any switch? And do you have to specifically use kapton tape, or can it be any type of tape?
This works on v1/v2, there is a lite and oled version, I have an oled video due soon.
The tape is to secure against shorts, other electrical tape could work but might be thicker?
I installed the chip but when it boots just stays black screen no logos what should I start with? Chip blinks blue then green
Will you make an oled tutorial also? Is it a lot harder? This seems to be doable myself.
I haven't got one unfortunately, if I get one it will be instantly modded!
@@fixingmoddingbuildinghow much would it cost to have you mod an OLED or me?
installed the same one on V1 but keep getting blue once and then green short and green long 3 times.
any idea what's the issue?
same issue, solution?
That working area tho lol 😅
00:42 I notice there is 2 pieces L shaped ribbon flex named V1 and V2. You are using only V1. Is the other ribbon for V2 switch (hac-001(-01))? I have a V2 model switch so i was wondering if this modchip and flexes are sufficient.
Also what is the success rate of these and the life of the switch after mod? These are chinese stuff so i was wondering.
Yes works on v1/v2.
I can't comment on lifespan but I've never read anything to make me question it.
@@fixingmoddingbuilding this kit needs to updated or does it work well as it is? if need to update where can i find latest files. i see there is a usb flex provided so.
@@user-hj2zt9ri6t you can update it by attaching to a pc but it normally just alerts boot speeds, I've never noticed a difference between the two files I've used but others might have more to add?
Have you installed the modchip purchased via the second link in the description? Did it work? I bought one through this link before it went down, but I haven't installed it yet.
Can I update the firmware to 16.1.0 before installing the modchip? I'm currently on version 16.0.2. Thanks for this guide
As long as atmosphere runs on the latest firmware you can update.
I've bought from the listed seller and others.
I dont get it. Why they did it the way that the nand chip will go on the other place?
Do you think a beginner can pull this off? With enough research to make sure I’m doing every step correctly? I want to get into hard modding. It looks simple enough for me to do.
Out of am the mod chips I've used this is an easy one. However maybe not if you haven't soldered before.
I would recommend practicing on maybe a faulty board, you will need a microscope or something to zoom. Microscope apps on phones I find work well. Practice makes perfect 😁
@@fixingmoddingbuilding thank you for your help. One more thing what are some soldering tools you’d recommend for someone to get the hang of it?
@@shady_fuckwad__4533 all my new videos (although they are mixed in with previous recorded ones) now show what tools I use.
Basically, soldering iron, flux, hot air station, solder, wick.
@@fixingmoddingbuilding I'll look into it, thanks for your time and help
Hello my friend, I wonder if this one works in oled switch? I bought a new oled some weeks ago and I want to try a chip, could you please let me know it? thanks
This chip doesn't, there is a lot more work that needs going into an oled install.
If you look in the top pinned comment you will see a link to my video installing an oled chip.
Is the normal hwfly (not rp2040) the same soldering procedure?
ok I have a new problem, I turn on the consol and the LED flashes blue for like 2 minutes, then holds white for maybe 5-10 seconds then goes back to flashing blue for another 2 or so minutes, then it flashes red for half a second and turns off. Any help?
Check your solder joints, check nothings shorting
@fixingmoddingbuilding I tried installing the modchip. No lights but the console booted normally. any ideas? I believe I followed the video correctly for my V2 switch. I used the V2 cpu cable instead of the V1 since my console is a V2. Maybe i have to reflash it with the usb c ribbkn cable? But i have no isea how to do that.
I would say two things, either your unlucky and got a chip without software flashed to it, but this seems strange they sell it like this? The other option is check your soldering, make sure the chips are cleanly soldered too and that is not bridged.
Be careful going over these again though as too much heat might knock the chips off!
@@fixingmoddingbuilding I double checked the soldering and tried twice. The console also booted without the CPU cable connected, but with the main board connected. Maybe it is unflashed? How would I flash it correctly?
I just did mine and I'm facing the same problem let me know if you found any solution
@@rileyhawksworth8362 I'm currently on holiday so unable to do a flashing video, will try and get something over the weekend if possible
@@saifm2409, not yet, I took out the chip and put my switch back together, gonna look at it tomorrow.
i stripped a screw and wasted $20 cuz now i can get into my switch
Watch a video how to remove stripped screws? Problem sorted??
@@fixingmoddingbuilding fair
Quick question about this install, does the FW need to be flashed first or does it come pre-installed? I bought one and the FW was not present on it, won't light the led when connected to PC, and generally shows no signs of life.
When I installed it, I metered all points, and all looks good, but when it turns on, it just boots to stock FW, and runs fine, but no HB. Just wondering if I needed to flash it, or if my chip is just dead.
The ones I have bought have all come with software installed, however a few people have mentioned they have ones that haven't so would need flashing
Did you figure your issue out? I'm having the same problem.
@@fixingmoddingbuildingI would like to buy the chip too, but what should I do if it doesn't have the firmware pre-installed?
Hello, thanks for the great video! Have you made a video how to flash the firmware? Or do you now a guide I can follow? I ordered from the link in you video and that one comes without any firmware....
I am looking into getting one done asap
Thanks!!!
Hi, great video but unfortunately my ribbon doesnt fit in its slot. Also my slot is white, instead of black like in the video… Any Suggestionn to plug it in?
Might need to get in touch with the seller if they sent the wrong part?
@@fixingmoddingbuilding another little issue..
My console shows a black screen when pressing the power button. After a few seconds i can hear a loud and annoying sound coming from the console for like 20 seconds and then it’s just gone. You know maybe what the issue is?
@fixingmoddingbuilding I must ask this. wouldn't it have been easier to just feed the modchip through the fan hole of the shield and put tape there to hold it? cutting the shielding makes no sense to me
The back won't fit on
@@fixingmoddingbuilding understood, thank you for answering me on this.
hey when i boot the switch i just get a purple then blue light and the screen stays black. Also, the cpu gets warm but nothing happens. I dont get any green light and i only have black screen. Do you have any advice?
Check your wires, sounds like somethings shorting, also check your solder joints are clean and making good contact. Good luck 👍
@@fixingmoddingbuilding ill try thanks!
@@fixingmoddingbuilding i think I found the issue, one point of the soldering got lose and isnt really sticking while the other part is steady. do you think its still able to show lights even tought only one part was connected all the time and thats the answer to my issue?
@@laurin8569 Could be when I installed a picofly with mosfets a wire was loose but it still tried to glitch
@@fixingmoddingbuilding Alr i hope it works when i fix it tommorow, hope i didnt break anything. Thanks for the fast responses😊
K5 Pro will be better for heatsink than thermal paste
Never heard of it?
@@fixingmoddingbuilding K5 Pro is like thermal putty. Trust me, it's better solution than thermal paste. For CPU use thermal paste and for heatsink use K5 Pro.
@@Drift_King. Ok thanks, I will take a look at that 👍
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what happend to the abcd wires? was that method removed here? or is that only on the switch lite hwfly?
the metal backplate should be cut ya? the chip doesn't fit if the backplate not cutted?
No it will not fit on without cutting
That is the hwfly core type chip.
Can i Just pre solder the chips so that it would just need to heat them
Any recommendations for what wattage soldering iron I should use? And Are there any alternatives to kapton tape (Can't find that brand near me)?
I use this soldering iron now th-cam.com/video/i6ivMTVLxuQ/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
@@fixingmoddingbuilding Thanks, btw is the system in the video an OLED model or the LCD? Is the OLED model very similar?
@@Nakx123 it's a v1, I have an oled video but it's a lot harder
Bro, good video, how many watts does the soldering iron have to be?
I bought a cheap variable temp one off ebay, can be done on a budget
I have a question. Can you install a modchip in my patched switch for me? I could pay for the modchip and anything else you might need.
Is it the same pm Oled ? This looks easy enough
No, oled a lot harder, video in top comment showing
Hi, great video, but I got a little issue, a couple of days ago I tried installing the exact same modchip but somehow ended up knocking off the right capacitor while soldering it probably because of too much heat, now I have a switch that just shows a blue screen. It would be amazing if you could give me tips to restore it, any help would be greatly appreciated. Cheers!
I would start with replacing that chip, you might need to buy a donor board to get it?
Alright great, thanks for your reply, I will try sending it to a local repair shop first
The chip is a 0201 1uF 6.3v ceramic capacitor if I understand what you knocked off. That said quite often the cap coming off doesn’t brick the device, have you removed the mod and tested again?
@@falconmick yeah I did, but still just the blue screen
@@RabeeHanzla-vc4dr well most of the capacitors exist there for stability, so looks like your unlucky and will have to get replacement caps. If by some sheer luck you live in perth Australia I can give you some
Hey great video would this work on the v2 switch as well is there anything different i need to do to the v2? and i have my ns on firmware 17 would this work? and do you use non clean flux?
Exactly the same, the ribbon cable is slightly different as the chips are in a different angle but it's minor.
would the chip work on version 17.0?
@@fixingmoddingbuilding
and do you use a non clean flux? do you have a link to one?
@@fixingmoddingbuilding
@@amitfpv09 it's not recommended to update yet
what about the flux?
You had a messy room growing up didn't you? 😀 Great video.
😁👍
Where did you buy chip , I can’t find it on AliExpress , is it named differently ?
Just search rp2040, they keep getting removed so just check each day
@@fixingmoddingbuilding Thank you !