Nintendo switch lite right joystick replacement
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- Here is an easy and quick tutorial for Nintendo Switch Lite joystick replacement. Tip 1: Be very careful when disconnecting and reconnecting cables, connectors can be damaged easily.
Tip 2: Be very careful while unscrewing and screwing the screws, board or LCD can be bent and damage easily.
Tip 3: always disconnect the battery first, you may short something if not done so.
It may be looking very easy but not that easy as it looks, so be very careful if you decide to repair yourself.
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I appreciate this and all but the amount of steps to fix a broken joystick is absurd
Easier than it looks, trust me I’m a 16 year old with decent experience in this type of things. People at school come to me to fix their consoles like this lol. Money is money and it’s good
It's really easy to do! Just have ti pay attention and it's cheaper than buying new joycons!
I replaced them for the second time recently with some new hall sensing control sticks.
Apparently, they're made with magnets so that there's no contact between parts, meaning less wear and tear.
So far, I've not had any issues.
No joke, and pray you don't break a flex, they are very sensitive
4:06 I can't get this to stay in
This was a very helpful tutorial. Thank you!! Taking everything apart and removing the damaged controller was a breeze, thanks to the clear instructions of the commenter. However, I did have a couple challenges putting everything back, after swapping out the damaged controller: 1. The commenter recommends making sure that the joystick moves freely before reconnecting everything. However, when I turned the device over to do that, the 4 rubber buttons on the adjacent pad fell out. I recommend holding them down with your thumb before turning the Switch over to test the joystick. 2. The larger (touch digitizer flex) ribbon was very hard to get back in. I kept trying to lock it in, but it kept popping out. (I must have replayed this step 15 times). The trick is that you have get it in really low (close to the board) and slide it underneath the connector, and it will then lock in appropriately. 3. When reconnecting the battery, make sure the connector wire is secured tightly. When I first reconnected the wire, I though it was secured, but it wasn't all the way in and the Switch would not turn on. Listen for the snap.
I'm having a true nightmare of a time with it. Is it possible that the door is just incapable of holding it down? I've been messing with it for an hour...
lmao the same thing happened to me.
1. the rubber pad fell out almost without me noticing it, i figured it out but
2. the touch screen digitizer ribbon was hard I agree. the locking tab is so tiny and feels so flimsy when its unlocked. make sure its pointing up. this one gave me some trouble. I had to take a break because my eyes hurt. What helped me get it is once i felt it was partially in, I pushed the flex cable with the tip of my fingernail lol. my tweezers kept slipping.
I usually suck at this kind of stuff but with many pauses and replays I finally got it!
What was the name of the paste he used?
@@CODGamer9137 my dad use the same thing he put on cpu of our computer.
Great video, was able to get everything done no problem! The only suggestion I would make is to note that you put the game cartidge module back in before putting the heatsink down as I didnt realize it was back in and had to fanagle the cartridge ribbon cable under the heatsink since I installed the heatsink first. Thanks for pointing out the screws with the colors too!
Yes it was a great tutorial but i did not see it pop back in and when i turn on my switch it doesn't read my game card
It shows up visually but he did not verbally mention it. At 4:40 the game cartridge module isn't there, also notice the old thermal paste is. Then suddenly it appears in, and the heat sink "foundation" (?) is clean of any thermal paste. Then at 5:06 the game cartridge module isn't there, and he cleans the old thermal paste off. Then at 5:20 without any mention, the game cartridge module is back. The way it's edited is a bit anachronistic in those parts, is what happened.
Just reverse the steps from taking it apart 😂
This man right here deserves a Nintendo Nobel for fixing the right joystick, nobody have this tutorial.
Great step by step, just want to point out a few things.
1. One screw is longer on the shield
2. You're missing a screw on the right speaker.
3. You didn't show placing back in the card reader/headphone jack
4. You Forgot to put the ribbon cable under the Ribbon Cable (small one next to headphone jack).
5. You lost a screw next to the ribbon cable of the card reader.
6. Your banners are covering up the connections on the right.
To everyone else:
- Make sure the ribbon cable locks are lifted before pulling.
- Close cable locks after that reconnecting the ribbon cables.
This is vitally important information, so as nice as this video looks it's a horrible tutorial. Those key points missed will make amateurs (and some experts) break their Switches badly.
@SchizOnWheels
You may or may not damage the ribbon cables by pulling while locked in, or even the circuit, but you definitely wouldn't be able to get them back in without unlocking anyway, and if you try either break something or else the cable would not make contacts and yes black screens.
If the Switch turns on and makes sound with a black screen, I would (after disconnect battery) carefully remove and reinsert the video ribbon cable(s) (or just all ribbon cables, for me it was just the 1).
@SchizOnWheels
It shouldn't short circuit if it's wrong, it just won't work. I recommend watching a few other videos that show the same procedure with the ribbon cables more clearly.
I think it would help if you would mention when you are flipping up the safety locks on the cables. On the first cable disconnect I didnt notice and was having trouble figuring out how you took it off with relative ease.
Thanks for your feedback.
@@SoftSolutionsRepairsUK just for that u broke my switch
@@thedrawingllama2046 damn that sucks
This is a vitally important observation. This video would be excellent EXCEPT that mistake will lead to a lot of amateurs breaking their hardware. Clearly this guy had the switch already taken apart before he made the video, and the cables weren't locked in.
I had a lot of laptop repair experience and I knew something was wrong when I had to pull really hard to get the 1 cable out even though I was copying him, so I looked at a different video and they showed how to flip the locks up on all the ribbons.
@@SoftSolutionsRepairsUK Sorry man, you put a decent effort into this video but you should either upload a new version or delete it. Without showing people to unlock the ribbon cables, you are causing them to damage their hardware.
My son broke his right joycon like 2 weeks ago finally got round to fixing it couple days ago by following this tutorial, there's a lot of unscrewing and removing components but you can't go wrong if you follow this video thoroughly, thanks very much mate all fixed and as good as new you're a diamond, saving us money instead of getting it fixed at a shop, much appreciated 👍🏻
Thank you so much. My son is very happy that his switch lite is able to be played again. I appreciate your efforts to make a good video.
Super helpful!!! My daughter gave her Switch Lite a bath and I thought this thing would be gone forever... Then one day I tried to turn it on and everything worked fine except up & down on the right stick... I cleaned up the board with alcohol and followed your directions, now daddy has a new PINK Switch Lite lol... (She has the new OLED one now) MAJOR THANKS!
how long did it take to fix
@@foxysabitofahyprocrite2639maybe an hour at the most…
thank you for this! im getting ready to repair 2 switch lites for some kids. they need new joysticks and top buttons. This video will help so much!
Thanks for showing different colours for different type of screws.
follow both of your Videos on repairing the joy-cons replacements and it worked out perfect thank you so much for the great videos
Great video!! With your help i have just fixed two switches and saved myself a bunch of money. Thank you! Definitely worth a like!
While replacing the right side the white tab that secures the cable running over the battery connection wire came off (flex cable from mother board to daughter board). I have the part still but I can't figure out how to put it back in so that it secures the cable. I reassembled the switch with out the tab, only to be greeted to audio but a blank screen. Help?
Thank you ✨ saved my life lol i though i was gonna have to buy a new one
What kind of thermal paste did you use?
Thank you for this Video. I ordered a kit off Amazon with cheap tool kit and 2 Controllers. For like $12-$15. I called around they wanted $80+ to replace it!! That’s ridiculous with this video I was able to do it myself. Only issues I had was 1 the flags on your Video was in the way of screws and I had trouble with the screen ribbon latching back.
Thank you for making a very helpful video. I was able to fix my son's switch using this. I watched another video with no tutorial and had extra screws. I really appreciated the red and blue screws.
Thanks so much dude,my little brother broke his joycon on his switch and we thought we would have to buy a whole new one.
Thank you for the detailed instructions and close up footage of every single screw and flat cable needed to perform this repair. Took me some time, but using this and the other video for the left stick, I managed to perform this repair myself, and replace the original sticks of my Switch Lite with Gulikit Hall Effect sensor sticks, that should be free of drift forever.
Hey is it worth it to switch it although my sticks dont have drift?
@@Tan-og5mh they're not too expensive, and they've been working perfectly so far. If you got the money and feel safe in doing the repair yourself, I guess you could.
Thanks for this video. What thermo paste did you use and what did you use to wipe the old past off
Absolutely the best video!!! I followed both left and right tutorials to replace 2 of my kids switch lite joysticks!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Thank you!! My cat knocked over my kiddos switch and broke it. On Amazon they sold the joystick with all the necessary tools needed for the job. And you helped guide me through it. You're a life saver.
Thanks and I appreciate that you actually talk & explain! I can't stand those silent videos
Hi mate! Just wanted to take the time out to say thank you :-) got a switch for cheap and fixed it perfectly using this guide! 10/10 thank you 😊 Merry Christmas
I have the exact same Switch lite, analog sticks are not broken, but the right one is getting kind of laggy.
Should I replace it, or is there a simpler solution?
I have been holding off from switch lite or any for that matter cuz of drift. (I was addicted to n3ds). This actually makes me more confortable gettting one since I would be able to fix
Cheers mate, I've watched a lot of tutorials. Yours are clear to the point very well explained and your filming and lighting is perfect. Thankyou
Im the idiot who didnt get the first question on the test sheet. Everything was going fine until, one I had trouble removing the back. Two, one of the screws on the board ended up being stripped(No I did not do it it was already smooth upon inspection and before I touched it) and three, my heat sync wouldn't come off. So, here my question, what screw head do you recommend for me to be able to take off this screw that refused to come out of the board? Or is there a toolkit you can recommend I buy with all possible sizes I may need to repair this?
Thank you for the video. I was able to fix the right and left joystick. The joysticks work wonderfully now and it no longer drifts but I think somewhere along the line I messed up because now it's not reading any game cards. I took everything back apart to make sure everything was connected and it is. Any advice? Did I mess up the game card slot somehow?
Great Vid! made it an easy and fast fix. Both sticks in 30 minutes!!!
the only video with full description. very helpful. thanks 🙏
I used this tutorial in conjunction with the one for the left Joystick, as well as one for replacement of the battery. I also used thermal grease after cleaning the old grease away. It was overall a satisfying job, and presents a huge improvement. I am grateful for these easy to follow instructions.
@SchizOnWheels Nope. The biggest problem I had was getting the battery out. It fought me every step of the way, even when using something to try to heat up the glue that houses the battery. I was able to get it out, but the old battery was bent in the process. No matter, because I put the new battery in with better adhesive that would be easier to remove later on. Honestly, the rest of the project was way easier compared to the battery. Also, I did the same kind of job for a PSVita, and the PSVita was a far easier job, owing due to it not having a glued down battery.
@SchizOnWheels No, I am just good at following what I see, and a really quick learner. So videos here are enough for me to understand what I need to do. I finished my Switch Lite 3 weeks ago based off looking at this video and several others, and my Switch Lite has been working perfectly since then.
@SchizOnWheels I can only tell you what I did, carefully, and maybe you can glean a little from that. I bought an I Fixit tool kit to have everything I might need to do my projects. It had all the little screw tooltips needed for various sized screws, including the proprietary ones on the Switch Lite. It had a couple of pliers, including angled pliers (which I used to carefully remove various ribbons during the project). It also had thin blade like tools that I was able to use to carefully lift the battery terminal off the socket it was in, and eventually remove the battery itself. If you are only doing the joysticks, you will still need the correct size and shape screwdrivers, pliers for removing and later replacing the ribbons, and a couple of containers to separate and hold your screws so you don't lose any in the process. I don't really have any extra suggestions except that you watch the videos pertaining to your issue and follow them step by step.
@SchizOnWheels I cannot say for sure. I would go and absolutely be extra, extra sure I followed the video(s), every last step. Check, double check, triple check every last ribbon to make sure it's adequately seated. Same for the battery terminals. There are so many that it isn't that hard to overlook a connection. I was so thorough with my checks on my Switch Lite that I watched a video that did both the breakdown AND the reassembly. If you still have the screen blackout, you prolly still skipped a step by accident. You simply must make sure. If you still have the blackout EVEN then, then I cannot help, as it is outside what I know. You should prolly take the issue to Reddit Switch help, or ask an actual professional here on TH-cam. I am just a random guy who is good at following directions. The directions you can find here on TH-cam worked rather well for me.
This helped very much. Successfully fixed my right analog. Thanks!
Great video! It helped me replace the joystick but I am having an issue with the game cartridge however. The switch isn't reading any game cartridges. Any ideas on a fix? I already tried a replacement catridge reader but it still gives me an error
Nice video,its straight the point,it sucks that there’s so many things to take apart just to get to Analog Stick but hey thats the way Nintendo made the Switch
Wow, that's way easier than I thought, nice video, thanks a lot
This is awesome, I just replaced both joy sticks in my son's switch lite using this tutorial
Great step by step video! I love the part where you use color coded circles for the screws. That helped to keep me organized. I saved that part as a screen shot.
I did the same lol
how long does it take to fix
@@foxysabitofahyprocrite2639 I'd say 30 min - 1 hr. Just take your time. It's not hard, just a lot of pieces to keep track of.
So the first screw you take out on the bracket will not come out for me. And now it’s stripped. What do I do?
What is the ribbon next to the fan. The small black ribbon. It looks like you didnt connect it at the end, but i ended it up snipping it. What is the name so i can replace it.
Cheers worked for my lite pokemon version switch, just because someone said that a step was missed putting it back together I just dl'd the vid and watched it in reverse. For those having no luck, it must be putting those cables back in, it takes good light, good tweezers and patience. Anyway all fixed, recommended!
@SchizOnWheels not a technician but I fixed it.
@SchizOnWheels no, that probably means the lcd cable has not been connected correctly.
So replacing the thermal paste isn't strictly necessary, you just may as well since you're already there?
Thank you so much for this video! If I do this with a brand new Switch Lite (I am going to put in gulikit hall effect joysticks so I won’t ever get stick drift) do I need to redo the thermal paste? Thanks :)
Anyone know if replacing the joystick with an OEM, would the nfc capability still work?
Thanks so much for this tutorial, I feel like this is the only right side joystick replacement tutorial on TH-cam.
Took me long enough but i was able to replace both joy cons. Only issue I had was when i put everything back together the screen wouldn't show. So I re adjusted the cable for the screen and switch was as good as new. Excellent video
Same here!
i’m having this issue :( i’m not sure what the cable for the screen is
@@aleksandrduncan6435 same did you find out
@@drazzrg573 what cable do I change
Hey I know its an old review but im having the same issue replacing my son's nintendo which cable did you have to readjust? Thank you
I broke the part the joystick plugs into the motherboard. Is there a fix for that or am I better off just buying a whole new switch?
I don’t have a mini screwdriver what can I use?
Thank you very much! I was able to follow your instructions very easily. Thanks again! From Canada.
Great to hear!
My niece recently, somehow, cracked her right joy stick. While I do have some experience taking apart/replacing some controllers and old handhelds, I needed this. Thanks a ton, nobody has a video for the right stick except you!
I am glad I was helpful.👍
Thanks alot, without your help i wouldnt be able to replace my sons Switch joystick!
I had 2 small spring coils fall out when taking apat my switch lite where do they go ?
What is the thermal paste and how do you get it can you use normal glue
Like honestly thank you so so much this was an amazing tutorial never done anything like this but I feel 100% capable after watching I’m fixing my girlfriends switch for her birthday she think it’s trash because it’s broken
I believe I did everything correct. However, it won’t seem to power on. Any ideas? I did briefly get the Nintendo logo twice, and that was it. I’m trying a couple different chargers.
I don’t know what I done but after replacing the joystick and hooking everything back up my screen is black but I have sound and buttons work
Where can I purchase the heat grease or paste stuff? This is super helpful and will be attempting on my sons switch!!
This is what i was waiting for. lol
glad i looked this up before starting, those screw highlight helped the most
My sons switch is fairly new do I have to put more thermal paste after reassembly
It depends on dryness if the past.
What if after you’ve replaced it you turn it on and you can tell it’s turned because when you press a button it makes a noise but there’s no light to the screen at all :(
Thank you very much for this! I didn’t have much money to get my son a bday present right now, so we fixed his Switch by following this tutorial!❤️❤️❤️
I feel you I fixed my brothers switch!
my switch lite has several screws that have been stripped before I even attempted to touch them. i got most of them out except for one of the screws keeping the charging dock in place. idk how I'm getting it out. I've tried everything. I'm not using any of the old stripped screws I'm just ordering replacements for them, but I really need to remove this last one for my own sanity.
I am afraid, you ll not be able to remove worn head screw but to damage the board without professional tools.
So what do you do if two of the nails you need to unscrew are worn and you cant take them out :]]]
Hey thanks for the video, i have followed the instructions and replaced the joy stick however the screen does not come on, well it lights up but does not show the home page. The touch founction of the screen does work as does the other buttons. I have rechecked the LCD cable and it seems to be fully inserted and locked, Any other suggetions thank you.
Hey, did you ever get it fixed? I replaced the right stick and after I put it all back together my switch won’t even turn on. I followed step by step idk what I did wrong
What we have experienced when repair switches when you attempted repair and had no display issue.
80% have damaged display connector or shorted pins inside the connector(connector needs to be replaced)
20% Of them broke traces under the CPU(cold joint traces damage) by putting too much pressure on the screws while unscrewing and screwing them back on(CPU needs to be repair)
If you would to send in for repair, please follow our Mail-in repair link.
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I’m in the same boat. It’s on, I can hear the movement but the screen won’t light up…
@@nickowens4668
Unlock and remove the video cable (behind the game card), then push it back and make sure it's all the way in. The side tabs of the cable don't quite go flush like some other cables but they are very close, leaving the tiniest space before you lock the flap.
I finished the video and both of my joysticks work, but now my screen is turning on but it won't show anything. I hear head all the sounds and interact with things. I just can't see anything. What did I mess up?
Replace joystick got everything back together it comes on has sound but the screen is black at the touch screen works and help move left to right but I cannot see anyting can someone please help me
Thanks brother I was able to successfully replace the joystick. Great video, cheers.
Thank you for this video it helped out a lot, I just fixed my girlfriends switch and followed it. Everything is working
can you help me man this is too complicated
@Emily Sullivan You can send over to our maintenance and repair centre.
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Thank you for this video! I was able to replace my broken right joystick. Like a few people I got a black screen when turned it back on. I was able to hear sound and see the backlight just no picture. I opened it up and re did the lcd flex cable. I cleaned it off before reattaching. And it worked, but now my card reader won’t work. Any idea on how to troubleshoot before ordering a new card reader?
Try same thing you did with lcd connector u less connector is not damaged. In most cases of diy repair, we found the connector pins damaged inside. Good luck .
I tried this and abxy is not working also whenever I take a capture it freezes did o brick my switch?
Great turorial, good use of the video where you highlighted all the screws and why they are different, one comment i would have is that some of the flexible connectors are very fiddly to reseat once the joycon stick has been changed. Apart from that excellent.
do switch and lite have same joystick size?
used this to repair my son's switch lite. great tutorial. when reassembling it would be helpful if you patched in the earlier still of the red and blue screws just for location but otherwise grea!
followed the guide closely. however, once i try to turn it back on, i hold the power button for about 10 second and then i hear like a "click" or a pop" and nothing happens. everything seems solid, made sure that the battery was snapped in all the way, both sides. kinda confused.
Hi, Question... what brand of thermal paste do you recommend ?
There are 3 types of thermal pasts
1. Carbon Based
2. Ceramic Based
3. Metal Based
Now it depends on the sugar of both side where you going to use it. I normally use carbon based and mostly ceramic based, as ceramic based stability on most surfaces is good.
I use ARCTIC MX-4 with for bigger boards like ps, Xbox & MacBooks
And on smaller boards like Nintendo’s etc, you can mix MX-4 with HY510 as MX-5 are expensive. And smaller boards less likely to heat up.
Again it’s the durability, a good quality past will take longer to dry.
Hope it helps.
Thanks for this! Finally fixed mine after waiting so long
Very good tutorial tho a bit too fast sometimes
Awesome video thanks derby will be happy although the warranty will not lose data..I did notice screw to the speaker was missing and didn't catch fan reassured. but thank you for the help.
Thank you. This video helped me. Saved me $80. Thanks so much!!.
thanks for uploading second part of video.
Works great thanks mine did have one extra screw in the centre right side of the motherboard
Hi I replaced my left joystick but my switch is still drifting what do I do please 🥺
Was able to replace joystick no problem! Appreciate your help sir
@SchizOnWheels no I just followed the instructions.
I don’t have thermal paste and removed everything already do you think I’ll be okay without replacing it
Thermal paste is necessary for keeping the temperature of your switch from getting too high, highly recommended to have it
Can you please list everything you use in this video?
I have to do both. Which one should I do first?
Worked my man! Thank you! Had a spring and 2 bronze screws left over but tested and everything works as it should sooooo...... Lol
Thanks again bud!
👍
@SchizOnWheels totally worked. Still working!
And nope not a technician just a dad. Lol
do you have a link to where i can buy the right joy stick from?
Email your order.
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Thanks a lot. Everything was explained excellently. Fixed both left and right joy sticks!
I did this 2 mine and wen I put it back is black screen cant see image any help
If I press the on button the display turns on but its just black. What can i do?
Can you help? we can not get the screen to come back on. it kind of flashes with nothing on the screen then goes off. we have redone this tutorial for the right analog 3 times now.
I have the same problem right now have you found a solution ?
thank you for making this video. it was very helpful. i was able to get everything fixed and put back together thanks to your video. Raven
What cream did you apply before applying the heat sync?
Thermal paste.
Okay, so a spring came out of my Zr, where do I put that back into?
Behind ZR
thanks done the right one today. its kinda easy except all the ribbon cable lol. hate that step where i have to insert all ribbon cable back.
Got it done and my son’s switch works. Thanks!
Everything turned back on, touch screen works joy con works sound works but my screen is black. What did I break
When I disconnected the ribbon to the joystick the ribbon receiver piece came dislodged from the mother board and flew across the room. Is there any way to fix that or is my switch ruined now?
Connector on the motherboard needs replacing. Old connector will have to be desoldered and replace with new one.
Please contact our repair team to get a quote on bellow email address.
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