FIX your BROKEN/LOUD Nintendo Switch Fan with and WITHOUT tools! (thermal paste at end)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ม.ค. 2021
- Learn how to repair a Nintendo Switch that has a LOUD/NOISY or BROKEN CPU cooling fan. This video is easy to follow, step by step with many up close shots.
As well as an alternate cooling solution for those of you who wish to not open your switch up with an external cooling radiator for the switch!
Let me know how it goes! And hey, feel free to send me a coffee if I saved ya the 150$ Nintendo repair fee: support.craftingworlds.com
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Hopefully this will be helpful to some of you! :) Let me know how it goes! And hey, feel free to send me a coffee if I saved ya the 150$ Nintendo repair fee: support.craftingworlds.com
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@@carlosaguirre7426 description has links :)
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@@drakemono3453 the extra fan radiator that goes on top will run at set speeds you set it to. It vents hot air out faster. You can plug it into any usb slot :) hope that helps!
This was so helpful, thank you! (Turned out my fan worked but was packed full of dust so no replacement needed, but this video was great in giving me the confidence to safely open the Switch intending to replace it and diagnosing the solution)
That is excellent to hear I am glad it helped. Dust can be the worst!!!
I hope that my fan is just full of dust cause I don't really want to spend $10 on a new fan
6:00 is where the process starts.
How far did you have to open it up? Was just the initial heat sink enough or did you take the entire fan out? Because I could probably do the first thing but am unsure about the second.
@@schred Took the whole fan out but wasn't as complicated as I'd expected. Good luck with yours!
This video was simple to follow! Replaced my fan easy with this. Only two parts I had to use other videos for was disconnecting the battery, and reapplying the thermal paste, as I had never done that before. Some voiceover during the last part with the paste would have helped a lot here.
Nevertheless, great video. Thank you so much!
I need to do this because my current switch fan makes a noise when it ramps up but I’m a bit scared to ruin attempting this.
same
Don't be scary it's very ez peasy
I was worried about this when taking apart my joy con to replace the joystick. But the more you do it, the more confident you get. The biggest part is being careful to do it in a certain order (like following a video like this so you can trace your steps back) and not losing the screws. Always be gentle with ribbons, the cool shiny things that attach important things to the board, but otherwise these types of repairs are easy. Nintendo, to its credit, has made this system relatively easy to repair.
Its not hard it just takes patience just did it for my sons switch
Tristan, thanks a million for this video! I can't believe I suffered listening to my switch loudly grinding away for almost a year when it was this easy to fix! After working up the courage to fix my joycons, doing this seemed within reach. Even better, all of the tools worked for this too. The only part that gave me trouble was reconnecting the SD card. I had to pull that squishy tab off to line up the plug properly. But I only noticed be cause you mentioned that we should TEST it before closing it up! You are awesome!
Yeah I too had that issue which is why I gave extra warning haha. Glad it went smooth and this video helped! :)
So glad to find this, my switch is brand new and I have used it maybe 6 hours, but it’s past 30 days so I can’t return it. My fan is so loud, and today, it started to sound SUPER LOUD and no air coming out, so I’m super happy to find videos like this. I’m not paying someone 100 plus dollars when I’ve just spend 400…
Glad to help!
Thank you For making this video. My switch was overheating and I use your video to fix my problem. I did not play the switch much so I didn’t know I had a problem until I got in monster hunter rise. That game kind of pushed it towards it’s limits when my switch started overheating.
Welcome!
Great fix it video, then looked at your gear, that sweet 24mm, then to your photography website. Brilliant! Nice to see you are willing to help us fix our toys while doing magnificent visual art as well. Renaissance man. My hands haven't looked as clean as yours perhaps ever in my 68 years. Keep living a great life.
A lot to digest this this paragraph. But thanks for checking it all out :)
I was able to change it thanks to this tutorial. I had to install it "twice" because the fan wire was pushing it up, making the fan to have problems to spin. I leave a little bit of the fan wire "out" from the left side and now it seems I have 0 issues. Thanks a lot, no more insane noisy fan
Just went through this whole process with your help. My fan was making weird noises and my switch was overheating like crazy. Followed all the steps and it worked perfectly first try. Only issue was one screw on my case was stripped, but with some creative maneuvers I got it out, and got a replacement set of screws. Really thankful for the vid man. :)
Very welcome!
What we’re the creative maneuvers? I have the same issue. Tried rubber band, super glue, etc - at this point I might just get the radiator lol
@@snowboarder5873 originally I tried the same things to get the screw out. Rubber band, super glue, etc. I ended up using a dremel to create enough space to stick a different screwdriver into it to unscrew it. You gotta be really precise with it though. I had to use a super small dremel tip to make sure I didn’t damage my switch. Honestly if that’s too scary just get the radiator. I bought both, and I use both, and my switch stays super cool. Otherwise you could see if there’s any local repair places that could try to take the screw out for you!
This was so helpful! I followed through the entire time and it was so easy for me to replace the fan, too. Thank you so much for this tutorial!!
You got it bob!
Thank you T, this was actually really helpful. Haven't replaced it yet, but this was the most straightforward useful video Ive seen for the OG switch fan replacement. 🤘
Glad it helped!
I just did this! I was hoping that it was just dust in my fan but nope! It was very clean. So i had to put the whole thing back together till i can get a fan haha the kit you recomended worked very well and the instructions were so easy to follow! Really appreciate this tutorial!
Very glad it helped! Back to animal crossing in no time!
Hey man thanks for the tutorial :)
My switch was being incredibly loud and making a clanging noise. I don’t know why. But I managed to get a new fan and install it with the help of this video, and now my new fan is virtually silent :)
glad it helped!
Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful and calming actually haha
My patient is now stable and recovering well :) I never thought I'd be able to do it myself.
Welcome!
Thanks for this! I’m about to diagnose our family Switch and now have the peace of mind to open it up if necessary.
amazing! very clear and easy to follow, thank you!
Very welcome!
Thank you for this . Saving this video because I need to try to fix my sons switch. Honestly I’m scared to open it all up like that and mess it up 😐 but I’m going try the first option first
Very welcome!
so? did it work?
I've bee taking things and consoles apart by myself for a while but honestly the ingeniousity of the switch is something else. Not unlike its form factor... which I still think it's a great revolution for gaming. On-the-go and at-home gaming all in one is GENIUS. No wonder their teardown is so tightly packed and forward thinking. This kind of engineering makes me think I should have went to college for this instead lol.
Never seen a gameboy or game gear or lynx eh? :) Ahead of their time.
@@TristanPope that's true. Maybe the game and watch was the beginning of the revolution.
If I was a little older and smart enough to marvel at the Game and Watch and my childhood yellow Gameboy I'd probably be shocked too. Handheld consoles get too much hate performance-wise, but they are just so cool.
Thank you for this video and for doing every single step with us, even putting back the screws in!
You’re welcome.
Yes! This part was actually so useful for me to know which ones go where and make sure I'm doing it properly. Another video didn't do this when I watched through so I swapped to here.
thank you so much,my switch has been overheating for over a year and hopefully this can help me be able to play it normally!
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Thanks for the links and showing me how to fix my switch.
Welcome
Thank you so much for this video. Worked flawlessly.
That was so nice. You’re very welcome!
My dad and I followed your tutorial and my switch fan is nice and quiet now! We also used your Amazon link for what we needed but the tool set is out of stock with a different kit suggested.
Glad it worked!!!
Thank you! This video was great and I fixed my Switch.
Excellent! Happy new year!
Great video.. man you did a great job..just finished my install and the fan didn't come on right away..sending my son to play on it to see if it overheats
Thank you a lot I managed to clean my switch’s fan and solved my overheating issue. Also I noticed your switch is homebrewed so props for that too 😉.
Was yours moving around when it was clogged with dust or stopped ?
Thank you for the guide!
Super-helpful! Thanks a ton!
Welcome.
This was totally going to work before all of my screws stripped within 2 seconds
Update: I ended up drilling the tops of my screws off on the back panel and pulled it off and took the Nuba out with pliers! Got it working! Ty for the tutorial
Yeah these screws weren’t made to last
Dude... i tried to unscrew the back ones and... one got stripped and i stopped...
@@jiro5807 I was so scared when o started drilling the heads of the screw, but they actually all came out pretty quickly, maybe 5-10 minutes if you go carefully. Good luck changing the fan if you can get the back off!
I changed the fan used some thermal paste i had used for my pc since original was dried prob wasnt helping the thermals
Apart from the tri-head, I believe the screws are actually JIS (Japanese Industry Standard) and not a Phillips head. The angle is slightly different, so while you can get a Phillips head to work if you’re not careful it can strip easily.
Great tutorial, was easy to switch my fan out
Glad to help!!!
Hey man thanks for the vid, I don’t trust myself at all of opening my switch…so I ordered the fan you recommended, thanks for that, my switch fan is making a beep noise every couple of seconds which is bad…so I hope this fan will help a lot
You’re welcome
Did the fan help? If you used the switch without the fan afterwards did it still make a lot of noise?
Is it better now?
Perfect tutorial also me thinks to replace the backplate with the custom 3d zelda hylian sheild backplate as well
I'm scared to do this, but i've got no choice lol. It'll probably go alright. Thanks for the video.
You got this!
Update, did it, went well! Thank you!
I just saved myself tons of cash thanks to this. Great guide! 👍
But i swear, that SD card pin is the worst to plug-in.
Great video thanks for noy including all sorts of unneeded garbage.
Good tutorial, but will this process work without the new thermal paste?
Thanks! It worked. My evaluation:
My problem: High Pitch Fan Noise, started undocked, then still loud when docked.
I found this video. I ordered the parts from Amazon (your description links). I have Amazon prime. So $14.99 (Prime) + $33 (New Fan, Thermal Paste, Screwdriver Set). I had to buy the sets because the individual screwdriver, thermal paste, and fan are sold out. Prime delivered to me the next day (Within 16 hours of purchase) I followed the tutorial here.
The result: I played my switch for an hour after replacing the fan and it’s silent. The fan is working, no loud noises so far.
I inspected my old fan…and there wasn’t any physical damage to it. Maybe it just had its last breath? The switch is 5 years old now.
Glad it worked! Enjoy
thank you from the future my fan repair for my g/f switch was a success
Welcome!
Thank you very much 👌🏻
Very welcome! :)
Welp...I followed this tutorial and now the fan works perfectly. Thank you! The problem now is that it suddenly no longer reads the game cards. We get "The game card could not be read" with every cart we put on now. Any idea why it would do this all of a sudden, and do you have a suggestion for how to fix it that doesn't involve sending it to Nintendo? Thanks!
Yup, open it again and make sure all the parts that unsnapped like the memory card etc, are snapped back in with a little click. You missed a part for sure :) Easy to fix!
I followed this through fine and the fan works great. I do have a problem with touchscreen now not working at all?
Any idea what that could be? I there a cable I could have moved?
Just finished. Hubby and I thank you 🙏🏽 🙂.
When testing the fan after installing the replacement, is it supposed to start spinning right away? Or do I need to start up a game?
This is happening to my switch and when I turned it on it went faster like a fan like a plane fast and then I could feel it on my hand and hear it. And then I just turn it off and throw it on my bed. It really felt like it would explode.
Thanks for the video! I was able to swap out the fan. I had some difficulties and some tips afterwards.
#1 - Don't skimp on tools!!! I bought a fan replacement kit with a Y screwdriver and a phillips screwdriver included. The Y screwdriver didn't work at all, and the phillips screwdriver messed two screws up. The screws turned, but would not get out. Bought another toolset for 10 bucks. Using that, I was able to get all screws except those two phillips ones out. Had to pull on the backplate hard to create friction, which allowed me in conjuction with screwdrivers to get those buggers out.
#2 Be CAREFUL (!!) with the SD card reader! I thought it was difficult to put the SD card in, but as it turns out, I must've bent the sd card readers' pins. Only noticed that later. After ordering a new one (got two for 5 bucks each), it didn't take two seconds to plug it back in.
Again, thanks for the video! Those problems weren't caused by your video, but by improper tools and whatever happend to that SD Card reader, no idea how I messed that up.
If u wanna replace your switch fan - make sure to take more time than 20 minutes, and use proper tools, can't stress that enough!
Glad it worked for you so well! And hey, feel free to send me a coffee if I saved ya the 150$ Nintendo repair fee: support.craftingworlds.com
Some of the screws just won't come out. They are just stuck and won't spin even though I'm using the right screwdrivers. Tried the rubber band trick but the screwdriver just pierces right through it. Anyone know how to fix this? Thanks.
My switch fan will run at full speed all the time on dock mode and handheld, sometimes it stops for some minutes but then it continues at full speed on whatever game or app I’m in. I bought it 2 years ago
Did u fix it?
Also wanted to know if you fixed this issue. Same here!
The shutdown button is actually hidden in the settings, if you simply use the « shutdown » button by long pressing the power button, it won’t actually totally shutdown, so that the switch turns on faster, even if it’s dumb to call it a shutdown mode.
I fucking hate this feature so much. So so much. I just want to turn it off! Why do I need to go through some hoops for a power button Nintendo?!
Does the switch fan in use at all times ? Just don't want to replace it if it isn't that?? It's not spinning when on and backs off
I just put my switch upright and I cant hear that annoying fan sound anymore I think I might have got it working
Thanks for this awesome video. I have run into a problem though: I opened my switch to replace fan no problem, but now the sd card reader isn’t working. It came loose while I was going through the steps. I’ve tried to push the connector back into place but it never seems to ‘click’. Any advice or tips on how to get it back into place?
Thanks again!
Keep trying til that click :)
I appreciate your video but as someone afraid to break my Switch going through all this effort and buying special tools to open it up and fix it, I wish Nintendo made it easier to clean. I wonder if a dust cover would help keep dust out when the Switch is turned off or if dust still slowly accumulates when the system is on either docked or in handheld mode.
This is actually just how fans work. All PC fans since the beginning of time need to be cleaned. Since this is an enclosed system to clean it you must open it. If you are worried about breaking it, you can send it to Nintendo to fix for a couple hundred dollars.
@@TristanPope At a cost of hundreds of dollars, even just 100, I'd rather just upgrade to an OLED and keep my original as a backup. I'm really holding out for a more powerful Switch; the next gen Switch or the long rumored Switch Pro. With the NVIDIA leaks showing some upgraded technology in regards to NVN2 I think it's very likely there will be a new console announced sometime between now and the end of 2023. I think Nintendo is going to have to keep a close eye on the market with the Steam Deck out and other handheld competitors biting into the hybrid handheld console niche to figure out the strategy for their next console. While I'd love something as powerful as the Steam Deck I do not think Nintendo's next console will even be close to that powerful. Valve really set a high mark to beat beyond the technology and with their pricing which is expensive yet for the tech is very fair imo. Nintendo is going to Nintendo though so you never really know.
I'm going to get a microfiber clothe and make a plastic mold lined with it on the inside to act as a drop on dust cover for when the Switch is off to at least slow down the rate dust accumulates with the fan naturally from sitting in the dock.
This is great! Id wanna try it out but, should i first try to just clean the vent and fan? because i can see lots of dust in my vent (Whenever its running a game it heats up really badly and sounds like an airplane lol) Or should i just straight up replace the fan?
Both.
@@TristanPope Thank you!! :)
My switch Oled I was playing it while charging and the fan got loud so I restarted my switch olee the noise has stopped
That last part where you remove and apply the paste, is that level of detail recommended? In the video I believe you mentioned this was just an extra step and not necessary.
I am a perfectionist haha. I will say it gave me peace of mind doing it like that but as long as the thermal paste you have is not dry you are OK.
Thank you! I’m going to go the professional route and clean it. Appreciate this video very much
@@rydog11 good call.
@@rydog11 you’re better off cleaning it how did it go by the way?
@@jairocastro4022 it went exceedingly well. Followed along with the video and used the recommended parts. Cool and quiet.
This worked like gangbusters. But I did have an issue where two screws on the out casing wouldn't thread so idk what's up there. I think it should be fine though
How to help. Some screws are just soft and
Need to be replaced.
Great video except now my sd card won’t read… any guidance on how to go about fixing that?
Indeed, re-open it,, and make sure the cable that connects that, clicks into the slot. I did the same thing the first time.
Can you do one for the lite ?! The fan on mine is loud and making weird noises but it’s brand new so I’m not sure. Is it the same process or ?
Same :)
This was really helpful; I went through it almost without issue.
However the three screws on the top (1) and bottom (2) just fall out now; they never have before, what could have happened!?
The little tabs that held them in broke when you pulled off the back. Happened to mine.
Thanks this video way SO helpful and fixed my fan but after I finished it won’t read my Micro SD card. Do you know what I might have done wrong and what I should do now
You need to make sure the cable clicks into place for the SD card :)
The Amazon link for the screwdrivers says it’s for a Ring Doorbell… will it still work with the switch?
amzn.to/3AfM635 try this one but yes it will work.
What if the fan of the switch makes a wired scraping sound.. I’m thinking of replacing the fan.
prolly not the best thing lol
Yeah I have the same issue I’m under warranty technically but it’s some 3rd part distributor on Amazon and I don’t feel like leaving my switch even if it has a problem so I’ll just fix it myself since it’ll be faster
@@jairocastro4022 So opening your switch doesn't void the warranty, switching parts however does so save the original parts if it doesn't work so you can still send it in.
@@TristanPope 👍
Does this work with the Nintendo switch lite ?
This was very interesting, but I wanted to ask if you know of a way of cleaning your fan, more specifically, if it's safe to try and clean it with compressed air or you would have to open up the console, I assume a vacuum wouldn't be ideal for this case, or even, something most people would consider, but I still want to ask
Compressed air can break the fan. Def open it.
My Switch Fan sometimes sound like a propeller aircraft, what should i do? Replace or try to clean the exteriors of the fan?
Replace.
Can the radiator basically replace the fan? Also does it need to be plugged in to work?
It needs usb power. It cannot replace the fan.
@@TristanPope thank you for getting back to me.
Will mines break if it has small buzzing noise and doesn’t over heat or turn off or crash ?
Don’t know. But all signs point to no. This is for people who their fans are broken.
I can’t manage to get the striped screws on the railing out
So the thermal paste is optional?
Hi, can I just take the backplate of my switch off and use tweesers to pull out any dust? I am nervous about taking the whole thing apart. I have taken my ps4 pro apart completely and cleaned out the heatsinc successfully but recently I tried fixing a drifting controller but nothing i tried worked so my confidence is kind of broken
The controller is 100 times harder than the switch. Do what you are comfortable with honestly.
@@TristanPope ok, thankyou! I'll try to go all in and take it apart because your video is very clear. Thank-you so much!!!
Does this also apply to the Nintendo switch lite? I have the issue with my switch making the buzzing noise every now & then but it's actually not overheating, just making the buzzing noise. Mine is the switch lite though..
It's the same stuff inside :)
I have gone through the entire process twice and it still did not work. Does anybody know what the cause of this could be and how to fix it?
I play handheld so could I connect the usb to a power code and an outlet and will it still work?
Sure. Just needs to be powered.
I LOVE YOU THANK YOU SO MUCH
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My Switch has a fan that makes a buzzing sound in handheld mode. It´s not very loud but noticable with low sound. Maybe it´s dirty or a bit loose or the bearing is broken. But the Switch does not overheat because I can still play for hours without issue. I tried to open it for cleaning but there´s 1 screw on the joycon rail that I cannot remove it´s very tight and the head is starting to wear out so I stopped trying. Any recommendations on how to remove it?
A dremel with a tiny bit. You can break the head off. You will need a replacement screw.
@@TristanPope i have to look for one of those thanks for the tip
Is there any way to test the fan prior to installation? Seems like a pain to do all that work to get at it just to find out you have a faulty fan.
If you don’t feel air blowing. It’s dead.
For the simple first method you show about the radiator how long do I have to leave it there until the air comes out
Forever while it runs.
@@TristanPope so I just leave it there, until the end of time
If my fan is totally non-working, would the external fan suffice instead of replacement?
No sadly.
Thanks a lot! I was able to replace the fan without failing in the process, just one random question, I usually have my switch on the dock since I use it on TV mode, is it recommended to protect the entry of the fan while is suspended?
Good questions and the answer is no. Dust is relentless :) you can put a piece of that mesh they used on air conditioners over it. But like everything dust gets through :)
When is too hot? I replaced the fan and it worked, but I played a 3 games of overwatch and it was better but it still got a little warm air was blowing a little hard and it went to 31 degrees. Is this nothing to worry about or is there more I can do?
If your fan is spinning and you installed it properly. You have nothing to worry about. 5 ~ 35°C (41 ~ 95°F) is the safe area.
@@TristanPope thank you! You’re video was a big help!
it took me like an hour to do 13:42 and it won’t even go in and now my switch can’t read games or use the touch screen
I've only recently fixed a button on my DS lite and was scared to mess it up. Don't really want to spend a cold $300 on a new one just cuz of a noisy fan. Should I attempt this fix? It genuinly doesn't seem too hard to follow, but you never know, I guess
That’s not really something I can answer. If you think you have the skill to do this, taking your time, keeping track and following the video. Do it. But if you break things like sippy cups probably not. Haha. Hope it works out! Let us know either way.
My switch fan is just set to max speed could it be because of dust build up
Not likely. But opening it can tell you that.
You're a legend 💛 I would like to ask if it is normal that the switch lite fan constantly run?
If you’re running games yes likely. Have to cool down the processor some how.
@@TristanPope fan just shut off when my switch is on sleep mode/ Shut down
working as intended@@GD23245
I tore the top bit of fuzz on the fan in half but it's still solid pieces, is it fine to use?
Should be.
Thanks@@TristanPope
I might replace my fan because it's been acting really weird recently. Sometimes it will just run normal and such but when I first turn it on and when I play a game it starts spinning really fast. It stops when playing a game after about 15 minutes, but it still concerns me.
It has caused the game to crash a few times from going so fast. I actually can't guarantee that it's the fan but at times when the fan goes faster than it usually goes it'll just close and tell me it was an error. Error reports strangely don't show in the error reports section though.
I dont know if i can do all this, because im not sure what exactly is the problem. the fans closest to the charger spot has one messed up. Fan turns on, Game crashes, and i cant do anything.
probably wanna send it in if you are not comfortable doing it yourself.
Will the fan work for OLED Switch? Please
Yes
Bought my Switch in February, fan started making loud noises in October. Ordered the parts, disassembled the Switch without issues. The fan installed in the Switch doesn't have the washers, but instead is solid plastic ring, like built in washers. My replacement fan requires the washers. I'm at a loss as to what to do.
You have to take the ones from the old fan.
@@TristanPope There aren't any old ones; it's one solid piece of black plastic. It's liked they baked the o-ring design into the fan housing. I ended up ordering a fan that came with the o-rings, but I wanted to let you know that not all the Switches had fans like the one you showed. This is a new Switch, by the way; it isn't second-hand. I'm not sure if I have an updated design or what, but it definitely pissed me off.
Thank you for the video, though. Made disassembly/reassembly incredibly easy.
Mine only makes a lot of noise even when is not hot yet, once I power up it starts the noise of the fan, should I just clean it or should I buy a fan replacement?
Always try the less invasive way first :)
@@TristanPope so I opened it and changed for a new fan I bought but I am returning it because in step 17:23 it did not move, attempted to, but like it stopped, like it wasnt strong enough to rotate, also it did not had the holes to fit the 3 rubber bands where the screws go at 12:00, so I cleaned the original one, and the whole switch because it had a lot of dirt, and my original fan did move but I still hear a lot of noise, maybe it is normal to be so loud and I forgot (?) even if the fan is moving and hear a lot of noise means the fan is alright?
@@estefaniadesireeavalosrive1056 no idea. It’s not infront of me. Hope honesty is appreciated. Make the judgement call.
Just did all this safely because my fan sounded like an airplane, buuuuut, screwing everything back in, my screen no longer responds to touch and doesn't read cartridges? bright side is the fan is quiet and memory card reads :x I'm gonna redo a few things.
I forgot to click in the USB card reader my first time. :) You will be ok!
@@TristanPope okay final comment!
(Thank you for replying btw)
Both connector chips that needed to feel a click, I wasn't feeling an actual click, it's very specific but you were definitely right lol
took like 15 rebuilds I'm surprised my screws aren't stripped 😅
@@Zeigarian yup it’s a weird click for sure. Glad it’s fixed!!
My switch when I watch TH-cam depending on the volume makes a blurry gritty buzz noise, how did this happen?
This video explains exactly how to do this. Sounds like a fan replacement.
@@TristanPope it stopped the day after, probably was just over heated or
still waiting for another mt baker vapour blind taste test
Hi mine did not work any idea why it might not work other than being faulty
Hundreds of reasons that I sadly can’t diagnose through TH-cam comments and without opening the switch.
@@TristanPope thanks if I could send you pic would you be able to check?
Yo mine just started making a small buzzing noise but it doesn’t like turn off when it’s like anything like that I just makes a small buzzing noise will this harm my switch or do anything harmful or nah it’s ight
You would know :) so prolly good.
@@TristanPope yo does that mean it’s just a small noise and none harmful ?
@@freddysuke you’re most likely good. The machine is smart and lets ya know when it’s not working through throttling and powering off. You prolly just have dust. Blow on it like a Nintendo cartridge.
@@TristanPope Ight thanks
Is the fan supposed to produce a whine sound? Even when it’s brand new?
Nope. Silent.
@@TristanPope oh ok so mines must have an issue
Is ther also a video for the switch oled
Exact same steps.
My switch fan makes noise when the system boots up, for a minute or so then goes silent. I can still feel the air coming out and the system doesn't get hot or overheat. It's weird that it only makes noise on the initial system start up, is that not normal though?
No. That’s normal. On boot it runs the fan fast to keep the temp normalized. Like starting a car.
@@TristanPope OK cool, that makes me feel better. It's a new switch, it may has always been doing it but started noting it like a week or so ago. I may have just not noticed it before cause it's not real loud but when there's not a lot of sound I can hear it.
I'm actually a bit more concerned now cause my brother's switch doesn't make any of the fan noises that mine does. Docked or undocked
@@MistahBroccoli take the back off. Boot up. See what’s going on.
@@TristanPope are you sure? my switch does the same, when i boot it cold up for the first time, it does a loud noise which makes it vibrate a bit. I give it pat on the back and it stops or i just let it go for 1-2 mins. I do feel the air blowing out though
Does this work on a switch lite?
Yes