Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement

Written By: Blake Klein
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Nintendo Switch Motherboard Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

13

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

Follow this guide to replace the motherboard in a Nintendo Switch video game console.

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    • Disconnect the right loudspeaker from the motherboard.

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    • Disconnect the left speaker from the motherboard.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the small beige locking flap on the display ZIF connector.

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    • Use the pointed end of a spudger to slide the display ribbon cable out of the ZIF connector.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the small black locking flap on the power/volume button ZIF connector.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the small gray locking flap on the fan ZIF connector.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the white coaxial antenna cable from the motherboard.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the black coaxial antenna cable from the motherboard.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the small gray locking flap on the right Joy-Con rail ZIF connector.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the small black locking flap on the ZIF connector.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the small gray locking flap on the left Joy-Con rail ZIF connector.

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    • Remove the four 2.50 mm JIS #000 screws from the motherboard.

    • Remove the two 3.14 mm JIS #000 screws from the USB-C port.

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    • Gently lift and wiggle the motherboard to remove.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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