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[FATAL ERROR]: Switch Doesn't Read SD Cards | Can I FIX It?
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Күн бұрынThis modified Nintendo Switch with custom firmware no longer initializes SD cards and will not boot.
Let's take it apart, see if we can work out what's wrong and repair it!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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@davidca96 2 жыл бұрын
thats one of the most impressive fixes ive seen you do, thats so much harder than it even looks. Well done!
@deeranfoxworthy6069 2 жыл бұрын
Yooo that was a solid repair! You're getting good at this! Also, not an expert, but in (I think) the latest TronicsFix video trying to fix a camera, he showed you can replace just the single pin on those types of connectors if you don't have another connector to replace it.
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Deeran 👍, yeah if I could have found the original pin, I would definitely have tried that!
@GinandTronics 2 жыл бұрын
@@StezStixFix I'll add to this. I replaced the pin on the game reader socket by transplanting just one pin. its a similar style to this sd socket. I was prepared replace the whole connector if that didn't work. but luckily it did. I do however think replacing the whole connector is a better way of doing it, as I assume the pin is glued/moulded into the plastic slighty too. keep up the good work
@kriss3d 2 жыл бұрын
You've gotten better at soldering as well.
@Tidder007 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Great fix! Watching that connector come off the donor was magical. Beginning to think we need to see a compilation of fails before we forget you're just a regular guy. 😜
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tidder! Haha, I'm sure I'll fail miserably on something soon enough! I do appear to be on a bit of a hotstreak at the minute! 😁
@DankerTVTimeCapsule 2 жыл бұрын
@@StezStixFix Maybe for 2022 save up all the mistakes for a end of year compilation
@aiexzs 2 жыл бұрын
@@DankerTVTimeCapsule the most painful video in the world
@kristiandawe85 2 жыл бұрын
I never doubted his ability to repair this, I love this channel
@JMcMillen Жыл бұрын
Except, there's a follow up video where it's revealed that some of the connector wires didn't solder properly and came out when he unplugged the SD board.
@joeclifford183 2 жыл бұрын
Love the reference to tronix fix 😂 you’re very entertaining and inspiring.
@highroyds 2 жыл бұрын
very nice repair Stez, i recently had to do the same job, but instead of replacing the whole connector I copied another youtuber who just took a single pin from another connector and soldered it on the missing one.
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roy! In hindsight, I should have tried that but I couldn't find the pin which was missing. I didn't think to just remove a pin from the donor and try that! 😬 I definitely will next time!
@mick0905 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent work. That original connector looked so flaccid when you removed it I wondered how you would get the donor off intact.
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
I have a reply involving flacid removal which I'd better not post on here.
@mick0905 2 жыл бұрын
@@StezStixFix 😂
@rorykelly8275 2 жыл бұрын
Yet again a priceless reaction to a successful repair. You still over do it with the soldering though and when it's in place, maybe leave it in place instead of nudging it all over the place with the tweezers.
@Mymatevince 2 жыл бұрын
Well done Steve, that replacement pulled into place with surface tension so nicely!!!!
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vince! Unfortunately this has just come back to me as it's failed again! 😬 I'm about to tackle a revisit!
@xProErax Жыл бұрын
@@StezStixFix So it did fail on you sadly? If that's the case that is not good to hear, I've had this problem with my original switch sense I've opened it too many times apparently to where the connectors became loose. I have the little prongs I guess that came out to where it's not able to fully read the SD connector and is just the whole hassle. I looked at the oled switch and it seems to have it to where it's on a separate piece like how the switch card reader is instead of directly on the motherboard. I would love to get the console fixed and be able to mod it as well but for all the hassle that I have seen as well as barely any info otherwise, yeah it's ridiculous to try and even think about fixing it in general.
@astra6712 Жыл бұрын
@@xProEraxthat’s a long comment to say you have no idea what you’re doing.
@xProErax Жыл бұрын
@@astra6712 yeah because no one else has this specific problem can you imagine actually trying to do it without any of the tech he had?
@mm0077 2 жыл бұрын
Well done and the first time I did it I felt nervous too. Once done it can get easier next time .
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks M m. Yeah, I'd be a lot more confident when I have to do another one of these!
@andyrads1096 2 жыл бұрын
Let’s hear it for the angled nozzle! Great fix 👏🏻
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
😁 thanks Andy! Angled nozzle to the rescue!
@joe.tiziano 2 жыл бұрын
Well shut the door, awesome effort Stez but I do miss your singing.
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 thanks Joseph! I think I must have been a bit too nervous to sing in this one! Will try harder next time! 😁
@JoeyDoesTech 2 жыл бұрын
Great job pal 😊 I done my first connector last week as well and it's such a rewarding feeling when it just pulls into place 👍👍
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers mate, it certainly is! This one felt good!
@JamesSmith-vz8yr 2 жыл бұрын
Incorrect amount of thermal paste expertly applied there 🤣 Good fix man!
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
😊 thanks James!
@NexXxus86 2 жыл бұрын
actually no. theres a huge gap between the heatpipe and the metal back shield. Nintendo used a thick thermalputty here, so using something like K5-Pro does the trick.
@MicroMageRepair 2 жыл бұрын
Nice soldering Stez, saw you heating it from above and I was like "oh no" but you recovered heh
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Haha, yeah, I thought I'd heat from above to get the original one off and experiment a bit. Seeing it curl up like that was definitely a sign to never do that with one that you want to keep! 😁
@desaint4952 2 жыл бұрын
I saw you on my mate vince channel I love your content and you are super funny just wanted you to know you have a new subscriber
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Desaint! Great to have you here and thanks so much for the sub! 👍
@CyberKevin 2 жыл бұрын
A common issue with Switch Model 1, don't know if they fixed this on Switch Model 2, but they definitely did on OLED model. Mine was saved by jumping a wire instead to the SD card reader.
@Millzieeeee 2 жыл бұрын
happened to mine also i nmanaged to save it but good shout on soldering to the sd pcb directly if i ever do take it apart again which is highly possible aha!
@dr_ned_flanders 2 жыл бұрын
Nice fix, Stez.
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ned! 👍
@SlizzardsAntics 2 жыл бұрын
Your camera quality is impeccable my guy.
@1970sSupertramp Жыл бұрын
"your style is unorthodox but effective" Steve.
@chrisbishop3687 2 жыл бұрын
This was so much better than watching the Ashes.
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 tell me about it. There's definitely a whitewash on the cards! 😳
@phazonclash 2 жыл бұрын
Good job, I was getting nervous! These little bastards often decide to melt all of a sudden, without any sign 😵
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I've seen them curl up into a little ball before! 😆
@RBKing80 2 жыл бұрын
Nice fix Steve
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks RB!
@falloutguy8878 2 жыл бұрын
Great job Steven you are a genius my friend 😊
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks DR! 👍
@Charlie_Crown 2 жыл бұрын
Great result, and skill, right there 👌
@Millzieeeee Жыл бұрын
got this one to do myself in the next day or so when the component comes in , hopefully i surprise myself too :') Good job again lad , i come back for inspiration haha!
@SixtyDoesStuff 2 жыл бұрын
THAT was impressive! Well done!
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Sixty! Much appreciated 👍
@oznewton867 2 жыл бұрын
Good job on replacing that component. Nice work.
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Oz! 👍
@oznewton867 2 жыл бұрын
@@StezStixFix if don't mind can you tell me what software you use to edit your videos. I really want to start performing recordings of my repairs and post them as well even though I have a face meant for radio.
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
@@oznewton867 no problem! I use ShotCut, but mainly because it's free and I'm a cheapskate. I haven't tried any of the "posh" ones from Adobe or similar, but ShotCut does everything I need it to and I found it really easy to pick up. 👍
@oznewton867 2 жыл бұрын
@@StezStixFix well I'm a cheapskate as well... you can ask my wife and kids.. lol. Thank you I will check it out and its the right price too. 😀
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 nothing wrong with being a cheapo! Good luck, I've just subscribed in anticipation of your first video! 😬
@Popeyes66 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve. Northbridge Fix for micro soldering may help you. His name is Alex,and he is on KZfaq too .
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. I do watch Northridge Fix, he makes it look so easy! 😬
@simonlunt353 2 жыл бұрын
Steve you are a clever man well done don’t know if I am talking silly but could you buy that part instead of taking it off a donor board keep up the good work can we please have some old sets to repair like the radio you put Alexa in take care 👏👏👍
@keironcornell9396 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome repair! Well done Steve! Was good to see you pushing yourself too
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kieron! I was really nervous on this one, but I'm pleased with how it turned out! I'll definitely be more confident on my next one too, so all is good!
@leem4017 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one that has a broken connector that has had jumper wires installed onto the reader. Sadly it doesn’t work since, maybe wire has come adrift! You fancy a go of fixing it?
@jontait1095 2 жыл бұрын
Good job. Those fpc connectors are annoying on I pads
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon. Yeah, I can imagine. The one I heated from above just curled up into a ball, so I imagine if you use too much heat, even from underneath, it's game over!
@jontait1095 2 жыл бұрын
@@StezStixFix top tip if you ever order 1 of these to repair something order at least 10 honestly
@chris-pike 2 жыл бұрын
Good to see you fix this switch your soldering is on point repairing the connector and nicely done too there Steve great job mate - nice 1 👍
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! 👍
@kennethbarker852 2 жыл бұрын
1st class video to watch thank you take care kind regards from me kenneth👍
@bigmacsnoobselectronicsrep8032 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video as always!!!
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Big Mac! 👍
@DankerTVTimeCapsule 2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the problem I have. although in my case it is 50/50 on whether the sd is recognised or errors out which confirms there must be some form of damage on the connector. Maybe this might be a good video case for him to investigate.
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny! Yeah, sounds like you may have a loose pin. The first time I "fixed" this, I just thought the connector was loose, but it must have just been making a slight connection, and as soon as the console was jolted, it lost it again. I think those tiny pins must be quite susceptible to a bit of corrosion!
@DankerTVTimeCapsule 2 жыл бұрын
@@StezStixFix wished I had the soldering confidence to do this myself. But I do know there is a wire bypass trick that can be done where the connector doesn’t need to be replaced but again that needs not only the chart but hand and eye coordination as one wrong move and your switch is fried
@nicokafik6225 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid and fix, and amazing choice of tee shirt 😍
@z3roo0 2 жыл бұрын
Good job
@riuneharu Жыл бұрын
i have this same pin that is detached, but the pin is still present? can i returned it by soldering or it need to replace the whole port?
@IamChristian777 2 жыл бұрын
wooooooooooo! great job there !
@FixTechStuff 2 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@KeyshawnJenkins 2 жыл бұрын
I had a modded switch and while the repair you did fixed the issue, it was unnecessary. It normally throws that error when the boot file on the SD card is not getting recognized by the dongle as well and has something to do with the RCM mode as well. For someone who doesn't have experience with the modded switch, definitely a great fix! It can be an extreme hassle, but it's mostly just reloading atmosphere or the newest patch of atmosphere on the SD card again.
@kimberlybates1187 2 жыл бұрын
Great job I definitely would have melted stuff did you use the switch to fix it the donor switch
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks William! Yep, your donor Switch just keeps on giving! 😁
@Aurora-qn2dx Жыл бұрын
Mine wont read any cards..not sd or games..no other problems at all except switch was off for a month and battery took five days to fully charge. Dont know what to think..could it be that it got used to having no cards in it???
@akumajoy Жыл бұрын
Im having an sd card problem with my switch, is there any way i could send it in?
@joebloggs3358 2 жыл бұрын
coulda tried putting a jumper in place of the lost pin.
@masonwakely4351 2 жыл бұрын
Get in there! 😉
@kinglouiramos3821 2 жыл бұрын
I'm getting this message on my OLED version, I don't know what it can be.
@heartcrafts3426 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing Bro!
@friedzombie4 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Stez, I've been binging your content. Are you interested in fixing a failed Xstation install? I'm not captain bodge so I may need some help with this one.
@tyronenelson9124 2 жыл бұрын
At 3:30 Did anyone see what looked like the missing pin just resting on the board?
@josephneale10215 2 жыл бұрын
nice fix😃
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joseph! 👍
@hokudadog7637 2 жыл бұрын
Nice
@falloutguy8878 2 жыл бұрын
You could be the next Steven Hawkins
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@shinogyn Жыл бұрын
Any chance to help me if my switch?
@ZeMarkKrazee 2 жыл бұрын
Question: wouldn’t it have been easier to simply remove one pin from the donor board’s connector than use the entire connector?
@thelexathon 2 жыл бұрын
yeah i was thinking that. or just run a jumper to the sd reader.
@thelexathon 2 жыл бұрын
lovely job on the swap tho
@terrystokes7893 11 ай бұрын
I get corrupted data with my 512 GB sd card
@dodgydruid 2 жыл бұрын
Yes the word is al-u-mini-um btw not the very wrong way of saying it that they do stateside...
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree! 😂
@Mozzytm 2 жыл бұрын
My sons switch has never read sd cards. The port is just dead 😞
@craigconway4093 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome :)
@AmericanPatriots87 2 жыл бұрын
How much do you make on repairs like that?
@duolingo7333 2 жыл бұрын
Nintendo switch's storage doesn't make up for its price, it should have good storage to start off with
@albertoleylopez Жыл бұрын
My switch has the same issue:(
@Popeyes66 2 жыл бұрын
Aluminium !
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
🤣 it's one of those things I used to say as a joke and now it's totally stuck!
@Millzieeeee 2 жыл бұрын
brilliant , someone sends in a hacked switch with the dongle to you with an sd card reader issue
@johneygd 2 жыл бұрын
Did know that crash bndicoute was a switch.
@maxwilliams1060 2 жыл бұрын
Alooooominum? WTF? You're English man. (Great content though!)
@billyhorn7886 Жыл бұрын
stupid sd cart pins
@cakonemicke2198 6 ай бұрын
just replace the 1 pin :D
@garyslatter9854 2 жыл бұрын
Good iad
@OOOHBILLY 2 жыл бұрын
Hazah!!!!!
@falloutguy8878 2 жыл бұрын
You need to put more paste on my friend don't be skingy
@StezStixFix 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, you're definitely right there! I noticed that too 😬
@DavidPlass Жыл бұрын
"Stupid game."
@CiderPang27 2 жыл бұрын
It's a switch, garbage console. Always one problem or another with them.
@SimonEllwood 2 жыл бұрын
Stupid game
@RobbieSherman 2 жыл бұрын
This video would be made so much more entertaining if it you had a heart rate monitor hooked up showing your heart rate when doing that SD card switch
@seanshay6573 Жыл бұрын
9 times out of ten it isnt bad connection its broken pins
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