Quick fix: I had dropped mine and thought I have to buy a new reader. Before ordering a new reader, I just opened Switch according to video, and noticed the reader was unplugged. Pressed it back with my finger and now it works no matter how I squeeze my device. My advice: check if your existing reader is just out of place before ordering a new reader.

My switch would always show the "unable to access microsd card" message even though I tried everything. I purchased the iFixit kit and it actually works now. Thanks for the tutorial, I really appreciated it.

it's very important that you actually connect the connector, in the vid it just appears your are laying it on top - I had to line mine up and really push it into the connector but it worked after a few tries - knowing which screws to remove was very helpful! thanks for the vid

I recently bought a unpatched switch, and the SD card reader was very buggy, and this is very simple and straightforward. I thank you kind sir!

Thanks for the video. My daughter dropped her switch and the SD card reader wasn't working. Luckily, all I needed to do was reseat the connection for the reader. I would have never been able to do this without your video. Thanks for saving me a more costly repair at the store.

Worked like a breeze! It took me less than 10 minutes for the repair. Get yourself the iFixit kit, it also comes with a screwdriver and the 2 bits you need for the job. Be careful when connecting the card reader. When done, don't re-assemble everything yet... First, pop the SD card in and turn your Switch on to verify that the card reader works. Then, shut down again and re-assemble. Total cost: $25 and 10 minutes of my time vs $99 + shipping & insurance and 4-6 weeks wait time with Nintendo of America! 😁

Bro, I was ready to open the witch up until I saw this video and a comment advising that they dropped their switch and plugged the sd reader again. I tried just pushing a little bit above the sd card, and now my switch is working like new. THANK YOU!

My son is pretty rough with his switch. The SD card reader came unplugged. This video helped me open it and troubleshoot it before getting a new reader

Happy to say this worked for me :D! Just popped in my old SD card, and it worked perfectly! Getting the motherboard plug to plug back in was one heck of a job though. I think by feeling around, you can find the sweet spot and than snap it in. This video did not show that required aspect very well, but all the rest of it was perfect. Thanks!

I kept thinking that background voice was going to say “He puts the lotion in the basket”… Thanx for the tut!

Why is the plug to the motherboard borderline phyisically impossible to re-insert?

I found that sometimes you have to put a small folded up piece of paper under the adhesive pad to have a stronger connection

I got my switch with a broken reader. Thanks for the tutorial. I will be getting a new one soon.

Very helpful because my SD card reader replacement didn't come with a tutorial

May I ask for the link for the sd card reader and the screw driver used in this video?

Just ordered a repair kit, hopefully this fix works because the error is constantly being triggered even though I have no micro sd cards inserted. I’m guessing there’s some degree of damage or debris that got into some tight spaces that keeps messing with the card slot.

Duude it actually fucking worked. Not gonna lie, for me personally, i had to be fairly “rough” to get it in and actually click

Just replaced mine following this video!! 🌟🌟

this saved my little brother's switch I appreciate the vid and time you saved me with this

Thank you for this video. Was able to fix my son's switch. The reader was just loose. 😊

After three years of being limited to 29gb of storage for EVERYTHING I now have enough storage to download more than 1 games at a time.

The middle screw on the sides is not coming off rn 😒

Absolutely don't try to just mash that connector down blindly like that. It needs to be perfectly aligned to gently snap together. Trust me, I know. I bent half the pins on mine after doing a battery replacement and had to order a new one. If you do like this and it works for you, you got lucky.

Followed this guide but my switch failed to recognise any micro sd card at all after replacing the card reader. Put the old one back in and that had completely stopped too even though prior to repair the switch recognised the sd card but then rejected it, which is why I sought to replace it. Oh well, new switch it is 🤦‍♂️

Any tips for plugging the sd-port into the mainboard? I had to unplug the sd-port to check on the ventilator and now I struggle to fit it back in

Idk why, but I replaced our reader with a fresh one ( It literally came in yesterday and had no noticeable issues) and it's still saying it isn't reading. Thing is. My old one looks perfectly fine once removed. The issue is that the reader is kinda floating there?? The side that doesn't screw in doesn't touch the silver part and causes a disconnect I think

The first 4 screws are diffrent than the others 😓

Would you know where to go from here if this doesn't work?

Do you have to format the data if you have used the SD card in the switch already

Thank you for the video, the advise of organizing the screws helped me a lot. One more time thank you.

those screws are TINY! and man that connector isnt easy to snap in but it worked. thanks!

Perfect tutorial, replaced in 5 min, cheers

i noticed you edited the part where the plug wouldnt go in.

Very useful, thanks . My kidds drop it and unplugged,, its unplugged with any movement, and just by pressing it from outside without opening it , it work ..thanks very much

The SD card slot on my daughters Switch was coming up with an error saying it couldn't read the SD card. I took the back off and pressed down on the connector to the main PCB (where the sticky bit is) and tada!... fixed 🙂It had been a bit temperamental in the past, so I had ordered a spare from eBay before looking (only £3.50). 4 Switches in the house... so I guess I have a spare for the future now😆

Worked beautifully! Thank you for the simple and easy tutorial!

Is it possible for it to come disconnected on its own? My SD card reader stopped working after I went on a flight and I wonder if it just came loose somehow instead of breaking properly. My card is still good since my wife's Switch told me to format it as it was for a different Switch.

Did mine today. Thank you so much for the video!

Bottom screws are impossible to unscrew 😔

Here’s a question about the sd card reader. How do I know if I can fix it or if I should replace it? Mine looks normal I assume, but only works when I hold the micro sd card in place. Please help!

Quick question when I already replace the Ad card reader does it have to update with the card I’m gonna use or can I use a different SF card THEN change it to the one I’m gonna use

Thanks I’m going to need to order the parts to fix my switches SD card slot and I wanted to see how easy it would be

Know this is an old video but thanks a bunch!

jesus christ finally! that part at 2:19 is so damn hard to get snapped into place but i kept doing it and eventually it snapped in!

So, maybe I might have to change the SD card reader. That's probably why my SD card isn't being recognised, even though I've tried everything to resolve the issue. So thanks, this really helped

Do I need to put the sponge sticker

Wow this video helped me a lot ! Without it i couldnt continue my switch modding tutorial , thanks a lot ! I will subscribe Directly :D !

Thanks! Saved me some 😊

I bought a new sd card and went through the whole process of converting my data over, and after that my switch wouldn’t read any sd cards anymore! I just replaced the reader and it still not working, anyone reading this have any suggestions?

Where did you buy the new reader?

Why do you need to format the sd card with the new reader? Is it necessary?

Is that why my games can not update I know I put my micro sd card in Wal it was turned on when I first got my Nintendo switch so could my problem be because my games are not updating is because I put my mirco Sd card in wal it was turned on so do I need to replace my sad card reader

Thanks brother

I did exactly that and now it won’t read the sd

Do I need to format after swapping? I'm running cfw and I'm not sure what will potentially happen if the card gets wiped while in the switch.

Where do I get a microsd card reader?

thank you! worked PERFECt.

What screwdriver did u use

Too easy! Thanks bro

Where did you buy the replacement ?

I just got a brand new switch lite and I have to replace it 😂

will replacing the SD card reader work if my switch cannot currently read my SD card?

do you have to format it ? i’m attempting to use the same sd cars that already has most of my games saved to

What screw driver are you using?

What do you do if there are stripped screws? I bought the triwing screwdriver and all but the screw I guess gave out their shape with age?

where did you get the replacement part from

why is formatting needed after replacing the reader??

got a question so my sd slot doesent click in anymore so should i replace the reader or what do i do

Would this work on the switch lite as well?

Where can I buy one

I did this and the switch screen on handheld dosent work, it stays blavk but it is on. does anyone know how to fix this?

Managed to absolutely strip the middle screw on the right joycon slot. RIP. Such a tough screw, the other one almost stripped too :'(

where did you find the card slot

I put mine in and it did not work I’m going to reopen my switch do you know how I can make sure I put the new Sd card reader in correctly like some key things to make sure I do. Also could you link we’re you got the screws

I did everything in this video and it didn’t work. I bought everything required including a new Ed card reader and it still didn’t work. I’m super pissed

Bruh i can't even connect the reader back it's too hard

THANK.YOU

Flexing with the 14 gig SD card.

Is it obligatory to format the sd card? Because I've changed the reader too and it still doesn't read

Do U need to format it?

Am i the only one who’s replacement sd reader didnt ever line up?

Can anyone help me mine works but it doesn't go all the way IN when I push it more it detects the SD card and works and I tried another SD card Same problem any advice

Are there any risks of doing this repair? I can't afford to lose my Switch

I was just trying to see how can I fixed a broken SD card from my Nintendo switch

Any risks?

This worked the first couple of times, but what do you do when you've replaced the SD Card reader four times, and this final time it didn't fix anything. I just don't get it, the first 3 times, it fixed the damned thing, now, it STILL won't read a f****** card!

where do i buy this

Accidentally stripped 2 screws when trying this 😫

Also pain is enhanced Like I have to take pain killers when I bite my tongue 😢

I sent my OLED Switch to be repaired for this and they sent it back still broken... Guess I'll have to do it myself. :/

Perfect, thank you very much!

Think I can send you mines😭🙏

what tools do I need?

Not working for me

Do not follow his instructions, he opened it up and if you do the same, your warranty will void.

link?

i so desperately wish i could do this but i have stripped fucking screws so theres not really much i can do.

The ifix it kit is a POS. Still have the same issue and ive worked on my console 4 times now making sure its connected correctly and this isnt my first time working on a game console. DO NOT BUY!