Nintendo Switch Game Card Reader Replacement Guide

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Nintendo Switch Game Card Reader Replacement Guide

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Күн бұрын

In this video we look at a Nintendo Switch that has an error when reading game cards. We are going to teardown the Switch and replace the Game Card reader, walking through each step along the way.
Here is the link for replacement card reader I used in this video.
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@SirDubstep Жыл бұрын

my switch is starting to act up with physical copies at this time and this video honestly came in for the save, almost bought a whole new switch because of it

@Paul98760 22 күн бұрын

This video was perfect! My cartridge was busted, had a broken plastic prong, which I didn't realize and when I took it out, it snagged the gold prongs inside the reader. Following this tutorial, I was able to successfully replace the cartridge reader and get get it to read cartridges. Now I don't need to buy a whole new Switch! Thanks man 🙏👍

@seddna23 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! This really helped explain HOW to take out the ribbons etc instead of just telling me to 'be careful' like I know what I'm doing. Switch is up and running again and the game cards read :) appreciate it!

@momanddadplusus 5 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the quick no BS version! I bought one off of eBay that was supposedly working and obviously the guy never tested because it does not. This makes it look pretty easy and I think I can do this. The first video that came up was 20 minutes long and I was really glad there was a shorter one. Very informative, thanks again!

@MrArmageddonBuilds 5 ай бұрын

I recommend picking up the part I list in the video description for this replacement. A few other users have reported audio issues when using other replacement card readers. Good luck!

@momanddadplusus 5 ай бұрын

@@MrArmageddonBuilds perfect, thanks for the heads up!

@StevenHernándezcar 29 күн бұрын

Me puse a hacerlo, y mira que me dio por mover los hilos de contacto con el cartucho y buualaaa funcionó!!!! Ya la tengo arreglada... Ya estaba pensando en repuestos, destornilladores jajajja

@michaelmanning9028 Жыл бұрын

my 4 year old autistic son jabbed a bic pen lid into my card reader/cartridge slot and I've been hesitant to buy a replacement not knowing if it's above what I can handle doing, I don't want to brake it further, so thanks for the video, its appreciated

@lyleheisz517 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your video it helped me fix my sons switch 🙏

@rkfalcon-q8v Жыл бұрын

Good video. were able to replace the board.

@chrispacheco9977 10 ай бұрын

thanks for this great tutorial. i was able to save my switch! 😊

@gabriellegear6901 4 күн бұрын

Can you link a the screwdrivers you have so I can figure out where to buy those?

@seanborisenko4022 9 ай бұрын

Your video helped and was able to fix my sons switch! Thank you!

@MartinChoekchaiDuran-ps7wt 7 ай бұрын

Great video sir! what tools did you use to remove the card reader? Thanks!

@michaelmanning9028 Жыл бұрын

well my reader came in, I'm going to give it a go, I'll let you know if I succeed 😅

@tahanaser2109 6 күн бұрын

Did you?

@Nilspferd2 Жыл бұрын

hmmm, my slot looks perfectly fine. Not sure if it's worth trying to replace the slot, what do you think?

@MrArmageddonBuilds Жыл бұрын

This is a pretty common issue with the switch. If you've tried more than one game card and none of them work, it's most likely the problem.

@ultimaterpggamer680 Жыл бұрын

I did this myself I have a question after rebuilding the switch did you put thermal paste before rebuilding the switch

@MrArmageddonBuilds Жыл бұрын

I didn't replace the thermal paste on mine as it didn't get messed up during the removal process. But if it did come apart or peel up, I would probably add more as a precautionary measure.

@TonyVacanti 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great video. Are you aware of any issues with the touch screen? Everything works flawless but the touchscreen no longer works. Wondering if its a compatibility issue but insure.

@MrArmageddonBuilds 8 ай бұрын

Haven't heard of this affecting the screen. I would ensure that any ribbon cables that may have been bumped loose are secure.

@ccmadsen8894 7 ай бұрын

I also am having this issue where the touch screen is not working. I checked my ribbon cables. Any ideas?

@MrArmageddonBuilds 7 ай бұрын

Not sure about this one is it something I can't replicate. Which card reader repacement module did you pick up? It's the same one I linked in the video description?

@ccmadsen8894 7 ай бұрын

It is the ifixit one on Amazon. Do you know where on the motherboard controls touch screen?

@MrArmageddonBuilds 7 ай бұрын

@@ccmadsen8894 I don't, haven't had to dive into that particular part of the motherboard yet.

@iiPeep 8 ай бұрын

Hey man, is there an easier way to replace the game card flap (cover) and not the whole game card reader? Or do you have to go throught this same process?

@MrArmageddonBuilds 8 ай бұрын

The port cover for the card slot is not attached to the PCB I replaced in this video. It's attached to the back plate of the switch, but I haven't personally removed that particular part.

@zaclacks 7 ай бұрын

I bent the pins or something because it is not going in the slot.

@MrArmageddonBuilds 7 ай бұрын

What pins? The ones that make contact with the game card?

@michaelmanning9028 Жыл бұрын

super helpful right up until I needed it most 😅 you move so fast I can't see how you remove the bigger of the ribbons, I even downloaded the video and played in slow motion....I don't know what to do

@MrArmageddonBuilds Жыл бұрын

The ribbons on the Switch come off in one of two ways. Some are just press fits that pop off with upward pressure. The others have a small latch that you have to pull up and slide the ribbon out.

@michaelmanning9028 Жыл бұрын

@@MrArmageddonBuilds thanks a bunch......any tips on getting the smaller of the 2 ribbon plugged back in? almost seems like I need to remove what I think is a heat sync?

@michaelmanning9028 Жыл бұрын

got it back together, I never want to do that again 😔, but seriously thanks a ton for your help

@MrArmageddonBuilds Жыл бұрын

@@michaelmanning9028 Glad you got it working.

@michaelmanning9028 Жыл бұрын

@@MrArmageddonBuilds yeah, thanks alot, my 4 year old is really happy to be able to play cars again 😅

@Voltictheamazing 2 ай бұрын

Please fix mine free I sent it to Nintendo alr and they fixed it but the next day it broke again I don’t have any money exra to spend right now and I have so many game cards