Fix Nintendo Switch SD Card Not Detected Or Working (Quick Repair)

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In this video, I'm going to show you how to Fix a Nintendo Switch SD Card Not Detected Or Working (Quick Fix)
Are you having any of these issues? micro SD card not working on Nintendo Switch, SD card reader broke on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch not recognizing SD card or SD card not working in your Nintendo Switch. In this video I will show you how to repair this issue by replacing your SD card reader on your Nintendo Switch console.
FIXING the SD card reader issue on a Nintendo Switch can be difficult. If you are in need of a repair please contact us to organize your repair! We have repaired SD cards not reading or being detected on Nintendo Switches in our stores.
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[@tonyrubolino2808]

Super helpful! I bought a replacement SD card reader and the tools to open up the Switch. What ended up happening is that the OEM reader was simply unplugged, I suspect when my son dropped his Switch. Simply pressing to plug the pins back together and it read the inserted card immediately. This was a great video and helped me through the process, so thank you!

[@cptxander]

Thanks for this comment. I think my card reader was slightly disconnected. I disconnected it completely and reconnected it - pressed firmly and then tested it, and it worked! I decided to put a bit of electrical tape over to secure the connector in place a bit better, hopefully it doesn't happen again.

[@johnsmith_1942]

Same here (except I dropped it myself).

[@timcrawford222]

@@cptxander Perfect. Mine was unplugged also. No need to purchase a reader.

[@BOLDBANGER]

samesies!

[@lupedog]

followed this today to fix a friends OG switch, and it totally worked and everything was where you said it was. Great video. Thanks.

[@smokedlemons8220]

Thanks man! My system hasn't been able to read the card in a few months. I recently bought a new card with more space just to see if that was the issue. Nope! It was just a loose screw that I needed to tighten. If anyone needs tools for this, I used a bit set from Walmart that was labeled for technology repair

[@breeze973]

Thanks for the video! I wish I'd have seen it before I started maintaining or repairing my switch..lol I've removed all the screws on the sides every time I go in. My switch won't recognize an SD card after I replaced the thermal paste. I'm fairly certain I left a connection loose or something, but watching this I'm happy even if it's more that, it's a reasonably simple repair to replace the reader.

[@petepaulos6085]

This was a huge help. thank you! my sd card became detached somehow and I was able to get it back on because of your tutorial. Thank you!

[@cellardwellar51]

Fixed card port via your instructions. Thank you very much!!😁👍👍👍

[@DadNeedsToTalk]

I am so happy to have come across this. My nephew girlfriend is having this issue on her switch and after I tested out my sd card on it, I figured the reader was bad. This showed how easy it is to swap out so I appreciate you putting this out.

[@noevargas9791]

The same issue was happening to me, i replaced the card reader and the message still kept popping up. What i did was a little unordinay and maybe a bit extreme. first thing i did was add some 3m tape underneath the micro-sd reader to hold it in place better. Then i placed a square semi thick piece of plastic just enough to fit inside the plug area (on top of the plug of course). then, i added some 3m tape on top of the piece of plastic and stacked it just enough to where when i place the cover back on and bolt everything down, it would create pressure to hold down the plug and thus not being able to move at all. Make sure to get the 3m tape inside the gaps around the piece of plastic for more stability.

[@mayra731985]

So mine is saying sd card has been removed and I’ve replaced the sd card reader a few times already and replaced the sd card im not sure if any movement triggers it but it does do it if I move it a lot. I’m not sure what to do anymore. Any advice? No pins are broken or anything I checked all of that.

[@mawi435]

same problem here, after replacement it worked a few days but now the same, switch detects sd card then I get the message it has been removed and this constantly, what else could be wrong?

[@itsanti2748]

@@mawi435 I've been dealing with this nonstop. Not really sure what exactly is going on but have you found a solution anywhere on your end?

[@mawi435]

@@itsanti2748 not really, I have to check the connector itself when I open it up again, have seen a video where a pin of the connector is faulty, may this is the problem..... had no time recently but if you have an solution let me now pls! 🙏

[@hi-chew8562]

my Nintendo switch Do it like month ago

[@slowjamcdub]

@@hi-chew8562How did you fix it?

[@tonyricho7391]

Hi bro I was if you could give me a bit of information on my sons ps5 . So he’s knocked it of the shelf and it’s snapped the Hdmi cable in the hdmi port and when I’ve picked up the Hdmi port came out the back so I’ve taken it apart and the pads our out the motherboard is it still possible to be fixed thanks and much support from 🇬🇧 👍

[@Damned_Burnouts]

Ay thanks for the help! was able to just re-adjust the connection and it worked fine.

[@kdb-qr9jh]

My Nintendo Switch had the error "the MicroSD card has been removed" at random times during games only in handheld mode at the end of a month,then worked the next,then stopped again,and in September 2023 it wouldn’t read the card anymore on the 12th,saying it "Unable to access MicroSD card".Does the reader need replacing is it is bent or is it the motherboard?The reader wasn’t bent before the issue came and there was apparently no visible damage

[@theHedgex1]

Hey man, Do you have any videos that help fix corruptions for the Nintendo switch? I even switch consoles to a brand new one and they all give me the same kind of corruption when trying to download games or they go through and are unplayable. Is it something with my account or an SD card issue? Getting the SanDisk extreme 1tb card. Most games work fine but then the ones I really wanted to play wasn't working.

[@BRPerfections]

I am having this issue and somehow while trying to find a video I find Dave, the man who hosted all of our local cod tournaments. Hope you're well dude.

[@cademoore8096]

when your sending in a form for it to be repaired how do you say that your sd card is not being detected

[@coolkidjefflivestreams5225]

For me when a little kid dropped my switch lite it’s been having issues connecting to internet but connects perfectly to my hotspot and it says it doesn’t detect my SD card but I look and it shows the games and storage on it but I have to redownload everything on it

[@etraintrain5315]

Thank you for tutorial. Helped me fix mine which just ended up being disconnected

[@wiseray6758]

Dope! I took mine apart and the old one worked just fine. Looks like the connector came loose. Used a spudger to push it back in place

[@flameenju2762]

Is the connector the black thingy?

[@LlamaRoyal]

it worked for me just to clean it. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Also, those Y screws can be a pain so there is a video circulating of how to use an alternative to a Y screwdriver. I had to this that method to remove those pesty Y screwdrivers and it totally worked. Thank you again for the awesome tutorial. My SD card reader for some reason was loose I removed it cleaned it and put it back and it totally worked! 😃

[@brucex1561]

Great video! Grandson is very happy I could fix his Switch and gives you 5 stars. Thanks

[@aaronlewis3875]

Thanks for the video you just helped me fix my switch 😀

[@Jacobico396]

Im not sure if its because the Sd card reader is broke because it keeps recognizing then un recognizing my Sd card like over and over again. Even formating the Sd card didn’t work

[@sabrecross]

What size bits did you use for each type of screw? Some of them will come out, but others won't. I can't tell if I'm using the wrong size or trying to remove a stripped screw.

[@snotchyVIDS]

Stripped screw

[@flamezforthegamez1056]

The four back screws use Y000 and the sides use PH000. So basically the smallest size of screwderiver head.

[@mangathala2002]

I'm able to download games to system memory and move to sd card but unable to download directly to SD card. Any idea what could be the issue?

[@Steviewonderwhy]

Is that part same for a oled version micro sd reader?

[@juanitomriojas6807]

My switch says unable to Access microsd card please turn off from power options in the power menu (hold the power button for three seconds please help

[@Hansi_DOG173]

Thank you so much for this, excellent tutorial video!

[@kay2me127]

I just wanna say I do not see the link for the tri wing and i couldn't for the life of me figure out what it was called

[@swaveyxcapalot9217]

So mine stop working so I bought a replacement sd card port then afterwards it was working then a few weeks later it stop working can u plz help me an respond

[@jeffersonhenault7444]

Dude, followed your lead when I got to the part, I noticed it didn't have to put any effort into disconnecting it. turns out it was just not connected very well straight from the factory. Just gave it a nudge, and put an extra piece of tape over it and it golden. Now I have a spare reader if it ever really does fail. Ignore my typing. Sorry.

[@xaidynjohnson5430]

Just a question, how much will it cost to fix a Nintendo Switch micro SD card?

[@Jaycordova81]

Thanks for your help!

[@Dior_Wilson]

I’ve gone to a few videos, but nobody has the answer for this For some reason when I put in the SD card, it doesn’t read it at all but when I push it in with my finger, just barely it, reads the card and please help me with this, and please answer quickly

[@burgergud2804]

Wait so mine isn’t reading…is there a way to transfer my sd card deta that isn’t working on the switch to a sd card that will transfer my deta?

[@AllTheWayFast]

Thank you so much for this! You basically saved my console 😅 and me from smashing a wall lol

[@rawr7502]

Great video thank you

[@reruntal8106]

the msg keeps popping up it reads it but wants a restart, loop. or it don't read

[@mrvandyk]

Thanks man, I cleaned my switch and I guess when I reinserted the sd I didn’t pushed hard enough so it didn’t connect completely! Thank you 🙏

[@AlexTamayo.]

Mate, thank you!!! Rubbing alcohol and toothbrush did it for me! ❤

[@icebergerking]

Do you guys still repair these? It says your # is out of service.

[@itzzjustraye]

Mine is still saying sd card not inserted and the reader is replaced as well I don’t know what else to do

[@insertmetalusernamehere]

I keep getting Error Code 2016-0641. I've tried updating, resetting but I can't format. Im the only person in the world that don't have a computer. I bought the yellow card with mario on it. Worked 3 days...

[@marwinout]

this dude repair your stuff so good it not just functional, it's FUNCTIONABLE

[@janusescusa9324]

Is that electrical tape on the sd card reader?

[@PigDogBay]

Fixed my daughter's switch, the SD card connector had come loose. Thanks very much!

[@rc_retro]

ordered part from ifixit, went to replace and the card reader connector mustve popped off

[@Warren1138]

I can't get my new sc card slot to make a good connection. What is the secret?

[@returnofmerenguespersempre6664]

Bruh, I have a new switch that is sparsely used. Sometimes when I pop in the game before I turn the system on, it cant find it. But if I take the SD card out and put it back in THEN it sees it! What gives?

[@nickhathaway4617]

My son's Nintendo switch all of a sudden is now not recognizing the SD card and saying format it would obviously we don't want to do cuz we don't want to lose everything is there anything we can do? So we don't lose a Year's worth of work that he put in

[@Melesio.]

So my switch’s SD card is weird, It reads it but randomly when I’m playing the game turns off and says “SD Card Removed, please turn off console or it will be turned off in 3 seconds” but its been inserted the whole time, I need help

[@ImSemtex]

was good wit it bloodbath, it’s big rone inna cut no band aid

[@kellyshea92]

Just updated my switch after it being turned off for a few months. Now I consistently get the "micro sd card removed" while its still in place. Never had this problem before and only started after the update Edit: my sd reader broke during my move. So I ordered a new one. Edit 2: 3rd party card reader didnt fix the issue. Just ordered a "new one" from a broken console that was parted out. Fingers crossed for me.

[@ggm92]

Does it work?

[@jordanzunigavasquez9669]

help i hear sounds and my sd card won't make a click sound or stay in help me plz

[@chunksfunks960]

good video will use when i get a replacement sd reader :)

[@vladimirsamoylov5544]

Yo bro. I have the same problem.Can you say how much does it cost?

[@gw504saints]

Which link is the link for the card reader?

[@spoof8410]

u save my day.. my kids nitendo just reader is loost.. u save my money bro..

[@hxc18277]

Que error es 2005-2003 ?

[@simoncasey7062]

One of the pins on the connector was detached so had to resolder to fix my problem

[@BOLDBANGER]

i got to the part where you disconnect the touch screen. paused for a second and reconnected it. turned it on and it worked! sometimes it just comes loose, saved myself the trouble of replacing the touch screen, the peel looked daunting. so for anyone who has a touchscreen not working try this first, just disconnect and reconnect the ribbon it might work!

[@aminXlocale]

Go Gamers, hey man any advice if a screw isn't unscrewing. It looks pretty used up in terms of its shape. Is there way around this thank you!!

[@slowjamcdub]

Problem is error message The microSD card has been removed. The console will now turn off. I even switched SD cards and still get the same message.

[@Wieczor178]

My sd card only works when I push reaser in very hard and then it stops when I remove the force :(

[@crazyBloodmonkey]

i don't know how youtubers are opening the switch so easily only 1 one my tri hex screws is unscrewing. only the top right one is working my top left bottom left and right just won't turn. i don't know this is annoying because i just went to a repair shop to get my fan fix and the fan got fixed but either he forgot to reconnect the sd card or broke it somehow. but now my sd card reader isn't reading my sd cards and i thought well since he got it open maybe everything would be looser and it can open but nope i don't understand what's how he was able to open it. did i just buy the wrong 1.5 screwdrivers or something?

[@sonicWorld6008]

Can u fix it with out tools?

[@strykersvlog8644]

I switched the reader and put in a new sd card and it still won’t work

[@crystalshardss]

I got a new sd card reader, i formatted it, it didn't work. Does anyone have any ideas? because i'm out of them.

[@ObiWanKenobi-gm9rp]

Clicked off this video after he pulled out the tool

[@thebombbeast6465]

Same

[@davidslounge]

If you can't afford a screwdriver I don't know what to tell ya

[@mdabulahsan9967]

Same

[@slimeyartz15]

@@davidsloungei think it’s people not wanting to possibly damage their switch

[@kurtiswatters1996]

It’s just a screw driver and a super easy fix

[@reruntal8106]

wait, you cleaned the contact but didnt see if the old one worked after cleaning!

[@johnsmith_1942]

I just "fixed" my Switch.. the cable just wasn't properly in place after I had dropped it. I was going to buy a new reader but because of your comment decided to look inside first. :)

[@wonIDEER]

thanks dude

[@isaacjolin9418]

is your store in sioux city?

[@jellocat9244]

I’m having a different issue… I can’t even get on my switch the second I turn it on it gives me the message that I don’t have a micro sd card and turns off the switch.

[@nuvamaivreau]

Thank you for your video - i did like you said but i would not recommend the cleaning method - i prefer a little bit of Isopropyl Alcohol and a soft tip cleaning stick.

[@matthewreddick5870]

Yo my p5 don’t work and I tried to call you but it has a conference number

[@Covx-xw9ce]

How much does it cost?

[@Jellyfish_edits]

Bro Tysm this fixed everything it turned out the reader wasn’t plugged in properly.😂

[@blurryface433]

Don’t you have a location in Florida?

[@aleeTudela]

FUNCIONA !! 👍❤

[@janyandelcuevas3654]

How much would I need to pay

[@virgilmaralit7817]

You rock!!!!

[@ryan_fsk]

Have my mine craft and i have to take the game out then put it back in so it works ,i have the switch lite

[@RileyHall.]

I’ve replaced my sd reader and yet it’s not able to connect to the card 😢

[@Ryolu14]

My switch(OLED) sees the sd card but when I try to download a game into it doesn't it says that it can't detect it....and yes I have space....help?

[@johnsmith_1942]

Quick fix: I had dropped mine and thought I have to buy a new reader. Before ordering a new reader, I just opened it up 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. i have previously bought a iFIxit screwdriver set so it had all the screwdrivers needed. Either yours is broken.. or like mine, not connected well. Mine acted like yours.

[@Pwnagemonkey]

What if there’s no as card and the notification keeps popping up

[@DipBuyer83]

The pins on the Nintendo end of the reader are broken, but now the Nintendo doesn't even turn on!

[@Brodrdude97]

Shit is annoying, my switch sat for month and one time I want to use it sd card isn't reading my luck

[@turtlegodss2892]

After I recently dropped my switch and my joy con broke while it was connected my switch couldn't read my SD card

[@post22unboxing22]

do you put mod chip in system let me know thank you

[@post22unboxing22]

and have one is not work can give to fix and how will it cost do so let me know

[@TheVividdarkside]

Thank you Daughters switch stopped reading card,followed your guide and turns out card reader popped of the pins (dropped id imagine) Card now reads fine.

[@pianomagic68]

In my case. My 2 switch handle slots have 1 metal plate. After remove it. It works correct.

[@kavon8906]

Lmao is that HoodGamer from back in the day???

[@Sagatiaej]

Mine detects the card but won’t format it successfully.

[@renzobancud4631]

boss di nadetect ung sd card ko tapus ayaw na mag open ung switch

[@MrItachi114]

Helll yeaahhhh rights to repair baby!

[@HairyMcApe]

My SD card almost completely corrupted my switch I need help

[@ZayplayzYT]

It didn’t work

[@Shaxdow387]

Hey anyone know how much it would cost me to get a new hdmi port for my ps5

[@nickj7980]

God bless you

[@wixy369]

Cant see that pin

[@fuszz]

as soon as I saw the screwdriver I exited the video