How to Fix a Switch That's Not Showing on TV in Dock Mode | Nintendo Blank Black Screen in TV Mode

[@HowToX]

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[@Irakuga2001]

I dock my switch into my pc and it shows a green light on the Dock but nothing on obs and when I press the power button on my docked switch the green light on the switch goes off

[@complextwopointoh]

Same here bro 😢

[@jayven4302]

Do you mean a monitor?

[@PrincessElly16478]

Plug it into the monitor

[@monicajones-bowman6692]

Mine too

[@pepepep]

me too, have you figured out how to fix that?

[@elisalong6815]

This was getting so frustrating: reseating the console over and over, moving the HDMI cable around, hard restart. Turned out the power cable wasn't in all the way. I didn't think that mattered until I watched this video. Thanks!!

[@Gokublocks7126]

NONE OF THEM WORKED

[@happygolucky1234mini]

Mine either 😭

[@littlefooligan93]

Then that mean your dock is broken, you gott have to by a new one

[@calebzyden283]

@@littlefooligan93It didn’t work

[@Blinky-80621]

maybe its your tv

[@coreycharles9793]

Your c port most likely needs resoldered, that's what's happening to mine. Guess it's a common issue with these "special edition" switches.

[@IItZDylan044]

Mine is showing up green but won’t show on tv

[@mmb2924]

sameee

[@alyamedani3061]

Same too ! What did you do ?

[@PixelatedFN]

Sanee

[@XDreflex4477]

Thank you so much, turns out there was some dust in my dock!

[@LeonBrey-z4r]

Thank you Very Much😁 Solution 7 was my problem.

[@jonnymedina1302]

It did not help me with what I needed to know, but you did touched some other things I wasn't aware of. 👍

[@erikcardenas2580]

Thank you this helped a lot! I cleaned every port with a toothbrush and it didn’t work. Then I did the same thing only this time using 70% isopropyl alcohol and it started working once again. Edit: After doing this I got the green flashing light of death, but at least it responded. I ended up having to take apart the doc and getting behind the circuit board. There’s a black and red wire attached to a white connector. While my dock was plugged into the wall and the HDMI plugged into the tv and my switch docked, I had to take out the connector, insert it back in only half way then take it out then insert it half in until I got the steady green light. Once I got the steady green light I plugged it fully in, played a few hours and hadn’t had a problem since.

[@timothymnemonic79]

We are very grateful for your words of wisdom and actions.

[@Youknowme592]

I have an issue myself and not sure how to approach it. I connected my Switch to the power and to the tv and at first the image appeared on the tv and the tv recognized the device as a Nintendo Switch. But all of a sudden the screen went black, and then it came back up, and then black again, and then back up. It is not the exact same pattern always either, the time the screen remains working/black varies every time

[@rileydewater4447]

Same here, except now mine went black and won’t come back. I guess the saying is true. Once you go black you can never go back

[@suzymchughzie]

"You have put together a wonderful troubleshooting video...I almost put my foot through the screen, changing wires etc...then I watched this video!!! YOU ARE MY HERO!!! This granny can't say thanx enough...a heatwave...kids..and heaven forbid NO SWITCH!!!...ARGH!!!...my tribe also says TY!!!

[@lorezaccherelli4239]

Before Buying a New Doke And a new swich cable i unplugged everything from the swich the hdmi cable and the ac adpted cable and then i will plug it back tomorrow to see if it work but i am certain it will not

[@sarahkuna8090]

Thank you! You saved this Non-tech Mom trying to help her son!

[@furyousd5690]

If the dock isn't properly getting into the switch could it still charge?, my dad is having the problem where his switch is fine and charges (and the green light on the dock comes on when u dock it) but it isn't being displayed on the TV, it was working fine on the TV just yesterday too, I know its not the dock of the cables because I put his switch in my dock and it still wasn't displaying on the TV and I just made sure mine was working in his dock on his TV. So it looks like dads switch charging port which is what connects it to the dock is slightly damaged (well it is i can see as much looking at it but it still charges so it can't be completely damaged).

[@KameGame100]

having same issue on a switch of mines, may have to find a repair video on it and do it myself

[@RichardChambers]

I have the exact same issue and haven't found a solution yet.

[@dmndgina]

Cleaning the switch dock is what helped me lol. I assumed it was broken because it’d charge, but it wouldn’t display on my tv until i cleaned it

[@AceWolfO9]

Dude I’m at my cousins house right now, and he had an old switch and asked if I wanted it. He had bought a new switch because his didn’t work. The only problem with the old one is that it didn’t link to the TV, so after hard reset, it actually connected and we are going nuts. Thanks dude, your a legend.

[@halomaniatico100]

How did you do the hard reset?

[@AceWolfO9]

I did factory reset, but the switch still doesn't connect. I celebrated too soon.@@halomaniatico100

[@evanbaracuda]

Could be that it’s not compatible with 4K TVs. Tried everything I can think of with my 4K TV “No signal” Plugged it into my 1080p TV in my bedroom, instant picture.

[@HowToX]

The Switch is fully compatible with 4K TVs, so it has to be something else in your case.

[@vladimirsudarikov5172]

Dude. Have I fixed it? Have the same issue

[@LIL_CHINO1274]

What if the screen is broken on the switch can it still connect

[@kntwing23]

i bought a new game ... want to dock my monitor .. before it works i seen pics on my monitor .. than it doesn't work? i hook up my HDMI CABLE?

[@emm-15]

Thank you so much! My switch was not connecting and I fixed the power cable, then it worked just fine. This was super helpful :))

[@HowToX]

Cool

[@KuSShed0ut]

How do you fix power cable

[@TheBestEver99999]

@@KuSShed0utOn the back of the dock, you can open it up and see if the cord is plugged in.

[@Jmastaaflex]

You’re the fucking man. Thank you so much. I was going insane. It was the power cord. I’m an idiot and somehow felt the connection without seeing it, but I had the usb-c end of the power cord into the hdmi input somehow. Once I actually looked at it when you got to the power cord step, that did it. I must emphasize again. You’re the fucking man.

[@JBBauersfeld]

I went through all of these steps, but then I just did the old fashioned "turn it all off, turn it all back on." Worked like a charm!

[@Sugarspicegirls]

Everything is connected in the right place, the green light is on, and our tv even recognizes that something is connected but the switch screen still doesn’t show up. My siblings switch is 4 ish years old but still functions properly. My switch is 2 ish years old but it functions properly and the switch screen shows up on the tv with the same exact settings on the tv, the same dock, the same HDMI cord, and the same AC adapter. What the heck!!!

[@ilan_profile]

SAME HERE IM SO CONFUSED

[@spofman]

did you fix it?

[@mmb2924]

same bruhhhh

[@mmb2924]

if your TV has a detection feature make sure it detects the device b4 u use it

[@harrisongrahamslefttesticle]

BRUHHH SAME

[@lpsSpectacular]

I'm THE worst when it comes to technology! This video helped me hook the switch up to a TV for my boys! I know it's supposed to be "easy" but I didn't have a clue. I appreciate it so much!

[@Mr.Peanut1986]

Age of information. It does have some pros. Way to go!

[@gabrielaruiz2523]

Thank you

[@blackzero1956]

Nintendo is so shit. Wouldn't even bother with it if it wasn't for a few good games on it (Emphasize on a few). Some of the worst gaming hardware I've ever had the displeasure of using. The fact it has to be a dedicated Nintendo charging cable is such an obvious money grab technique. Nintendo is truly disgusting.

[@qx4n9e1xp]

Brand new OLED right out of the box, and the tv recognizes there's an hdmi plugged in, bit the screen is just black and tv gives a "no signal" message. I'm pissed.

[@rightful4973]

dude you're a life saver. i decided to power up my switch after over 2 years of not using it and it wasnt working in dock mode. this video helped me fix it. the dock was really dusty so i whipped out my electric air duster and cleaned it out

[@liquidxxvi]

My switch was not outputting to my TV. It was charging when connected to the dock but not displaying to my TV. After switching cables, disconnect my soundbar and connect directly to TV, power cycle TV @ Switch with not luck. I was able to figure out the problem. My actual switch console had “dry debri” in the charging port. It was in a little corner and that was causing connecting issues. I pry it and removed with a guitar string and once there was not debri started working again. Hope someone find this useful. Good luck.

[@PhilFuture-y5z]

I unhook my switch and now I can get the picture back on my tv anyone knows what I should do

[@Juliette4815]

The light on the dock wont turn on. For a while it would work but I'd have to put it in/ take it out a few times to get it to work. But now it's just not working. I tested the wires and they all work separately, any suggestions?

[@nigelself309]

This is my switch issue.. i place it on the dock. The green led lights up. The tv recognises the switch is connected and actually says "nintendo switch" on the hdmi input screen. But I don't get any picture at all from.the dock. So the tv is essentially talking to the switch through the dock and recognises what's connected, but that's it. Any thoughts guys?

[@erato1]

Sadly, nothing worked. It was working fine last week and now nothing works. I never play handheld because the screen is too small. This sucks.

[@PeanutMan870]

Bro I have thirty minutes until I gotta get on the game with my friend and the switch won’t dock

[@HowToX]

Try the things in the video if you haven't already.

[@PeanutMan870]

Turns out some random amazon charger k was using didn’t output enough power sk I bought an official one

[@Wingsofire197]

This video helped in a way you didn’t even know. I didn’t release I needed that adapter and I plugged it in and it worked

[@10whatsmyname01]

My old dock works with my old switch and my oled dock works with my oled switch and they both charge interchangeably but if i switch the docks it wont show the picture on the tv. Nintendo's website says they should be able to be used interchangeably for tv play. Anyone else having the same problem?

[@AngelAguilar-xt1oj]

Can someone help me because i can not seem to change my resolution for my nintendo switch , when i put 720 p or higher it will show up a no signal at my tv, im only stuck at 480 p resolution of my nintendo switch

[@lokoXmage]

Mine is an individual dock issue it works on my other dock so I'm opening it now it started to slicker black then just lost signal

[@patrickfallon8230]

Weird solution my switch charger and port are fine but I wouldn’t connect so I taped down the spring loaded part of the doc and it works fine

[@KipzPlayz]

Question what does it mean when the dock light is rapidly flashing 😅

[@sethdonut]

It was solution 5 for me. I accidentally stepped on the “OFF” button on my power strip 😅

[@khyzan8527]

My switch still doesn’t connect, but different switches work on the same dock. Do i need to have mine repaired?

[@amasterofsome]

Same thing happened to me!! I had my brother try my switch in his dock and his switch and my dock. Not working :(

[@get_L2_pieced_9]

Thank you this actually worked

[@THENINJAGAMING1]

😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@stupidpotatoface]

thank you, you reminded me of the ac adapter, which was for some reason out of, and after connecting it had worked. a million thanks to you.

[@Igtuclan]

I think I just lost all my saved progress… shit.

[@walkingomen]

My AC adapter works just fine, so does my HDMI cable. When I dock my Switch it charges, and the green light comes on. When I connect it to my roku TV, on the HDMI 1 channel it shows that my switch is connected. But when I select the channel it says that there is no signal. I tried using my friends dock as well and it doesn't work either. Any suggestions??

[@erock1070]

I got the same issue on my new Vizio TV too. Tried two docks, diff hdmi cables. Power cord is working. But it won’t come onto the tv. Also cleaned the ports with a tooth brush too

[@Its_LofptandZolifpt]

Thanks It Really Helped this is the solution that helped me: 2:27

[@AutobotGoldbug]

Another problem is that the cable could be connected wrong. For example, mine came with the official HDMI cable, one plug says nintendo, and the other says HDMI. Make sure the end that says nintendo is connected to the doc and the other end that is connected to the TV is the one that says HDMI.

[@lincolngee6627]

This fixes it for me. Wild how the two sides are apparently not interchangeable

[@Mr.Peanut1986]

That's wild! I never would have guessed that would matter. Mine is hooked up properly just out of OCD, but if I had it backwards I would have never thought of that.

[@MoreLikeCappuccino]

Solution #9 was what worked for me. Who would of thought? I had to firmly press mine like twice and I heard a "pop!" probably dust etc... havent played switch in months. Liked

[@beamzy942]

Is there anything else that could be happening as mine is connecting to the screen but only displaying a black screen, but i don't wanna reset it

[@dakotastyles5771]

I’m having the same issue

[@beamzy942]

@@dakotastyles5771 guess we in the same boat ma dud

[@celerycelso6914]

Bro same

[@RBAidan]

I'm going to try solution 10 because I know my dock, ac adapter, and my monitor are working fine when my alternate Switch works in the dock mode, but my primary Switch does not. Additionally, my primary Switch goes blank mode when I undock it, which I can fix with a hard reset. Wish me luck.

[@QuaesitorDei]

did it work? i dont think i know my email or password so i dont want to try if it doesnt.

[@trivialization]

Yo did it work, I’m thinking about doing it too

[@jfg6092]

For me, the Fix was to simply restart my Switch

[@Sheeeeshgamer]

How do we see the hdmi things on my monitor?

[@safiya7726]

I turned it over and knocked out whatever and it worked😅

[@palkilmer]

thank you, this worked for me! switch power to the wall not to an extension cord was all I needed

[@rytxmz2472]

Mine still does not work 😢

[@saday9767]

God BLESS YOU, it was the wall switch for me 😮‍💨

[@Cody-leeSmith]

I accidentally broke the screen of my Nintendo switch so I can't see anything can I still use it on the tv

[@HowToX]

Probably

[@crashoverride576]

My house got hit by lightning the switch wasn't connected to the dock at the time. But now the switch doesn't appear on the tv. The green light is on while its docked and charging. Any ideas if there is anything i can do to fix it? I am thinking the lightning probably fried the HDMI port.

[@HowToX]

I do not know any techniques to try, other than the ones in the video.

[@b3rries527]

The only way my switch connects to my tv is when I push the game card in and out but it’s random, and it still doesn’t stay connected for long

[@HowToX]

Try the things in the video if you haven't already.

[@jojomafia3851]

Thank you. This helped us fix the problem. 😊

[@siegenmoon2792]

Bru mine just wasn’t plugen in😂😅

[@jontypiper9881]

Thanks very much! 👍

[@joshmacke6274]

I have two switch docks. They both charge but do not display on any TV in house. I bought a new hdmi cable and that didn't help. I have the original adapter power source and is from 6 months old so I don't think it's that especially since it charges. The hdmi cables work on my Xbox. I am at work so haven't tried any of these problems but has anyone had this same problem and did one of these solutions work?

[@iloveemiliaandrem9443]

I'm gonna have to try a new tv then I'll be forced to update to the latest patch in Tears of the kingdom and lose all my easy duplication glitches because nintendo doesn't like when people have fun in the way they don't approve of.

[@CreepBlow]

my personal problem was that the dock wasn’t updated. make sure to go to settings and update the dock, then the tv part will work

[@NicoleKows17]

Here’s my problem how to update it if it won’t update till it’s on the dock and when in the dock screen doesn’t show and is black ?

[@CreepBlow]

@@NicoleKows17 what i did was go on the screen on the switch and go to the button that updates the dock then put the switch in the dock and press A

[@jed_boi]

I found a different solution, when I would place it in the dock it would go dark like connecting, but no signal, and wouldn’t connect to wifi, I was eventually able to get it to connect to my hotspot after a few failed attempts, then ran a system update, after the update it finally has signal! However I still seem to be unable to connect to my wifi….

[@cwl5005]

Solution 9 helped me out. Thanks very much.

[@ROOMBALUCACAT]

Thank you for the Video but its wont make it 😭

[@Anthony.gd134]

Solution five when he said, if it you have to disconnect, the charger Nintendo charger on the dock, then put into the then put in the wall to charge the Nintendo switch. Does work but when I put into the dock put in the TV, the light doesn’t show up then what

[@bloomeran2638]

Okay, I have a unique situation, my friend gifted me his old switch for my birthday, he didn't give me a dock, on Christmas, my family bought a new Nintendo switch for the family to use, that switch connects to the dock just fine, but for some reason my used switch won't work for the tv, what could be the issue?

[@melisahall1]

My switch connects to the TV for like 5 minutes well playing then disconnects We tried a different dock and cleaned it out but it's still doing it how can I fix this

[@DonFunBreadSouls]

my switch still wont connect to my TV when everything is plugged in and correct. the thing is, my TV knows it's there. i have a roku tv, any help from comments?

[@unknownchannel6797]

Mine shows on the TV, but the TV just flickers on and off constantly whenever I move my character in the game.. anyone else have that problem? Anyone know how to fix it?

[@dodgeramsport01]

Well it is a Nintendo so...

[@colord21]

My issue is that if I put my switch into the dock, it doesn't power off. How can I fix this issue?

[@HowToX]

Power it off in handheld mode, then place it into the dock without hitting any buttons.

[@colord21]

@@HowToXBut if I put it in the dock and power it on, nothing will show on my OBS Studio(streaming and recording software) on my laptop. I have an HDMI cable connected from the dock to an Elgato HD60 X Capture card and an USB cable from the capture card into my laptop. I just get this error on my OBS Studio: "Elgato NO SIGNAL" I tried everything. Sorry for taking your time and thanks for your response! Have a great day!

[@neilcampbell3266]

Great video. Solution 2 worked for me. Thank you.

[@c.c314]

Does anyone know what I can try? My cables and dock work just fine with my switch so they are not the issue. But when I plug my sister's switch into the dock, it won't show on the tv. The switch is on and when I put it in the dock it goes black and the light turns on on the dock, but the tv still says "no signal". Her settings are the same as mine. Anything I can try here?

[@HowToX]

There may be a problem with the port on the bottom of her Switch.

[@mikemcguire2876]

@@HowToXcan you fix the port on the bottoms of the switch ?

[@KameGame100]

thats what im wondering too having same issue@@mikemcguire2876

[@rkarmic]

Thank you 👍👍

[@BubblegumLightsaber]

Was playing in docked mode about 20 minutes ago and the tv pic suddenly disappeared, I tried un/replugging both the ac adapter and hdmi cables on both ends, switching hdmi ports, restarting the Switch itself, and I think one or two other things, then found this video, did the "plug AC adapter directly into switch" thing @98% battery and the battery symbol wasn't turning green. Tried a different outlet, same thing, so I'm pretty sure my AC adapter just up and died :/

[@hayoungkim6581]

Had too replace the charger.

[@garrettmetalman5008]

Thank you sir! My switch now works!

[@Maria-cp4zo]

None of these things work 9:53

[@42ndFallen]

Power cycle the system by holding the button for 20 seconds until it turns off, then turn it back on. Done right youll see the Nintendo symbol on start, just fixed mine this way. Hopefully helps

[@carlteass1677]

Everything working but my TV is saying it has no power even though the switch is charging on and the picture will show up but after some seconds the TV screen goes black

[@mrthomas7511]

Hahaha my power block was unplugged. I was getting so frustrated trying to figure out why it wasn't connecting

[@ibrahimalzaabi9458]

my switch has never been able to connect to a screen since i purchased it when it came out and even with these tips it still isnt working😕😕 ty for the video tho❤

[@ornachia2489]

lol thanks! I think I always forgot to turn on the switch after I put it in the dock, they always turn off by itself 😂😂

[@Amazingmills7]

Thank you so much ❤

[@1979spawn]

my screen is very dark with red tint not black. does that mean i need to get a new dock. nothing else has worked

[@HowToX]

That likely has nothing to do with the dock.

[@1979spawn]

I tried multiple hdmi cables on multiple ports and tvs. Screen is fine in handheld mode. I've checked for updates and did all the various unplug power off stuff. Only things I've yet to try is factory reset or a new dock

[@augu1040]

Stil it did not work😢

[@TheBestEver99999]

Yoooo I can get 1.0.0 smo

[@Blueeyes_-jo3lg]

I cant remember if he mentioned it but, what worked for me was completely shutting off my switch and then powering it back on while docked

[@dagreatzoink5559]

My best friend’s switch wasn’t connecting to the TV but mine was (same dock and same TV) it seems to be a Switch problem, not a Dock

[@stevenrobnett7390]

I have 3 switchs and 3 docks all switch work on 2 docks perfectly my third dock which is a day 1 dock will charge my switch but no output to TV. I've use different official nintendo charge cords

[@johannesastruphjort788]

I have the same problem

[@johannesastruphjort788]

But how to fix it

[@HowToX]

You may want to take that dock apart and inspect/clean the inside. My video on how to do it is the first link in the description.

[@TD-zl6dx]

Thank you for this video. It is very helpful.

[@JonathanHansen110]

My dockfell off my dresser and I shows the light when I connect it but it won't go on to the tv

[@figurasarticuladascaseras2748]

The problem I have is that the doc works, but I cannot see the switch on the television, however, if I put another switch in the Dock it can be seen on the television. How can i fix this? I bought a new HDMI cable and it doesn't work either.

[@drewmorgan9276]

I'm having the same issues. Were you ever able to figure out the problem? Another switch works on the same dock, but this particular switch just doesn't seem to work plugged into any dock.