Ridiculously informative and helpful video. You did not a cut a single corner in the repair or in showing us the process.
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much buddy! Make sure you hit that like button 🙏🏼
@kollinrogers50752 ай бұрын
Super helpful video! Those ribbon cables are a pain in the butt, glad to see I wasn't the only one to struggle getting those reconnected haha.
@CrustyMusty1012 ай бұрын
You're definitely not alone there bud. Replaced my joycon joysticks to fix drift a couple days ago and after I was done I felt like I could start med school and become a brain surgeon lol
@CanisSubwoofus Жыл бұрын
My dumb butt thought the connection where the ribbon met the rail was the part to unhook when someone was walking me through it- until I saw it was the soldered part of the ribbon. This video helped immensely in the reinstallation of the new part!
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
I’m so pleased to hear that! Glad it helped!
@StecHouse10 ай бұрын
Same here, im glad i didn't rip the whole thing out 😅
@type_one Жыл бұрын
i'd remove the screws from the side rails first or 3 of the 4 and loosen the 4th - minimize touching of internal components then back of case etc but nice vid :)
@JW-rn5ee2 ай бұрын
Thank you Kip. Those little connectors are a pain to get back in for the rails. That grey/white nylon switch has to be in the "down" position to lock the rail connector in place, on the board. As old as I'm getting, I had a hard time even knowing it had a "locking" mechanism in place. Micro is one thing but ... wow. You showed it clearly with your microscopic enhancer. Thanks so much again !
@kiphakes2 ай бұрын
No worries! Great to hear it’s helped you!
@islandthunder212 ай бұрын
Wanted to stop in and say thank you so much for this video! I was very sad when my left rail ribbon connector broke so I just put it away after realizing my left joycon would not charge. After a few weeks I was searching up repairs and found this video. It inspired me to fix it myself and now it's working again! Really appreciate the detail in this video. Managed to change it in an hour! Thank you so much!!!
@kiphakes2 ай бұрын
This makes me so happy! Glad to help!
@rebelo20254 ай бұрын
Accidentally broke the ribbon cable of my left rail because I thought I had to unscrew it to open the backplate 😅 thanks for the video
@PeterPan-qm5ih2 ай бұрын
I just replaced the trails and now both joy cons work perfect again. Nice Video, thanks!!
@kiphakes2 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear ! Thanks for watching
@AsX9505 ай бұрын
Thanks to you I just fixed my Nintendo switch, my intire right rail came off and I had to replace it, it only took me 20 min to do it, and without your video it probably would have been 1-2 h, lol, so thank you
@kiphakes5 ай бұрын
Ahh so happy to help! 🙌🏻
@shoppysharp935510 ай бұрын
Kip Hakes, is our sonic screwdriver God Bless from Connecticut, USA underneath 8 inches of snow today!
@kiphakes10 ай бұрын
Haha! I’m in New York at the moment, got a fair bit of snow here this morning! 🙏🏼
@WarRockCheese Жыл бұрын
Watched your tutorial, and used to to fix my switch as well! Your video and explanation was super helpful, so thank you! As an aside, did you end up making a video for replacing the joy-con rails as well? I got the same exact kit you posted, and might consider replacing a pair of joy-con rails as well
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
I have not! I might give it a try sometime! Thanks so much for your kind words, much appreciated!
@jermaineswain6 күн бұрын
Great walkthrough. just fixed my own switch which had connecting issues when playing with joycons attatched. all good now
@Handlethatwontbetaken11 ай бұрын
I have this same issue- thought it was the joycon, but it wasn’t at all. Now I have broken joycons and a broken rail. Fun!!! Thanks though man 🙏🏼
@kingturg16148 ай бұрын
Same here but my joy cons work and the rail is loose still works but this helped fix the tightening of it
@A0m0o0r0e Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for this video. I watched it once in my lunch break, then during the operation pausing/rewinding when necessary. First I thought you were making this look easy, but the video is spot on! Little warning there for the ones just getting ready to replace their connectors though - once the cover is off, the microscope does make things seem bigger than they actually are.
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Happy it helped - please give it a thumbs up if you haven’t already 👍🏼
@A0m0o0r0e Жыл бұрын
I did, indeed. Liked, commented, subscribed.
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Thanks fella!
@mruggadugga2998 Жыл бұрын
I really like that little mat your using. I replaced my bumpers on my 3ds I’m going to try and replace my rails as well because they are having connection issues with new joy cons
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
It’s great!!
@ButchersSlotcarJournal4 ай бұрын
Thanks for giving me the motivation to try this repair by myself. Although without microscope, it is harder, it is still doable for someone with little to no experience in repairing electronics.
@kiphakes4 ай бұрын
Yes absolutely. The microscope is helpful, and also makes it easier for you, the viewer to understand what I’m trying to show!
@eduardopazhurtado38822 ай бұрын
THANK YOU. Your video was extremely helpful with the replacement of the left rail only, in my case!
@kiphakes2 ай бұрын
Ahh that’s awesome to hear!
@ericbudo438 Жыл бұрын
Followed this video and fixed my Switch. Great instructions!!
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!!
@jta741Ай бұрын
Just replaced both rails for my son, thanks for the help!
@kiphakesАй бұрын
Ahh amazing - thank you 🙏🏼
@guillaumegete116 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I managed to change a faulty left rail in 30 minutes, works fine now, very happy ^^
@PunkiniАй бұрын
Did you have problems with the microSD card not reading after the fix? Im having that now, i have no idea why
@kiphakesАй бұрын
No, not at all.. I’m pretty certain there’s a ribbon cable / connector for that too. Check them I guess?
@touma-san915 ай бұрын
Very nice video. I saw someone else replace the left rail and they basically took apart the whole Switch in their video but it is nice to see I can do it far more easily. Although judging by the video and the comments, I probably just go ahead and replace both rails
@draconicdustin Жыл бұрын
You weren't kidding when you said the screws on the joycon rails were tight, I made a few attempts but it wont budge, while it still mostly retains its shape, I feel its beginning to strip. Do you have any tools/technique for these kinds of situations? P.S: Appreciate that you still respond to comments on older videos. Thank you!
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
If you can spare the time to watch a video, I can spare time to comment! I’m not sure if you’re using the screwdriver that came with the rails or not, I’d definitely recommend using something where you put the bit into a separate driver- a bit like the ifixit toolkits. There’s actually one with a larger driver, you’re able to get a bit more torque when you have something bigger to hold.
@katlinnicholee Жыл бұрын
I'm having the same issue w mine now. Just replaced the joy cons, but now time for the rails on the console!
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Good luck!!
@bzerkie33932 ай бұрын
nice vid i just ordered L/R rails going to use you video as a step by step guide thank you
@kiphakes2 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@josephrose983010 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I have been looking for a guide to this fix but I just couldn’t find one.
@kiphakes10 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@DanMakabre10 ай бұрын
the intro alone made me subscribe :)
@lisasuzukiquinn95379 ай бұрын
Amazing instructions and I easily fixed my switch!!! Thank you
@kiphakes9 ай бұрын
You’re so welcome Lisa!!
@rodoraperez71596 ай бұрын
Great video! Were you able to make a video to replace the rails on the joycons themselves?
@kiphakes6 ай бұрын
I haven’t. I have done one about replacing the thumb sticks which requires dismantling the joycons quite a bit - changing the rails wouldn’t be much more of a stretch.
@rodoraperez71596 ай бұрын
@@kiphakes Thank you! I will look into that :)
@DiverThe3rd10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tutorial, I kinda completely stripped the screw at the bottom left, not the one that holds in the sd card but the one below it.😅 I kinda just made a little hole and got it 😂. Anyways thanks tho this was very helpful and I am now subscribed.👍❤
@kiphakes10 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you got it out!
@gabrielgalarza17152 ай бұрын
hello, do you have any suggestions on what to do if my the rail is working to charge joycons, but it still does not detect as on the switch??
@kiphakes2 ай бұрын
Oooh no.. I’m not sure 🤔
@basedfrosti6 ай бұрын
Bought a switch with only the left joycon included and the seller didnt say "the right sides rail is broken" and simply listed it as used...after 2 hours of trying to find a fix that didnt require opening it up i finally gave in and yup... the right sides ribbon cable was snapped at the top of the rail. Guess im lucky it was the right side cable and that it wasnt my new joycon i bought for it like i feared. Thanks for the video.
@kiphakes6 ай бұрын
Ahh you’re welcome ! If you have trouble with stick drift on it at any point, I’ve done a video about that too
@sourpuss8973 ай бұрын
I’d like to see the joy con rails replaced idk if you ever did it I haven’t found it
@kiphakes3 ай бұрын
I haven’t done that one! I might still cover it if my son damages the rails on his
@christophercameron4615 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this. Just did this and it worked. Luckily it was only the left controller so didn’t have to fiddle fart with the pig tail ribbon cable.
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
So pleased I could help! Thanks for watching!
@catiec28229 ай бұрын
Can I ask what type of thermal paste you reccomend please? Would either Artic MX4 or Artic MX6 work & which ones best? :)
@kiphakes9 ай бұрын
Yes, either of those would work just fine, it’s not too mission critical which one, the Switch doesn’t get CRAZY hot. 🙌🏻
@fashfishleyАй бұрын
This video is giving me too much confidence 😬
@StecHouse10 ай бұрын
I really appreciate this video! Thanks so much. Its still gotta charge up bc its completely dead, so hopefully it works!
@StecHouse10 ай бұрын
Update: It works great! No problems.
@kiphakes10 ай бұрын
@StecHouse amazing!!
@markoconnor94976 ай бұрын
Is replacing the thermal paste a must do? If so what one did you use.
@kiphakes6 ай бұрын
It’s definitely recommended- this is what I used amzn.to/3VL5ikN
@maximhoornaert77659 ай бұрын
I want to do this too but i have NEVER taken appart a switch or any device do you think it is easy for a beginner to do?
@kiphakes9 ай бұрын
It’s pretty easy! I did it! 😂
@michaelmenkesOZSKIBАй бұрын
I am so grateful you made this video because I broke the right side rail replacing the battery. FYI you wouldn't have fought the pigtail had you put the ribbon connection in before screwing in the rail. Also love the Velma halloween costume.
@msrachard Жыл бұрын
Great walk through! 😃 thank you!
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome! Please make sure you give it a Like if you haven't already, it will help it get pushed out to other people who need help!
@msrachard Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes done! You definitely earned that like. We fixed my sons switch with ur walkthrough with no issues. It was easy to follow and correct. Rarely do I find a tutorial that I follow and it’s this put together. I know this is stuff that didn’t need to be said lol, but more comments helps the video, as you already know. Thank you again! 😍😃
@ciarangrennan7 ай бұрын
Perfect content and duration thanks
@Ryano35 Жыл бұрын
You're amazing bro, thanks for the tutorial
@kevinsmith430411 ай бұрын
very good video, great instructions.
@kiphakes11 ай бұрын
Thanks so much !
@kingturg16148 ай бұрын
Can you please do this tutorial with the oled model or is it all the same
@kiphakes8 ай бұрын
I don’t think it’s wildly different.. but I don’t really want to buy one 😂
@kingturg16148 ай бұрын
@@kiphakes okay thank you I don't have the same issue as this video but it did help fix the rail being too loose
@dcgonzal4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@paigechristensen7681Ай бұрын
Do I have to replace the thermal paste? If I do what kind should I get?
@kiphakesАй бұрын
You don’t HAVE to, but I’d recommend it - this is what I use amzn.to/3Z87aWy
@paugh84611 ай бұрын
Thanks for the content. Will be attempting to fix my switch rails soon. This video will be a great guide. o7
@kiphakes11 ай бұрын
Good luck!!
@dieselwisniewski6674 Жыл бұрын
Could you make a video of doing the joy cons
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
In the future.. possibly!
@EFCVision4 ай бұрын
8:46 “that’s what she said”
@syncn Жыл бұрын
Hi, I changed my left joycon rail but my switch still doesnt recognize the left controller. However, it can recognize other left controllers. What seems to be the issue of the joycon?
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Really sorry, I don’t know!
@syncn Жыл бұрын
@Kip Hakes Oh okay, thanks for the reply!
@garretthintz4154 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been having this weird issue with my switch. Right side of my switch won’t recognize joy con in handheld or connect wirelessly to the joy con. It even stop connecting to all my hori split pad and third party joycons on the right side now. Do you think fixing just right side railing will solve the issue
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
If it’s not working wirelessly, then I don’t think replacing the rail will help I’m afraid
@garretthintz4154 Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakesdo you recommend anything. I’ve been all over forums and I haven’t found issue similar to mine
@Drelochz Жыл бұрын
what kind of work mat is that?
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Here’s a link to it in the UK - amzn.to/3uBmr6R and here’s a link to it in the US - amzn.to/3MZoCaz 🙌🏻
@jcva4205 Жыл бұрын
Already replaced right rail but still doesn't work. Any ideas?
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
No, Sorry!
@zarzok Жыл бұрын
The top half screws on the back keep chipping my screwdrivers.. how do I get them out?!
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Ensure you’re using the correct size driver, and maybe try tightening them slightly, then loosening
@zarzok Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes Definitely using the right screwdriver size, everything's coming out except a select few which keep damaging the screwdrivers! Nothing works!!
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Never heard of anything like that before! Very strange!
@zarzok Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes Really?? It seems like a pretty common issue for these screws not being able to be unscrewed on the back
@MaterialSquid6 ай бұрын
thank you
@sleepyloffi3816 ай бұрын
Ty
@kiphakes6 ай бұрын
Yw
@coolman-bn1bs5 ай бұрын
Guys put the heat shield partly on and test before putting it all back together saving you tons of time
@isaac7175 Жыл бұрын
I’ve replaced mine but now it doesn’t recognize the joycons. Could I have not connected the ribbon cables correctly?
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Yes.. or the ribbon isn’t in properly
@kc5946 Жыл бұрын
I dont suppose there's a way to just tighten the rails is there? My kids kidnapped my switch and now the joycone feel like they can flap like a birds wings
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
I mean, you can try tightening the screws, but it usually means new rail time sadly!
@alexanderortiz1799 Жыл бұрын
What if i break the thing where the battery gets plugged in?
@alexanderortiz1799 Жыл бұрын
I broke it😭
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
That might require more specialist repair
@luizuque9897 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Hope it helped!
@JosephGMarrero Жыл бұрын
I replaced the Joycon rail with a new one and it still didn’t work, any idea what it could be?
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
Test with a known working one - if it’s still not working, you might need a professional!
@RedHD Жыл бұрын
I replaced my right one also and it works and connects but it doesn't do the animation anymore for some reason?
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
How strange.. is it a 3rd party joycon? Maybe they behave differently?
@RedHD Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes no it’s the original joycon but the rail is probably not oem but at least it works
@RICKDOEZ15 ай бұрын
my kid rip the screws to the rideside slider. so i had my hopes up to fix it and it was a fail when after i noticed i had to order a new body. smh
@ashleynarwhal2394 Жыл бұрын
I cannot get the back screws off and I bought the kit!
@ashleynarwhal2394 Жыл бұрын
I am just stripping them more and more annd i cannot get the back panel off
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
You might need a larger screwdriver to get more torque on it
@ashleynarwhal2394 Жыл бұрын
@@kiphakes I will try more tomorrow
@SkeenoDotSparkz11 ай бұрын
Clutch! Thanks for this video, helped me out big time in order to fix my sons switch
@kiphakes11 ай бұрын
Happy to hear it!
@snail5216 Жыл бұрын
test with the controller. it will let you know which rail is broken if the controller reads it.
@Ajuxer2 ай бұрын
Screws on mine are dameged how to take them?
@kiphakes2 ай бұрын
Maybe try the next size up of screwdriver - otherwise, take it to a repair shop.
@luciantendogaming4 ай бұрын
This video: 21 minutes This video plus twisters: 37 seconds 😂😂😂
@kiphakes4 ай бұрын
Twisters?
@luciantendogaming4 ай бұрын
@@kiphakes Yes twisters Mate 😁
@soboy4 Жыл бұрын
If I take my switch to be repaired and it needs new parts, will My console be in danger of being ban?
@soboy4 Жыл бұрын
Sorry If i have Bad English
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
I’m not aware repaired Switch’s do get banned. You’ll be fine
@Gothguitarist Жыл бұрын
This the same as the oled for the right rail procedure?
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
No idea! Never opened an OLED one!
@Gothguitarist Жыл бұрын
@kiphakes thanks ! Also was the right side the smaller length ribon? Which rail was harder left right?
@kiphakes Жыл бұрын
@@Gothguitarist haha! Honestly, can’t remember! I don’t think one side is harder than the other though!
@Yung_trap5 ай бұрын
My mom broke my rails this was helpful
@SHOBO_T6 ай бұрын
And I thought my joycons were the problem nope it was the corroded connector 😅
@Pokéfan138810 ай бұрын
I'm gonna be replacing the rail while watching the video. The rail won't even connect the right joycon which is a big problem.
@bruhmomentos6548 Жыл бұрын
all that for two rails? damn nintendo screwed me over twice........ might just chuck these bad boys in the bin, they seems disposable with how easy they fail. thank you for the video anyway.
@DXNRxge Жыл бұрын
Agreed
@christianflores38282 жыл бұрын
I’m scared to do it do mine please
@kiphakes2 жыл бұрын
Ahh I’d recommend you get in touch with The Cod3r - he’s a proper repair tech
@alejandrofilpo32423 ай бұрын
U look like the dad from Casper
@kiphakes3 ай бұрын
Thanks?! 😂
@alejandrofilpo32423 ай бұрын
@@kiphakes sorry I couldn't unsee it 🤣
@simoneanderson976610 ай бұрын
I for the love of christ can't remove the 4 main screws on the back panel for the life of me
@kiphakes10 ай бұрын
Might sound counterintuitive, but tighten them slightly, and then try loosening them.
@simoneanderson976610 ай бұрын
@@kiphakesI just tried that and unfortunately I think i just ended up stripping the heads with the crappy scew diver they gave me
@kwoer13 ай бұрын
Just followed this video as the right joystick wasnt working. Now the joystick is working but the screen wont come on 🤯🫣