Microscope install of Lite RP2040 Mod chip

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Adding software if your chip does not have it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqeanY1-YtRomdksi=DntiaIt-7didkzxK V1 - 9min install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noLZeq1je7GhidU 2024 Oled install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqjVnGmJhdhkjJI Oled install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5XHdIuAr82feKc V1 install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2KxiaiNg6-ildU v2 install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqvWgICijLyfnbs

[@dualcooper4159]

I’ve seen people solder it straight to the board. Tinning it before putting the chip on is great advice, thank you for that

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Glad it helps 👍

[@manufocu]

Thanks for the tutorial, it helped me give my girlfriend a cheap way to play our games together with me. Oh and one short tipp for people like me who are not so fit in soldering such small stuff or do not have microscope. ---> Put soldermask over the connections next to the one you want to solder before you solder, so you avoid to 100% shorts or wrong bondings ;-)

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Nice tip 👍

[@Robbie-mw5uu]

can kapton tape do the same?

[@manufocu]

@@Robbie-mw5uu i will say no, but i wouldnt test it.. the part are so small to solder, so solder mask should be the way to go..

[@shouichihayase19]

If you turn on the power while pressing the volume button, it will start up in OFW.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Thanks

[@Aleks7963]

i am watching this in peace after spending 3 hours trying to solder everything together without flux sh*t dry as hell

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Dry is never good!

[@Aleks7963]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding i had an old flux gel that shit expired and wasn't helping and was messy ..

[@marsandbars]

A few kinds of flux that are worth having: a) a quality rosin flux pen, which is usually good for quick solder jobs where you want better joints, and b) a non-expired tacky flux, which is actually better in a lot of cases in my experience and definitely should be your choice for SMD work. I use NC191, and even though it's no-clean, that stuff is shockingly good for use with copper braid and even general THT soldering.

[@Robbie-mw5uu]

WHY

[@keithjordan8728]

Do you have a link to where you purchased? So many out there, want to make sure to get the newest model for the lite.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Links get taken down after a few days, bought this a while back. Just search rp2040 and pick a lite

[@frumpysnorfls5088]

I want to do this but where do I download the rp2040 and flex cables?

[@JuanGomezYT]

Every listing in Ali Express I see do not seem to have the SP1 and SP2 flex cable, anyone knows why?

[@heraldmigaildhramosm.2126]

Ídem

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

The lite comes with one version

[@SolidSnake-xg1hy]

Hello, what are the tools and where can I find them that are needed to put the chip on the OLED? Thank you.

[@nickmercs2097]

hey i know this is a while ago but i wanted to know how the upper ribben cable is holding up for u?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

No issues, still all working perfect

[@Fabio_Bezerra_Jr]

Could you help me with a question? What is the best solder tin to do this installation, 0.5mm or 1mm? I really appreciate your answer.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Just preference, I prefer smaller but have loads of the thicker currently

[@matthewshafer9545]

The flex cables are actually for the console and the chip ...sweet .

[@spiritoff1r3]

Hello, i installed this to 2 switch lite, 1 works normally and the other 1 if i restart it goes directly to OFW not to hekate menu, only if i turn off the switch it goes to hekate on next boot up, you think it could be the B point not being solder properly?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I would start with solder points, then maybe question a fault on the mod board?

[@MontasserBenGadri]

Great video. Waiting for my v2 rp2040 to arrive. on which temp did you set your ts101? I am afraid to knock some of the pads on the cpu.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Normally have it around 360c

[@ajtimable]

Hey, which tips for the 101 are you using in the video? 😊

[@georgiiphotos1218]

Hello, I have installed the picofly chip in my ns v1 and when I turn it on, the LEDs light up correctly but instead of sending me to the menu that says NO SD, the Nintendo turns on as if I had not set anything. What I can do?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Have you put an sd card in the switch with hekate and atmosphere?

[@codydagoat3915]

The chip needs flashed with firmware

[@AA-by1ki]

Does this work on all lites?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes

[@samuelnunez9954]

😢 They installed that same one for me but it doesn't fit, it fits directly as if the chip wasn't there.

[@Foxy-pp9ji]

How do we reset the chip? Do i press reset to flash a new firmware?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/noeuo2holqeLrNE

[@JacobCain86]

I tried. Won’t turn on… No power. What did I do wrong?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Look for shorts, might have to remove and replace the nand and see if that boots normal

[@whocares5114]

There are many of them how do you know which one to buy they all look different even when they say it is for the lite version.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

There is different brands, just need to pick one, they all do the same thing

[@dragutiovidiu2972]

Question : Do we need to connect NAND to mod chip for lite ?.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes

[@44.caliberbrainsurgery63]

Man, I guess my flex cable was bad or something. I redid everything and it just kept booting into ofw with there being 2 pulses on the chip. I just uninstalled everything and at least the switch boots fine. I'm gonna try with the other flex cable and see if it works better, otherwise I need to try direct wire install.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Good luck 👍

[@thetruejay20]

What about those sp1, and sp2 tabs?

[@gregoriod5318]

Hello, if you are referring to the square pads that are under sp1 and sp2, those go to ground, they are soldered to the metal frame. I think the guy in the video forgot to mention them, but if you look in detail you can see that they go to ground.

[@shawnshwn8145]

I had this installed on my lite, when i restarted for the first time in awhile it wont boot to hekate the led on th rp2040 blinks blue and blinks green3x, is there a fix i got it repaired like 2 time(still have waranty) but why do u think is the problem?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Maybe need to update the sd card?

[@shawnshwn8145]

@fixingmoddingbuilding i think its not the sd card when i remove the sd card and turn the switch on it just gies back to the ofw, not the no sd card logo

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@shawnshwn8145 Must be bad/loose solder points somewhere?

[@alfredoquattromani2325]

Ciao dopo l'installazione non si accende la switch come mai?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Have you put an sd card in with hekate on

[@alfredoquattromani2325]

​@@fixingmoddingbuilding No, ma il problema è che non dà proprio segni di vita... Cioè se premo su on, non gira nemmeno la ventola o accensione schermo

[@alfredoquattromani2325]

​@@fixingmoddingbuildingnon mi esce nemmeno la scritta no SD card, non è che per caso era in modalità riposo e non me ne sono accorto? Perché il cavetto della batteria non lo avevo staccato 🤦🏽

[@cuilleretv8554]

Hi, I really want to do that but I donnt have a microscope and great soldering skills... Do you think I can still do it?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

First ones I did a few years back I had no microscope so it is doable but if you don't solder great I would say it's not worth the risk!

[@Robbie-mw5uu]

learning to solder is good but i recommend getting migswitch flashcart instead no soldering required

[@Derondalf]

Can you dm me with correct version of fw please? My chip goes from blue to 3x double blink yellow led when it starting and chip doesn't work.

[@meventure87]

Did you find the correct fw?

[@masterg3339]

@@meventure87 you solve the problem?

[@SILENT_BMS]

It's not soldered correctly. Had the same issue. Look the connections and resolder. It will fix the issue

[@keepitshort4208]

Is this better or hwfly lite rp2040 picofly ?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I think they are similar, just copies.

[@keepitshort4208]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding appreciate the reply, have a wonderful day

[@TheZooz1234]

So where do we find what to do after the chip is installed . Like the process after that with the sd card. ??

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZLadYN9f8uWopIsi=qrCwiRi2HQceTdzP

[@TheZooz1234]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding what happens when I solder everything and the led lights up and the Nintendo turns on but the screen is black . Happened to me after resoldering the flex cable because I flipped the right side of it the wrong way .

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@TheZooz1234 not sure what you mean, possibly something shorted? I would probably disconnect the nand and put it back on the switch as normal and see if it boots normally?

[@shubhambiswas7172]

Can we Use Solder Wire For This Instead of Flex

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I have read people do this, yes

[@shubhambiswas7172]

​@@fixingmoddingbuilding I mean Brother I loved Your Video But is Jumper Wire Safe ? please do Let Me Know Brother , My Mod Chip is On the Way and Got switch days Ago , I know to do micro Soldering and This Looks So Easy , Please Brother Suggest which One Will Be Good Soldering Jumper Wire Or This Flex

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@shubhambiswas7172 flex is easier but alot that I read people prefer running wires instead.

[@AbitMothy]

Is the Kapton Tape required?

[@teacuppug8337]

Hi from Michigan- question: can you recommend a soldering kit for purchase that would work on this project? Thanks! And I love your vids

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@teacuppug8337 these are the tools I use kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYiynoZ4dr12sK8si=eeABtOtxqU1j3pE2 I have slowly worked my way up to better equipment though as it can be an expensive hobby!

[@neroultimate1]

Ik a guy in Fort Wayne Indiana doing installs

[@Emoneybags609]

Forgot to add thermal paste to the APU

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

No it's on there, just don't show it as it causes more moaning and negativity!

[@Zpheme12]

what type of tip and soldring iron are you using? T12 or T18?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Use a TS101, I dont remember what tip it is now

[@slybunda]

is that lead free solder? it looks like a very dirty install.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

That's great!

[@ashjoseph1922]

I just bought a switch lite and rp2040 chip and a ts101 really hoping the install goes well ive had no soldering experience so gunna practice abit

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yer, don't rush and practice. Good soldering iron to use, also helps if you can zoom in, even a microscope app on a phone helps alot.

[@edgarquintero6705]

How did it go?

[@arkadiuszmazur5386]

Do these chips need to be programmed? Because there are so many versions on Ali that I'm a bit lost...

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Some come with fw installed, some need it adding

[@ubs220]

Did you find one all set up i want to order one aswell

[@6ryper6]

i tried but that flex that comes whit the points and 3.3v its way to hard to sodler whit propper equipment the sp1- sp2 flex was easy

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yer it can be tough, a decent soldering iron and good tip help, also a microscope makes a big difference

[@johncarr3458]

i keep one of these lying round if i get a console with parental lock. You can usually go onto nintendo to get the master key but this stopped working for me the other day, so just put in the chip and removed the parental lock..happy days..

[@ADRIANDROLL]

Would you recommend this chip over the new one? That one seems nicer having the holes to attach it to the board with the screws!

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I've not tried any other chip as I've not done another lite

[@baldsealion]

Great video. What temperature range do you recommend for these points? I have heard as low as 300c - but I typically use 350-375c.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I have my soldering iron set at 340c unless I am using a fine tip then I go to about 360/380c as it doesn't seem to transfer the heat as well.

[@alfredoquattromani2325]

Ciao a tutti, appena smontata la switch lite (tolta solo la cover posteriore ) mi era venuto il dubbio che fosse accesa e invece non lo era... Ok.. procedo al'installazione del chip, volevo avviarla ma non lo fa, schermo nero ne altro... Non è che bisogna mettere qualcosa a massa tipo la protezione di alluminio che c'è sulla CPU? Per favore aiutatemi

[@giovanniiazzetta974]

La mod lampeggia?

[@hove131]

Do you have to install firmware to the hwfly2040?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Some com with it installed, most I have gotten now dont, if not there is a link in pinned comment showing how to add it.

[@laroca2692]

​@@fixingmoddingbuildingI intalled the RP2040 and the modchip led lights do what they are supposed to do, but I do not get the "No sd card screen" do you know why?

[@giovanniiazzetta974]

What tip did you use? Is there any such tiny for the ts80p? Thank you

[@erickvivan]

Olá! Parabéns pelo belo trabalho! Tenho uma dúvida: meu Switch está na versão 18.0.0.1. Se eu instalar um chip igual a esse que você usou, vendido na Aliexpress, ele vai funcionar em meu console? Porque vi que o seu console esta na versão 17.0.0. agradeço se pude me dar um retorno.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes it works on the latest firmware

[@erickvivan]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding muito obrigado pela resposta! Fique com Deus! 🙏🏽

[@kenken0127]

Where to get this??

[@s54lt]

Wow this video is great and came out just with the timing I asked for a tutorial! ❤

[@SaltyBrolaf]

Hey love you work are you taking orders or something to get our own switches modded?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

No I don't do installs for anyone sorry, too much risk with others people's devices, it's ok if I mess mine up!

[@SaltyBrolaf]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding yeah understandable, do you have a advice where to start when i want to dive into the modding of the switch im a complete newbie i want to run ubuntu and android and stuff

[@domingocho]

Do you have the firmware file?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

It's linked in the top comment

[@JoiMarcel]

What's the next step after installing the chip, admin?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmXMhXSMjKaShdksi=U0VxjMB2THH_0Ebn

[@JoiMarcel]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding the next mind ?

[@Cerber_k]

thank you very much for the video I have not found others as accurate as yours, I wanted to ask you 2 questions, is this chip just soldered immediately functional or is it necessary to flash before installation? the second question is is there a written guide so as to understand how the initial preparation of the console is, that is, which cables are to be disconnected before the process and avoid short circuits and see in detail with images the pins to be soldered? ps: is it possible to change the usbc connector of the lite and put a usbc that has the possibility of video output, it would be fantastic so as to make a lite like a normal switch!

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Thanks. Some chips come with software installed, others need it adding, I have a video in the top description showing how to do this. I dont have a written guide, the main thing to remember is unplug the battery asap, this will stop any shorts if you drop something/short something. I dont think the Switch lite has a video output so I dont think its possible to easily output like a regular Switch.

[@Cerber_k]

@fixingmoddingbuilding yes the lite does not have video output, the question was if it was possible to remove it and put a card that reads the video output so as to show the games on the tv? or at least find a way to do it

[@khamliantung]

​@@Cerber_k No Nintendo remove it from the chip if I'm not mistaken

[@writer6006]

No offense, but do get better quality chips. Other than that, great work! I love to see new videos from this channel.

[@TheIacka]

What other chips do you recommend? As I have the same one in my switch

[@Sanrasxz]

There's nothing wrong with that picofly chip lol.

[@gptsiteuser]

@@Sanrasxzyep, I installed about 100 of each of these chips, picos and badly. About a third of the hwfly would end up having issues down the road. Only one pico came back due to water damage

[@ubs220]

​@@gptsiteuserso what do i order for my switch lite i want to do this

[@perwa666skate]

Excelente video Un espectador desde México Gracias

[@mrleast6973]

How much watts should i use when soldering modships

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Depending on the size of the tip but I usual go for 360c temp

[@ken-z5837]

fire

[@김판다다]

It would probably have been easier if you had used the new lite fpc cable (yellow). 😊

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I will take a look to see if I can get one for the next time I do one

[@s54lt]

What makes the new fpc different? because thats the one im buying

[@김판다다]

@@s54lt There are holes only for soldering points.

[@김판다다]

@@s54lt So it prevents soldering elsewhere.

[@s54lt]

@@김판다다 ahh i see thank you for the insight.

[@mostafajento]

you are the best :)

[@ventrue6516]

Thank you very much for covering the Switch Lite modchip install :). Do you sell the modded consoles too?

[@CHILDISHGATITO]

where did you get the modchip? Do you have a link?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Search aliexpress for rp2040

[@overoula]

nice! but i would never do it myself.. no way i risk it and i dont have the patience...prefer to just pay 150-200 for someone to do it...and its total worth it

[@richgame2331]

I HAD THOSE CHEAP RP2040 Mod chip can kill your switch please not that

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

First person I've heard say that? Thanks but I will continue to run the risk...

[@BaamAlex]

Every chip you can buy are cheap these days.

[@douglascalixto9086]

Any chip can't kill your device. Your installation kill it.

[@mcnos3820]

You’re just bad at soldering

[@Robbie-mw5uu]

somewhere in this pile of flux there is a Nintendo Switch

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

No it's just a pile of flux

[@TattooOmsk]

the worst install

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

🤣🤣 Keep the comments coming please, really good for my engagement! 👍