Nintendo SWITCH | Faulty GAME CARD Reader & Doesn't DOCK | Trying To FIX

I've bought a Nintendo Switch off of eBay. It does power on, but doesn't read/play any games ("Game Card Could Not Be Read" Error) and also won't dock and display on the TV.
Let's try and repair it!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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[@StezStixFix]

Shia LaBeouf?

[@Ratchet_effect]

Isn't he the guy that was in Transformers? Called Sam! Also when you said the Switch was "Bent" words out my mouth were 'Rage Quit' Then, You proceeded to say It, Brother Steves think alike. That was a 'Solid' Fix 18:05 for me, I see Dad the Gopher ❤ Get In! ' Nice! ' Yesss!! 😊 👍🏻

[@StezStixFix]

That's the one! There was definitely a slight bend on this, probably only a couple of mm, but the rage quit evidence was there! Solid, solid, solid! I'll take that, thanks brother Steve! 😊

[@skurky]

@@StezStixFix I'm fairly sure that Switches being bent was just a thing that could happen with the first couple of batches. So it's not necessarily someone who got hit with one too many blue shells, it's just a slight manufacturing "defect". Plenty of Reddit posts from ~5 years ago arguing about it if you want to lower your IQ a bit!

[@carlosscott4535]

JUST DO IT! that could be your catchphrase just like Shia

[@ohmylegfelloff]

He's brandishing a knife!

[@Tronicsfix]

Really nice fixes here. Great work! Just found your channel & really enjoying it.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Steve! Really appreciate that, it means alot! 👍

[@reecedawson4443]

Shame there wasnt the “perfect” amount of thermal paste 😂

[@JuanAlvarez-ix4th]

Watch both of your channels, great content

[@Br33zeKooL]

@@JuanAlvarez-ix4th Same

[@popcorn5968]

Yup, better than your mediocre and boring fixes

[@Mymatevince]

Brilliant, one of your best fixes/videos. The card reader repair was beautiful. Well done Steve 👍👍👍

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Vince! 👍 That means alot mate, really appreciate it. I'm really happy with how this one turned out. It felt really good to see it fully working! 😍

[@jaycircuits]

Your skills and knowledge have significantly increased Steve. You look humble and probably you consider yourself an amateur, but you're definitely looking like a pro already mate. Keep it up!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Jay! Definitely still an amateur but I'm learning with each fix. I can tell I'm getting better! 👍

[@mobiusprolix8454]

Dude, your Dad humor is off the charts! Love it! So glad to find clean, witty and at times silly humor. I appreciate that as do others, I'm sure.

[@DanielMoreira_18]

after years working with board repairs on phones, today I learned something new, excellent reasoning sorting that one out, props to you sir!

[@TheCod3r]

Brilliant job Mr. Bodge. By the way, the via trick isn't a bodge, it's actually a very good way to ensure your wire makes a strong secure bond. I think I showed that on a PS4 repair once. You should be pleased with that result. Also, that chip on the module is a touch ic. Don't hope to buy them though, they cost more than the actual card reader does lol. Awesome work

[@StezStixFix]

😁 cheers mate, appreciate it! I was really happy with the trace repair and I feel it'll be a lasting repair too. I got a real buzz from seeing it working, loved this one! 👍

[@TheCod3r]

@@StezStixFix definitely mate, nothing wrong at all with the way you did that. You're definitely getting a lot better at using your noggin to come up with different methods

[@DanBird]

Brilliant video as always mate. It would of been easy to just swap the reader but I love the fact you was determined to find the fault of the original.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Dan, I was tempted to leave the working one in but I'm glad I didn't. I was much more satisfying to fault-find and get the original one working 👍

[@smithincanton]

Great repair! It's so awesome you took the extra time to diagnose the problem with the card reader and do a repair. Impressive work!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Adam! Yeah, it felt so good to repair the fault on that card reader! Glad I didn't take the easy option of just swapping it out! 👍

[@rustytungett1980]

Because now you still have a known working part for later diag issues or future replacements.

[@RBKing80]

Congratulations on the fix Steve. Also well done to getting to 3K subs. Well deserved.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks RB, appreciate that mate! 👍

[@llukas0906]

oh wow, he got recommended yesterday to me with 39K. You obviously doing something right, really enjoying your videos.

[@NexusTechRepair]

Something oddly relaxing watching these videos. Great content!

[@GetRefurbed]

Love it steve! Trace work is TIDY!!!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Wayne! Appreciate that buddy! 👍

[@allenfleckney5969]

Great fix. These Andonstar microscopes have improved so much in the last year.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Allen! Yeah, really happy with the Andonstar, I don't have experience with any others but it suits my needs perfectly! 👍

[@slayer9191]

Those are some really good looking repairs. I'd be quite chuffed.

[@axidbrrp]

Your channel blew up!! Nice one Steve! ❤️

[@StezStixFix]

😍 cheers mate! 👍

[@chris-pike]

Good to see you fix this Switch there Steve it was a job well done oh and good to see you hit 3k subs - nice 1 mate 👍

[@StezStixFix]

Cheers Chris! Feels good to hit 3k! Thank you 👍

[@chris-pike]

@@StezStixFix I bet i does and well deserved 👍

[@mm0077]

Nice!! The cod3r better watch out LOL and it was he who pointed out your improvement in soldering and using hotair. You are certainly a much better and improved technician. Man you make me laugh. A pleasure to watch... Nice!! Nice NICE..!! And nice ONE.

[@StezStixFix]

😊 Thanks! I do feel like I'm getting better with each attempt. Practice makes perfect I guess. Although, now I've said that, I'll probably mess up the next one! 😂

[@gravedigga71]

Very well done jumper-wire job on the card reader. Nice!

[@udalix]

Thats so cool how the braided copper soaks up the solder like that. Lol no matter how much thermal paste someone uses, its not the right amount, so many different opinions on the matter lmao. Amount, technique to apply, how you spread it (or should you in the first place), how to properly re attach the heatsink, you end up doing it wrong somehow.

[@epicphp5493]

i love when you fix something that feeling lol

[@joematthews3469]

You absolutely smashed this! Amazing job! Well done!

[@smugkid1588]

Love seeing you so happy Steve keep up the good work

[@highroyds]

Nice !! See it does catch in lol. I don’t know why more try and fix the cartridge slots.

[@StezStixFix]

😁 Thanks Roy!

[@ajl4656]

I'm only 2:42 into this, but I can't believe you haven't tried the old-school cartridge fix of blowing it!

[@themadcoachman]

Glad you fixed the switch

[@guywilton7471]

Once again… Bravo Sir !! Also, please give my regards to Dave

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Guy, I'll definitely let Dave know! 😁

[@pekitivey]

Very intieresting! Ive been enjoying your vids!! What are you using towards the end to doc? is that a third party option??

[@Stonecold724]

This was very enjoyable to watch. Thank you.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Stonecold Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

[@mattiascarlberg7482]

I just swapped a metallbracket cartridge of a Switch. Big respect in what you do Steve! Could you possibly recommend a fluss/flux to use from Amazon? I´m kinda new to all this soldering things, but I find it very fun to do! But I cant decide what to buy. I use leaded solder in case that makes a difference of the fluss/flux.

[@818marface]

New to your vids. Enjoyed all i have seen so far.

[@zerocks88]

super satisfying finish

[@darrellthelegend]

stupid question,im new hello everyone. why doesn't the board melt when you use the iron or hot air? Love your work and it has given me the confidence to try my self..as my dad used to say if its broke what the worst you can do trying. Bless him. Now i cant throw things away till i try to fix it then till i give it away to people on Ebay lol..same with makita tools :)

[@darrellthelegend]

many many bored hours working away...and at night i TRY to fix things lol

[@kuiper6948]

Get in there!

[@CoolCisco]

Really enjoyed this repair, anyone know what make is that switch dock?

[@Javifrom303]

Is that the one and only battery sucking game gear in the background? I always wanted one but I had a friend who had one and let me play but constantly had to buy batteries lol oh the struggles of the 90s. I like your content and smashed the subscribe button and now my screens broke lol

[@jcrowe94]

Loving your videos man please keep them coming! I do have a question though. When you were replacing the USB port, you added solder to the mounts and then de-soldered it. I was curious of why you did that? I don't think I've seen that technique before. Thanks in advance- Jon

[@thomashunt2240]

Adding fresh solder to joints helps them flow better for desoldering. I couldn't tell you the physics behind it, but in practice it definitely has a noticeable effect

[@STHelton1]

I need some repair advice. My iPhone XR has been acting weird ever since I slapped the like button and smashed the subscribe button. Any suggestions? :)

[@StezStixFix]

😂 ah, I think you did that the wrong way round! You're supposed to slap the subscribe button and smash the like button! 😁

[@barkinstarfish]

Just found your channel. And i love it. Brilliant content!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks barkin! 👍

[@Archate]

This stuff is addictive 🤣

[@parkerfamilyadventures]

The start of dave....classic

[@MrDvneil]

so crazy how important is a microscope , without it is really hard to notice corrosion on those small via

[@kanedaku]

Intermittens would be a cool name for a cat.

[@oscyy5331]

Just subscribe ! This is good / satisfaction content! Idk how else to say but it’s like watching chiropractor videos but of fixing CPUs and tinkering 😌

[@kikihobbyrepair]

This was a really nice fix 😉

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Kiki! 😎

[@AlvinMarin.]

Great job

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Alvin! 👍

[@jimmyramkisoen191278]

Nice fix good job!

[@StezStixFix]

Cheers Jimmy! 👍

[@kimberlybates1187]

Great job 👌

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks William! 👍 😊

[@bristolrovers27]

Nice, excellent video

[@kennethbarker852]

1st class video to watch thank you take care kind regards from me kenneth😎💝👍

[@byucknahthered3914]

Where did you get that work mat from and where can I get one?

[@joe.tiziano]

Another "You Little Beauty" video 👍 👏

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Joseph! 👍

[@erickruse4679]

I have the exact same problem with a brand new switch when docking on that USB C prong. It wobbles around and doesn't always provide video output. I wonder if all that wobbling around that it normally does stresses the port and causes it to eventually break contacts.

[@danb9388]

That was great fix "excellent!"

[@Alitlittlehedgehog]

HELLO DAVE!

[@martindennehy3866]

Quick question if I may. Did you use a specific Nintendo adaptor to connect to hdmi or was it a common or garden variety usb-c to HDMI?

[@StezStixFix]

I tried both (aftermarket and offical dock), but for the video it was easier to use the aftermarket one. It's a relaible one that I use with my own Switch 👍

[@ghostfreak6774]

Hey man Nintendo switch game Scanner isn’t working either do you provide a service to fix it?

[@lkskun]

I have the same joy cons

[@StezStixFix]

Cool! I really like the colours on these ones! 👍

[@Snortsupportmyfamily]

The switch oled bends easy to this is the first time I’ve seen someone talk about that 😅 👏

[@jamesdavies686]

What dock was that?

[@djscottfrenzy]

Yes love the t shirt woop woop jump around

[@StezStixFix]

😁 thanks Scott!

[@joshkelly4682]

id have to say, better than factory should be your catchphrase

[@double_d_boi1776]

You need some love Fam

[@FiveONightsOFreddys]

I have a switch that won’t read my games and I can’t play them anymore after hours of hours spent playing them before the problem started, I got a second switch but I can’t figure out how to transfer data from certain games

[@brentrichards1200]

Get in?

[@johzho123]

wait, wtf episode is dave in?

[@GetRefurbed]

Woo hoo

[@kennybacchus1488]

Nintendo. Switch faulty game reader and. Doesn’t. Dock trying. To. Fix

[@youtubeisownedbytiktok7813]

All British people say nice like such creepers

[@AlpakaAntifa]

Repair GPUs! :)

[@andrewmunoz494]

Bro please let me send u mine to fix please. I'm in America and for some reason the repair shop for America is just unaccessible. I have the exact same issue it was working but I had to be slow with entering the card. Now it just won't read any games after installing a couple games last night. Didn't get to play any got like 8 games last night. Been trying to figure it out all night with barely any sleep. The US Nintendo repair shop literally is unaccessible. If you're willing please comment back to me so we can exchange info! I'm willing to pay up to $50-$80 if u wanna talk about prices or anything please let me know!

[@andrewmunoz494]

It's only the card reader I'm worried about but I'm sure it has water damage as well in the USB c port, I got it from a pawn shop

[@Alibm80]

Stupid game?! No?!

[@MultiNicerack]

I looked up beta-male this guy's picture shows up

[@StezStixFix]

I can't work out if that's an insult or a compliment. Either way. Thanks! 👍

[@stuartmartin6823]

Like others, just came across this channel. Some great repair videos! Love to see you fault find and not just replace the part like with the card reader. Very satisfying! :) Looking forward to going through your old content and to future videos

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Stuart, really appreciate that! 👍

[@Gure_Shimo]

I'm not really experience but most of the time, I try to fix my stuff first before getting a replacement. And it does brings me joy when I manage to fix something.

[@Dudebrotheguy]

I get filled with confidence when ever I watch fixing videos, yet ever time i try to fix stuff it all ends up a giant pile of parts and salder

[@moosesugar]

you made that usb port change look so easy i really enjoyed this fix steve well done

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Jon, it helped having worked on one quite recently so I was pretty confident! Really happy with how it turned out! 👍

[@AlpakaAntifa]

Never seen such clean and solid repairs. Very sympathetic atmosphere :)

[@FireZaven]

Love this video man great fix job on that! GET IN!

[@thematthewlondon]

what video is the origin of dave?? new to the channel, i noticed dave, then happened across the video where he was encased in resin, so now i need to see the origin story

[@RedShift112]

Takes some serious patience to fix tech like that. Well done, dude. Subbed.

[@TheUKAlliance]

wow I can't believe that, is this a genuine video ? I find it hard to believe you bought something on eBay that was exactly as described 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 seriously though that fix was a "proper job" 👍 you was due a fix that didn't cause you too many headaches 🤣😂🤣😂

[@StezStixFix]

😂 Thanks n1cks! Yeah, I was definitely due this after the last one. Hard to believe an eBay listing was genuine, but this one was absolutely spot on! Really happy with the end result! 👍

[@TheUKAlliance]

Is that a Keweisi type c tester ?

[@StezStixFix]

Yeah i think so. It was off of Amazon, they have a few but they all seem to be the same ones I think! 🤔

[@CTCTraining1]

Well spotted and a great set of fixes. There is something about the capillary action of vias that holds any corroding agent onto the board ... well done for noticing them. Shame more manufacturers don’t coat their finished boards to protect against such minor damage ..... but then again it makes for some interesting videos. Well done Steve.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Chris! Really pleased to have spotted that damage and really happy with the trace repair! Felt good to get this working fully! 👍

[@antonyjones2281]

Great video. As always really enjoyed. My wife has actually started watching them with me, she doesn't understand much of what's being done but enjoys watching none the less 🙃 I have a nintendo switch with a broken USB c port to change. Where do you get your ports from Please?

[@StezStixFix]

Hi Antony, glad you both enjoy the videos! The ports I bought from Replace Base. You can probably get them cheaper from eBay/Aliexpress, but I've used Replace Base lots of times and their stuff is always great quality! 👍

[@falloutguy8878]

Please could you advise me of what type of hot air station should a beginner buy as I haven't got one and I know if I had one things I try and repair would be a lot easier but I haven't got much funds for a top dog one thanks Steve 👍

[@StezStixFix]

Hi David. I started of with a cheap Yihua one from Amazon. The one I bought doesn't seem to be available anymore, but there are a few similar ones if you search Yihua on there. I've since upgraded to a Quick 861 (which cost a lot more) because the Yihua broke after a couple of years of use, but it worked well as a starter for me! 👍 Maybe try one like this: amzn.to/39llFwS

[@TheOnlyPP]

i shared the slap bell

[@spooktasticaparanormal]

Steve my friend you are a star. I'm not too well at the moment but your videos always help make me feel better. Much love and light from our home to yours. Paul & Lorna. ❤😇

[@andyrads1096]

Saturday evening entertainment and much better than Strictly 💃

[@StezStixFix]

Haha, I haven't watched strictly for years! 😁

[@mrsmw2020]

Such a satisfying fix. Well done. Saving tech from the scrap.

[@Stephen03S600]

good job...btw...you can't see UV light. That is a visible spectrum light source for curing materials such as that.

[@KarnageGaming]

Its in excellent condition... and heres a list of everything that doesnt work 🤣 Talk about trying to oversell your ad haha

[@ActionPopCast]

"The incorrect amount of thermal paste" 😂😂 I see what you did there....

[@Balsksks]

Sir, you never did stupid things with this subs and bells etc. I realise in this moment how enjoyable and peacefull this behavior this is! *Thanks* 👍

[@fox-in-the-green]

1:17 The best part is: "Buyer will not be disappointed"

[@can-I-fix-it]

What a result. You made that look Easy Peasy...

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks James! It helped that I'd worked on one quite recently, so I was pretty confident. Very happy with the result! 👍

[@josephnealescratchcards]

nice fix on on cam and have a great day

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Joseph!

[@MjC7192]

Yes, the Holy hand grenade against the diabolical Rabbit of Caerbannog and cohorts...., like apple ,microsoft, etc.

[@MilekaRobot]

Yea, supper video! Keep going!

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Mileka! 👍

[@SpartanX360]

Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin I came to win, battle me that's a sin I won't ever slack up, punk you better back up Try and play the role and yo the whole crew'll act up Get up, stand up (c'mon!) see'mon throw your hands up If you've got the feeling, jump across the ceiling Muggs lifts a funk flow, someone's talking junk Yo I bust him in the eye, and then I'll take the punk's hoe Feelin', funkin', amps in the trunk and I got more rhymes Than there's cops at a Dunkin' Donuts shop Sho' nuff, I got props From the kids on the hill plus my mom and my pops I came to get down, I came to get down So get out your seat and jump around!

[@techheadz00]

Just spotted the Logitech Z5500 speakers in the background. What a sound system.

[@Grapist1]

Are you interested in doing any soldering basic guides. I keep thinking that it would be very useful knowledge, it would be awesome to have you as a teacher!