Nintendo Switch OLED RP2040 (PicoFly) Modchip Installation

[@joakoagui]

Just a couple of tips for you, my man. 1. Get a smaller soldering iron, you struggled way too much on SP1 and SP2 points. With the right tool those take like 2 mins max. 2. Apply kapton tape on top of those, it's a known issue that if they get pressed to firm when closing the switch and screwing the cooling pad, they can touch with the top lid and making them short to ground. 3. As an extra help, you can pre tin the pads so it's way easier when it's on the console. But this is just optional, not really necessary. I've done like 30 of these, so it's just honest good tips, not hate. Keep practicing.

[@TheModSmith]

Some great advice, I definitely need a smaller iron tip. I’ll give the kapton tape a go too! Thanks.

[@alexandre-lu3jx]

Good advices! Would you suggest a max temperature for the soldering iron?

[@O_brianX]

So where should i but the kapton tape and what shouldnt touch? (ty)

[@joakoagui]

@@alexandre-lu3jx Thanks! I use the 350 preset on my soldering iron, the only times I've had to crack it up to 400 is removing hdmi ports on xbox and ps5, those dissipates heat too fast.

[@axial_tennis3451]

since you did 30 of em i assume you take commisions if so i am interested

[@XengalXIV]

Holy crap very helpful. I got everything on the first try it took 2 hours, but it's worth it. Thank you, man

[@TheModSmith]

Thanks! 😉

[@ItzJairFN]

Have you ever soldered before cause I’m looking to do this as a teenager, but I don’t wanna mess it up

[@XengalXIV]

@ItzJair127 it's my first time, but I got everything I need for micro soldering if you got the money I recommend getting a microscope because if you try to do this with out one, the job becomes much harder I recommend practicing on other things before you move on to this I started off with ps3 ylod fixes witch is 1000 times more difficult (big mistake) for difficulty I give this a 6/10 just try not to bridge your points

[@itami_aka_ju]

Tried my first Chip and fucked up at the D0. Your video - THE QUALITY - gives me better hope for the next try. thanks a lot

[@TheModSmith]

That sucks, hopefully it’ll go well next time!

[@TechnoidProduction]

Just a tip for next time, try pre-tin the solder pads on the flex cables. Also, try trimming the plastic border off large ground pads (on the flex pcb), thisll allow their mechanical connection to the switch PCB to be stronger. Great video!

[@jackipiegg]

11:16 You should put kapton tape on the inner side of the nand shield (Ground). Many people skip this crucial step. After some time, the solder blob will short with the nand shield due to the nature of it being a handheld (dropping, moving).

[@TheModSmith]

I opted to not put the EMMC shield back on as I didn't want to risk the wire being trapped.

[@JonJaded]

Yeah I fucked up my first oled here. I shouldnt have put the nand shield back on should've tossed it.

[@O_brianX]

Sorry, what do you mean by that? Should I simply put the tape on the side facing down before sliding it under the NAND chip, or should it go between the NAND chip and the yellow thing? Or just that the solder blob cant touch the black thing?

[@JonJaded]

@@O_brianX toss the shield... Once it's bent open, it'll eventually loosen again. Mine slipped off when I put it in the housing and shorted my old Mobo.

[@SilverGreen93]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. My picofly just arrived yesterday and was the exact same model as yours, so I managed to mod my switch OLED successfully. Initially I panicked because after installing it, it booted to the normal OFW and blinked long-short indicating a problem with D0 connection. Although I measured the point and it showed 0,7V. I taked away the D0 adapter and reseated it and now it works. Just weird it didn't work the first time, as the voltage reading was correct.

[@quirtthedirt]

THANK YOU for this!! I tried to do it from a different guide but they did not clearly show how the dat0 should be installed so I accidentally damaged mine :/ Bought a new dat0 and tried again with this guide and got everything working first try!! While I was in there I also installed one of the extremerate shells like you were talking about at the end of the video, was pretty easy and looks great now!

[@gregcy89]

You are a true microsurgeon bro! Greetings from Russia. No hate :)

[@behnamp9174]

Will you please make a video for setting up the device after putting the mod? I don't know where to start where to download files... Just need to know the essentials for getting it ready to put on some rom files in it and play! Quacked gaming i mean 😅

[@TheModSmith]

Link in description for sthetix setup video.

[@CertifiedProductions1]

did my first modchip install on a V1 Switch and watching someone do it to the oled its insane how much different it actually is

[@icysmokes3]

I installed everything. The pico fly gets power and everything, but when I boot it up, it just loads the nintendo os the chip flashes blue then blinks green/orange but just loads normally I also flashed the chip but I don't know if that's doing anything but every time I reconnect it to the computer the file disappeared and the 2 original files appear

[@XengalXIV]

@@icysmokes3 dat 0 adapter isent solderd properly

[@dragonnorway]

I got the same result, but did not understand the first time around where to measure for good contact, så there is your problem, my picofly version sucked in regards to falling to the right spot as well..

[@Sammyz_Official]

The shit i do to make dry bones playable in a video game

[@SAKATOOL]

Great job ❤‍🔥

[@jb-electronic]

12:34 You need to be careful when cutting the shield, you almost broke open a resistor and you dented the APU and slightly scratched some traces, you could have been in for a long painful fault finding.

[@ArtVandely85]

great video thanks

[@KeilDaBaker]

Also what solder and flux do you use? Does it need to be anything specific or

[@zookazooka]

Amazing content ❤

[@hsp1316]

Hi. I have some rp2040-zero (maybe clones). I would like to finish these or they would go waste. Is there any risk in using these chips on v2 lite and oled instead of the instinct and hwfly clone rp2040s? Can you suggest a good guide with latest resistor values.

[@sofex82]

Hi, @TheModSmith what type of microscope do you use?

[@JWAutomotive]

Could you please tell or show me between points you are checking the resistance to be sure that you thze contact is properly done.

[@1APulido1]

Have a question bro, I bought a OLED switch and newest software. When I turn it on it says “can’t start up software” do you think this will help me out on getting past the boot up screen? Thank you in advance

[@agentdesneiges1445]

bon travail!

[@ch33zelouiz]

do you have a list of all the tools you used?

[@ArmandoMulas-j7p]

guys I'm unsure whether to get the mig switch v2 or the mod chip for my oled switch

[@racesimwizards]

I installed following your video. I think I've soldered everything well but I'm not getting the NO SD screen rather I get a moving white screen. The led in the black flashes a quick red then purple and green and then no light. any feedback on this??? help!!

[@repeekyraidcero]

Another modded switch.. Not a bad idea, but my SteamDeck is colecting dust too, sooo Good Soldering tho. TheRetroFuture and NorthRidgeFix would be proud 😺

[@PayForViewsJST]

Take a shot every time he said Isopropyl alcohol.

[@TheModSmith]

A shot of isopropyl alcohol?

[@melianatamsuli2114]

finally some good shit

[@Febmaster]

How to check the "proper value" of D0? Did you measure in diode mode? I mean measuring voltage without connected battery won't work.

[@hatemaqil7649]

he measuring using diode mode

[@weirdmaninshirt]

Hi, I got a question regarding DAT0 and C of the Pico. I installed the ribbon, checked DAT0 and it shows ~0.7V. Great. Connecto a wire from it to C, measure C and I get 1.6V which is bad. Checking DAT0 again shows 0.6V. What could cause that? I resoldered the ends, I swapped out the wire, even tried a different C point on the Pico - nothing helps. Starting to lose my marbles here. Any help would be appreciated!

[@ntdh2965]

Would be nice to see a kamikaze mod. These DAT0 adapter ist working, but only temporary. Soon or later it will loose the connection

[@TheModSmith]

I don't think I'll be trying out the kamikaze dat0 method anytime soon, although it does look better than some of the dat0 adapters.

[@DropOfHuman]

4:40 removing the one for the fan but instead removes the power cable

[@SamuelWhite-g7t]

Do you have a link on where I can buy one of those boards?

[@kuzunoha74]

Hi, can I ask you how do I know if my Zelda oled is moddable? Because I really want to without being banned or something...

[@NickolaySheitanov]

Point a is a resistor not a cap btw you said it the second time wrong

[@ratedxonic9771]

What type of blue wire is that? could you show a link to amazon?

[@TheModSmith]

amzn.to/4dfGDfW

[@JoJomodz]

What if I pulled up the ground pads for the dat 0 connector

[@ch33zelouiz]

do you have a videon the the V5 chip?

[@henryglends]

What AWG size did you use for your wire?

[@rebelo2025]

30awg suffices

[@goekbeybaba]

which cables do you use?

[@Fabio_Bezerra_Jr]

The last update of firmware the mod chip, is it still 1.73?

[@alexandergozzi25]

WHAT LOVE 😂🥰BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.. I WAS ONE OF THE FIRST TO MAKE THE MODIFICATION ON THE NINTENDO SWITCH LITE AND OLED I UPDATED THE RAM BY PUTTING 8 GB ☝️🙏🇺🇸🇮🇹

[@olivernielsen9705]

Pls make a modchip installation for switch lite

[@Damien_Bathory]

Now I know why some people just dont want to work on OLED's...

[@FameStaRYT]

if I mod my switch oled, will I able to play online games like fortnite and overclock it to 60 fps ?

[@KeilDaBaker]

If you install a picofly chip are you still able to boot into stock os or is that a no go now

[@cuilleretv8554]

Yeah you have the choice between the official firmware (OFW) or a custom (CFW)

[@ubs220]

Hi mate can you tell me like im 5 do i need a specific switch serial number or can i juat go hunting for a cheap used switch and copy you and it will work ? I dont mind soldering i just dont understand what models can be hacked for free games as its gonna be my first switch console

[@quirtthedirt]

this guide is specifically for the switch oled, if you want an easy install though you should get a switch v1 as they don't require any hardware mods to hack

[@ubs220]

@@quirtthedirt switch v1 used got it thanks

[@Just-a-fellow-league-enjoyer]

Hi can you add a link to where I can buy this

[@AnimeTechs]

Can you link me for the picoplay part? I have a Switch Lite I wanna really mod

[@DrCruz-xx6sq]

my point b reads 1.5 is that okay? and 0.4 in reverse

[@that1bacon_YT]

Mario is at your front door

[@supercreeper5369]

There is a way to install a modchip without welding anything?

[@TheModSmith]

Nope 👎

[@hsp1316]

13:20 soc damage on the edges. Lucky you got away with it. You should invest in better tools if you are into Microsoldering business.

[@laroca2692]

Hello, heard From other videos that my son OLED switch is not moddable because it is patched. Is that right? He has the regular white one just like this one.

[@TheModSmith]

This video you’ve commented under is me modding a Switch OLED. The only switch consoles that you can mod via software are the V1 launch regular Switch consoles, but you can mod all Switch consoles with hardware installed modchips.

[@laroca2692]

@TheModSmith after installing the chip, now my screen is 100%Black no signs of power. Did I brake the LCD connector? The flex cable looks perfectly fine.

[@tmachgaming]

what gauge wire do i need to use?

[@luusantos-y8f]

👍👍👍

[@gamingallday9225]

To damn complex for my taste

[@foamyserver]

6:01 oh easy as that, is it?

[@lo-beatradio6783]

hey i have the exact same chip on my oled and when i reboot the console sometimes he looses the programming on the chip, the technician here in my city says thats because the chip is a fake picofly and not recommend me to reboot my console, do you experienced something similar with yours?

[@TheModSmith]

There's no such thing as a "fake" picofly chip. The picofly firmware was coded to run on all RP2040 based chips. Your chip is probably faulty, I'd take it back to who you purchased it from.

[@nb1843]

or its blank...put firmware in it🎉🎉🎉

[@lo-beatradio6783]

@@nb1843 theres no way it was blank, the console was running hekate before the reset

[@Office3]

@@lo-beatradio6783 probably loose DAT0 connection. permanent way is the kamikaze DAT0 method

[@CantBeatWaffle]

genuine question where can i find a chip?

[@Gokuisthe]

where to buy chip for oled my switch is 2022 model pls help im unable to find the source

[@DRF0497]

Where do I get the mod chip ?

[@Abbas-fl3bw]

what temp do you keep your soldering iron for this project?

[@TheModSmith]

I use 420 degrees celsius.

[@AnthonySmith-ru5ty]

Can I send you mine to do ?

[@gametimex486]

Where to find the chip

[@mohamedabdelrahman7005]

Ali express

[@goosen_co7621]

cant find a link to buy...any help...

[@O_brianX]

Aliexpress "picofly"

[@hjgakno7002]

I broke 5 oled trying to get to the dat0

[@XengalXIV]

@@hjgakno7002 I will buy those broken switches

[@icysmokes3]

How

[@hjgakno7002]

@@icysmokes3 the stupid emmc and they die on me and i have no backups of them :(

[@hjgakno7002]

make that 7 :####

[@DRF0497]

@@hjgakno7002just stop bro frfr wasting consoles at this point

[@tutruelove]

how to solve 1 bit sd card? theres any pin i have to verify??

[@kiddie_channel]

Your sd reader could be damaged

[@tutruelove]

@@kiddie_channel im going to open my switch if see if theres a broken pin or just the flex

[@kaneki18-d1t4]

There's no way in hell I'd do all of that just to mod my Switch Oled

[@isheamongus811]

15:55 you could replace it if unless pads get ripped

[@johnboona4048]

ain't there a way to jailbreak this thing like the wii u where you just had to go to website and press the button lmao

[@ToastyPouchez96]

Yes and no. Early version of switches (v1s) you can do this without a mod chip, but in later versions (v2s), they patched out the initial flaw of the hardware and the community hasn’t found another way around that yet, and probably won’t for a while, hence the need for a mod chip.

[@albertsiriboe7138]

Sorry is this something you can do for me

[@TheModSmith]

Unfortunately, I don’t do switch services at all.

[@RonaldRodriguez-e1h]

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[@Universe_Energy]

This looks extremely difficult…

[@SHADOWMAN-h8k]

Fr, I wanted to do it when I saw the steps my mind was about to explode

[@ogiesloogus3774]

Damn i shouldve watched this better, i can do a successful kamakazi but not buy the correct mod chip xD

[@DRAWKCABLLA]

the explanations are terrible when paired with footage that doesnt specify where

[@zach5405]

never heard someone pronounce the L in solder

[@Abbas-fl3bw]

it's british pronunciation, americans don't pronounce the S

[@TheModSmith]

SODER

[@klienorcia3425]

Is this gonna work for switch v2?

[@Roodaptor]

No, though the v2 is a much easier process

[@YourFriendlyGymRat]

Nahh, this is too Invasive for me, you're basically tearing the whole console apart, this isn't by any means a simple mod

[@TheModSmith]

I agree, it’s not a simple mod at all. If you’re after a more simple way of modding a Switch then I’d look for an unpatched launch model and use RCM mode.

[@whocares5114]

You are not using the correct size tip for the job, this was a very dangerous installation.

[@TheModSmith]

⛔️☢️☣️⚠️

[@mikeippolito2927]

Oh please. He did a great job

[@TheModSmith]

@@mikeippolito2927 Thank you! 😃

[@Master-mn6bn]

Pls reply

[@Master-mn6bn]

How much for u to mod my switch

[@TheModSmith]

I don't do switch modding services.

[@AntonYadrov777]

This is an old, terrible method that no one sane in modding community recommends. Use _only_ the "kamikaze" method, with dremeling a tiny hole in the pcb right above DAT0. Also, this is an old Picofly V2 and not the current recommended RP2040-Zero one (or even Tiny), running ancient FW, to boot. Update to 2.73, at least.

[@garog8584]

Hell man, stop doing this or start using proper tools for it. Your cutter for example is just crap. Use another soldering iron with a smaller tip. Dont overheat the caps an the cpu. Remove some material around the pads from the DAT0 adapter, then its easier to solder it. because of your "rough" work, you nearly killed a resitor, look at 13:00. And you nearly killed some traces at the pcb because of your crapy cutter, check 12:32 to see it. and dont look what you did to the chips corner at 13:42. dont use tweezers to remove the silk screen, use a fiberglass brush for it. use more tape to fix stuff and so on. videos like this are the reasons why peoply kill they switch.

[@TheModSmith]

Skill based issue.

[@Vsmarte_]

Прыщавая клумба😂

[@skrilla.scratch]

I have oled that has error of short, long, short on oled picofly zero, tried with 2 other rp2040 clones, all give same error, have you came across anything like this or how can i get it to you to try and fix?