Step by step install guide under a microscope

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I don't mention in the video but at "9.12" I added Kapton tape over the soldered caps to stop shorts! This needs to be done! Thanks Adding software if your chip does not have it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqeanY1-YtRomdksi=DntiaIt-7didkzxK Oled install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5XHdIuAr82feKc V1 install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2KxiaiNg6-ildU Lite: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5uZp2B8bp12gs0

[@Vince-pm4ts]

just ordered my modchip from ali will keep u updated on how it goes when installed! thanks for the video really helpful.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Sounds good, make sure to practice and take your time

[@MariglenMusko]

Can you provide a link please? I cant seem to find it

[@michaeldunn5788]

I still can't believe my v2 was so simple and easy the first time me ever trying. I just knew I was going to screw it up but I didn't. I highly recommend some type of magnifying glass so you can see what you're actually doing.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes, when I first doing them I just used my phone to zoom in, there is also microscope apps you can get for free.

[@sotongg]

wow this looks so much easier than oled switch, great tutorial too

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes it is, I hated the oled mod!

[@scilor]

No need to bend open the locks, use a plastic tool for that. Using a needle may damage the PCB. Use kapton tape to secure the other caps, so you won't solder them by chance.

[@Sanrasxz]

Dont forget to cut the shield too so the moschip fits when closed up.

[@Speck04]

thank you, way easier than it looks tbh, had a little trouble soldering those 2 capacitors but i did it

[@joeblow597]

My advice for those new to soldering is when soldering to those SMD caps, do one side and let it cool for a bit so you don't over heat it and knock it off. If you knock off those caps it's a bear trying to solder them back in place.

[@bomberfish77]

The 120 dislikes are from the Nintendo Ninjas

[@imacoustict]

It’s 12 dislikes

[@imacoustict]

Or im lagging

[@hanzoy3k]

why do you have to remove the circuit ?

[@luisk11modshop]

@@hanzoy3kwrong place the comment bud

[@lukasg6639]

Hello, I just ordered a picofly modchip for my switch and also some additional tools (flux, smaller tips for my soldering iron) Is there a specific solder temperature you recommend for the install?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

You want to keep it low, but too low and the solder won't flow easily. 320/340c. Keep the flux on it, also don't keep the iron on anything too long as this will loosen the chips. Try and practice before doing the real thing

[@alessandropizzulli3153]

Hi, can you tell me what soldering wire did you used?

[@m3oguitarmusic]

hi Sir, what soldering iron do you use? or recommended soldering iron? Thanks

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n2fMp4CKi7Grq7M This is really good, very good reviews made me buy it and no regrets. Can get a load of different tips for it too, highly recommend!

[@namha5614]

Hi bro. I think i made a mistake 😢. When soldering, i use too much lead, so it have connection between 2 edges. After install. I turn on to test, chip is turn on blue and them blink green 3-4 times. Display is off and cpu hot. Can I repair or have to buy a new one ☹️

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

You need to probably go back to the beginning, take cable off, remove bridges. Lots of flux will help the solder flow

[@namha5614]

Thanks Bro. I fixed it

[@kennethnguyen774]

Hi. What do you do after adding the mod chip? Is there instruction on how to do the software side? Thanks.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I had a video but it is outdated now as the big N shut the website down, could take a look at this one though: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6XVfGt-Yr9_nZY

[@kennethnguyen774]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding Okay I will try this. Thank you!

[@Twooez4]

I did this install on a switch lite got the green light everything seems okay, but I didn’t get the no sd card screen? Any advice? Edit: just noticed to connected battery different video I saw connected cable, will test in morning with update

[@Twooez4]

Update: was due to the battery not being connected

[@jokerrat6049]

couldn't you just cut and place section of kapton tape beforehand that protects the capacitors near where you're soldering?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes, or just go a bit slower

[@IkMaGiikZz]

Hi! nice video! Is it necessary to use a microscope or can it be done without one?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

When I started installing mod chips I used the camera zoom on my phone, it works just looses a bit of picture quality

[@turmturmduncan7255]

when i plug my RP2040-NS chip to my pc it lights up blue, then flashes green a few times, but nothing pops up. Does the same thing when I put it in the switch but nothing happens any suggestions ???

[@Montpair]

I tried this but my emmc stop working , i can acces hekate but it cant make an emmummc , any idea what can I do? , when u start stock firmware it just frezes on nintendo switch logo

[@Montpair]

Even if i connect the emmc directly to the switch still happens the same

[@ronidepaula8067]

Thanks for the video. It was very well detailed. I followed it through, but I made a mistake and the right cap on the board came out. Would you know a solution to this? Can I still use the console like that if I abort the mission? Or did I just destroy the console? =/

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I'm not sure if it will work without. I would recommend buying a faulty board and getting a replacement off that?

[@Antony12308]

Bro! Your video is the best for those who are trying it for the first time. I made a mistake because I used the wrong cable since my Nintendo is v2 and I used the v1 cable, I think that is for the oldest one. When I turn on my Nintendo the screen turns on but it doesn't show anything. Do you think that if I remove the cable and put in the correct one it will work?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

You have done well to solder the wrong cable on? if you disconnect it all and put the nand back on it should boot if nothing has blown.

[@biswashrai554]

If i loose golden part on flex while soldering does the flex wont work?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yer probably won't work as that's the solder point

[@Cunch]

Just knocked this out successfully thanks to you! Much appreciated!!

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Thanks, glad it helped

[@bebblll]

I might try doing this to my switch, would anybody be able to provide me with a full list of materials I’d need? Also, do you HAVE to prep the pads before soldering? If so, what do I do to prep it?

[@whaltergomez2858]

Friend, what happened to me happened at 8.20 minutes into the video. How do I flash the chip? I already checked the welding and it's fine! Thanks in advance

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqeanY1-YtRomdksi=BKmmVjsYHslPiuZ-

[@Verrattinho]

maybe it's easier with solder paste? Or it's not suitable ?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I think the hot air might damage the cable?

[@Verrattinho]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding yeah for sure, but you can use your soldering iron on solder paste. I'm a real begginer so maybe i'm wrong and it's hardest with solder paste. If you don't know, I will try on a HS motherboard

[@Verrattinho]

the advantages that I see are that we can apply the solder paste more precisely, and certain solder pastes have the particularity of melting at low temperatures, so this limits the risk of burning the surrounding components I Guess

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@Verrattinho the chip does get extremely hot, not sure temps but this could come into effect?

[@the_xyzs]

Hey whats up, I am really looking forwards to getting one of these chips but I dont know where to buy it. Could you tell me which one you have? Thanks in advance

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Search aliexpress for rp2040

[@the_xyzs]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding how do I know its the correct one?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@the_xyzs what version switch do you have, then pick

[@the_xyzs]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding I have V2 switch but on the sale page it only says NS and doesn’t specify if it’s v1 or v2 so are they both compatible?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@the_xyzs they come with the cable for both v1 /v2

[@ventrue6516]

Also, I was thinking that you can try to mod the Lite model next time. They are tricky too.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes, trying to buy a faulty one to fix then to mod but not many cheap ones on ebay!

[@anthonyhowson7165]

Hi I've just ordered 1 of these can I use the v1 ribbon on my v2 switch

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Probably not, the version number is there for a reason?

[@anthonyhowson7165]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding I'm new to this as you can tell if there's no software on chip is it easily obtainable

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@anthonyhowson7165 so chips you solder to are different on v1 /v2 so need to use correct connector. The chip software is linked in top comment

[@anthonyhowson7165]

Does it work on the cloned versions of the chip I got a rp2040-ns chip as it was the cheapest option for me I thank you for the help

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

@@anthonyhowson7165 should do

[@mauistrife2567]

I dont know if i have the v1 or v2 yet. I already got my chips. What i want to know is if i can use the black electrical tape instead of that yellow one because i cant find it anywhere.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

It's to to stop shorts but also you don't want to keep it getting too warm either

[@MsRmart999]

Hello, should I use leaded or lead-free solder when installing one of these?

[@kevinklien90]

Leaded bro

[@steveneaton5480]

Do you need to replace boot0 and cmd resistors to 100ohm?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

No

[@WarriordefenderMexa1]

Buen dia bro, en que formato debe de estar la SD de 250gb para instalar los datos 8.00 de manera correcta? o solo basta con darle formato desde la consola??? 🤠✌

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Watch this video, recommend setting up emunand too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6XVfGt-Yr9_nZYsi=tGIwzIhnunOCytVQ

[@hugomtz7057]

What kind of flux do I need?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I use kingbo from aliexpress but it's up to you

[@Joelwilldoit]

Nice video, after the modchip install, my Switch is giving Error 2002-3540 when accessing the Stock firmware, emunand works properly. Do you have any idea how to fix this issue?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Never seen it sorry, Google seems to hint a potential emmc issue but I'm not sure

[@TriX1614]

Can you give a link to the modchip you used?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Search aliexpress, rp2040

[@muhammadyusribinabdulrazak8129]

this one v1 or v2

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

V2 (pic/title is the give away) but works on v1

[@QTheMost]

So if i buy a chip that doesnt have the software what adapter do i need to be able to connect it to the pc

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

It will come with a usb connection

[@מיכאלטבצניק]

what do i need to download to my sd card after installing the mod chip

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmXMhXSMjKaShdksi=d-TIDY34AKxtOH2c

[@SzymonPmc]

What temperature for the soldering iron?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

320c

[@SzymonPmc]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding thanks - i did it, works fine!

[@itsjos3ph]

Will this work on my patched Switch? Do you have a link to where I can get the parts needed?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yes v1/v2. Just search aliexpress for rp2040

[@flyingplayer9993]

I am also considering modding mywitch, is the process easy?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Depends if you can solder? If not I would advise doing a lot of practice prior.

[@stachu4587]

You can use capton tape to cover caps in between so you dont short them

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Yer heard someone say that before, it's a good tip

[@stoplyr728]

you know what would help? >>>>??????>>>>> writing down what for the mod is, ie psx ps1 or whatever no info on it

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

If you know mod chips you don't need it writing down.....???? > []

[@ventrue6516]

I just got the V2 Switch, so this will come handy :)

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Take your time, if not confident practice beforehand. Its all about not having the iron on the chips too long or the chips come loose!

[@ventrue6516]

@@fixingmoddingbuilding I hope I get make it this time, I failed with switch lite.

[@Lord-kd3ee]

Does the chip come preconfigured?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Some do, some dont, will link a video in top comment on how to do if not.

[@minoman6434]

What Kind of microscope is that?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Did a video a while back: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5XGdqZ7YrGjaZo

[@yeyeye7316]

Failed twice trying to solder for the first time. Burnt the capacitors too so I can’t try a third time 😂 at least it turns on still. Want to fix it? Haha

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

At least it's still going 👍

[@RedragonKid]

Oooh a v2 version

[@thugguyaa]

Bro Nintendo switch lite how to mod

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

I've been trying to get a lite for a while now, there over priced all the ones in looking at so until I can get a cheap one! I have the chip ready to install though.

[@Uriell0]

Esqueceu da pasta termica😂

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

No I didn't 🤣🤣👍

[@armirgashi4236]

I have a cheap soldering iron. Is it possible or do I need a special one and what kind of tip do I need?

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

Depends how well it solders, does it have an accurate tip, and are you any good? Someone who is good at soldering can use lesser tools but if your not its going to be an expensive mistake. I started with all of the cheapest items and only now am I getting slightly better but its all still on a budget.