Trying to FIX: Faulty Nintendo Switch

[@Whigu]

5:14 Oh well.. I didn't need my ears anyways...

[@AmillyReal]

Me neither *slightly twitches*

[@willproctor7301]

I was out of the room when that high pitched crap started. Cue me frantically looking around the room I was in for some badly failing electrical equipment. Thank god it was your video. :)

[@PUHCsi]

Vince, when you showed the connector under the microscope well to say the least it opens up a whole new world, just goes to show the switch is quite a feat of modern engineering, a powerful console with a built in TV, you are a brave man for attempting these fixes, 99% of us would surely kill a switch and it's pleasing to see that you have learned enough to know when to stop, like you said the connectors are now available and cheap, buy one and have a go at fitting one to a dead board, you won't know until you try

[@solveit1304]

Hi Vince :) To solder connector don't use heat gun, only for desolder bad one. After desoldering, clean pads, put connector in place and solder very left and right big pads to keep it in place. Then add a lot of flux to all connector pins, melt some solder on your solder station tip and slowly go from left to right on that tiny pins. Finally use copper wick remove bridges and here you go :) also look at Louis Rossmann videos, he done that many times during his Mac repair.

[@SourdoughDan]

My Mate Vince back on the switch. All is right with the world.

[@pigcat_]

Recently I have been watching your old trying to fix videos. I find it fascinating that yesterday I literally watched your switch video with the same problem

[@lubomirrolko1967]

I personally share your opinion of the disorder. it was very interesting to watch the repair attempt. I would be happy if you came back to this Nintendo Switch over time. Attempting to replace the flexible cable connector. I enjoyed watching. I'm looking forward to the next video. you are the inspiration for me.

[@deanmcmullen8630]

39:48 for a Nintendo Switch Fix video, this should be interesting 🤔

[@videosandmoremouse4626]

Was getting depressed waiting for new video from you. Will tuc in to my bic and cup of tea and watch

[@sammymatt8633]

I love your Try To Fix videos. Keep them coming!

[@GadgetUK164]

Another excellent Switch video Vince! I am pretty sure you are right and it's all about that video connector! Why not have a go at fitting one - just use hot air to carefully remove the old one, then see what needs to be done regards fitting the replacement - nothing lost!

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you Chris, I spoke to Paul (the owner) and he is up for me giving it a go. I purchased 3 connectors on eBay (£2.99 each) so I can have a few attempts. I would love to able to do it as these connectors are a PITA. Hopefully it can be a revisit video:-) BTW the Atari Lynx vid has just been released :-)

[@GadgetUK164]

Just watched the Lyxn video =D BTW - if you can access the pins to solder on the new video connector, try just adding flux and light drag soldering. Just not sure if that connector has 1 row of pins underneath it - meaning the only way is with hot air. I do see the dilema - it's certainly not easy to replace I think.

[@lucaspagan3576]

I recommend heating up the board from the underside like you said but with the display connector upside down, so the connector falls to the floor,

[@AnonymousRepair]

Vince that connector is easy to replace ,would show you how to do it if I had a switch, I would remove the old connector with heat, clean the pads put on the new connector, solder pin for pin under the microscope , remember there are two rows of pins one under the white flap and on the back no heat required to put it back.you can heat it from the back as long you don`t move the board ,surface tension of the solder should hold the components in place

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks, would you use a very fine tip (the pointed one) on your soldering iron? Also would you just work with the solder on the pads or try to add new solder from the tip of your iron? Maybe with my new microscope this may be possible for me :-)

[@monsteryeti]

@@Mymatevince worth a go, as Paul said go for it! Hope you do have a go i want to see it! cheers again for the entertainment. enjoy your videos

[@jamiemoore7987]

Great videos Vince, you would need solder paste and a soldering heat gun, fine tip would still be too big. Good luck

[@DEmma1972]

@@jamiemoore7987 I think the soldering heat gun is the main issue with melting stuff. I would just stick to the soldering iron on a pre tinned and fluxed board

[@jamiemoore7987]

If the nozzle is small and the temperature set correctly it shouldn't melt anything but the solder paste :-)

[@lazzarusbr]

more and more you go turn in into a professional in nintendo switch, congratulations from switch killer to switcher saver! well done!

[@nightstah]

A pleasure as always sir. You have the patience of a Saint (far too little in the world, so that's encouraging)

[@Tronicsfix]

Nice work...glad you got a microscope. I don't know how you've gone this long without one. I'll have to make a video about that connector...I've done two now I think

[@ahmetsenaozdede5948]

I see a good video idea. I wait patiently for it to happen.

[@Mymatevince]

Please do Steve, did you heat up the connector from the other side? The microscope is great, looking forward to using it more :-)

[@simonupton-millard]

Lewis Rossman has replaced the LCD connector on macbooks and look on his channel he does good component level repair on macbooks goes through trouble shooting as well

[@DEmma1972]

If you attached a bulldog clip to the plastic on the connector, would that draw heat away from the plastic enough so it wouldnt melt (if done quick).

[@Mymatevince]

Good idea Emma, like a big heatsink :-)

[@DEmma1972]

@@Mymatevince might work. Even if it just takes a few degrees off that might be enough.

[@jacksat2252]

Hi Vince, you have lots of dead Switch boards you can practice on ,if you find a way to desolder one without ruining it ,then you can maybe try to solder a new one on this working board. Or maybe try first to resolder the desolderd one back on the faulty board before taken on the working one. 😉

[@justcallme00oogy]

Hey Vince, is it possible to remove the white bubbly prone latch without breaking it off so you can desolder the connector assuming the black plastic has less of a bubbly factor when you heat it

[@maf2383]

Can you remove the plastic hinge before soldering?

[@Mymatevince]

I haven't had much success putting the clip back on if it accidently falls off. Maybe with the microscope though it may be possible :-) Certainly would make soldering more easier.

[@TheKimandKai]

I have to say I prefer your videos without the music, other than that I like and always watch them.

[@Operational117]

Problem, I believe, is that there are sections of complete silence, and silence might be worse than a bit of music (very subjective, of course).

[@geekjit215]

Hey Vince, I watch a lot of your videos and from this one, I think there is a problem with the backlight other than the LCD connector as well. The LCD backlight cable plugs to the bottom left of the board south of the eMMC. To my understanding, the backlight should still work even if the LCD cable is completely disconnected. Can you check once?

[@Tim_3100]

That connector looks a right mess where it's burnt would be interesting to figure why it burnt in the first place overheat?

[@Operational117]

Possibly a short, as that can generate a ton of heat.

[@Jdbye]

Probably due to one of the bent/broken pins making intermittent contact leading to a high resistance short causing heat.

[@DaMu24]

There may not be a percentage of faulty compared to the millions of Switch (Lite)s sold involving burned LCD connectors, but it's still interesting how those shorts spawn. Could it be a factory defect with the pins on that connector that causes it to short and generate heat over time? Could it be with those users who spend a very long time on the console and the connector burns out from overuse?

[@Jdbye]

You can use that broken board you showed with the LCD ZIF connector completely mangled to practice soldering on a new one, order a few of them as it will likely take multiple tries, but it's not like you can do much harm to that board, and even if you don't succeed in soldering it on without melting it, it could still be good practice.

[@mr.mythoclast4451]

kapton tape to protect the plastic and other to replace the connector with a hot air station

[@jeremydewolfe8026]

There goes my lunch break.

[@drgusman]

Her you go Vince ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_Eomeoa6l3m9E Don't worry about underside components, the surface tension of the molten solder keeps the components on place, that's how these are fabricated, a side at a time, so they don't fall when it's reflown, just don't get your hot air station to blow too much air and that's all ;)

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Geniwab, I wish that video was a little longer and went into a bit more detail. Still nice to see it done and no burning on it :-)

[@drgusman]

@@Mymatevince Glad to help :D

[@itslegiTim]

The gold plating on the contacts is just corrosion. If you leave the contacts out a night or two, they will Start looking exactly like the other ones

[@RetroRecipes]

Nice repair mate 👍🕹️

[@Mymatevince]

Thank you sir :-)

[@Agilato]

Replaced LCD connector 4 times by heating board from other side, you have to heat up all board slowly to prevent warping, and than focus on area under the connector. Ofc you have to re-flow pads with leaded solder, it's lowers down melting point and helps from overheating the rest of the components... for me it feels easier than BQ chip with all plastic stuff around...

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks for the tips :-)

[@lucadeleonardis3498]

Hi Vince I have a Walkman minidisc player and after I bought a power supply for it .it'll only work off the psu and not the battery are you interested in fixing the player. I the battery cut-off is stuck in off position .

[@AndrewFomin]

Congrats with your new microscope! It makes all the difference and I'm really surprised it took so long to get one.

[@RoadRunnerMeep]

Very good diagnosis, enjoyed watching it all the way through :)

[@reacey]

Does the other end of that ribbon disconnect from the screen? You could test for continuity from the solder points on the connector to the end of the ribbon, and then rewire the ones which are open circuit using small enameled wire out of a motor or transformer or something, all you need is a fine point soldering iron, scrape the varnish off the end of the wire with a Stanley knife, add flux to the end, and add solder to the iron and have the scraped end of the wire inside the blob of solder, then turn off the iron and move the wire out of the solder blob as the solder is resolidifying, this way you get a nice little ball of solder on the end of the enameled wire (for some reason it's difficult to tin fine enameled wire and this is the best way iv found) it looks like there's only 4 or 5, but definatly worth a go, definatly seems easier than replacing the connector, give it a go man, as long as you don't short pins on the connector your good, cheers for the vids

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Reace, interesting way of applying solder to the wire. Always like to hear new ideas. Unfortunately the other end of the ribbon cable is moulded into the screen. I have ordered up some connectors though so I might give it a go. I will see what happens, I might get lucky and if I don't then it will be exactly the same as it is now (fingers crossed) :-)

[@michaelmai3216]

So glad your doing switch videos again :D

[@kiyaanpatel7192]

I have been interested in fixing things since watching one of your fixing videos

[@CLC-1000]

Great video Vince. Love these Switch fix videos. Where did you buy the dock extender from? Thinking of buying one myself.

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks. It was from Amazon. It is a little bit of a pain to fit, it can take a few attempts before it seats itself. Also when laying the Switch down it would be best to not have it lying on carpet in case the intake vents on the Switch get blocked. Seems to work well though :-)

[@CLC-1000]

@@Mymatevince Thanks Vince. Do you have the link to it on Amazon?

[@Mymatevince]

Just had a quick look and it looks like my one is currently unavailable. There are others though, if you type in 'Switch dock extender' you will see them. I haven't used it long term so I am unsure if any issues with the charging chip inside the Switch could occur when using it :-)

[@CLC-1000]

@@Mymatevince Ok. Thanks for the reply.

[@CLC-1000]

@@Mymatevince How much was it from Amazon?

[@3absisoRA]

Use hotair with small nozzle from the underside. Done it twice for a switch.

[@kacperjestfajny]

Love your channel Vince. It's kind of tech ASMR :)

[@will9603]

Hasn't your scope got a camera option or a usb so you can plug it into the tv?

[@Mymatevince]

No, this one hasn't. I will work something out though :-)

[@televisionandcheese]

Yay! annother switch video, these have got to be my favorite ones you do :)

[@Regaljester75]

When i heard the loud squeal at the beginning, I was expecting a message from Lex Luthor. It also made my dog fart.

[@aoronqui1]

Hi new to your channel have a question i have a switch that shows charging when on but draws no amp.. Shows 0.000 amps. No bent pins in c port. Nothing shorted in charging chips and fuse and coil show continuity. Any clues? Thank you

[@shaundolphin]

Hi, I have a Samsung Tablet of my little boys here and wondered how and where could I sent it you for a repair attempt ? If it's buggered then keep it for parts, I would explain more of the fault In a letter with it, cheers. Shaun

[@Lizzy_YT]

This helped me fix mine thanks

[@seanscaddan8608]

Another cool vid for my mate Vince

[@BowsettesFury]

Great vid ask Tronix if he can replace the connector.

[@andymouse]

What I would do now is get yourself a piece of wood and build a full functional "exploded" switch on there that with a bit of thought would allow you to plug in any suspect component to the "test jig" and verify it in an instance. This is a widely used technique and the "test rig" itself would be fun and interesting for you and us, also as your skills are developing why not have a schematic to refer to, that way when you find a "dead" whatever you can look at the diagram and begin to learn the actual function of the part. The " test rig" im talking about would be built by getting various connectors and making all the critical points accessible, this coupled with a schematic and your now considerable experience would almost certainly put you at the top of the game, and your skills will naturally continue to develop.

[@oliverer3]

The odds of Nintendo releasing the schematics for this is probably less likely than finding cats on the moon

[@andymouse]

@@oliverer3 If Louis Rossmann can get "I Phone " stuff it is probably possible, besides my main point was the "test rig" but as the moon is a big lump of cheese the mice have got there (I have relatives) and believe me there are plenty of cats! :)

[@oliverer3]

@@andymouse I do believe that the schematics that Louis uses aren't technically legal or in some kind of gray zone but cost an absolute fortune and are only "meant" for apple service centers so if there was such a thing for switches I think it might be cost prohibitive if it was only for hobby use

[@andymouse]

@@oliverer3 Never mind! have a look around on ebay for a sense of humour...take it easy Sir.

[@KorAllRBare]

You nailed it, and luckily you were able to still see high temperature damage "resulting from some short" which luckily was not cleaned away, Nothing beats a close inspection B4 any cleaning is done. Paul would have replaced the chip and then that seemingly shorted capacitor whenever the screen was connected, and I stress seemingly shorted capacitor because the capacitor is definitely not shorted, but rather as you deducted the connector or further up the line is where the actual short is "as to me it seems That's why the connector failed as there has to be a short that you should find somewhere back to the screen, Having said that though, have you tried to use the screen on a good working motherboard? Just be careful though because if the screen is actually faulty "SHORTED" yet another connector could be it's victim and much the same scar err-Scorching.. I would be checking from the screens connector and all the way back to the screen for a short before connecting it to another motherboard.. Dropped a like Vince..

[@ZaPpaul]

Hi, yes I think you are on the right lines, I did assume the regulator as that would have explained the screen. Maybe the previous owner (I purchased it faulty) had removed the screen and bent the pins causing the short/burn whilst looking for the fault with the screen. I would like to know if the caps around the regulator still shorting now the cable isnt shorting. I will find out soon enough I suppose. Anyhow, thanks to Vince I can now use this docked, which is what it would have been primarily used for anyhow.

[@-Scraggyanne-]

Awesome video Vince xx

[@stevenwalsh3052]

Using headphones that squeal lol went right through me live & learn enjoyed watching this been a while since I've had the time to watch any of these videos

[@legmanpv72]

Hi I have I Nintendo 2ds unfortunately it doesn't charge and I think usb is loose. Unfortunately I don't have much in way of money or technical know how to fix it. As far as I know the unit is fine and plays when I last played it. If you aren't willing to fix it no problem probably I will get another one when cheaper

[@Depeeps1616]

I dont know if you changed you camera angle recently. Kinda looks off. Like its not a straight down shot anymore.

[@Mymatevince]

I think this one might have been pulled back more. Then when it is flipped in the editing it puts the perspective out a bit. I will try to make the camera more on top in future filming :-)

[@caprisnowhill8663]

Yayey a My Mate Vince video!

[@josephnealescratchcards]

Awesome video as always 👍🏻❤️

[@DAVIDGREGORYKERR]

What about watching Jessa from Rochester NYC fixing units like this on her KZbin Channel iPad Rehab.

[@fixingmoddingbuilding]

i have a switch with same fault, anyone know where I can buy this connector can only find the bigger one?

[@nobodyuknow2490]

5:13 It was as if a million doggos cried out in agony...

[@mlight6275]

yay a new vincevid

[@shutinyanks]

Get a decent soldering iron not that all in one thing. Then you can ensure you have a steady tempreture at all times. That will make tackling the connector so much easier. Because you solder the ground pins first then each pin or drag solder. contact JBC they will supply you with a demo unit.

[@abzhuofficial]

5:10 Should have put on a warning for earphone users. Dayum that hurt my ears bad.

[@Nyusaa]

saw it to late :( arghh...

[@SimonNemeth]

I think you'd be best to practise on a scrap motherboard with the connector intact that way you have nothing to lose. Just simply try taking it off and putting it back on again. Let's hope you come across another scrapper at some point you can practise on.

[@GamerLegend.97]

I need your help my 2ds motion control doesn't work and everytime i try to celebration it it freezes

[@stevek6425]

finally a microscope. i am so happy for you.

[@kiyaanpatel7192]

The cap on the charge chip that was shorted is a CPU cap so the caps under the CPU will be shorted so everyone will test that cap first and if it is shorted then they know it is the CPU

[@Natei]

Nintendos next itteration, a switch without the handheld mode!

[@patch9050]

I see the problem Vince there's a piano inside it

[@Operational117]

And some of the notes are missing.

[@lisaforbes3807]

I am going to get ahold of nintendo switch and I will be glad to video record connector replacement.

[@Mymatevince]

Be good to see that Lisa, I have ordered up 3 of the connectors so I might try and give it a go :-)

[@Lardzor]

Nintendo Switch Repair LCD FPC Connector Replacement: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_Eomeoa6l3m9E

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks mate, that is the first time I have seen it replaced. Nice one :-)

[@tumbles8350]

Bloody hell that was quite a squeal, it was not a happy bunny

[@brutlern]

Popcorn is ready to go this time. :D

[@johnnyhun1]

how does it work? Somebody sending you his faulty device, you trying to repair and then? You keep it for yourelf, or send it back to the original owner? And he may pay you some money for the service?

[@pvc988]

That microscope is going to make your repairs so much easier. Good buy.

[@Soooperspeed]

hi i have something that you may be interested in helping me with .. how do i contact you about sending something too you so you can see if you can fix it for my daughter as i have had a look and i cant see the fault .. its not a normal thing like a switch so would make an interesting video for sure :) ..

[@percaine]

Take a look at this video..kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_Eomeoa6l3m9E the guy doing the repair is heating the board from the underside to keep from melting the connector. Might be worth a try.

[@kiyaanpatel7192]

I heard this in every fixing channel

[@AidanMileham]

In the broken switch there's no moisture indicator square either

[@ZleepyHollowz]

That noise destroyed my ears lol

[@Agisoso]

Why u dont make and a future nintendo switch solo console, with a better cooler or something like that, or any other feature. just saying.

[@IndianaStones1]

just try it

[@fargogemini694]

Check out strange parts videos it might be some help for you

[@kiyaanpatel7192]

Basically the screen connector puted a short on the CPU

[@ufninuyasha]

5:13 R.I.P. headphone users...

[@kiyaanpatel7192]

I hope this is helpful

[@mrveryboring999]

Heres a video of someone replacing the connector: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZ_Eomeoa6l3m9E

[@technocricket]

Vince, Take a look at these vids they replace the connector in several different ways. This one removes it by heating it up from the bottom kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4S7kJptqrt9h6M top and bottom. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGrdi2B7g5ySi8k from the bottom of the board with instructions. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4TFmWmcZ9FnfrM Hope that helps. I would try it on a bad board first. Good Luck

[@nathangaertner]

Hello

[@Mymatevince]

Hi :-)

[@welestgw]

RIP Headphone users.

[@tortochris9901]

Where did this guy go to school?

[@ExcedereInInfinitum]

nice face reveal my dude

[@ZackMuffinMan]

:D

[@gibbie80s61]

This is perfect for all those complaining about the Switch Lite and who would have preferred a dock only version.

[@vegoutwithvegge]

I hope you workout how to install a Digital Micoscope Imager or workout how to mount a DSLR on the microscope. If you listened to your viewers you would have done a collaboration with Louis Rossmann and got his microscope.

[@Commandmaster92]

Third

[@_CryptoNoob_]

Get that microscope out :)

[@_CryptoNoob_]

Ahahah right after I made that comment.... You got the scope out lol. It really is night and day difference isn't it?? They do make an attachment to connect a gopro right to one of the eye pieces. So I'm sure you could get one for your camera if you'd like. Maybe just make one on a 3d printer. Just pull the rubber off the eyepiece and the camera focuses pretty well. I've used my hero on mine and it worked perfectly.

[@Mymatevince]

It is amazing, I can't wait to use it again. Couldn't believe how bright the image was, I think it will get lots of use. I just need to find a way of filming that works for me. I know you can get a phone attachment for the eyepiece which I can use as a last resort but I would prefer to film on the camera if possible (easier for me to edit the videos from one device). I am sure I can get my camera to work I just need a bit of time and trial and error :-)

[@Russian32gb]

hello from greece peloponnese egio town VINCE.... entertainment knowledge and great time with your videos ...my name is andreas abramov .. a russian subscriber from greece

[@Mymatevince]

Thanks Andreas :-)

[@gbmruk123]

background noise is annoying :/

[@kosmickys]

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[@WhiteF150]

face reveal 😪😪 @4:31