Want a FIX for Your Left Joy Con Rail? Watch This Now

In this tutorial, I'll demonstrate how to replace the left Joy-Con rail on a Nintendo Switch OLED. You'll see how to disassemble the console, remove the damaged rail, and install a new one. This guide provides step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure you properly replace the Joy-Con rail without damaging other components of your Switch OLED. Whether you're fixing connectivity issues or a broken rail, this video will walk you through the process, making the repair straightforward and accessible for DIY enthusiasts.
Perfect for those looking to restore full functionality to their Joy-Con!
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Somehow, I managed to skip plugging the antennas in. Make sure to remember that or your Wi-Fi signal will suffer. You might also run into some adhesive holding the flex cables down. Take care to not damage them while removing from the adhesive.

[@ridethetsunami]

thank you very much - was able to fix by following this video. Great instructions and great camera work! Two notes: 1) there seems to be a tiny piece of adhesive tape that holds the ribbon cable down - it takes a bit of force to get it out. 2) It looks like you forgot to reconnect your radios at the end.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

You're right about the tape and the radios! I'll add some notes to the video description. Thanks for letting me know.

[@highlandbear6591]

Hey, got my switch back about a week now after being repaired. I’m Confident and Happy to say its fixed 🛠😁 🎉 The left side disconnect was unbearable to play most games in handheld. Some joys-cons were some SO unresponsive with the old rail, that I could hardly even charge them Now ALL my joys-cons work: No more intermittent disconnects! I would definitely recommend you for Device repairs Thank you so much 🙏 (Yes that’s my Switch in the video)

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Good to hear! Long term testing is the best confirmation of a successful repair for something like this. Thanks for leaving a comment here.

[@thegoatdrich]

So u sent it into nintendo? My switch just started doing the dame thing was wondering if I should fix it myself or send it in how long did it take for you to get your switch back

[@humblefishmonger406]

This guide was wonderful! Got the job done. If anyone reads this before ordering parts, make sure you get the appropriate tracks for your model. The og switch tracks and the oled tracks fit slightly differently. I made the mistake. I got one screw from the og track to fit but the holes on the console and track otherwise dont line up. I keep my switch in a gripcase so itll be fine. But might otherwise make the track connection fragile for others.

[@nomiseriksson]

Thanks!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

You bet!

[@juliusdomingo2986]

I need help. I was in the last step of removing 2 screws of the Rail but the screws got stock and I can't remove it. Now the heads of screws do not have grips anymore.

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

This might help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/ina8mImphciKoKc

[@armandoestanes698]

What the right price to pay to get such thing fix

[@tamaramorris1682]

I put my new joycon rails on last night, everything is working but I forgot to poweroff my switch , could I have done any damage in the process, all is working but I am still worried

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

If everything is working then I would not worry about it.

[@arielarrizabalaga993]

Hola buenas tengo una oled que le he reemplasado los riel y nada el joicon derecho no me lo reconoce saludos

[@peacekeeper3588]

Nice detailed video, great explanation. Love it! Thanks

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Thank you.

[@danielhormazabal9373]

Thanks for your video, it was very helpful. I could fix my switch following your video😸 (you forgot to connect the metal plate with the motherboard haha) thankss

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Good catch. Yes, one of the antenna wires was not plugged in while I was recording the video.

[@dariuschilds2965]

Mines won’t power back on did I do something wrong.?

[@dameonfochtman881]

Did you plug the battery back in

[@webbedshadow2601]

Hi I just watched your video "Nintendo Switch Charging IC Replacement" and it was really informative to me, my old 3DS XL has a problem where the charging light is coming on when It's plugged in but the battery isn't charging, any help would be appreciated thanks!

[@GoCellPhoneRepair]

Are you able to test for voltage at the battery terminal? That would be a good place to start. If not, have you already tried another battery already?

[@webbedshadow2601]

@GoCellPhoneRepair The 3ds plays perfectly fine If I put a charged up battery in it, it just won't charge it up so I have to take it out and charge it in my other 3ds or a battery charger.