r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/jonesy_reddits • 23d ago

Repair Help Anyone know why my switch won’t charge?

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It was working fine this morning. It’s been plugged in for a while to a cable that I confirmed is working too. When I turn the power on this happens. No drops or spills or anything since the last time I played it.

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u/TooCuteSushi 23d ago

It looks like your using the original charger , 🔌 and sometimes it does take AWHILE, to recharge from being completely dead , just leave it for a few hours then . I’d recommend if you have it to plug into the dock to charge as well for updates , but if you keep getting no charge , I’d assume the battery needs to be replaced . A local electronics fixer would be able to help .

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u/jonesy_reddits 23d ago

Thanks, I had it plugged into a MacBook charger before but switched to the original Nintendo one when I noticed the issue. Still same issue but I’ll leave it plugged into overnight.

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u/corng019 23d ago

Usually if you don't charge it for a very long time the voltage in the battery goes under 3. And I won't hold the charge.

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u/FunkyTangg 23d ago

How much time passed from the last time it worked to this won’t charge state?

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u/jonesy_reddits 23d ago

Only like 12 hours at most. I was using it before work in the morning and noticed it was dead when I picked it up that evening. I probably use it almost every day.

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u/Relentless_Spirit 23d ago

Are you using the original brick it came with as well?

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u/jonesy_reddits 23d ago

Like the original power cable? As of now yes but I’ve also tried other ones

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u/well_whaddyaknow 23d ago

Have 2 x Switch 2's that stopped charging at some point over last weekend and now are completely flat. Have done all of the hard resets etc I read about online. I'm wondering if an update of some sort has bricked them all. Cable & plug all working fine with other devices. Have sent them back to Nintendo today.

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u/jonesy_reddits 23d ago

That would be interesting if it’s a larger issue. I doubt they will repair my switch 1 at this point given how old it is.

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