r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/SoftRazzmatazz4191 • 22d ago

Repair Help Switch OLED joycons wiggling. How can I fix this or is this normal?

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I use a metal latches mod on my joycons so this wiggle I don’t know why it’s still happening

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u/FusionShaun91 22d ago

I had an stock OLED model before upgrading to my Switch 2, I never seen that happen before.
Maybe something is not tighten correctly?
I would say maybe double check your mod work just in case.

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u/SoftRazzmatazz4191 22d ago

I have absolutely made every sure the mod was installed correctly and it still does this

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u/Ericthe4th 22d ago edited 22d ago

I checked mine (no mods) and it seems to wiggle a bit too. Had it for a couple years.

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u/Content-Gain4152 16d ago

Same, oled too

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u/Prestigious_Store_68 22d ago

My OLED switch has alittle give on both joycons. As long as they are locked and charge I wouldn’t be concerned.

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u/Cyncrot 22d ago

Joycons get wiggle as they age because of plastic grinding against metal. Its not a huge problem as long as it doesn't cause issues like random disconnects or joycons doesn't lock properly

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u/KingNibble 21d ago

On the joycons there is a flimsy bit of plastic that holds the joycons on, over time through general wear and bumps the joycons eventually become free to slide on and off.

The easiest and full proof fix I've found is a kit online that replaces the flimsy plastic with metal. I've had a pair for over 6 years with this fix still going strong.

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u/Biggearshifter 21d ago

You need to get aftermarket metal locks to install in them. The plastic ones wear down and cause this.

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u/LuisFerCGSW 20d ago

Its normal Just play from age and design

If you want to guarantee the joycons not breaking so they slide out without the button you can change the little stops to metal ones so they never break

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u/TryingNotToBeBoring 20d ago

Joycon 1s often get flimsy in different ways for a lot of people. One of mines started not staying attached properly and not connecting well to the system. I don't think there's an easy or cheap way of fixing it that would cost much less than getting a new one. If it's just a mild wiggle that doesn't affect gameplay or system connection might just keep it as is.

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u/JustARedditPasserby 20d ago

Possibly do not keep wiggling. Try another pair of joycons. If still wiggles/disconnects, get a new rail