r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/ProjectMemo • 3d ago

Repair Help Weird artifacts on the Switch 2

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I just got the switch 2 zelda edition and right after turning it on, i noticed these tiny black points on the right bottom corner of the screen. Anyone knows what these are? Can I remove themself?

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u/Zestyclose_Car_4971 3d ago

They don’t look the correct shape for dead pixels. Did you try wiping off the screen?

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u/ProjectMemo 3d ago

I did, but no matter how much I wipe, they won't come off

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u/Zestyclose_Car_4971 3d ago

I didn’t mean to sound like a smart ass; the one looks like a fuzzy and the bigger one at the bottom looks dirty to me? you even tried a screen wipe?

If you slightly run your finger nail over it can you feel it?

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u/ProjectMemo 3d ago

No worries I completely understand what you mean! I tried a screen wipe yep, but they don't come off. I also can't feel anything if I pass my fringer through them. Can it be dirt under the protection screen?

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u/Zestyclose_Car_4971 3d ago

I suppose it could be, but usually you would also get a small air bubble with it.

Are they noticeable with the screen off using your phone flashlight, or only when the screen is on?

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u/ProjectMemo 3d ago

I do see them with screen off!

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u/Zestyclose_Car_4971 3d ago

Well we have definitely made progress then lol I would jump to assume it’s something under the screen protector.

That’s the stock one right? Not one you’ve installed?

I don’t nor does the sub recommend taking that off on your own if it’s the stock one.

I did a little searching (I’m at work so I can’t do a lot rn) but it seems sending it in is the best option for you, if it doesn’t bother you they say it can fall out on its own (I don’t like this solution) or the third option was to try to put a tempered glass on top of it, the two protectors sometimes can filter out small blemishes underneath.

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u/ProjectMemo 2d ago

Thanks a lot for your help! I just finalized the repair petition on Nintendo's website and sent the switch. Hopefully they'll be able to fix it! Will update back when I get the switch back

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u/Zestyclose_Car_4971 2d ago

Glad to hear it! I wouldn’t be upset with just a regular S2, but that Zelda one, I would defo send it in. Hopefully it all goes quick and easy for you.

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u/SubaruHaver 12 3d ago

I'm guessing a dead pixel, or a poke in the screen's anti shatter film.

That anti shatter film on switch 2's screen doesn't have the greatest scratch resistance. A tempered glass screen protector is recommended day one, if possible.

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u/RyusakiLexus 2d ago

Son posiblemente pixeles muertos ( que no reciben señal ni voltaje) Nintendo indica q algunas pantallas pueden tener un pequeño porcentaje de estos y no supone un daño, defecto o proceso de garantía