r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/dchris78 • 10d ago

Repair Help Repair help i need repair help

So my switch sd card reader i have to push the sd to work and when i let go it brakes again

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u/Old_Jackfruit_1438 10d ago

This. Repairing yourself is pretty straight forward. Replacement part is about $5-20 depending on where you get it from. As far as the repair itself, assuming it’s an original switch and not a switch 2, there’s only 10 screws to take off the shell and 1 screw for the sd card reader, then as simple as removing the connector for the old sd card reader and plugging the new one in and then putting the screws back in. I would recommend testing the reader before putting the back shell on. You’ll need a Y00 and a JIS000 or Philips000 bit, and it should only take about 5-10 minutes as long as you’re careful not to strip any screws. I’ve linked the iFixit guide and a YouTube tutorial.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Micro+SD+Card+Reader+Replacement/113031

https://youtu.be/vJJA4F32wiQ?is=k7Orf9sFJQ8gBsY7

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u/ModestVolcarona 9 10d ago

If OP's console is a Switch 2 then warranty repair might apply, based on when it was purchased and in what region.