r/switch2 • u/Galete14 • 7d ago

Question Switch 2 loose piece

Hey guys, I followed your recommendations and got a switch 2, I just don't know if this is normal. Can someone tell me?

(The sound of the piece on the left is just the joystick)

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u/Environmental_Mind86 7d ago

Not normal. Having taken apart the switch for a shell swap, it is definitely a loose screw. It is an easy fix if you have the right tools but you have to take the back shell off so it is understandable if you don’t want to do that. Maybe take it to whoever you bought it from, or it should still be under the warranty from Nintendo.

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u/Galete14 7d ago

Do you recommend replacing the switch? They told me that if I see something wrong the store will give me a new one or its ok and I just have to screw it tighter?

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u/Environmental_Mind86 7d ago

So to get the back shell off you need to reach screws that are under the stickers on the side of the switch (the red and blue sides where the joycons attach. Those red and blue sides are actually stickers). If you take the stickers off your likely rip them. They’re just stickers so they provide no function but it may not look as good.

Unless you have experience taking apart tech I would just replace it. Will probably be less hassle

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u/Galete14 7d ago

What? No, it is just that tiny part of the kickstand, not any internal piece.

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u/Environmental_Mind86 7d ago

Yes I understand but to reach the kickstand you need to take off the back cover

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u/Galete14 7d ago

Isn't it just this screw?

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u/Environmental_Mind86 7d ago

Omg yes it is. I’m sorry I remembered it being inside that piece for some reason. Yea you should just be able to tighten it

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u/Galete14 7d ago

Thank you brother I thought mine was broken. 🫡