8:24 almost melted that latch. Think this is a good example for everyone to try and solder the other way around or simply avoid having your iron near those locking latch for the ribbon cable as not everyone would be equipped to handle those repair if they ever melt the whole thing.
Pop a piece of that kapten (?) tape right on that latch to be safe, especially for the thicker iron tips. Thats if you have to solder in that direction (right-handed?)
If your phone has decent zoom You can just use your phone as a microscope with a good positioned tripod on top and screen mirroring it to a pc monitor, used this method to mod 3 switches by now, it ain't perfect, but it works
@@Mr_moistywhat you want for a microscope is a macro lens, not so much a zoom lens. Macro lenses allow for really short focus distances and shallow depths of field.
Nice Video! For better results from micro soldering, Try a Bevel Cut tip (T15-BC15 for the small jobs and T15-BC2 for the bigger ones ). It can act like an ink well, and hold a really nice bead of solder that you can place really accurately. It helps you to just plop it down exactly where you need it, instead of trying to look over and under the cylindrical, conical, wedge tips. Hope it helps. Cheers
I tried modding a switch lite some time ago and the main issue I encountered is the gear. Sure experience helps and it's crucial (especially for the OLED version which is a nightmare to mod) . If you want to do this than you definitely need some practice and right gear. Also if you can, get the modchip with new (orange see-through) flats. Several people told me they are better and overall easier to install. I tried with the old ones and burnt a connector. Console was fine but flats are highly prone to damage.
these models are basically the DS lites of the hacked switch scene. like i legit can find them jailbroken on Facebook for cheap preloaded with games. it's by far the cheapest way to just play switch games for nothing. the other models still can be found even the V2s but these by far are the easiest. in a few years this effect will be even crazier
Same! 😂 I love watching these videos but I wouldn’t DARE break down/open my console! And I would be shaking trying to do this! I’d just be so scared to screw something up!! Ha
the protector of the nvidia chip can be removed easily if you unlock it with a small needle . then you wont deform the protector. :) You are totaaaaally right about that yellow flex cable hahahah i had to install some with a black flex and it was a pain in the ,... i cant imagine with wires hhahahahah Great video I enjoyed watching it!
@TheModSmith totally agree I suffered a lot installing the old flex models, yesterday I installed one with this yellow flex and it was reaaally easy. Keep the good work!
I have a problem after soldering the switch lite, looking at the values in diode mode with a multimeter, points a b and c give values between 800 and 500 that I understand are valid, the other welds have values of 22 and 6 that are supposed to be valid too, when plugging in the chip and turning on the console it starts to make a buzzing noise
Hi I need some advice about buying my first switch console . New Modded switch lite (340 euros) or new modded oled(540 euros) or wait for the switch 2?
@@eyehear10 The snap / fold lid of the connector flex cable on the right. He kept it up instead of shutting it close and it got in the way of the iron when he soldered the 2 points. If you look carefully, there're 2 burn marks.
Should be able to turn on parental controls, just do note that there are mods on homebrew that will easily let your daughter get around parent restrictions
Funny, I thought you already had a tutorial for it, I bought the pico for the lite but was waiting to have time to mod it. If I tried to search for this tutorial as soon as I got it I wouldn’t have found it yet 😂
@@EmuNextNo he doesn’t, it would only be if he was actually showing the illegal roms. And he doesn’t steal the switch or anything. Nothing is illegal in this video. Please do some research before escaping your asylum ward.
@@Collin272 You're not wrong to think that but you're wrong if you think Nintendo won't try anything. Also, not sure what's your problem with me but maybe seek help or use that advice for yourself.
I must say I really like your channel Ihope the big N or YT don't takes down your video if you show how to use picfly on a switch I see so many channel's get flaged or taken down
@@thomasmorsing9052 Thank you, dude! Unfortunately, my pico hasn't arrived because aliexpress likely lost the package or forgot it somewhere so I'll likely have to reorder it, but I'll keep that in mind. 🤝
@@ThatYahoo thanks for the recommendation, but with all respect I know how to mod a switch 😅 the issue was the charge IC, and I also know why it broke, so all good, still thanks
Ive never done any of this stuff, but I plan on doing it some day with my one and only switch oled😬Any advice you would give for installation? The soldering part is what worries me
The 360 is easy compared to this. Even so, if you mess up the SP1 and SP2 points, it's not that hard to install new caps if you have a hot air station. I've bought so many failed install attempt Switch Lites and brought them back to life.
Sp1 and sp2 were easy the real problem was fking point B first time i did the modding i fked up at the b point and had to buy an entire new switch cause of it even then second time point B soldering was off cause it wouldn't boot to the mod screen. I fking hate point B
I must say I really like your channel Ihope the big N or YT takes down your video if you show how to use picfly on a switch I see so many channel's get flaged or taken down
5 years from now: Oh crap, this used Switch I bought has one of those ancient hard mods. Can anyone help me undo it so I can apply the latest super easy soft mod please? 😉
Nintendo is going to whoever modd there console, o showing games on modd console , u can search around and u will find , not take wrong I have modded console most all mines Are modd , but like u say it will be cool have some way to download movies not just stream with Netflix o Hulu
@@TheModSmith I understand that the tutorial can be improved, I will give you the perspective of a computer science and math teacher, with a rating of 9 out of 10 given by his own students - making good tutorials is an art in itself, similar, or equal to being a teacher and teaching. I can say that each discipline has its own challenges In my experience, a good tutorial needs to: *Clearly explain the "what" and "why" of each step *Show visual examples and *Anticipate where beginners might get confused But that's just my opinion I'm sorry I was rude earlier, I hope we can get along, I'm miko, I'm here to serve you.
there is 2 types of picofly for 3ds lite depends of flexo the pcb can be installed in the left side of gpu or in the right gpu (model 2 maybe) bot greats anyway but de v1 flexo (left side installation) need to blend the flexo to the other side for the 3v
8:24 almost melted that latch. Think this is a good example for everyone to try and solder the other way around or simply avoid having your iron near those locking latch for the ribbon cable as not everyone would be equipped to handle those repair if they ever melt the whole thing.
😂 I missed that
Luckily the grey handle part is just a snap in replacement if he wanted to fix that. The black part is what you DONT want to burn.
Pop a piece of that kapten (?) tape right on that latch to be safe, especially for the thicker iron tips. Thats if you have to solder in that direction (right-handed?)
just put kapton tape bruh
I'll be honest the soldering in this video is really rough 😩
If your phone has decent zoom
You can just use your phone as a microscope with a good positioned tripod on top and screen mirroring it to a pc monitor, used this method to mod 3 switches by now, it ain't perfect, but it works
Do you think the s24 ultra will work it has a 100 zoom out
@@Mr_moistywhat you want for a microscope is a macro lens, not so much a zoom lens. Macro lenses allow for really short focus distances and shallow depths of field.
Honestly if Nintendo just let me play movies and music on my Switch I'd never even feel compelled to even attempt this.
I did it so I could run Steam Link 🤣
Why you don't simply use your phone?
@warot359 🤣 That would be too easy. Also, then i gotta get a controller.
@@warot359 Probably, because it's got a smaller screen - and most phones aren't that easy to connect to a TV, whereas the non-Lite Switch is.
You need smaller solder tip 😉
Everyone watching this please pre tin your cables 😭
Thank you. After doing the mod, I was like "DOES NO ONE PRETIN THEIR CABLES I THIS HOUSE OR WHAT"
Nice Video! For better results from micro soldering, Try a Bevel Cut tip (T15-BC15 for the small jobs and T15-BC2 for the bigger ones ). It can act like an ink well, and hold a really nice bead of solder that you can place really accurately. It helps you to just plop it down exactly where you need it, instead of trying to look over and under the cylindrical, conical, wedge tips. Hope it helps. Cheers
2:19 what did this shield ever do to you? Better to slightly bend it out at the contact points anf keep the shield flat when taking it off.
DID NO ONE SEE HIM BEND THE HEAT PIPE 2:04
7:30 Why is this so dusty?
I attempted this but my abcd cable didn’t have holes. Struggled to solder it. This version looks a lot
Easier where do I get it?
aliexpress
dont have holes on those points, if its just flat metal just use a needle mke some
I tried modding a switch lite some time ago and the main issue I encountered is the gear. Sure experience helps and it's crucial (especially for the OLED version which is a nightmare to mod) . If you want to do this than you definitely need some practice and right gear. Also if you can, get the modchip with new (orange see-through) flats. Several people told me they are better and overall easier to install. I tried with the old ones and burnt a connector. Console was fine but flats are highly prone to damage.
these models are basically the DS lites of the hacked switch scene. like i legit can find them jailbroken on Facebook for cheap preloaded with games. it's by far the cheapest way to just play switch games for nothing. the other models still can be found even the V2s but these by far are the easiest. in a few years this effect will be even crazier
Thanks for sharing your knowledge! Hopefully I'll be able to do this one day😊
Keep practicing, and I don’t doubt you could do it. I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
Can you share the model of the welding magnification camera you use?
I’m hoping one day there is a mod for the switch you can do just using a pc/laptop like my 3ds which took like half hour to mod
Same! 😂 I love watching these videos but I wouldn’t DARE break down/open my console! And I would be shaking trying to do this! I’d just be so scared to screw something up!! Ha
the protector of the nvidia chip can be removed easily if you unlock it with a small needle . then you wont deform the protector. :)
You are totaaaaally right about that yellow flex cable hahahah i had to install some with a black flex and it was a pain in the ,... i cant imagine with wires hhahahahah
Great video I enjoyed watching it!
Yeah looking back I might have put too much force on it haha. The flex cable is great though, way better than any other I’ve used!
@TheModSmith totally agree I suffered a lot installing the old flex models, yesterday I installed one with this yellow flex and it was reaaally easy.
Keep the good work!
what is your microscope and camera? very clear
This seems a lot more easy than the oled switch.
I have a problem after soldering the switch lite, looking at the values in diode mode with a multimeter, points a b and c give values between 800 and 500 that I understand are valid, the other welds have values of 22 and 6 that are supposed to be valid too, when plugging in the chip and turning on the console it starts to make a buzzing noise
The mod chip in the thumbnail is not the same as the one you are using.
Hi
I need some advice about buying my first switch console .
New Modded switch lite (340 euros) or new modded oled(540 euros) or wait for the switch 2?
There's zero reason to get a new switch rn. Switch 2 coming probably late 2025
might of stated what it does in the thumbnail or the start of the video…
There are not many videos showing the sd card setup for a reason; Nintendo suit. I would suggest you don't do it.
anyone have link for mod chip kit?
10:11 lmao nice job melting that connector
wtf are you talking about?
@@eyehear10 The snap / fold lid of the connector flex cable on the right. He kept it up instead of shutting it close and it got in the way of the iron when he soldered the 2 points. If you look carefully, there're 2 burn marks.
So nice video, but I already bought modded switch. I have a question, can I use parent control on modded switch, cause my daughter use it so much?
Should be able to turn on parental controls, just do note that there are mods on homebrew that will easily let your daughter get around parent restrictions
@@dawas5370 snitch
Sick video bro
Any thoughts in using solder paste and a hot air rework tool for the capacitor flex
Such a pain here in the philippines there are some shops thats just charging $40 for the install just gonna have it installed
In the US, people charge $100.
@ OP 😂
A really good video. thanks!!!
What soldering iron do you use?
Whatever it is I suggest getting abetter tip
@@Celesmehyeah, his is way to big
Funny, I thought you already had a tutorial for it, I bought the pico for the lite but was waiting to have time to mod it. If I tried to search for this tutorial as soon as I got it I wouldn’t have found it yet 😂
This is interesting. Also, is it possible to mod a Nintendo Switch lite to work as if it's a base Nintendo Switch with USB-C output capability?
Man im way too Bad at soldering for doing that 😭
10:34 12:51 oh my gosh change the thermal paste!
Arnt those surface mount resistors instead of capacitors?
around 5:30
Yes, they're smd resistors
No
Can I do connect xdiag pc controller to my Xbox 360 jtag console?
Where do you buy the chip?
Hi! Which switch is easiest and which is hardest to mod? Thanks!
Regular is the easiest and oled is the hardest
How hot should the iron be for a job like this ?
I believe 350-380 degrees
340-350 is enough, if you go too hot you can fuck up the soldering points on the flex cable or on your PCB.
What products do you use? Flux and solder tin especially?
u can use any flux. I like to use Sn63 & Pb37 solder. Very easy to handle but me sure u do it safe the lead in it is nit safe to inhale.
where do i buy the chips
AliExpress
nintendo is at your doorstep now…good luck
Yeah, guy seriously needs to remove the video.
@@EmuNextNo he doesn’t, it would only be if he was actually showing the illegal roms. And he doesn’t steal the switch or anything. Nothing is illegal in this video. Please do some research before escaping your asylum ward.
@@Collin272 You're not wrong to think that but you're wrong if you think Nintendo won't try anything. Also, not sure what's your problem with me but maybe seek help or use that advice for yourself.
@@EmuNext I don’t think you understand. Nintendo won’t try because they CANT do anything.
@@EmuNextyou searched for this video
I must say I really like your channel Ihope the big N or YT don't takes down your video if you show how to use picfly on a switch I see so many channel's get flaged or taken down
Upgrade internal storage?
Is there a mod to make a lite switch to run on hdmi dock or TV?
No, there are hardware components missing. Get a regular switch
Actually there is! The super5 oled + HDMI
@sensenmann3000 you're wrong.
So that usb-c bit. What do you do, with it?
the usb c on the pico is to flash it with firmware nothing else =)
most come with its own firmware but if it dont you can flash the pico before installing it !
@@thomasmorsing9052 Thank you, dude! Unfortunately, my pico hasn't arrived because aliexpress likely lost the package or forgot it somewhere so I'll likely have to reorder it, but I'll keep that in mind. 🤝
I have installed it and now that I-m in Hekate, it doesn-t boot both in ofw and cfw QvQ
you need a sd card for your switch
@@ThatYahoo thanks for the recommendation, but with all respect I know how to mod a switch 😅 the issue was the charge IC, and I also know why it broke, so all good, still thanks
@@ThatYahoo they couldn't be in hekate without an sd card could they? pushing the payload would state that there is no sd
Where do you buy this kit?
Aliexpress but I've also seen it on eBay
A brand new console, but a lot of dust under the cables and a dirty board.
Yep, I did think this was strange.
Ive never done any of this stuff, but I plan on doing it some day with my one and only switch oled😬Any advice you would give for installation? The soldering part is what worries me
Don’t do it unless you wanna devalue ur switch
@ yeah the more I think about it the more I have second thoughts. Thanks
@@mila-d5b quite the opposite really, people will pay far more for a modded switch than otherwise and they hold no value anyway
Cease and desist incoming......
you charge people money for this?
Nope.
Hi. Do you can install ubuntu on this device?
Yes
I see a lot of guides mentioning that you have to remove the Emmc, is that true?
What does it do?
This modchip basically unlocks your console up to full potential. You can play movies,music, emulators and every game for switch for free :)
Is it just me that the nintendo switch blue looks like a purple
Seems u don't have soldering skills, but it's done okey, my grats!
somebody have the FPC flex link?
Iv rgh 3 my xbox 360 think I'd have the skill to pull this of as well or no this is way harder and you'll just mess it up
The 360 is easy compared to this. Even so, if you mess up the SP1 and SP2 points, it's not that hard to install new caps if you have a hot air station. I've bought so many failed install attempt Switch Lites and brought them back to life.
@@44.caliberbrainsurgery63where do you find those bricked switches? Ide love to find them and fix em!
2:22 that's one way to do it...
Sp1 and sp2 were easy the real problem was fking point B first time i did the modding i fked up at the b point and had to buy an entire new switch cause of it even then second time point B soldering was off cause it wouldn't boot to the mod screen. I fking hate point B
2:39 and I’m out.
Same here 😅
Care to explain to a newbie / non knowing? 🙂↕️
@@hiroshi7025they got cold feet😂
@@hiroshi7025or the q tip
@@hiroshi7025 Soldering on the apu can be tricky. Some mods are "non-destructive" and something like this is harder to undo than to do
I must say I really like your channel Ihope the big N or YT takes down your video if you show how to use picfly on a switch I see so many channel's get flaged or taken down
He also forgot to mention the point of this mod… I literally have no clue why he did the mod
He literally said for custom firmware
There's only 1 reason you mod your consoles
Where can i buy the modchip
aliexpress
@Resalb-o2v thank you
Does firmware matter?
Not really
Brother clean your iron 😭 you'll have such an easier time if you get a little brillo holder tip cleaner guy.
I'm surprised a brand new switch was that dusty inside. And the thermal paste is so poorly applied. I'd expect better from nintendo.
5 years from now:
Oh crap, this used Switch I bought has one of those ancient hard mods. Can anyone help me undo it so I can apply the latest super easy soft mod please? 😉
Some of the worst soldering ive seen in 25 years
Well at least it works so it cant be that bad (although that connector almost meltdown and could have totally been avoided)
i put windows 11 on my switch
I can’t find the guide on how to put the software on and where to find the games
You know you can search on Google for that?
This for what?
COTTON FIBERS
that is one dusty "NEW" switch lite.
I bought it brand new from Argos and it came like this, I was surprised too.
Just call it magic
No bro you are actually modding that for another RUclipsr do you do not buy that😂😂
becareful of Nintendo police!!
Bro why are you so ROUGH?? Slow down a little! Was cringing the whole time.
When I slow down, people say that I’m going to burn out components. You can’t win. People complain regardless, haha.
@@TheModSmithYou couldn’t have said it better people bitch and moan but have never attempted shit a day in their lives.
Nintendo lawsuit coming soon
Few more days til Nintendo show up to your door and boom $ 1,000,000 lawsuit
Cool bro
That’s now how it works, and besides I don’t do anything that breaks copyright infringement.
He didn't show any actual games or Nintendo video content. :)
Nintendo is going to whoever modd there console, o showing games on modd console , u can search around and u will find , not take wrong I have modded console most all mines
Are modd , but like u say it will be cool have some way to download movies not just stream with Netflix o Hulu
Never happens bro, nintendo didn’t want to spend money to strike this unless they’re breach tittle.key or prod.key and emulator for sure
this is, by far, the worst tutorial i ever watch
I agree, your anime dancing music videos are much better than mine.
@@TheModSmith I understand that the tutorial can be improved, I will give you the perspective of a computer science and math teacher, with a rating of 9 out of 10 given by his own students
- making good tutorials is an art in itself, similar, or equal to being a teacher and teaching.
I can say that each discipline has its own challenges
In my experience, a good tutorial needs to:
*Clearly explain the "what" and "why" of each step
*Show visual examples and
*Anticipate where beginners might get confused
But that's just my opinion
I'm sorry I was rude earlier, I hope we can get along, I'm miko, I'm here to serve you.
@@draws_mikoRespectfully, get off your high horse.
Lol
Should have blurred out the serial number. now the nintendo ninjas will ban that console...
Not really worried about that, online access sucks on the Switch anyways.
@@TheModSmithand just use your main switch for online
Well at least they buy switch, not as nasty as emulators users
-nintendo, probably
there is 2 types of picofly for 3ds lite depends of flexo the pcb can be installed in the left side of gpu or in the right gpu (model 2 maybe) bot greats anyway but de v1 flexo (left side installation) need to blend the flexo to the other side for the 3v
i flick 1 capacitor by accident. lost interest to fix it. it so tiny. 😅🥲
you really have to improve your soldering skill