Clarification: The LCD can sometimes stick to the digitizer so make sure that when you loosen the adhesive that you're on the right layer - I made the mistake of going around the corner on the wrong layer and destroying my digitizer cable, but this video was still an immense help, thank you!
I bought a broken switch off ebay, the inner shell was busted, couldnt hold screws, thanks to your videos and the with the right new parts i was able to to get it working like a brand new one...you are the best. Have a great day man
Hey I just wanted to drop in and personally say thank you, my son needed to replace his switch screen and we used your video, followed it step by step and everything worked like a charm. And not only did we have an awesome time doing it together, but now my 10 year old knows how to tear down a switch and put it back together on his own. I cant thank you enough man, but the least I can do is like, sub, and turn on notifications. Thanks again man, my kid is back to his cave now that his switch is working again.. probably won't even see him until next summer. lmao Stay safe bud.
I have replaced the screen on the iPhone 7, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. With the 8 and later it got harder as they introduced adhesive for the waterproofing. But if working with adhesive doesn’t bother you, the iPhones are still very repairable.
For you guys who only have scratches on the side from cause of the dock you can do what I did by just putting a glass screen protector on it. It hides the scratches unless you are looking very closely at it but for the most part it looks good. Even with lighting, the scratches are hard to see
I watched this video several times, because my screen got an faint L shaped mark on it (only visible when the screen is dark). I dropped it (Note that I have a glass screen protector on it) on the floor, picked it up and the LCD had a mark on it. I'm sad. Very sad.
Did a lcd swap. Digitalizer was difficult, but most problematic was cable connector. I did not understand that black switch while removing cable. It took two attempts to get LCD back in working state. Thanks for great instructions!
The oled screen doesn't fit in the normal switch housing, so if the conector is the same, and the board layout of the switch oled is the same it might be possible by changing all the housing for the oled housing, it would be cool, if the motherboard was exactly the same, i personally preffer lcds couse are more durable, a oled screen will last maybe 6-7 years, a lot of vita screens are dying nowadays due to being oled, i use consoles forever, i mean i'm still playing gameboy games in my gba sp, so i preffer durability rather than a bit better darks, if you don't compare them is not even notizable
Don’t be afraid to try new things just make sure you really want the best outcome that’s all... I swapped my lcd in literally 10min since I’ve watched many videos to the point where I memorized where each screw, pin, paperlike thingies go. I ended up changing the thermal paste too.
I bought a Switch on launch day and very shortly after the warranty was up a speck of dust showed up inside the screen that is SO irritating. I'm going out to buy the necessary tools to remove, clean and reattach the digitizer ASAP. I finally got the nerve to attempt it after watching this video a hundred times haha
xFELYNEx xFx When a plastic screen is dropped it will most likely not break but it will scratch and having to use a screen protector sucks because I prefer the naked look of the Switch.
@@jordanmyers3489 or if it has already happened you can try not being rude and advise replacing the screen THEN investing in a screen protector to prevent the new one from getting scratched up
Can you do a video on replacing the front panel on the switch? I got a new shell and digitizer but I'm missing something. Seems like no one has done it yet.
Awesome. My husband and I went to a recycling center today and I askd about junk handheld consoles. The guy sold me a pefectly working Switch Lite for $5 because the screen was just messed up. (He said $25, but I just asked him if he'd take $5, and he said yes!) I'm going to order a new screen and play it! It had nearly every Final Fantasy game downloaded and all the new Pokemon games! Can't WAIT! 🎉
Thanks, this video helped me a lot. Was a little uncertain about doing this myself, repair costs in my area would be as expensive as buying a whole new console. 40$ in parts and it's good as new. Much easier than people made it out to be, but the screws for my side rails really gave me some grief. Hope I never have to remove those again
So I’m so confused, I have an original switch I was going to replace the digitizer on and when I got the glue off and the screen lifted the lcd came up and seemed like it was fused, are there switches with fused lcd-digitizers?
Me: As long as there is no soldering, this might be doable. Sees all the guitar picks in the Switch: As long as there is no soldering and guitar picks used, this might the doable!
I also need to replace the FRONT HOUSING FRAME. After you remove the digitizer, there four screws under the adhesive. If you remove those four screws, will the front housing frame disassemble?
I know this is an older video, but I’m going to be attempting this tomorrow. Whenever I repair hardware, I always remove as little components as possible. So I was wondering, is it really necessary to remove the joycon rails to change the screen? The camera angle made it difficult to see where the ribbon cables were attached, so I can’t tell if they were really in the way.
Thanks for the video, really helpful, although I have replaced the LCD and touch screen. It's all working apart from the touch element of the front screen, do you have any advice on what to do. I have made sure all connections and ribbons are good/not damaged etc...
Any advice for installing a new front plate for the switch? I can't seem to find any videos changing the front plate (which I know will involve removing the screen/digitizer)
jairoy From the video, after the digitizer has been removed, it looks like there are four screws under the adhesive that hold the front housing frame. I will assume if you take those screws out, the front housing frame should slide out. But this needs to be confirmed as I’m not sure.
Hi I tried this and it kinda worked my lcd was broke so i put a new one in then I put on my switch the screen was light black but when I tapped the screen I could hear sound so I opened it up again and when I took the lcd out it’s cable was broke do you think that is why there was no light
Does the digitizer mount directly into the switch outer plastic housing? I want to make a mock switch for display purposes, so I need an empty shell, but the digitizer and joycon rail acceptors mounted as well, so it's just an empty, display shell
Is there any way I can find a gorilla glass digitizer for my switch? I would adore to keep the bare look of my switch, not wanting a screen protector, though I don't wanna keep getting scratches on plastic screens. Someone please help by telling me if people made gorilla glass digitizers yet :O
im not an expert on this topic but why does the plastic panel have a ribbon cabel? is this for the touch input or what purpose does it serve? my other question would be: shouldnt one be able to manufacture a glass panel with that ribbon cabel on it? then one could swap the plastic screen for a glass one to reduce scratches.
The top plastic panel? That's called a digitizer and yes it's for touch input. I'm sure one would be able to manufacture one made of glass if one had a manufacturing facility. The tradeoff is that it would break way easier. Since this is a handheld I'm guessing Nintendo would rather make a console that is less likely to break.
what if I wanted to replace the front shell surrounding the screen? not the back. My switch fell out of my bag one time, even though the screen didn't get damaged, the front actually did and it kinda drives me nuts. is that tougher?
I have a question, the upper half of the shell, can this be removed from the other components? Specifically, can it be removed after the digitizer is removed? I know the case is a two part construction, but I want to replace the top bezil due to it cracking. I'm re shelling the unit anyway just want to know if that's possible, thanks!
Does anything have to be done after doing all this for the touchscreen part to work? Everything seems to work for me except the actual touchscreen. Curious if there is a calibration I need to run or if I should try reseating all the cables associated with the screen and the digitizer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Is there any way of messaging you? I have an image of my switch and I'm not entirely sure if its the LCD that needs replacing, Touch screen still works perfectly fine
You would have to buy an all new lcd and digitizer for the new face plate if you didn’t want to take apart the screen from the old face plate to transfer it over.
I've put my switch back together and my LCD still has some play (shakes around a bit). I never even replaced the display, just the digitizer. Can I fix this?
Any advice for getting that ribbon removed at 2:57? Mine seems stuck in there and I don’t want to force it out. Does it go out to the side or on the top?
I just did the repair and you don't need to remove the rails at all. You only need to remove the center screws of the rails to open up the Switch and do your repair.
This helped a lot! Needed to replace a digitizer that had been severely clawed up by getting lodged down the side of a recliner. Removal was a breeze and everything seemed tip top shape! However, the digitizer has a GIGANTIC deadzone that takes up all but the outer edges of the screen. Bad digitizer? Bad board component? The ribbon cable and where it plugs into looks completely undamaged.
@@Tronicsfix : Physical games and headphones work fine, but it still very well could be. I've yet to return it to my friend, but none of the games on this switch rely too much on the touch controls. The digitizer fits rather snug even without the use of accompanying double sided tape, so I left that out if my friend wants to try again it should be a rather simple swap out.
@@MrPuertoRicanGaming did anyone ever figure out the problem? I've had this happen on multiple switches with many different digitizers. I haven't found a solution yet.
Need help with this, every video I've seen just seems to slide the digitized ribbon in with no problem but mine doesnt go all the way in. Can anyone help with that?
Hello, question for changing just the digitizer I have to take out the joycon rails? Mine have the screws stripped cause I got it second hand and the other guy stripped them while changing the shell of the console.
I broke a piece of plastic off one of the covers that holds the cables. Now the cable is able to connect and be able to be held in place by the lever that the plastic has but now a section of where the plastic part covered shows the metal lines it once covered. The switch works fine and I haven't played with it long. So I wanted to know if there would be a long lasting effect because of the missing section of the plastic?
If I want to do a front shell swap, would it be enough to remove the digitizer and screen, then undo the screws under the digitizer and remove all the insides in one piece? The official guide video goes through and disconnects all the parts one by one, then removes the front shell from the inner frame (the part with the hole that the lcd ribbon goes through). If the motherboard and other modules are connected to that inner frame, rather than the front shell, then it seems like it would be a lot faster and easier, as long as there's not something I don't know that would prevent that.
Does this only work to swap out scratched screens? Because there is a crack on the bottom right corner of my switch and it has messed up the screen and I can’t even tell what is happening. It displays a lot of different colours and lines of colours and I would really love to fix it.
Can you use the Y1.5 to do all the Y screw in the system? this came with my joycon analog replacements and I just want to be sure before I attempt replacement of my LCD. Thanks!
My switch is scratched right in the middle of the screen. I dont fell like i can fix the switch on my own. Can i send it to you if so, how much does it cost
Hey TronicsFix, I have a question. I'm having an issue with my Switch where the middle of the digitizer is bulging out (most noticeable on the bottom middle, but is still visible on the top), unlike how people say their right side is. I was wondering if there was any possible fix to that, or if I have to send it to Nintendo for repairs. I've tried pushing it down but it doesn't work and has only gotten worse over time. I do have an amFilm glass screen protector on it. Don't know if that affects anything or not. My theory is that the heat from the dock melted the adhesive holding the two pieces together. Please let me know what you think and any ideas you might have to fix this issue. Thank you!
Tronix fix do you also repair nintendo switch shell? Front and back because i tried looking up videos on shell replacements and they only show back replacements
What are the foam pads called that are black square that is under the metal shielding? I need replacements for foam pads but I can't seem to find them me be if you can tell me what they are called?
Hey I replaced the audio chip board to a switch and the digitizer is no longer working? It was just a simple ribbon cable. Nothing big. Not sure if its something I could've done. Any suggestions?
This video help me in all the process, but at the end of the job done, the Nintendo logo appears just one time, then turn black, it keeps on black sometime it make like a white flash. We can hear the sounds of the game or menu when bottoms are pressed, we put it on the dock and my son can play for now but not when goes mobile. Could you know what it could be?
Hello! Could you remove the digitizer by itself if you wanted to? Like without having to open the entire switch? There is a piece of dust inside between the lcd and digitizer and it’s driving me crazy
My switch's screen is lifting up at the top right. I've already voided the warranty by disassembling the whole thing before. Can I just use LOCA glue to just bind the whole digitizer to the touch screen or would it be better to use double-sided heat resistant tape to bind the touch screen to the frame like it already it?
#TronicsFix I don’t think I’d be able to do this myself after I attempted to replace the LCD on my Wii U Gamepad. How much do you charge so that I can send my Switch over?
Which switch LCD and screen would you buy from Amazon? I saw a few and reviews not great....Son broke his LCD and screen scratched so what to replace it. Didn't see a lot of options on Amazon or Ebay and curious on which is best.
So I screwed up pretty bad. I have a first run Nintendo Switch that has seen some wear and tear. A couple months ago it started overheating in dock mode and the shell started falling apart. I ended up getting a new Switch for myself and my niece was thinking about buying one herself. I told her about the “damaged” one I had and she asked if she could just have it. I obliged but little to her knowledge I ordered some replacement parts from China including a new more powerful fan (according to the listing), new screws, and front and back Shells. After a few months I finally got the parts and I swapped everything out, everything looks and sounds great until the moment it comes to turn on the console and test it. There is no display on the LCD screen, the backlight turns on, the digitizer works, and the console Switches to TV mode when placed in the dock but there just seems to be a problem with displaying an image when in handheld mode. I think maybe I damaged the LCD with my heat gun during the tear down process or maybe one of the ribbons got damaged so I ordered another LCD screen to replace the current one. I just finished replacing it (carefully) but I’m still having the same problem. Any info you could provide on what could possibly be the issue and how I can get this fixed for my niece I would greatly appreciate it. She is a good kid and deserves a new console herself if I could actually find one but I want her to at least have a fully functional console. Thanks in advance -DadPlayingGames
@@amybroadfield5159 it could be that the screen is damaged or that it had been opened up and wasn't properly closed so something is pressing against the screen causing the blue spots.
Supposedly the new switches have the LCD and Digitizer bonded? I have the HAC-001(-01). I want to repair this 100% perfect as it was without misalignment. What I want to know before I attempt the repair, should the LCD first be bonded to the digitizer? Any tips on that?
Got the digitizer replaced with eaze! But however every time the switch is turned off and back on, only the outside registers inputs. Only way to get it to work again is to unplug the new one, plug in old one, reboot with it plugged in, then plug new one in again. Only works until system is power cycled then i have the same issue. Any ideas of what this issue is? Obviously youve dealt with lots of these so you mustve had this issue before
weird question: should the digitizer work if not glued? Because i wanted to test it before glueing it and the touch screen doesnt seem to be working so i don't know if the new one is broken or it just needs to be very tight to the lcd screen to be working (and it isnt if not glued).' edit: it seems that sometimes it register the touch on the left side of the screen but its still not glued.
I hear there are a few versions of the digitizer, if I order one from say, AliExpress, what do I need to look out for in terms of compatibility. My switch is unpatched v1
Would this work on my switch? It has a slight bend in the plastic and you can see a small crack at the top, I’m not sure if it’s only the screen that’s broke or more stuff internally.
Clarification: The LCD can sometimes stick to the digitizer so make sure that when you loosen the adhesive that you're on the right layer - I made the mistake of going around the corner on the wrong layer and destroying my digitizer cable, but this video was still an immense help, thank you!
I tried calling nintendo support to see if thy can replace my screen and they hung up as soon as i mentioned it
Nice.
Sounds about rite!! Nintendo wants u to buy another one anyone has 350$ just layin around for another Nintendo switch!! 🤔
Jeez that's savage
Wow
Bro no shot, Nintendo support people are overly nice.
I bought a broken switch off ebay, the inner shell was busted, couldnt hold screws, thanks to your videos and the with the right new parts i was able to to get it working like a brand new one...you are the best. Have a great day man
Hey I just wanted to drop in and personally say thank you, my son needed to replace his switch screen and we used your video, followed it step by step and everything worked like a charm. And not only did we have an awesome time doing it together, but now my 10 year old knows how to tear down a switch and put it back together on his own. I cant thank you enough man, but the least I can do is like, sub, and turn on notifications. Thanks again man, my kid is back to his cave now that his switch is working again.. probably won't even see him until next summer. lmao
Stay safe bud.
Nice work! That’s one of the reasons I make these videos!
With all do respect,back to his cave not till next’s summer💀
I missed the days of replacing the screens of the iPhone 3GS, super easy barley an inconvenience.
I have replaced the screen on the iPhone 7, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. With the 8 and later it got harder as they introduced adhesive for the waterproofing. But if working with adhesive doesn’t bother you, the iPhones are still very repairable.
@Nightm4re how is this confusing
Wow wow wow wow
*barely
Whoopsie!
For you guys who only have scratches on the side from cause of the dock you can do what I did by just putting a glass screen protector on it. It hides the scratches unless you are looking very closely at it but for the most part it looks good. Even with lighting, the scratches are hard to see
You should put the screen protector BEFORE anything getting scratches
@@MrRaphaelLippi thanks I’ll go back in time and do that!
I hope I will never need to watch this video....
Ha, ha...me too!
@@Tronicsfix i had to but, how much will this cost to get all supplies in total
@@sam.64 I just fixed mine and it cost a total of 35 dollars. I ordered everything off of Amazon.
I watched this video several times, because my screen got an faint L shaped mark on it (only visible when the screen is dark). I dropped it (Note that I have a glass screen protector on it) on the floor, picked it up and the LCD had a mark on it. I'm sad. Very sad.
Does this process help get red rid of a giant strip of dead pixels across the switch screen
Did a lcd swap. Digitalizer was difficult, but most problematic was cable connector. I did not understand that black switch while removing cable. It took two attempts to get LCD back in working state. Thanks for great instructions!
Thank you very much! now although it took me nearly 2 hours ,I dont have a gaping scratch on my screen while playing on the go
Glad this helped! That's actually good time for someone who doesn't do it all the time.
Wondering now that the OLED model has been announced if replacing old screen with an OLED screen is possible...🤔
Legit wondering the same thing 😂
if the connectors are the same on the inside then yes it should be possible
The oled screen doesn't fit in the normal switch housing, so if the conector is the same, and the board layout of the switch oled is the same it might be possible by changing all the housing for the oled housing, it would be cool, if the motherboard was exactly the same, i personally preffer lcds couse are more durable, a oled screen will last maybe 6-7 years, a lot of vita screens are dying nowadays due to being oled, i use consoles forever, i mean i'm still playing gameboy games in my gba sp, so i preffer durability rather than a bit better darks, if you don't compare them is not even notizable
Just did an lcd swap. Your video helped a bunch! Great success! Thanks!
Where can i get the lcd and can u send me the link plz
Jesse wild look on ebay
could one put a better quality screen like oled inside instead?
Is there any easier way to do this?
mel b like , no because it is specially made for switch a the right size and with ribbon cable so no + idk why u would need that
I rather PAY $100 to a professional than to do that to my switch...I know I will damage it beyond repair
Don’t be afraid to try new things just make sure you really want the best outcome that’s all... I swapped my lcd in literally 10min since I’ve watched many videos to the point where I memorized where each screw, pin, paperlike thingies go. I ended up changing the thermal paste too.
Believe in you r self make it a try open your eyes mind dont stay at the same point
Home Home well to anyone reading the comment above, he basically means, "get out of your comfort zone"
You can just buy a new one if you break your Switch they are still in the shops.
At that point -just freaking pay for a new switch if you can throw a couple 200 more lol
Bruh... That iOpener looks exactly like a sock full of rice lol
Shhh don't reveal industry secrets
That is exactly what I used!😂
Dumb question.
What adhesive can we use for the digitizer replacement?
3M double sided adhesive does the trick!
@@JPGarmay What size tape would you recommend? Thanks
@@mrobles62 3m double sided phone tape would work just fine
I bought a Switch on launch day and very shortly after the warranty was up a speck of dust showed up inside the screen that is SO irritating. I'm going out to buy the necessary tools to remove, clean and reattach the digitizer ASAP. I finally got the nerve to attempt it after watching this video a hundred times haha
I just put it in my backpack with clothes and now i have a giant scratch on it...
xFELYNEx xFx When a plastic screen is dropped it will most likely not break but it will scratch and having to use a screen protector sucks because I prefer the naked look of the Switch.
Same with me
Same except I got multiple scratches
Same
Gosh damn that hurts more than anything q-q
I had my switch since Christmas and it has a lot of scratches and I don't like it ;-;
@@jordanmyers3489 or if it has already happened you can try not being rude and advise replacing the screen THEN investing in a screen protector to prevent the new one from getting scratched up
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@@jordanmyers3489 why r u telling him to take care of his screen but ur watching a video on how to fix a broken screen💀💀
I put it in my backpack and when I took it out to play on it the screen was messed up I cried so much this helped so much
Same that's why I came here
Aww. Relatable 😅that’s why I’m here
Lmao
Thank you so much! I just replace the lcd from my switch with your help! Cheers from Brazil!
Can you do a video on replacing the front panel on the switch? I got a new shell and digitizer but I'm missing something. Seems like no one has done it yet.
Awesome. My husband and I went to a recycling center today and I askd about junk handheld consoles. The guy sold me a pefectly working Switch Lite for $5 because the screen was just messed up. (He said $25, but I just asked him if he'd take $5, and he said yes!) I'm going to order a new screen and play it! It had nearly every Final Fantasy game downloaded and all the new Pokemon games! Can't WAIT! 🎉
Hey I have a question, I wanna get a new digitizer because the one I have has scratches. How do I make it stick again. Do I need to buy some adhesive?
Daniel Fuentes yeah you should
Your dad vibes are off the charts brother!
Thanks, this video helped me a lot. Was a little uncertain about doing this myself, repair costs in my area would be as expensive as buying a whole new console. 40$ in parts and it's good as new. Much easier than people made it out to be, but the screws for my side rails really gave me some grief. Hope I never have to remove those again
So I’m so confused, I have an original switch I was going to replace the digitizer on and when I got the glue off and the screen lifted the lcd came up and seemed like it was fused, are there switches with fused lcd-digitizers?
Me: As long as there is no soldering, this might be doable.
Sees all the guitar picks in the Switch: As long as there is no soldering and guitar picks used, this might the doable!
I also need to replace the FRONT HOUSING FRAME. After you remove the digitizer, there four screws under the adhesive. If you remove those four screws, will the front housing frame disassemble?
I know this is an older video, but I’m going to be attempting this tomorrow. Whenever I repair hardware, I always remove as little components as possible. So I was wondering, is it really necessary to remove the joycon rails to change the screen? The camera angle made it difficult to see where the ribbon cables were attached, so I can’t tell if they were really in the way.
this is late, but you 100% need to remove them
Dude knows his stuff,he saved me some money1👍👍👍👍👍😁good video.
Hey! Do you have any tips on how to remove the screen if you’ve accidentally scraped it while trying to pry up the adhesive?
Thanks for the video, really helpful, although I have replaced the LCD and touch screen. It's all working apart from the touch element of the front screen, do you have any advice on what to do. I have made sure all connections and ribbons are good/not damaged etc...
Could be the game slot.
Any advice for installing a new front plate for the switch? I can't seem to find any videos changing the front plate (which I know will involve removing the screen/digitizer)
jairoy From the video, after the digitizer has been removed, it looks like there are four screws under the adhesive that hold the front housing frame. I will assume if you take those screws out, the front housing frame should slide out. But this needs to be confirmed as I’m not sure.
Hi I tried this and it kinda worked my lcd was broke so i put a new one in then I put on my switch the screen was light black but when I tapped the screen I could hear sound so I opened it up again and when I took the lcd out it’s cable was broke do you think that is why there was no light
Does the digitizer mount directly into the switch outer plastic housing? I want to make a mock switch for display purposes, so I need an empty shell, but the digitizer and joycon rail acceptors mounted as well, so it's just an empty, display shell
Yes, the digitizer mounts to the frame.
@@Tronicsfix thank you for this!!!!
Your the only one on RUclips I found that has a video on this
Is there any way I can find a gorilla glass digitizer for my switch? I would adore to keep the bare look of my switch, not wanting a screen protector, though I don't wanna keep getting scratches on plastic screens. Someone please help by telling me if people made gorilla glass digitizers yet :O
I haven't seen one yet.
Fantastic. Thank you so much Steve. How do you remove the glue when you are installing a new screen?
You should be able to just pull most of it up with your fingers. If not you can always use rubbing alcohol to get it off.
Thanks for the reply Steve.
Is there a place I can go to to get it repaired?
You can always send it to us: tronicsfix.com/collections/get-started
TronicsFix thank you
You just saved me
jahmen
$100 in US I think it’s more in Uk
I have a question, is it possible to replace the touch screen with a different better touch screen with better hz and resolution and smaller bezel
T W hahaha no
im not an expert on this topic but why does the plastic panel have a ribbon cabel? is this for the touch input or what purpose does it serve?
my other question would be: shouldnt one be able to manufacture a glass panel with that ribbon cabel on it? then one could swap the plastic screen for a glass one to reduce scratches.
The top plastic panel? That's called a digitizer and yes it's for touch input.
I'm sure one would be able to manufacture one made of glass if one had a manufacturing facility. The tradeoff is that it would break way easier. Since this is a handheld I'm guessing Nintendo would rather make a console that is less likely to break.
digitizer could translate to fingerizer :P
Oh how you have improved!
Is that thermal paste when installing it back together?
Yes
Do I need to replace the thermal paste like in the video? If so, what kind?
I know absolutely 0 about thermal paste
xxVRTX_DRFt23 yes and most thermal pastes will suffice.
Just go to Best buy and ask for a small tube it's inexpensive.
Hearing the adhesive come apart from the switch hurt my soul
what if I wanted to replace the front shell surrounding the screen? not the back. My switch fell out of my bag one time, even though the screen didn't get damaged, the front actually did and it kinda drives me nuts. is that tougher?
Taran Abel I'm in the same situation. Why is the rear shell the only piece easily replaceable...?
The Front and the digitizer is together and you can replace it! Just buy a digitizer and follow the instruktiions in the Vid :D
Maximilian Schäffler where can I get a digitizer?
aligning the lcd 13:00 How do you know if it corectly done ? Im planing to shell swap my v1 the frame is bent and its anoying me.
I have a question, the upper half of the shell, can this be removed from the other components? Specifically, can it be removed after the digitizer is removed? I know the case is a two part construction, but I want to replace the top bezil due to it cracking. I'm re shelling the unit anyway just want to know if that's possible, thanks!
Does anything have to be done after doing all this for the touchscreen part to work? Everything seems to work for me except the actual touchscreen. Curious if there is a calibration I need to run or if I should try reseating all the cables associated with the screen and the digitizer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Is there any way of messaging you? I have an image of my switch and I'm not entirely sure if its the LCD that needs replacing, Touch screen still works perfectly fine
Are you the one that emailed me the other day?
Is it possible to replace the front face plate without taking apart the screen? My vent spokes are broken and looking to replace the whole frame
You would have to buy an all new lcd and digitizer for the new face plate if you didn’t want to take apart the screen from the old face plate to transfer it over.
What was the paste applied? Cooling paste (at around 14 min)?
Do I need to remove the digitizer to replace my switch frame?
Sry for asking but do hairdryer work as replacement for both of those tools?
Heat gun n the pillow looking thing
I've put my switch back together and my LCD still has some play (shakes around a bit). I never even replaced the display, just the digitizer. Can I fix this?
Thanks for the support i needed a screen replacement video
It was scratch up and i took your advice and got a screen Procter
Good idea!
Do I need re-apply Double Sided Tape or Glue or Adhesive or Mighty Bond Epoxy.
Yes, you'll want to put adhesive on it.
@@Tronicsfix how much to fix a crack screen on my switch ?
@@Blas294 is it the plastic that's cracked or the actual screen?
Any advice for getting that ribbon removed at 2:57? Mine seems stuck in there and I don’t want to force it out. Does it go out to the side or on the top?
Is it possible to replace the screen I'm there with something better? Like an IPS or OLED screen?
Unfortunately, no. They don't make those.
I just did the repair and you don't need to remove the rails at all. You only need to remove the center screws of the rails to open up the Switch and do your repair.
Can you make a video on how to replace the front plate chassis on the Switch? Can't find any online
Maybe
I was thinking on making the replacement myself but after this... 100$ for replacement doesn't sound that bad
Question.
Does the adhesive on the digitizer still stick properly after you've removed it?
This helped a lot! Needed to replace a digitizer that had been severely clawed up by getting lodged down the side of a recliner. Removal was a breeze and everything seemed tip top shape! However, the digitizer has a GIGANTIC deadzone that takes up all but the outer edges of the screen. Bad digitizer? Bad board component? The ribbon cable and where it plugs into looks completely undamaged.
Could be the digitizer itself, the ribbon cable or even the game card slot.
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Physical games and headphones work fine, but it still very well could be. I've yet to return it to my friend, but none of the games on this switch rely too much on the touch controls. The digitizer fits rather snug even without the use of accompanying double sided tape, so I left that out if my friend wants to try again it should be a rather simple swap out.
bro I have the exact same problem after I replaced the lcd and digitizer, did you ever figure out what the problem is?
@@MrPuertoRicanGaming did anyone ever figure out the problem? I've had this happen on multiple switches with many different digitizers. I haven't found a solution yet.
It's a bit late, but did you use the screen calibration option in the settings?
my screen got scratched in a backpack, needed this video preemptively
Need help with this, every video I've seen just seems to slide the digitized ribbon in with no problem but mine doesnt go all the way in. Can anyone help with that?
Hello, question for changing just the digitizer I have to take out the joycon rails? Mine have the screws stripped cause I got it second hand and the other guy stripped them while changing the shell of the console.
I broke a piece of plastic off one of the covers that holds the cables. Now the cable is able to connect and be able to be held in place by the lever that the plastic has but now a section of where the plastic part covered shows the metal lines it once covered. The switch works fine and I haven't played with it long. So I wanted to know if there would be a long lasting effect because of the missing section of the plastic?
If I want to do a front shell swap, would it be enough to remove the digitizer and screen, then undo the screws under the digitizer and remove all the insides in one piece? The official guide video goes through and disconnects all the parts one by one, then removes the front shell from the inner frame (the part with the hole that the lcd ribbon goes through). If the motherboard and other modules are connected to that inner frame, rather than the front shell, then it seems like it would be a lot faster and easier, as long as there's not something I don't know that would prevent that.
Does this only work to swap out scratched screens? Because there is a crack on the bottom right corner of my switch and it has messed up the screen and I can’t even tell what is happening. It displays a lot of different colours and lines of colours and I would really love to fix it.
This works for replacing any screen.
TronicsFix
Thanks!
Can you use the Y1.5 to do all the Y screw in the system? this came with my joycon analog replacements and I just want to be sure before I attempt replacement of my LCD. Thanks!
My switch is scratched right in the middle of the screen. I dont fell like i can fix the switch on my own. Can i send it to you if so, how much does it cost
Can I send mine to you as well?
Yeah but I won't send it back
Chris Pozo lol
KIddoCognito he wont even read this.
Really? Mines too at The same place!
I got anxiety from just watching this
do you know how to just unscrew and replace the front shell surrounding the screen? I know how to replace the back shell but what about the front?
Is there screen replacement parts available so I can fix it myself?
They aren't available yet.
William Diana They Are Available Now!
Bert 64 Link? I really want to try this.
Galaxy :p There is link in the suggested during the video
Hey TronicsFix, I have a question. I'm having an issue with my Switch where the middle of the digitizer is bulging out (most noticeable on the bottom middle, but is still visible on the top), unlike how people say their right side is. I was wondering if there was any possible fix to that, or if I have to send it to Nintendo for repairs. I've tried pushing it down but it doesn't work and has only gotten worse over time. I do have an amFilm glass screen protector on it. Don't know if that affects anything or not. My theory is that the heat from the dock melted the adhesive holding the two pieces together. Please let me know what you think and any ideas you might have to fix this issue. Thank you!
I’ve probably missed the link to this, but is there any link in the description of the video that leads to a good screen to actually replace it??
Tronix fix do you also repair nintendo switch shell? Front and back because i tried looking up videos on shell replacements and they only show back replacements
hi, did you disconnect both rail ribbon cables from mother board? I saw you remove one side, but leave the one under the power cable?
What are the foam pads called that are black square that is under the metal shielding? I need replacements for foam pads but I can't seem to find them me be if you can tell me what they are called?
Hey I replaced the audio chip board to a switch and the digitizer is no longer working? It was just a simple ribbon cable. Nothing big. Not sure if its something I could've done. Any suggestions?
I have not taken one apart yet, are all the screws the same or so I have to watch out for different lengths, widths, and heads?
This video help me in all the process, but at the end of the job done, the Nintendo logo appears just one time, then turn black, it keeps on black sometime it make like a white flash. We can hear the sounds of the game or menu when bottoms are pressed, we put it on the dock and my son can play for now but not when goes mobile. Could you know what it could be?
Hello! Could you remove the digitizer by itself if you wanted to? Like without having to open the entire switch? There is a piece of dust inside between the lcd and digitizer and it’s driving me crazy
My switch's screen is lifting up at the top right. I've already voided the warranty by disassembling the whole thing before. Can I just use LOCA glue to just bind the whole digitizer to the touch screen or would it be better to use double-sided heat resistant tape to bind the touch screen to the frame like it already it?
i got a dead pixel im sure over time its going to spread, this doesnt seem to bad to replace thank you
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I don’t think I’d be able to do this myself after I attempted to replace the LCD on my Wii U Gamepad. How much do you charge so that I can send my Switch over?
Can you use a hairdryer instead of an iopener?
IPoopedMyPantsArry yes
How long should you leave the ifixit iopener on the screen to loosen the adhesive? In the video it was abit vague.
Which switch LCD and screen would you buy from Amazon? I saw a few and reviews not great....Son broke his LCD and screen scratched so what to replace it. Didn't see a lot of options on Amazon or Ebay and curious on which is best.
So I screwed up pretty bad. I have a first run Nintendo Switch that has seen some wear and tear. A couple months ago it started overheating in dock mode and the shell started falling apart. I ended up getting a new Switch for myself and my niece was thinking about buying one herself. I told her about the “damaged” one I had and she asked if she could just have it. I obliged but little to her knowledge I ordered some replacement parts from China including a new more powerful fan (according to the listing), new screws, and front and back Shells. After a few months I finally got the parts and I swapped everything out, everything looks and sounds great until the moment it comes to turn on the console and test it. There is no display on the LCD screen, the backlight turns on, the digitizer works, and the console Switches to TV mode when placed in the dock but there just seems to be a problem with displaying an image when in handheld mode. I think maybe I damaged the LCD with my heat gun during the tear down process or maybe one of the ribbons got damaged so I ordered another LCD screen to replace the current one. I just finished replacing it (carefully) but I’m still having the same problem. Any info you could provide on what could possibly be the issue and how I can get this fixed for my niece I would greatly appreciate it. She is a good kid and deserves a new console herself if I could actually find one but I want her to at least have a fully functional console. Thanks in advance -DadPlayingGames
I got my switch second hand and the lcd is damaged, there's blue and green spots on the lcd, do I just need a replacement?
Yes you only need a replacement it means the lcd was damaged by someone opening it up
@@zacktheprogamer7999 it kind of looks like a little kid punched the screen 😅
@@amybroadfield5159 it could be that the screen is damaged or that it had been opened up and wasn't properly closed so something is pressing against the screen causing the blue spots.
If I only replace the digitizer, do I need to also detach the LCD ribbon cable? (probably a stupid question)
Do these replacement LCDs come with a protective film on them? I've seen some on ebay with a blue film on the back and a clear film on the front.
Yes
do you need to buy new adhesive and reapply it?
If the old adhesive is still there and in good condition it can still work fine.
@@Tronicsfix Thank you :)
Supposedly the new switches have the LCD and Digitizer bonded? I have the HAC-001(-01). I want to repair this 100% perfect as it was without misalignment. What I want to know before I attempt the repair, should the LCD first be bonded to the digitizer? Any tips on that?
Got the digitizer replaced with eaze! But however every time the switch is turned off and back on, only the outside registers inputs. Only way to get it to work again is to unplug the new one, plug in old one, reboot with it plugged in, then plug new one in again. Only works until system is power cycled then i have the same issue. Any ideas of what this issue is? Obviously youve dealt with lots of these so you mustve had this issue before
weird question: should the digitizer work if not glued? Because i wanted to test it before glueing it and the touch screen doesnt seem to be working so i don't know if the new one is broken or it just needs to be very tight to the lcd screen to be working (and it isnt if not glued).'
edit: it seems that sometimes it register the touch on the left side of the screen but its still not glued.
I hear there are a few versions of the digitizer, if I order one from say, AliExpress, what do I need to look out for in terms of compatibility.
My switch is unpatched v1
Would this work on my switch? It has a slight bend in the plastic and you can see a small crack at the top, I’m not sure if it’s only the screen that’s broke or more stuff internally.
If I were to replace the front chassis, would I only need to take off the backplate, metal plate, rails, digitizer, and LCD?
The inside looks so beautiful!!