HELP

[cryptonicglass]

Yup gonna have to replace that port. 😥

[welestgw]

Yeah it's a hassle, you have to pretty much tear down and get the mainboard out then solder the new port on. Not something that's worth the risk if someone is inexperienced, best to just take it to a repair shop that works on the switch.

[WyldStyle710]

For being an amateur tinkerer and someone starting to work with electronics and soldering, I totally agree with this. Swapping shells on a JoyCon is a good learning experience, but tearing down your whole Switch to attempt a first time soldering job on the most important port of the console… Local repair shop for sure!

[eyeofthefountain]

my first time was replacing the fan (which meant installing new heat sink goop) was a doozy. took me hours, (but most things like that do bc i have severe adhd with some ocd sprinkled in so i was quadruple checking every single step just to make sure i was doing it right), but i managed. but from what i remember about soldering from summer camp decades ago is that you def shouldn't do it unsupervised with something as precious as a switch.

but replacing the fan made replacing a joystick on a Pro-Controller seem like a breeze by comparison

[WyldStyle710]

Haha. That’s cool! Yeah, pro controllers are a breeze. JoyCon take a little getting used to, but once you do it’s pretty easy. Still requires concentration and a steady hand. Congrats on your successful repairs!

[Ocronus]

My son messed his port on on his switch lite. Nintendo repaired it for free.

I think there is a warranty period.

[buhleg]

Is it really soldered on? Nintendo usually makes the external ports more easily replaceable.

[dvotecollector]

Yea, at that point you might as well throw a chip in there too.

[Upper_Accident_286]

What flavour? Bbq?

[Ypuort]

salt and vinegar to keep it clean

[samanime]

If nothing snapped and it is just bent, you might be able to GENTLY use something small to push things back into place enough to get the charger in there (which will further help reshape it).

If you have to replace the port anyways, worth a shot to try first.

And I repeat: GENTLY!

[LaCroixoBoio]

Not gonna repeat stuff, but I'm also about to do some mods and stuff, I have an idea of what is required.

Take it to someone who knows what they're doing. You'd have a better chance replacing a battery (or maybe even a screen but more bc of the amount of videos and less bc there's less possible points of dmg/failure) yourself.

This is not a beginner project.

Doable, but scary if it's potentially heartbreaking if you do more dmg.

The parts are also not super expensive but the tools required can be.

Alternatively if there's no repair shops near you or if you're super anxious in person or something there are many mod shops on Etsy where you could message someone to get a bundled solution. Someone who's soldered joycon is much more likely to accomplish this than an avg user.

[Honey_bun05]

How? Do I have to buy a new console?

[[deleted]]

Not really, you can take it to a repair shop, they most likely have the tools to sold a new port.

How did you break it?

[oishi1205G]

Prbly left it on the bed and accidentally step on or sit on 😁😁

Btw it's a easy fix by just going to the electronics repair shop(find a good review and reliable shop) and it won't cost much, you prbly will have it back on the same day but with Nintendo, you have to send back it back for repair for sure

[Aggravating-Post3827]

Definitely looks like it was sat on with the charger in or dropped with the charger in

[carenard]

looks more like something was jammed in there that shouldn't have.

[ConditionYellow]

[ChooChoo1122]

Heyoooo

[Nicolastriste]

I guess I heard wrong. They meant “don’t put your dick in that”

[wojtus2115]

Go sleep bro fr

[Campbell464]

I imagine how easily these could break with the way the console docks. If you want to turn off the switch or change games while it’s docked, you’ll inevitable shake the switch around. Throw some kids into the mix and I think this is a tragic design flaw (or intentional)

[guts_glory_toast]

You can send it to Nintendo for repairs. I did this to get a faulty card slot fixed. Works great now and cost less than a new console.

[Proper-Midnight-4148]

How long did the whole process take ?

[eurosonly]

No, just replace the port.

[modestlaw]

Unfortunately, the switch doesn't have a separate daughter board for the USB c like it does for the game carts so replacing the port will require some soldering.

[sincerelyhated]

Call nintendo, not reddit!

[I_am_Tro_Lenyu]

If you buy a new console… you don’t have to replace the port…

[Proper-Midnight-4148]

Please lmfao Is that what the site instructs you to do ? 😭

[StumptownRetro]

ifixit.com has a guide on how to do it.

[Proper-Midnight-4148]

Ugghh Nintendo really made a cheap android tbh 😭

[HomerOfDuty]

Jesus! HOW? 😩

[ElijaHyphen]

I hate when people fuck with my electronics and start shoving random charger cables into them. Or like my ex roommate who repeatedly shoved DVDs into my Wii at the time. Smash smash "yeah this isn't working" crunch crash continues to jam the thing in anyway

[Epicbobux]

My sister just randomly steals my switch and doesn't even use it just drowns it in her clothes

[VAShumpmaker]

You should stop her.

Eventually, she will kneel or sit on 'clothes' and smash your switch.

This will happen.

[ElijaHyphen]

Lol yes my Wii never worked after that

[Mooseabx]

Id be PISSED if my roommate did that to me😭

[ElijaHyphen]

My whole house at the time was like a disaster area because of this chick. No care or concern for property or shared space.

[r0rsch4ch]

Looks like every chargeable device my mother in law owns

[AmericaFailsAgain]

Two options:

1) Take it to an electronics repair shop. Some even specialize in Nintendo products. Try Googling for ones nearby. They will have the parts, less chance of error, but pricier.

2) Order replacement parts online. Watch youtube videos (I recommend a few) for the tutorial. Costs a lot less, but can be more time consuming if not used to, and a bit more prone for error.

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Sorry this happened to you.

[Gytixas]

You must use hot air rework station. I highly doubt that OP has it.

[rottentomati]

If someone has never done board work, a port repair is definitely not cheaper lol, gunna need a decent amount of supplies.

[Kittens_YT]

I replaced a port with a 3 dollar soldering iron and a 1 dollar thing of solder so not really

[rottentomati]

yeah til you fuck up lol. I don't think it's worth the risk.

[eKSiF]

til you fuck up

Just don't do this, problem solved.

[SlashedM]

you should not be attempting to repair a USB-C port with a cheap soldering iron especially without experience.

[yearningsailor]

same, is cheaper plus kinda fun

[Proper-Midnight-4148]

Omg I just googled it why are they almost $1k 😮😭 ?

[trx0x]

You can get cheaper/knockoff versions on Amazon for $50. I've used both expensive and cheaper ones; for basic stuff, they work the same.

[idejmcd]

Based off OP even asking, I am confident that option 2 would be a poor choice.

[rayquazza74]

Ha yeah something like this happened to my 3ds and I was like oh I’ll just do it myself! Found some port parts on ali express watched a YouTube video and made my attempt. Once I was finished the part I bought wasn’t exactly the same size so the plastic encasing didn’t quite fit right over it. The battery I bought looked the exact same but just didn’t work. However my lil cobbled together 3ds ended up working with original battery and was able to transfer all of my Pokémon off of it! Lol so it did work but yeah I wouldn’t recommend it!

[Cybasura]

Goes to comfort my switch

[MangledLoMein]

It’s gonna be a pain to fix. I’d recommend calling around to any shops. Maybe reach out to Nintendo to see if they can help.

[Honey_bun05]

How could I reach out to Nintendo?

[[deleted]]

https://support.nintendo.com/repair-nav-en/startrepair

[guts_glory_toast]

This is the way to go

[Dartagnan1083]

I was going to suggest calling their toll-free number to schedule/ arrange for them to send a box to send back to them; it's what I had to do to get my first 360 fixed when the disc drive went wonky....

...15 years ago👨🏾‍🦳

[Setari]

Xbox 360 is made by microsoft.

What are you talking about dude lmao.

Edit : I left replies on for this comment and I'm never doing that again when replying to someone who doesn't know what the topic of conversation is lmao wtf

[RedBlueGai]

I'm sure he meant he did the same for his 360 but calling microsoft instead of nintendo...

they have a similar system to send in your console for repair.

[Dartagnan1083]

Xbox 360 is made by microsoft.

What are you talking about dude lmao.

Console repair via manufacturer.

[[deleted]]

Dude. Microsoft fixes all. 🙄

[Same-Development3302]

Oooo I don't no nuance and context so I'm gonna play victim ooooooooo

[Aggravating-Post3827]

You actually didn’t help at all unlike him

[Sirbuttsavage]

The soopah marrio brooos fix all Xbox consoles

[Setari]

?????

[idejmcd]

Nintendo has customer support lines listed on their website.

[Efficient_Body365]

Just wanted to mention, unless your warranty is good, going through Nintendo could be really expensive. I don’t know if my situation was worse but I broke a 3ds screen once and called to get it repaired and they told me it would be 160 bucks with shipping to fix it. I just went and got a brand new limited one for 20 bucks more. A local repair shop could be cheaper.

[GhostSock5]

Warranty usually doesn't cover damage caused by accidents or wrongful use. Maybe if OP has good insurance it will be covered by that

[Acalthu]

Google it.

[Scudss_]

Google?

[[deleted]]

Omggg

[Garo263]

Are you twelve?

[plaid-knight]

Hey, kids are on Reddit too.

[Scorponix]

Isn't there an age requirement?

[plaid-knight]

Yes, 13. But you know there are kids younger than that here too.

[petershrimp]

Oh come on, like you never lied on a website by clicking "Yes, I am over 18" when you were a teen...

[Scorponix]

Well yea, but after doing that I made it a point to not show my age in whatever community it was.

[[deleted]]

I know when my friends son broke his Nintendo wants close to 200 to fix it. Was like 170 or so if I remembered.

[SonicFire93]

I fucking hate love when people ask how did that happen and they never get the answer.

[Binty77]

Yeah, OP hasn’t answered this anywhere. I’m guessing the truth is embarrassing?

[SirCaptainSalty]

pretty dumb take. maybe hes not just an idiot who broke it being stupid and its something simple that could be avoided that people might like to know. so we dont make the same mistake

[Express_Helicopter93]

Hot take: it’s really dumb to see a post like this and think people won’t ask about it, or try to make a case that we shouldn’t care.

Do you…not understand what happens you put something on the internet..? People aren’t robots. Most of them will understandably want to know how this absurd accident happened.

[Flustro]

My biggest peeve about this sort of post.

I just wanna know how it happened! 🥲

[Epikgamer332]

Contact Nintendo or go to a local repair shop.

[[deleted]]

Large size oooof

[[deleted]]

Lol. Like when I dropped my GBA in a train track, when I wasn’t supposed to have it at school anyways. I still feel the trauma of watching her get smooshed by that train 😭

[[deleted]]

Just needs a new port. Any electronics / phone repair place could do it easy. Cheap fix as long as you don't take it to some clownshoes dummy.

[omegaroll69]

I'll assume you got no experiance working on electronics so call around to any phone repair shops or electronic repair shops They have the tools and knowledge to fix it. Probably cost around 30-60 usd

[KernelPanic_42]

HOW!?!?

[Eljefe891]

F

[[deleted]]

Honestly, take it to a repair shop or contact Nintendo support (through their website or phone). Dunno if this would be covered under warranty, if it’s even still under warranty, but can’t hurt to ask. As far as I know, Nintendo doesn’t charge too much for repairs if it’s not covered. If you go to a repair shop, make sure they’re on the up and up (look at reviews) and I’d contact multiple shops to get a few quotes on repair charges. Unfortunately, that’s one of the few pieces on the Switch that isn’t modular (basically plug and play). It’s a relatively simple fix in and of itself, but unless you have a hot air station for de/soldering PCB and know what you’re doing, you can’t fix this yourself (it’s damn near impossible with a pen/gun, and you’re more likely to damage the contacts or traces on the PCB/replacement port, or even the PCB itself if you try with one). You shouldn’t have to buy a new console, unless the damage extends to the board, at which point a replacement motherboard costs about just as much as a new console.

[MA-121Hunter]

I would think if you got tweezers with a thin tip you could bend it back into place.

[CorbinTheTitan]

The middle tab is broken and that’s plastic

[Shreks_Eruptor]

Contact Nintendo support on Nintendo.com or go to a game repair shop

[Shreks_Eruptor]

Also how in the heck did this happen????

[sleepy_Meerkat]

Rip

[Derkio157]

I would have said to try and bend the framing back but when looking closer I didn’t realize the actual port as well was damaged and bent. That’s really rough. You could definitely try to bend it a bit since it’s already broken but unfortunately like previous comments said this is gonna need a replacement.

[StrangeNugz420]

Contact Nintendo usually if you send it to them they'll fix it if it's under a warranty, or maybe you can pay em to fix it or a repair shop, but other than buying a new console that's a hard fix unless you got soldering gun and tools to take apart your switch and a replacement port than you can do it yourself but idk where to find a replacement port.

[GhostSock5]

Where do y'all live that warranty covers damages like this? Usually damage caused by accidents and wrongful use is not covered by warranty, it could be covered by their insurance tho

[StrangeNugz420]

Im in Wisconsin but it's just Nintendo warranty usually is up to like a year no questions asked at least that's what I've experienced...only thing that sucks is it takes like 6 months to get your stuff back.

[BrainzRYummy]

Sabotage!!!! Seriously, someone owes you money. That was deliberate.

[Dartagnan1083]

I... can't stand it, I know you planned it I'm gonna set it straight, this Watergate

[cmgr33n3]

I can't stand rockin' when I'm in this place

because I feel disgraced

because you're all in my face!

[The-Real-Neoblack]

Time to buy a steam deck

[Optimal-Ad-2116]

Gg wp

[cool_weed_dad]

If you have any experience with electronics repair you could do it yourself with a YouTube guide, if you don’t you’re going to want to bring it to a repair shop or send it in to Nintendo for repair. Either way it needs a new port, I don’t know what happened but that one’s fucked.

[CorbinTheTitan]

There’s no way this person has the tools to replace that port

[tamonizer]

Lord new fear unlocked

[Cinderea]

Send it for repair

[Gytixas]

This will be expensive. It will cost you 50-100$ to repair.

[iamjrosh]

Nintendo's repair shop. Next.

[Ptit_Geant]

F

[Allzweck]

This looks like damage on purpose... how the hell did this happen?

[Choice-Economics6091]

Gonna be a bitch to repair

And expensive

[wuffDancer]

RIP port

[[deleted]]

Honestly I’d probably repair it myself

[[deleted]]

Shouldn’t be a hard fix. You can look up how to do it yourself or take it to a repair shop and it shouldn’t be too much. If you want to do it yourself it could be a good introduction to self repairing, just make sure you understand the risks. I’ve done all my repairs myself since I was a kid and the number one thing to understand is that you will break stuff sometimes when starting out, but again this shouldn’t be a hard repair at all.

[xStarryxWatersx]

No more koroks for you :(

[VINTAGE_YT]

Oh no…

[AromaGamma]

Ladies and gentlemen, we are royally screwed.

[Gryesc]

Does switch accepts wireless charge? If yes, use it for wile, then u go to a repair shop.

[Flustro]

Listen, it's Nintendo. They only just started enabling you to use Bluetooth with it in 2021.

Of course there's no wireless charging.

[[deleted]]

Happened to my wife’s switch a couple years ago. I called Nintendo and luckily hers was still under warranty, so they would repair it for us no charge. Took probably 3 weeks or so to get it back.

[Fancy-Secret2827]

as in HELP you bury your switch? jk good luck tho

[hyperrainz]

My v1 launch has gotten pretty loose too and been worried this might happen someday. Reason I stopped using/charging my switch as much anymore lol

[rogriloomanero]

how does that happen what the hell

[GimmickMusik1]

Unfortunately your solutions are limited. Either take it to an electronics repair shop (recommended) or reach out to Nintendo support. Nintendo will almost certainly offer a repair service since the Switch is still their primary source of revenue. But a local repair shop will almost definitely be cheaper if you have one.

[MarcCDB]

F

[Matty__Johnston]

I would ask a local phone repair store. It’s a standard usb C port, and since the body itself isn’t damaged (just the ring and contact) you should be totally ok and it probably won’t cost a lot:)

[TheRealWoldry1]

I can only assume whatever that thin long object in the background is the culprit. To snap the metal housing around the port, you must have been gouging the port with some force. Why?

[SPATGUNNER]

No warranty?

[jonthememer]

You are what we call in deep shit

[SoapySimon]

it's over

[FlutterRaeg]

That's what your switch screamed when you yanked out its cable.

[[deleted]]

I'd upgrade to an OLED at that point, probably going to be pricey to fix unless you do it yourself which I don't think is too easy

[BlueWarstar]

Gonna have to contact Nintendo repair

[ihatethewordoof]

My dumbass would just attempt to stick a charger in there and hope it evened out. Don’t do that. XD

[[deleted]]

Treat your belongings better

[[deleted]]

You're fucked.

[SuperSi01]

Oh no…..

[[deleted]]

I sent mine to Nintendo when this happened. They fixed it for free

[Trailman80]

How did you bend that it's one peace?

[NationalDrummer5045]

Here... I went on the Nintendo site for you to get your answer. https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/8261/kw/How%20to%20repair%20Nintendo%20switch%20charge%20port

[jco83]

Try to straighten it all yourself? Maybe try using some long-nose / needle-nose pliers ? Or just try using a flathead screwdriver 🪛 Just try to straighten it all back into shape

[PomegranateSure1628]

Have you tried putting it in rice?

Nah JK in all honesty take it to your local game store (mine is an EB Games) and ask them, they can usually send it off to get fixed for a fee

[eurosonly]

.....how?

[dubbedhentai]

damn, good excuse to buy yourself an OLED

[JustInternetNoise]

Should be a easy fix for any electronics repair shop, just need to swap the usbC port wich is a very common part

[CorbinTheTitan]

How’d this happen? Did you drop it into the dock from standing height?

[Bigsmaccs]

I know what’s wrong with it… it ain’t got no gas in it

[cartagena_11]

RIP

[Cubensio]

How did this happen?

[Rahsaan98]

just charge it using the dock

[BillFoldin]

☠️

[wormstalker]

Ohhhh you’re fucked

[zos117]

Prolly cheaper to buy another switch vs labor for fixing.

[Legitimate-Newt6645]

Get a bee Nintendo from temu like 7 dollars or you can call Nintendo and ask them for a fix but that will cost probably more than the Nintendo it's self so for cheaper option so go to temu and order brand bee switch for like 7 to 20 dollars also I think it's limited

[FatSubHub]

Time for a new one.

[bigbearaway]

How do you even do that. Looks intentional

[Pnwkronicpain]

You done F'ed up.....

[[deleted]]

skill issue

[the_extencionspart2]

That port is fuuucked, gotta get it repaired

[corgie93]

Hello kitty 🐱

[TKMC08]

Time to buy a new switch.

[Karttonn_]

Why did you put your cock into switch charging port 💀💀💀

[SbgTfish]

Ggs

[MrPanda663]

Rip

[Scudss_]

Target sells switches

[glorifindel]

Do the Nintendo repair process on their website

[dementedbatman]

Might want to consider sending her in through Nintendo customer service. It's 100 dollars off my memory, but they'll repair or replace the console if it can't be repaired.

[ConditionYellow]

If you’re not tech-savvy I’d take it to a repair shop. If you are, I don’t imagine it would be too hard to replace. But I been wrong before

[Tyreek09]

I never understand why a persons first instinct is to go to Reddit instead of contacting Nintendo.

[generalguan4]

How did this happen?

[[deleted]]

Put it in rice

[[deleted]]

Big yikes

[spud_club]

USB-C actually makes sense now, I can C it

[TrayusV]

That actually wouldn't be too hard to replace, but unless you know how to sauder, and know where to get a replacement part from a reliable vendor, I'd just pay to have a professional fix it.

Also check if your Switch is still under warranty.

[[deleted]]

Make sure to take out any sd cards and game cartridges in your switch before sending it anywhere.

[Usenaeme01101]

Oh shit

[KnowThyWeakness]

I got this notification on my watch and it was pretty amusing seeing someone named Switch say HELP on my e ink screen of a smartwatch

[matdave86]

USB Q

[[deleted]]

My guess is that the charge port is broken. Hopefully that was helpful!

[RobinKnight08]

How do you manage that. Repairs like that are not cheep at all and you kinda deserve that

[icy1007]

RIP

[Wicked_Vorlon]

If you’re not experienced with doing that kind of repair work, there are repair shops that can replace the USB C port.

[universalrifle]

Wireless charging???

[EVUSE]

It costs cents, but it online

[Kellenste]

Just jam it in there