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Nintendo switch won’t turn on or charge

I’m guessing probably a charging port or battery isssue told my nephew I would do my best to try to fix it. Just wanting some advice if anyone has any

Update (11/29/25)

Ok here is a photo it looks damaged to me and when I plug it in it dosent even show the charging icon on the top left

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take a close photo of the charge port and post it here

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Ok here is a photo it looks damaged to me and when I plug it in it dosent even show the charging icon on the top left

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Hi!

That USB-C port is definitely damaged and need to be replaced!

Do you have any expierence with soldering? I recommend to use a heat gun for this.

If you don’t have experience with that, I would bring it a local repair shop.

Guide to give you an idea: https://youtu.be/j7O_8EhMaBI?si=Jww5n10B...

Please let us know how it goes!

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