Nintendo Switch 2 Battery Removal - iFixit Repair Guide

Free Shipping on Domestic Orders $75+

What you need

1. Step 1 Weaken the adhesive
  Tool used on this step:
  iFixit Adhesive Remover
  $19.99
  
  Buy
  Tilt the bottom edge of the console upward.
  
  Apply a few drops of adhesive remover or high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol inside the battery well from its bottom cutout to weaken the adhesive.
  
  Make sure not to puncture or scrape the bottom of the battery.
  
  If you're using adhesive remover, follow these preparation steps first.
  
  Hold the console upright for 1–2 minutes for the solvent to flow under the battery and weaken the adhesive.
  Edit
  
  Ask FixBot
  
  Add Comment
  
  1024
3. Step 2 Lift the battery
  Don't bend the battery. If you see the battery bending, or if you're having difficulty prying, apply more solvent.
  
  Insert the flat end of a spudger underneath the battery from the battery well cutout.
  
  Slowly pry the battery up until its adhesive is fully separated from the frame. You can pry against the metal grille along the bottom edge of the console.
  Edit
  
  Ask FixBot
  
  Add Comment
  
  1024
4. Step 3 Remove the battery
  Remove the battery.
  Edit
  
  Ask FixBot
  
  Add Comment
  
  1024

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Cancel: I did not complete this guide.

Author

Nick Schultz

Member since: 03/24/24

65,446 Reputation

343 Guides authored

+38 more badges

0 Guide Comments

View Statistics:

Past 24 Hours: 1

Past 7 Days: 8

Past 30 Days: 18

All Time: 297