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Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation

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    1. Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation, Install the hinges: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation, Install the hinges: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation, Install the hinges: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Align one of the hinges with its alignment peg on the kickstand and set it into place.

      • Use a JIS 00 driver to install the two 2.3 mm‑long silver screws securing the hinge.

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    2. Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation: step 2, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation: step 2, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Align the other hinge with its alignment peg on the kickstand and set it into place.

      • Use a JIS 00 driver to install the two 2.3 mm‑long silver screws securing the hinge.

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    3. Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation, Open the hinges: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation, Open the hinges: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use your fingers to pull the hinges open until they're fully straight.

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    4. Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation, Install the hinge covers: step 4, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation, Install the hinge covers: step 4, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation, Install the hinge covers: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Align one of the hinge covers with its respective hinge and press it into place.

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    5. Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation: step 5, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation: step 5, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Repeat this process for the other hinge cover.

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    6. Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Switch 2 Hinges Installation: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use a JIS 00 driver to install the 1.7 mm‑long black screw securing each hinge cover to the kickstand (two screws total).

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Conclusion

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

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