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Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal

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This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and isn’t meant to be used alone.

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    1. Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal, Disconnect the MicroSD card reader: step 1, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal, Disconnect the MicroSD card reader: step 1, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal, Disconnect the MicroSD card reader: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the MicroSD card reader press connector, located next to the bottom USB‑C port.

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    2. Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal, Lift the tape: step 2, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal, Lift the tape: step 2, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal, Lift the tape: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Insert the point of a spudger underneath the black tape securing the MicroSD card reader.

      • Slowly lift the tape off the card reader.

      • Leave the tape attached to the shield plate—it'll be reused during reassembly.

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    3. Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal, Remove the cable bracket: step 3, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal, Remove the cable bracket: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use a JIS 00 driver to remove the 1.6 mm‑long black screw securing the bracket over the MicroSD card reader's cable.

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    4. Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal: step 4, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Pick up and remove the bracket securing the card reader's cable.

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    5. Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal, Remove the MicroSD card reader: step 5, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal, Remove the MicroSD card reader: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Use a JIS 00 driver to remove the 4.4 mm‑long silver screw securing the MicroSD card reader.

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    6. Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal: step 6, image 1 of 2 Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use your fingers or the flat end of a spudger to lift the MicroSD card reader to separate the adhesive securing it to the shield plate.

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    7. Nintendo Switch 2 MicroSD Card Reader Removal: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the MicroSD card reader

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Conclusion

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

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