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Nintendo Switch Lite R button Replacement

Introduction

The Nintendo Switch Lite does not have replaceable joy cons like the regular Nintendo Switch. Meaning that if any button on the console has an issue it has to be repaired. Some of the buttons that are used the most and have the most issues are the L and R buttons. The following guide is to replace a damaged or broken R button in a Nintendo Switch Lite.

What you need

  1. Nintendo Switch Lite R button Replacement, R button: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 6.3 mm long screws on the back using a Y1 tri-point screwdriver.

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  2. Nintendo Switch Lite R button Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3.6 mm long screws on the top using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  3. Nintendo Switch Lite R button Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 3.6 mm long screws on the bottom using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  5. Nintendo Switch Lite R button Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Open up the device by inserting the opening tool into the speaker grille and twist the opening tool to open the device.

    • Twist the opening tool gently to avoid damaging any parts inside the device.

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  6. Nintendo Switch Lite R button Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 4.5 mm long screws on the back of the ZR button using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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  7. Nintendo Switch Lite R button Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Carefully remove the R button.

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  8. Nintendo Switch Lite R button Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a napkin with rubbing alcohol to clean the area.

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  9. Nintendo Switch Lite R button Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Replace the old R button with a new R button carefully.

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Conclusion

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

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