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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement

What you need

  1. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Remove the screws: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Flip the controller over so the model stickers face the ceiling.

    • Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the two black 8.4 mm screws that secure the handles, located at the ends of the handles.

    Be carefull, these screws are super easy to strip even with the right tools.

    Lukas Eberharter - Reply

    I tried editing these instructions after I had trouble with stripping screws, but it doesn't seem to take. The issue is that these are JIS and not Phillips screws. They are VERY similar looking but a Phillips head screwdriver will strip the screws.

    Isaac Webb - Reply

    I tried using a Philips #00 screwdriver but it didn’t work

    vincent ingrassia - Reply

  2. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Remove the handle covers: step 2, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Remove the handle covers: step 2, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Remove the handle covers: step 2, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully remove the handle covers by pulling them away from the main body.

  3. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Remove the screws: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove the four silver 6.8 mm screws that secure the clear back plastic cover.

  4. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Unclip the plastic cover: step 4, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Unclip the plastic cover: step 4, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Unclip the plastic cover: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Carefully pry away the clear plastic cover using your fingernail.

  5. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Remove the clear plastic cover: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the clear plastic cover.

  6. Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 6, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 6, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Remove the lithium-ion battery by using a fingernail or plastic opening tool to pry it up on the left side.

    • Only a small amount of force is needed.

Conclusion

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

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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9 Comments

now what after taking the battery out

Seani M - Reply

Install the replacement battery and follow the steps in reverse order…

frzno72 -

easy peasy only have to recycle battery

Dan Carroll - Reply

Where can I buy genuine ctr-003 batteries in germany/europe?

smol_tsukiko - Reply

You can buy them directly in the iFixit Europe or in your case in the Germany store.

Henrynaja -

My controller would not turn on one day. Followed this guide to remove the battery and just reseat it . Works now! Thank you!

Unthar - Reply

Used the iFixit PH00 and it stripped my screws

Gaspard Petit - Reply

Guide facile à suivre et rapide à exécuter. Merci!

Philippe Côté - Reply

Thanks for sharing this "how to" guide. Upon replacing my battery I realize that there was a malfunctioning into the USB-C port which was not charging batteries through the controller port. I'm writing this in order to alert some people that the problem with batteries been depleted can be related to charging issues. Check it before replacing batteries! =)

Danilo Mazzolani - Reply

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