Nintendo Switch Rear Panel Replacement - iFixit Repair Guide

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Introduction

Follow this guide to remove the rear panel from a Nintendo Switch.

A single screw is hidden underneath the kickstand.

What you need

1. Step 1 Rear Panel
  Remove the four 6.3 mm Tri-point Y00 screws from the rear panel.
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2. Step 2
  Remove the single 6.1 mm Phillips #000 screw from underneath the kickstand.
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4. Step 3
  Remove the two 2.7 mm Phillips #000 screws from the bottom of the device.
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5. Step 4
  Remove the single 2.7 mm Phillips #000 screw from the top of the device.
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6. Step 5
  Remove the single 3.8 mm Phillips #000 screw from the right Joy-Con rail.
  
  Remove the single 3.8 mm Phillips #000 screw from the left Joy-Con rail.
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7. Step 6
  Pull the rear panel up and off of the device.
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Conclusion

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

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