Homebrew Discussion Post your Linux/Lakka battery issues tool kit

[DollyWhipDoll]

Numerous sellers on eBay have these cheap. Would be wise to have a set. Here's 1 below. I saw a user mention a cheap screwdriver stripped their screws and I saw another say the ifixit brand did, as well. Seems like 99¢ or $9 doesn't matter if the screws are cheap.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Ninten...ssemble-Tri-Wing-Screwdriver-Set/192508872388

 

[APartOfMe]

I bought this. It works well, but I wasn't able to unscrew the side rails, so ultimately, it was pointless. (The side rails use philips screws, the tri wing screwdriver wasn't at fault)

 

[DollyWhipDoll]

I bought this. It works well, but I wasn't able to unscrew the side rails, so ultimately, it was pointless. (The side rails use philips screws, the tri wing screwdriver wasn't at fault)

Good to know. I'll get 1 of those little mini Phillips/flat screwdriver kits.

 

[x0x0]

My toolFIX is to keep the switch in the dock for 3-4 days. The problem with the battery disappears. I've done it several times and it works every time.

 

[pandavova]

Just get a iFixit Screwdriver/ Pro Kit.
You will slowly love it more and more.

 

[DarkOrb]

...doesn't matter if the screws are cheap.

In which world?:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-S...284079?hash=item36330649af:g:bqkAAOSwfCpbCw0b

 

[DollyWhipDoll]

In which world?:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Nintendo-S...284079?hash=item36330649af:g:bqkAAOSwfCpbCw0b

Didn't think I needed to explain cheap as in cheap quality. Also, that's a US seller. I, personally, wouldn't spend that much on those and there may be alternative screws vs the tri type.

 

[RamTheSecond]

I would recommend you the iFixt Pro Tech Toolkit. It has everything you need for tiny screws... (and also a little bit more )

 

[MrWhosHacking]

My toolFIX is to keep the switch in the dock for 3-4 days. The problem with the battery disappears. I've done it several times and it works every time.

3-4 days that’s crazy won’t you over charge the switch

 

[Taffy]

3-4 days that’s crazy won’t you over charge the switch

I'm an idiot, but I'm very sure that this isn't how batteries work. There are electrical bits that should prevents this from happening.

 

[Centergaming]

My toolFIX is to keep the switch in the dock for 3-4 days. The problem with the battery disappears. I've done it several times and it works every time.

You're going to mess up your battery badly by doing this. You're decreasing its lifespan.

 

[Znuf]

I'm pretty sure that the charger stop when the battery is full.
My switch is 90% on the dock and i didn't see any battery problem

 

[Cencil]

You're going to mess up your battery badly by doing this. You're decreasing its lifespan.

That's how older technology worked due to overcharging. The charging stops once the switch is 100% so leaving it docked for days on end is fine. There are plenty of people who never undock their switch and play it exclusively on their TV, that would be silly if it was capable of overcharging.

 

[Centergaming]

That's how older technology worked due to overcharging. The charging stops once the switch is 100% so leaving it docked for days on end is fine. There are plenty of people who never undock their switch and play it exclusively on their TV, that would be silly if it was capable of overcharging.

Even if you have the battery issue?