Hacking Question I can't boot into RCM on my Switch.

[JellyPerson]

I've been trying this, for, how long now? Half an hour? I had this shitty 3D printed paperclip jig, tried using that, didn't fit in my switch. Fuck me. Then I ripped out the paperclip, been trying that for awhile now. Someone help.

YES I've been pressing down vol up + power button. Thanks for helping me.
I've bought the Switch in May, so it can't be a patched unit.

 

[jakkal]

Get a proper jig

 

[Quantumcat]

I had the same problem, and it was the paperclip's fault - I bought a better jig and worked first time I tried. I would return the jig if you can and get another one. The second jig used copper wire, I don't know if that was a factor but it is something to look at getting in case it helps.

 

[JellyPerson]

I had the same problem, and it was the paperclip's fault - I bought a better jig and worked first time I tried. I would return the jig if you can and get another one.

Can't do that at the moment. Any other tips?

 

[Quantumcat]

Can't do that at the moment. Any other tips?

Not really, you can only keep trying. But you run the risk of damaging your pins.

 

[JellyPerson]

Not really, you can only keep trying. But you run the risk of damaging your pins.

Well, yeah, I guess you're right. It's kind of frustrating really.

 

[Nastas95]

Take a copper wire and short pin 10 with the fan grill at the top of your switch. That grill is grounded so it's like shorting pin 10 and 1.

 

[JellyPerson]

Take a copper wire and short pin 10 with the fan grill at the top of your switch. That grill is grounded so it's like shorting pin 10 and 1.

huh, good idea. i'll try it in a bit

 

[TheZander]

buy a different jig

 

[JellyPerson]

buy a different jig

Helpful, thanks!!!

 

[TheZander]

Helpful, thanks!!!

How many people do you need to tell you that a monkey can fanagle a piece of metal in order to get in rcm?

You've been here for months and just now making a thread asking for tips on how to a very basic action? Ask the people in the 50 discord servers you're in as well. Other than sending a specialized robot to your house how can someone do it for you?

Remove your nand is you're so inclined, enable autorcm and then put the nand back.

^is that helpful enough

 

[JellyPerson]

How many people do you need to tell you that a monkey can fanagle a piece of metal in order to get in rcm?

You've been here for months and just now making a thread asking for tips on how to a very basic action? Ask the people in the 50 discord servers you're in as well. Other than sending a specialized robot to your house how can someone do it for you?

Remove your nand is you're so inclined, enable autorcm and then put the nand back.

^is that helpful enough

Dude. I know how to get into RCM. Problem is, I don't have such a level of dexterity as to bend a piece of metal correctly. My hands are quite shaky. I'd probably take your advice and buy a jig anyway. Thanks.

 

[tbb043]

I never could get a paperclip to work. Got a proper jig with my sx pro, and it's worked perfectly every time it's been tried.

 

[JellyPerson]

So, I guess I'll have to buy a jig

or use aluminum foil and install autorcm

 

[Resaec]

I made the metric rebuild for the paperclip jig. Works great! I have to watch out for the alignment of the pins but it barley touches the pins as the leads are hitting the ground.
I'm quite proud

 

[TheZander]

Dude. I know how to get into RCM. Problem is, I don't have such a level of dexterity as to bend a piece of metal correctly. My hands are quite shaky. I'd probably take your advice and buy a jig anyway. Thanks.

For what it's worth i used a tiny screw driver like one for iPhone screws and put it in sideways and that worked for me better than a paper clip.

Like this

 

[regnad]

I can't understand what the resistance to buying a proper jig could possibly be. They're easy to get, super cheap, and it will instantly solve your problem without damaging your Switch.

 

[Ashura66]

I'd link you a video that shows how to use foil as a substitute for a jig, a method i know works since i use it myself but i know i'd get bitched at so i wont. Amazon should have cheap jigs. If not, the R4S or Atmosphere dongles come with quality jigs

 

[JellyPerson]

I'd link you a video that shows how to use foil as a substitute for a jig, a method i know works since i use it myself but i know i'd get bitched at so i wont. Amazon should have cheap jigs. If not, the R4S or Atmosphere dongles come with quality jigs

did the tinfoil trick. gonna install autorcm so i don't actually destroy my switch.

 

[Ashura66]

did the tinfoil trick. gonna install autorcm so i don't actually destroy my switch.

Well there you go then. And yes AutoRCM is your best bet if you don't have a proper jig, just make sure you understand all the...problems that can come with AutoRCM