Hacking Dead Switch, not sure how to proceed.

[WiseSalamander]

I got this console from my sister asking for help, the switch got stuck into the nintendo logo boot screen without charging right after the battery was almost depleted, I must point out that is not up to date in software and it was bought the release day, so I suspect that older bug that was around the launch window?. When I got my hands into it, I barely managed to see the corner icon of a depleted charge, so I proceed with the turning off and then on while pressing minus button, hoping to get the recovery menu.. to not aval, is not working so I suppose the battery is 100% dead, I went to let it to charge and repeat this procedure several times to not success, I let it charging over night and tried again today... nothing. Now, I looked around and saw a video on youtube that seemed to point out to this same issue and how it forced the console to boot in order to get it to charge through one bootloader, though not very clear in the procedure, from which I have a ton of doubts, I am not sure if I am allowed to share the link, so I just will copy the instructions given in the video:

Step 1. prepare wall charger
Step 2. run your payload (sx pro, TegraRCMSmasher, Hekate, etc.)
Step 3. the moment the screen turns on, immediately replace and plug in the wall charger.
Step 4. Wait for the battery charge notification to turn up, then the switch should boot normally.

so, not really sure how to proceed, any pointers or help you guys can provide?, my country's support from nintendo is terrible... I would rather stay away from it. I used to be into 3DS homebrew and I fallowed a bit of the community in regard to the switch, so I am fairly certain I can pull it off, just not sure of several details. Thank you in advance.

 

[TheCyberQuake]

One thing I would always try is unplugging and replugging the battery. My brother had a switch that refused to charge and would bootloop trying to charge, so I just did that and it fixed the problem.

 

[Ericthegreat]

I mean you could first try what @TheCyberQuake said, if not you could externally charge the battery, or buy a new one. The switch isn't dead, and it might not be that easy to get a no ipatched one.

 

[Rushhour77]

Maybe too obvious but maybe u know someone who has a switch so u can borrow it briefly for the battery. Or charge ure own battery with it.

 

[cherup]

If I guess it sounds like the IC chip is defect (Bq24193).

 

[Freezerbomb]

Try this:

1. Remove the official charger from the switch dock.
2. Plug the official charger directly into the switch.
3. Hold the power button down firmly for 30 seconds.
4. Leave the Switch alone for 48 hours. (Don't touch it!)
5. Press the power button.
6. Inject the payload.

Option 2:

1. Send the battery to someone and have them charge it for you.

 

[WiseSalamander]

Try this:

1. Remove the official charger from the switch dock.
2. Plug the official charger directly into the switch.
3. Hold the power button down firmly for 30 seconds.
4. Leave the Switch alone for 48 hours. (Don't touch it!)
5. Press the power button.
6. Inject the payload.

Option 2:

1. Send the battery to someone and have them charge it for you.

thanks you I think that is about what I was looking for, super noob question though, what payload I inject, and with which program should I do this?, I was going to use TegraRCMSmasher with the TegraRMCGUI, since it looks the easier in muy ignorance, but I am not sure.

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If I guess it sounds like the IC chip is defect (Bq24193).

I hope not x__x I am hoping to not have to send it out to for repairs, what does the chip do?, charge controller?.

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Maybe too obvious but maybe u know someone who has a switch so u can borrow it briefly for the battery. Or charge ure own battery with it.

I have one, just, not very confortable with opening it and even more with batteries, I can do it, I have worked with electronics for years, I just don't have the money to replace the switch if I mess up.

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I mean you could first try what @TheCyberQuake said, if not you could externally charge the battery, or buy a new one. The switch isn't dead, and it might not be that easy to get a no ipatched one.

yeah I figure that external charging is the last resort, I am just hoping to fix it by myself.

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One thing I would always try is unplugging and replugging the battery. My brother had a switch that refused to charge and would bootloop trying to charge, so I just did that and it fixed the problem.

Is there any guide of how to do this?

 

[Freezerbomb]

thanks you I think that is about what I was looking for, super noob question though, what payload I inject, and with which program should I do this?, I was going to use TegraRCMSmasher with the TegraRMCGUI, since it looks the easier in muy ignorance, but I am not sure.

I recommend TegraRcmSmash by Rajkosto.
https://switchtools.sshnuke.net/

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[Adrian5]

If you don't care about your saved data... Call nintendo tell them you were playing in handheld mode while charging it with the "official" nintendo charger and that it said some message about the battery and then an error saying to restart the system. They will probably offer to repair your system free of charge even if it is out of warranty just like they did for mine which was way out of warranty.

If you care about your saved data you need to be a very experienced solderer or know one and replace the power management chip.

 

[0000ff]

If you don't care about your saved data... Call nintendo tell them you were playing in handheld mode while charging it with the "official" nintendo charger and that it said some message about the battery and then an error saying to restart the system. They will probably offer to repair your system free of charge even if it is out of warranty just like they did for mine which was way out of warranty.

If you care about your saved data you need to be a very experienced solderer or know one and replace the power management chip.

Just hope that they don't replace it with a patched switch

 

[WiseSalamander]

If you don't care about your saved data... Call nintendo tell them you were playing in handheld mode while charging it with the "official" nintendo charger and that it said some message about the battery and then an error saying to restart the system. They will probably offer to repair your system free of charge even if it is out of warranty just like they did for mine which was way out of warranty.

If you care about your saved data you need to be a very experienced solderer or know one and replace the power management chip.

In my country Nintendo doesn't have "official" support for the switch, so they relay subcontractors, last year I had to send my joy-cons for repair and they took 3 months to ship back, at one point I wasn't even answered about anything (I had to contact Nintendo US directly). So... I really don't want to have to deal with that.

 

[PiracyForTheMasses]

make sure the power adapter is working?

 

[Adrian5]

Just hope that they don't replace it with a patched switch

They were about 1-2 months into ipatching when I sent mine in and they didn't ipatch my unit during repair.

In my country Nintendo doesn't have "official" support for the switch, so they relay subcontractors, last year I had to send my joy-cons for repair and they took 3 months to ship back, at one point I wasn't even answered about anything (I had to contact Nintendo US directly). So... I really don't want to have to deal with that.

Sorry to hear that the service isn't as good for your country. I guess you really have to weigh your options (wait for them to repair it vs. roll the dice on repairing it yourself or have someone else take a crack at it).