Hardware Who is good with Switch hardware that would like to help me troubleshoot?

[SecureBoot]

I have a hacked switch. Version 7.0.1 last time I checked. It started having issues where if it jerked around too much, the SD card would stop being read and the whole thing shut down. I swapped the SD card reader with my working switch. Same issue and the "broken" one worked fine on the new one. I'm scared it might be a motherboard component but would like someone knowledgeable in these things to give me a little help.

 

[SecureBoot]

Trying to boot atmosphere gives me these lines

uSD: Failed to configure controller!

uSD: Failed to initialize SDMMC driver!

Fatal error: Failed to initialize the SD card!.

Press POWER to reboot

 

[Deleted User]

already tried using a SD to USB C adapter? maybe this works but dont know if thats what you accept as solution

 

[SecureBoot]

already tried using a SD to USB C adapter? maybe this works but dont know if thats what you accept as solution

You mean just plug the sd card into the charging port? If that works I'll do it. Would there be a way to use it in the dock?

 

[Deleted User]

You mean just plug the sd card into the charging port? If that works I'll do it. Would there be a way to use it in the dock?

there are 3 USB A Ports in it. on next to the C Port and then 2 Pro Controller Ports

 

[ScarletDreamz]

First, check here: https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/issues/369

Second, with a quick read, sounds like the SD Card Connector went bad.

 

[SecureBoot]

there are 3 USB A Ports in it. on next to the C Port and then 2 Pro Controller Ports

but it still reads through the dock without issues? If so, great.
Edit: Do you know where I can get one that splits into both an SD card reader and another USB C port?

First, check here: https://github.com/Atmosphere-NX/Atmosphere/issues/369

Second, with a quick read, sounds like the SD Card Connector went bad.

I'm pretty sure it did. It looks like there may be a broken pin on the connector on the motherboard, not the card reader itself.

 

[Deleted User]

but it still reads through the dock without issues? If so, great.
Edit: Do you know where I can get one that splits into both an SD card reader and another USB C port?

yea it works BUT i really dont know what you mean a USB A to USBC and SD Card together... sorry no.

 

[TariqSoftDev]

Send pictures of the SD Card connector on the motherboard, sounds like a hardware issue here.

 

[SecureBoot]

Send pictures of the SD Card connector on the motherboard, sounds like a hardware issue here.

Edit: I realize how blurry that is. I'll try again later

 

[TariqSoftDev]

There's your issue, you've also damaged the track by the looks, only option is to repair it yourself if you have the skills or send it to someone who can, it'll need the plug replaced and MAYBE the trace jumped.

 

[SecureBoot]

There's your issue, you've also damaged the track by the looks, only option is to repair it yourself if you have the skills or send it to someone who can, it'll need the plug replaced and MAYBE the trace jumped.

Hmm. I don't have the skills I'm pretty sure. How much would that cost to get professionally done? How much would it cost for parts?

 

[TariqSoftDev]

Hmm. I don't have the skills I'm pretty sure. How much would that cost to get professionally done? How much would it cost for parts?

Parts themselves are relatively cheap, as for the cost of the repair it is really up to the person doing the repair; check around the forums for any modder in the USA willing to do this and ensure they have the skill too; if you can't find anyone doing it for a reasonable price in the USA then just drop me and DM and we can discuss it as I have the required skill and equipment for this.

 

[SecureBoot]

Parts themselves are relatively cheap, as for the cost of the repair it is really up to the person doing the repair; check around the forums for any modder in the USA willing to do this and ensure they have the skill too; if you can't find anyone doing it for a reasonable price in the USA then just drop me and DM and we can discuss it as I have the required skill and equipment for this.

Alright cool, I'll ask around. Thanks!

 

[Shaione]

I have the same issue and found someone to repair it but I need to provide the part. I'm in the UK, where can I get it? Repairer suggested phone spares shop as there are ribbons that will match. If so can anyone recommend part or model number or place to buy it?

Thanks and appreciate the help