Toggle sidebar

Bulge and crack on back of OLED after modchip install

Thread starter bigcletus
Start date Today at 7:41 PM
Views 43
Replies 0

B

bigcletus

Member

Newcomer

Today at 7:41 PM

#1

I had a local tech perform the install of my modchip on my OLED Switch. I didn't notice this crack until recently in the upper left back side. I think it took several weeks to show up. Should this be a concern? I took the back cover off and did not see anything that was out of place.

Similar threads

I

Switch oled suddenly stopped docking

Replies: 2

Views: 492

Nintendo Switch Mar 1, 2026

Hayato213

Nintendo switch oled touchscreen not working after failed modchip install

Replies: 2

Views: 754

Nintendo Switch Mar 1, 2026

PabloBaez

I

Homebrew Picofly OLED emuMMC. NSPs install fine but won’t launch, “you must have the software in order to play” on every game

Replies: 2

Views: 754

Nintendo Switch Apr 30, 2026

duckbill007

D

O

i need some help from the OG's! Vs switch Mariko + Picofly OLED chip from aliexpress

Replies: 1

Views: 263

Nintendo Switch Apr 30, 2026

master801

M

Switch OLED modchip only boots with original SD card – “Failed to open payload.bin” with new SD

Replies: 2

Views: 975

Nintendo Switch Dec 21, 2025

tenebrispluvia

Share:

Facebook X Bluesky LinkedIn Reddit Tumblr WhatsApp Email Link

Site & Scene News

1. 23K views
  
  Sony is moving away from physical discs, will soon only release PlayStation games digitally
  
  Sony made a shocking announcement today, revealing that the company plans to move away from physical game releases in the future. Citing claims of how the industry is...
  
  Jul 1, 2026 by Chary
  
  391
2. 16K views
  
  Steam Machine waiting list goes live, starting at £879 with a 512GB SSD
  
  After much speculation, a lot of which being caused by dbrand's unceremonious reveal of their Companion Cube casing, the Steam Machine is finally available to order...
  
  Jun 22, 2026 by Scarlet
  
  256
3. 11K views
  
  Xbox to increase in price again in August, Series S set to hit $500
  
  Remember when you could get an Xbox Series S for $300? Those were the days. Microsoft has today announced the latest in their console price hikes, seeing their...
  
  Jun 25, 2026 by Scarlet
  
  159
4. 11K views
  
  Super Mario 64 gets a brand new port on the Nintendo DS, brings support for full local multiplayer
  
  Since being decompiled Super Mario 64 has seen a considerable amount of interest. We've had multiple PC ports, but the efforts beyond that are really astounding. It's...
  
  Jun 16, 2026 by Scarlet
  
  52
5. 11K views
  
  Homebrew Atmosphere v1.11.2 released, adds support for Switch firmware 22.5.0
  
  Happy June 15th! Well, this one was close enough. Atmosphere has been updated to add support for the latest Nintendo Switch firmware, 22.5.0. This means all of you...
  
  Jun 17, 2026 by Scarlet
  
  34
6. 11K views
  
  Grand Theft Auto VI pre orders go live tomorrow, physical release limited to code in box
  
  The delays may be behind us, but the news isn't all good for Grand Theft Auto VI. Rockstar have today announced that pre-orders for the game will go live tomorrow, on...
  
  Jun 24, 2026 by Scarlet
  
  148
7. 8K views
  
  Firmware 22.5.0 released for Switch and Switch 2, brings new eShop layout to the original system
  
  It's that time again. Batten down the hatches and ride out the storm, because we've got another Switch update! And Switch 2, but that's somewhat less impactful given...
  
  Jun 16, 2026 by Scarlet
  
  41
8. 7K views
  
  Nintendo announces plans to discontinue Nintendo Switch line in Europe next year, outlines upcoming hardware changes for other devices
  
  Last month we got confirmation of a new model of Switch 2 to better comply with upcoming EU regulations. With the legislation set to come into effect in February of...
  
  Jul 7, 2026 by Scarlet
  
  72
9. 7K views
  
  Sony announces shutdown of the PlayStation Store for the PS3 and Vita
  
  The end has come for the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita. After supporting the PSN Store on the PS3 and PS Vita since 2006 and 2011 respectively, Sony has...
  
  Jul 1, 2026 by Chary
  
  62
10. 5K views
  
  Editorial 'Final Fantasy VII Rebirth' Impressions
  
  In case you missed it following the barrage of summer gaming news and events, Square Enix launched Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (FF7 Rebirth) on the Nintendo Switch 2...
  
  Jun 17, 2026 by Prans
  
  28
1. 391 replies
  
  Sony is moving away from physical discs, will soon only release PlayStation games digitally
  
  Sony made a shocking announcement today, revealing that the company plans to move away from physical game releases in the future. Citing claims of how the industry is...
  
  Jul 1, 2026 by Chary
2. 256 replies
  
  Steam Machine waiting list goes live, starting at £879 with a 512GB SSD
  
  After much speculation, a lot of which being caused by dbrand's unceremonious reveal of their Companion Cube casing, the Steam Machine is finally available to order...
  
  Jun 22, 2026 by Scarlet
3. 159 replies
  
  Xbox to increase in price again in August, Series S set to hit $500
  
  Remember when you could get an Xbox Series S for $300? Those were the days. Microsoft has today announced the latest in their console price hikes, seeing their...
  
  Jun 25, 2026 by Scarlet
4. 148 replies
  
  Grand Theft Auto VI pre orders go live tomorrow, physical release limited to code in box
  
  The delays may be behind us, but the news isn't all good for Grand Theft Auto VI. Rockstar have today announced that pre-orders for the game will go live tomorrow, on...
  
  Jun 24, 2026 by Scarlet
5. 72 replies
  
  Nintendo announces plans to discontinue Nintendo Switch line in Europe next year, outlines upcoming hardware changes for other devices
  
  Last month we got confirmation of a new model of Switch 2 to better comply with upcoming EU regulations. With the legislation set to come into effect in February of...
  
  Jul 7, 2026 by Scarlet
6. 62 replies
  
  Sony announces shutdown of the PlayStation Store for the PS3 and Vita
  
  The end has come for the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation Vita. After supporting the PSN Store on the PS3 and PS Vita since 2006 and 2011 respectively, Sony has...
  
  Jul 1, 2026 by Chary
7. 53 replies
  
  A multi-platform port for Pokemon Emerald is in the works, supports Windows, Linux, and Android
  
  Tired of waiting for Game Freak to bring Pokemon Emerald to modern platforms? We've got you covered with a brand new port in the works. Currently available on GitHub...
  
  Monday at 5:28 PM by Scarlet
8. 52 replies
  
  Super Mario 64 gets a brand new port on the Nintendo DS, brings support for full local multiplayer
  
  Since being decompiled Super Mario 64 has seen a considerable amount of interest. We've had multiple PC ports, but the efforts beyond that are really astounding. It's...
  
  Jun 16, 2026 by Scarlet
9. 42 replies
  
  Apple raises prices on MacBook and iPad lines, MacBook Neo starting price increased by $100
  
  Apple have today announced price increases, primarily focused on their MacBook and iPad lines. These increases have already come into effect, with both prices and the...
  
  Jun 25, 2026 by Scarlet
10. 41 replies
  
  Firmware 22.5.0 released for Switch and Switch 2, brings new eShop layout to the original system
  
  It's that time again. Batten down the hatches and ride out the storm, because we've got another Switch update! And Switch 2, but that's somewhat less impactful given...
  
  Jun 16, 2026 by Scarlet

Go to forum More news

Recent Content