I try and lock my joycons with the button and they never lock just slide out as normal
Is there something wrong with my joycons?
Is there something wrong with my joycons?
Hardware Joycons not locking
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The button isn't a lock, it's just an unlock. If you click the JoyCons into place until you hear an audible click from the rails themselves and they still come loose without holding the button, check the rail on the top side near the L/R button, there's a small plastic tab that moves when you press the button in order to unlock the JoyCon, this can get damaged very easily from drops or even from just slightly rough handling (using too much force when holding the console for example) which you should be able to tell by looking carefully at the plastic tab.
No, you hold it to unlock the JoyCons, they lock automatically when fully inserted (when you hear the click)
They don't click? Are you sure you inserted them all the way? It takes a bit more force to get them to fully click in once they are inserted.
They click fine but they never lock
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I tried putting a bit of force into it and no luck
Have a look at the small plastic tab like I said. It's a different color than the rest of the shell so it should be easy to spot.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ujm8ll3jvqjh6q/image.jpg.d808c541be8f41a5b9e2b764d0731ee6.jpg?dl=0
It's on the bottom, not the top like I thought. Right next to the button.
It shouldn't have any rounded edges or indents, it should be perfectly rectangular.
If it's cracked, you can replace the whole rail, they aren't too expensive.
Last edited by The Real Jdbye,
Inside the joycon. They make metal replacement locks. The 2nd Pic is where you can see if it is worn out.
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bfPEqbJE
http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bfPEqbJE
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This is a little more in depth on how to repair it if you were looking for more information.
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Joy-Con+Buckle+Lock+Replacement/103997
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Joy-Con+Buckle+Lock+Replacement/103997
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