Hardware a big problem with the switch

[SoslanVanWieren]

you can't replace the battery like the 3ds so when it goes bad and won't charge anymore you have to send it all the way to nintedo or get a new console.

 

[Shadow#1]

you can't replace the battery like the 3ds so when it goes bad and won't charge anymore you have to send it all the way to nintedo or get a new console.

No I bet there is already 3rd party batteries on the market

 

[TheCyberQuake]

you can't replace the battery like the 3ds so when it goes bad and won't charge anymore you have to send it all the way to nintedo or get a new console.

I guess you haven't bought a phone the past several years. This is the way all consumer electronics are starting to be made now.

 

[TheCyberQuake]

Also the switch battery is fairly easy to replace. Just some screws to remove to get to it. Easier than most modern phones so it's not that bad.

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

I hope is not wired in like the shield tablet, I don't know how to do that, I need a technician to replace that battery

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

I guess you haven't bought a phone the past several years. This is the way all consumer electronics are starting to be made now.

Thats because people replace there phones more often the switch is going to last longer then a phone will

 

[TheCyberQuake]

Thats because people replace there phones more often the switch is going to last longer then a phone will

Iirc ps vita is the same story. So no this isn't a switch problem, it's a modern consumer electronics problem

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

but it means your console is more of a time bomb ans you will only be able to play docked when the switch gets un supported in 6 years

 

[TheCyberQuake]

I hope is not wired in like the shield tablet, I don't know how to do that, I need a technician to replace that battery

Once you remove 6 screws the switch back just lifts off. A few more and the metal shield comes off too. Then it's just a bit of glue holding it in with a connector that unplugs from the mobo

 

[TheCyberQuake]

but it means your console is more of a time bomb ans you will only be able to play docked when the switch gets un supported in 6 years

No, the battery is still fairly easy to replace. Not as easy as 3ds, but the only real difference is additional screws. Other than than almost anyone could watch a tutorial and figure it out.

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

probley won't ever go bad though my old dslite still charges

 

[Alex4U]

you can't replace the battery like the 3ds so when it goes bad and won't charge anymore you have to send it all the way to nintedo or get a new console.

I bet there will be soon new Switch batteries. Like Wii U did.
also, batteries doesn't die too fast, my gba sp still charges, and has the same battery when I brought it a long time ago, and still works great.

 

[TheCyberQuake]

I bet there will be soon new Switch batteries. Like Wii U did.
also, batteries doesn't die too fast, my gba sp still charges, and has the same battery when I brought it a long time ago, and still works great.

And also you have to take into account battery technology has improved a bit since then.

 

[Alex4U]

And also you have to take into account battery technology has improved a bit since then.

Yup. Is not the same as like 10 years ago lol.
Someone remembers when you need AA or AAA batteries to play your GameBoy? well, it's not the same like today. I think there are cheap Switch batteries from now I guess. If not, I'd try to revive the dead switch battery, I know is risky, but meh,

 

[Sonic Angel Knight]

Wait, I hope these aren't the batteries that inflate like popcorn bags in the microwave. I always get worried of it exploding.

 

[TheCyberQuake]

Yup. Is not the same as like 10 years ago lol.
Someone remembers when you need AA or AAA batteries to play your GameBoy? well, it's not the same like today. I think there are cheap Switch batteries from now I guess. If not, I'd try to revive the dead switch battery, I know is risky, but meh,

I remember buying four AA for the Gameboy, and two AAA for the light attached to it. I also remember owning a car ac adapter for the color

 

[TheCyberQuake]

Wait, I hope these aren't the batteries that inflate like popcorn bags in the microwave. I always get worried of it exploding.

All rechargeable batteries are that way if they are damaged or defective.

 

[Alex4U]

All rechargeable batteries are that way if they are damaged or defective.

like the samsung galaxy note 7 did lol?

 

[g00s3y]

Another pointless thread. As if there aren't already teardown videos showing the battery is removable.

 

[isoboy]

Not very user friendly but if I ever wanted to change my battery I'd open up my console and take it apart. We'll have a new revision soon enough anyways.

 

[SoslanVanWieren]

Not very user friendly but if I ever wanted to change my battery I'd open up my console and take it apart. We'll have a new revision soon enough anyways.

Voids warranty and the battery glued down so once you remove it the new one might not stay in place. Theres also a bunch of screws you need to remove