Hardware Do I need to solder this? Mod chip help

[KristianKenneth]

I got a second hand switch with mod chip installed however switch boots to OFW. Checking inside I find this bit ruined and twisted. Does it need to be soldered? Can I run the modchip without the micro USB part as well. Thank you!

 

[de9ed]

that is the ground, you probably need it.

the micro usb is not required to run

 

[thesjaakspoiler]

Yes, that part has also be soldered.
But it looks as if it is the same as the ring link pad below it.
Use a multimeter to see if that is the case.

This is how it was supposed to look :

The microUSB part is for updating the modchip.
So if the original SX Core software is still in the modchip, then you will only be able to use that.
The microUSB part is sometimes for sale on Chinese marketplaces.
You probably also need it for flashing SpaceshipNX to the modchip in case you would like to use a newer firmware with Atmosphere.

 

[KristianKenneth]

that is the ground, you probably need it.

the micro usb is not required to run

Hi thank you. I soldered it and it just continuos blue light blinking. Anything I'm doing wrong. Appreciated

 

[KristianKenneth]

Yes, that part has also be soldered.
But it looks as if it is the same as the ring link pad below it.
Use a multimeter to see if that is the case.

This is how it was supposed to look :

The microUSB part is for updating the modchip.
So if the original SX Core software is still in the modchip, then you will only be able to use that.
The microUSB part is sometimes for sale on Chinese marketplaces.
You probably also need it for flashing SpaceshipNX to the modchip in case you would like to use a newer firmware with Atmosphere.

Thanks for the photo reply. Appreciated
I soldered it and it just continuos blue light blinking. Anything I'm doing wrong. Appreciated

 

[de9ed]

for the flex cable that you have install, what are the diode value of 4 points ( dat0, cmd, clk, 1v8 ). red on ground, black on point, what are the values ?