Hacking Question Hacking without SD Card

[Hasanemir]

Hi.
I've got a second handed switch but unfortunately the SD card reader of the switch won't work and it has been online-banned (afaik). The guy who I bought the switch from immediately blocked me after selling me the device.
So, now, even though it seems impossible, I want to hack this device to play some games, which sounds even impossible as I don't know anyway how to do that without an SD card.
Is there a way to hack a switch without an sd card?
Please help me.
Thank you.

 

[paulttt]

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Micro+SD+Card+Reader+Replacement/113031

Could give that a try to replace the sd reader. AFAIK, you need an sd card to launch anything honevrew related, but could be wrong.

 

[Hasanemir]

It is kind of impossible for me to replace the SD card reader as my country takes too much tax from the foreign items.
I have a jig to open recovery mode but that's it.

 

[LeMageFro]

I think ReiNX used to be bootable without a SD card, simply by injecting the payload, but I don't know if it's still possible with later firmwares. You can find it here and give it a try.

 

[Hasanemir]

In the requirements section, it says that i'll need a SD card, but I haven't read the steps section yet.

 

[DemiGiN]

Maybe mobile repair shops can repair your sd card slot.

 

[MADEiN83]

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Micro+SD+Card+Reader+Replacement/113031

Could give that a try to replace the sd reader. AFAIK, you need an sd card to launch anything honevrew related, but could be wrong.

Before buying & replacing the SD Card reader, be carreful of the Lego connector (https://gbatemp.net/threads/switch-...-no-sd-card-problem-no-format-problem.557211/)

I had the same problem last week : I replaced the reader twice, but the problem was the connector...
Some pins may be broken.

I don't think it's possible to inject a CFW w/o SD card, but I'm not an expert.

 

[Kafluke]

I can confirm for you. No SD = no CFW.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

It is kind of impossible for me to replace the SD card reader as my country takes too much tax from the foreign items.
I have a jig to open recovery mode but that's it.

The SD reader is modular, no soldering required to replace. I would very much recommend you to replace it. It can't possibly cost that much compared to the price of a new Switch, right?

 

[ozling]

SD card is US$2.50 from AliExpress, delivered. How much could the tax be?