Hacking Question Help troubleshoot blank screen - old Switch

[Ruddyrum]

Hi, I modded my switch using a paperclip and a custom firmware - this was a very long time ago so I cant be too specific. All was running well and I recently decided to get it out to try and play mario kart. I plugged it in, and nothing. Nothing seen on screen, even when plugged in to charge.

I did some googling and saw that some users, after a period of not using their switch for a while, successfully booted by holding the power button for 12 seconds, releasing it and then pressing the power button again to boot. Unfortunately that hasn't helped. It's not the charger, as I can use it to charge my phone. tried both docked and undocked...

Wondering if anyone could offer some further troubleshooting tips?

 

[Kafluke]

You probably turned autoRCM on and it drains the battery when you have it sit for days. Just charged my hacked switch overnight after not playing it for months. Then I could get into CFW and charge at full speed

 

[Ruddyrum]

Hi, autoCRM was enabled, but after charging overnight it still doesn't switch on, even trying the power button for 12 or 30 seconds followed by a normal press.

Any other suggestions?

 

[Ruddyrum]

I'm an idiot... I decided to update atmosphere and other files on my SD card, and whilst reading changelog I realised (and forgot) to upload a payload first!!!

Very embarrassed right now!