Hacking Homebrew Challenge: Switch with no SD slot

[Kafluke]

I have several Switches. Some hacked and some virgin. I have one that is hackable and already has autoRCM enabled on 6.2. It has a busted SD connector. It's not the modular SD slot. It's the actual connector for the modular SD adapter on the motherboard. It's been broken off the main board so I cant simply replace it. I was provided with alternate solder points but they are too small to solder correctly for my skills and tools.

I had planned on using it for parts but it would be cool to have it usable for homebrew. What do you guys think?

Switch on OFW 6.2
Fuses burned to match 6.2
Nand backup from 5.1
SX OS license (but no good since no SD)
Hekate works fine
SD card not an option
Extra official dock to go with it
Banned

Any way to ever load homebrew on this thing again or scrap it for parts?

Edit: forgot to mention its banned

 

[SSD]

just turn on auto rcm

 

[loler55]

you should sell it und buy a other one for the same price dont tell buyer that you have A BROKEN SD READER

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I have several Switches. Some hacked and some virgin. I have one that is hackable and already has autoRCM enabled on 6.2. It has a busted SD connector. It's not the modular SD slot. It's the actual connector for the modular SD adapter on the motherboard. It's been broken off the main board so I cant simply replace it. I was provided with alternate solder points but they are too small to solder correctly for my skills and tools.

I had planned on using it for parts but it would be cool to have it usable for homebrew. What do you guys think?

Switch on OFW 6.2
Fuses burned to match 6.2
Nand backup from 5.1
SX OS license (but no good since no SD)
Hekate works fine
SD card not an option
Extra official dock to go with it

Any way to ever load homebrew on this thing again or scrap it for parts?

No idea, but it's still good for legit use if it's not banned and you have a clean NAND backup. I don't even have a MicroSD in my Switch, I buy physical whenever possible and bought a bunch of eShop exclusives as well with room to spare, if someone like me was low on money and wanted a Switch that'd be a cheap way to get one.
Someone would for sure give you around 100 bucks for just the console itself on eBay. Someone with better soldering skills than yours would also be able to solder on a new connector. Or you can send it in to someone who can repair it such as TronicsFix: https://tronicsfix.com/products/nintendo-switch-repair
They charge $99 for simple repairs like that.

 

[loler55]

No idea, but it's still good for legit use if it's not banned and you have a clean NAND backup. I don't even have a MicroSD in my Switch, I buy physical whenever possible and bought a bunch of eShop exclusives as well with room to spare, if someone like me was low on money and wanted a Switch that'd be a cheap way to get one.
Someone would for sure give you around 100 bucks for just the console itself on eBay. Someone with better soldering skills than yours would also be able to solder on a new connector. Or you can send it in to someone who can repair it such as TronicsFix: https://tronicsfix.com/products/nintendo-switch-repair
They charge $99 for simple repairs like that.

no idea why he should say that the sd reader is broken
except honesty

 

[The Real Jdbye]

no idea why he should say that the sd reader is broken
except honesty

Because if you lie/mislead people on eBay they'll just return it for a full refund.

 

[loler55]

Because if you lie/mislead people on eBay they'll just return it for a full refund.

last time i have tryed the sd reader it works like a charm and now? nothing right

but better to sell such things on other local platforms

 

[Dark Ronin]

last time i have tryed the sd reader it works like a charm and now? nothing right

but better do sell such things on other local platforms

Whoa, such an ass&ole we got here.
Man, you're busted even more than MOBO in OP's switch.
Screw you over with your "advices".

 

[loler55]

sry im to long on the dark site

 

[0000ff]

could probably do some things with pegaswitch

 

[satel]

last time i have tryed the sd reader it works like a charm and now? nothing right

but better to sell such things on other local platforms

people like you is why i really appreciate ebay's & paypal's protection, any seller who asks for bank transfer instead he is 100% up to no good,another one just like you

 

[hippy dave]

Look at the source for atmosphere's loading stages (fusee primary & secondary), see if you could modify them to load files from the nand instead of the sd? Then use memloader to put the files in place?

 

[The Real Jdbye]

last time i have tryed the sd reader it works like a charm and now? nothing right

but better to sell such things on other local platforms

Doesn't matter, it still goes under the "item not as described" rule eBay has.

 

[mattytrog]

Look at the source for atmosphere's loading stages (fusee primary & secondary), see if you could modify them to load files from the nand instead of the sd? Then use memloader to put the files in place?

You would need to modify gpt partition table, cut user partition down and put a fat32 partition on the nand.

Then point fusee primary to this so it can use fusee secondary. Make a new memloader ini once you have partitioned.

Then put it all together.

Easiest to Repair the SD reader or replace. Replace btb connector if damaged. Thinking it's a hirose. It isn't a molex.

Or do the "get out of jail" method and do it with wires. I've posted elsewhere how to do this bit.

 

[kylum]

I would look for someone local to replace/ resolder the connector. Anyone with a hot air or IR rework station and some experience should be able to fix it with ease as long as there is no lifted pads or broken traces.

If I still messed around with SMD rework and you brought me the connector and board(I didn’t have to tear it down). Then I would do it for $20 or $30. Possibly even just a 12 pack of beer. Unfortunately I sold my setup.

I do think that getting it repaired is the best option. Then you could sell a 100% working unit if you decided you didn’t need several switches. If you do sell it not repaired please disclose what is wrong with it completely. Someone with know how will buy it and repair it correctly.

 

[Draxzelex]

And some people wonder why the Wii Mini was never hacked

Good luck to you Kafluke, keep us posted

 

[Kafluke]

I would look for someone local to replace/ resolder the connector. Anyone with a hot air or IR rework station and some experience should be able to fix it with ease as long as there is no lifted pads or broken traces.

If I still messed around with SMD rework and you brought me the connector and board(I didn’t have to tear it down). Then I would do it for $20 or $30. Possibly even just a 12 pack of beer. Unfortunately I sold my setup.

I do think that getting it repaired is the best option. Then you could sell a 100% working unit if you decided you didn’t need several switches. If you do sell it not repaired please disclose what is wrong with it completely. Someone with know how will buy it and repair it correctly.

Yeah I wasnt that careful. I cleaned it up and threw the connector away. I've done some microsoldering but as i grew old my hands aren't that stable anymore.

 

[Zumoly]

people like you is why i really appreciate ebay's & paypal's protection, any seller who asks for bank transfer instead he is 100% up to no good,another one just like you

Your profile pic suits what you say