Hardware Is replacing Switch Battery Possible?

[wiewiec]

Better is to simply get a powerbank

 

[MaxToTheMax]

No one has made an extended battery for the Switch yet to my knowledge, however there are cases with a built in powerbank that might be worth a look, I think Nyko made one.
Personally I prefer just using a regular powerbank since it can charge all my other devices too.

SOMEONE HAS DONE IT!

I also remember seeing an old tread about someone putting another battery in their switch.

I just wanted to share this silly interesting mod.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

SOMEONE HAS DONE IT!

I also remember seeing an old tread about someone putting another battery in their switch.

I just wanted to share this silly interesting mod.

Taking generic lipo/li-ion batteries and wiring them to the battery terminals doesn't count. Of course it's possible, but it requires some electronics know how. It's not just a drop in replacement.
I don't know why he didn't go with a lipo pouch. Having that thing sticking out of the back looks so unsightly, and it for sure won't fit in a pouch. A large, thin lipo pouch wouldn't increase the thickness much, so it might still fit in many pouches and also make it more comfortable to hold.

 

[MaxToTheMax]

Taking generic lipo/li-ion batteries and wiring them to the battery terminals doesn't count. Of course it's possible, but it requires some electronics know how. It's not just a drop in replacement.
I don't know why he didn't go with a lipo pouch. Having that thing sticking out of the back looks so unsightly, and it for sure won't fit in a pouch. A large, thin lipo pouch wouldn't increase the thickness much, so it might still fit in many pouches and also make it more comfortable to hold.

I agree about the looks, and I just wanted to share how uhhhh creative this guys solution was. I don't think there will ever be something like the nyko battery pack for the 3DS made for the Switch, mostly because of the battery cases being a better solution.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I agree about the looks, and I just wanted to share how uhhhh creative this guys solution was. I don't think there will ever be something like the nyko battery pack for the 3DS made for the Switch, mostly because of the battery cases being a better solution.

There doesn't really need to be, because the Switch battery is connected by a cable, it's easy to solder the connector onto any lipo pouch battery.

 

[pausuri]

Taking generic lipo/li-ion batteries and wiring them to the battery terminals doesn't count. Of course it's possible, but it requires some electronics know how. It's not just a drop in replacement.
I don't know why he didn't go with a lipo pouch. Having that thing sticking out of the back looks so unsightly, and it for sure won't fit in a pouch. A large, thin lipo pouch wouldn't increase the thickness much, so it might still fit in many pouches and also make it more comfortable to hold.

ugg, that looks ugly indeed not worth it imo

 

[yaum]

In addition for those who wonder, there is this complete and interesting article comparing battery life & charge for V1 & V2 switch, including playtime with and without powerbank.
--> V2 + powerbank provides more than 10h playtime.
https://switchchargers.com/new-nintendo-switch-charging/

 

[burhansalih]

Done many switch batteries tricky but do able...just make sure you get one that is the same as the oem battery. HAC-003 4310mAh

 

[burhansalih]

SOMEONE HAS DONE IT!

I also remember seeing an old tread about someone putting another battery in their switch.

I just wanted to share this silly interesting mod.

If only there was a feeling sick emoji...what a horrible mod.