Hardware Joycons not locking

[Idontknowwhattoputhere]

I try and lock my joycons with the button and they never lock just slide out as normal
Is there something wrong with my joycons?

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I try and lock my joycons with the button and they never lock just slide out as normal
Is there something wrong with my joycons?

The button isn't a lock, it's just an unlock. If you click the JoyCons into place until you hear an audible click from the rails themselves and they still come loose without holding the button, check the rail on the top side near the L/R button, there's a small plastic tab that moves when you press the button in order to unlock the JoyCon, this can get damaged very easily from drops or even from just slightly rough handling (using too much force when holding the console for example) which you should be able to tell by looking carefully at the plastic tab.

 

[Idontknowwhattoputhere]

The button isn't a lock, it's just an unlock. If you click the JoyCons into place until you hear an audible click from the rails themselves and they still come loose without holding the button, check the rail on the top side near the L/R button, there's a small plastic tab that moves when you press the button in order to unlock the JoyCon, this can get damaged very easily from drops or even from just slightly rough handling (using too much force when holding the console for example) which you should be able to tell by looking carefully at the plastic tab.

So the button behind the joycons isnt a lock button?

 

[The Real Jdbye]

So the button behind the joycons isnt a lock button?

No, you hold it to unlock the JoyCons, they lock automatically when fully inserted (when you hear the click)

 

[Idontknowwhattoputhere]

No, you hold it to unlock the JoyCons, they lock automatically when fully inserted (when you hear the click)

Thats the problem here my joycons dont do that

 

[The Real Jdbye]

Thats the problem here my joycons dont do that

They don't click? Are you sure you inserted them all the way? It takes a bit more force to get them to fully click in once they are inserted.

 

[Idontknowwhattoputhere]

They don't click? Are you sure you inserted them all the way? It takes a bit more force to get them to fully click in once they are inserted.

They click fine but they never lock

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I tried putting a bit of force into it and no luck

 

[The Real Jdbye]

They click fine but they never lock

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I tried putting a bit of force into it and no luck

Have a look at the small plastic tab like I said. It's a different color than the rest of the shell so it should be easy to spot.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ujm8ll3jvqjh6q/image.jpg.d808c541be8f41a5b9e2b764d0731ee6.jpg?dl=0
It's on the bottom, not the top like I thought. Right next to the button.
It shouldn't have any rounded edges or indents, it should be perfectly rectangular.
If it's cracked, you can replace the whole rail, they aren't too expensive.

 

[Idontknowwhattoputhere]

You mean the one inside the rail? yeah i see it

 

[PyroGoat]

Inside the joycon. They make metal replacement locks. The 2nd Pic is where you can see if it is worn out.

http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bfPEqbJE

 

[Idontknowwhattoputhere]

Inside the joycon. They make metal replacement locks. The 2nd Pic is where you can see if it is worn out.

http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bfPEqbJE

Yeah i see it and it looks worn

 

[PyroGoat]

This is a little more in depth on how to repair it if you were looking for more information.

https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Nintendo+Switch+Joy-Con+Buckle+Lock+Replacement/103997

 

[mickthestud]

It’s a commen p

I try and lock my joycons with the button and they never lock just slide out as normal
Is there something wrong with my joycons?[/QUOT
It’s a commen problem with joycons if there still under warranty get them swapped out