OLED Kamikaze failed big time - possible fix or bricked?

[Sotseg]

Hey everyone,

I recently tried to install a modchip on my Nintendo Switch OLED using the kamikaze method, but I failed. I’ve attached some pictures of the board so you can see what happened.I’d like to know if the console is still fixable or if the damage is too bad.

I’d appreciate any advice from those with more experience in micro soldering or repair work.

Thanks for taking the time to look and help out.

 

[thesjaakspoiler]

You just went a bit too far but otherwise, it doesn't look bad at all.
This should be doable with two very fine wires.

You can grind some more to expose a larger area to reconstruct those lines.
I recall seeing some pictures in the picofly thread but we're already at page 845 now.

Hacking Hardware  Thread 'Picofly - a HWFLY switch modchip'

Dec 4, 2022

Got this offer on a local craiglist:


The seller says it's a new RP2040 Picofly based version modchip for Switch Lite and Oled, only.

What do you think about it, looks like it's a clearly fake, am I right?.. Or not?

• mathew77
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Here you can find out how those traces run in each layer if you would like to do it yourself.
https://files.zzattack.org/index.php?dir=img/console/switch/oled/Layers
In many cases the lines also have other locations where you can expose the line without damaging another line.

A skilled repair shop can fix also this for you.
Send your pics to the Picofly thread and ask if there is anyone in your country who might be able to fix this if you prefer that.
Most repair shops have mail-in services but international mail can be expensive.

 

[jkyoho]

Clearly went too far.Layer3 dat0 and dat2 seems both broken already.

 

[Sotseg]

Clearly went too far.Layer3 dat0 and dat2 seems both broken already.
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Is there any way to fix this?

 

[jkyoho]

Is there any way to fix this?

open up more top area and solder jumper wire from the traces straight into layer4 via(since layer3 dat2 and dat0 via/pads broken already).
Find someone is capable to do this kind of work, otherwise the mess just gonna expand