Switch does not boot on anymore

[Chaosta]

Just came back home.
I write it down in case some people have same troubles.

RECAP: I switched between micro sd cards while in Hekate and got a freeze in Hekate menu then a total black screen and ZERO way to turn it on again.
I thought it was a total brick. Tried to hold the power button, charge, let it hours but nothing changed.
I remembered I activated “auto rcm mode” .
So I plugged the Switch on my computer to load a payload and the Switch booted on as usual. Just like before.
SO.
If your Switch freezes in Hekate and you have a black screen, do not panic, do not relove the battery, just load a payload on your computer.

its best to bring your phone or a rcm loader with you to reinject on the go. i have a 1ft usb type c > type c cable in my switch case for this purpose.

 

[Adran_Marit]

My autoRCM switch never leaves home without a jig or my laptop with me for cases like these

 

[Andorin]

Yeah. Now I know.
It would be interesting to see what is the chance to freeze a Switch while using Android or being in Hekate.
It would be something like 5% maybe, it freaking never happened to me before I was just so scared lol !

 

[Zkajavier]

If your Switch got up with a payload it means it was just in rcm mode and you didn't hold the power button long enough for it to shut down properly before.

Good thing it's working now though.

 

[Andorin]

When the Switch froze and turned off, I swear, in order to turn it on again, I have been holding the power button several seconds.
I remember pressing it for a minute.

 

[Chaosta]

When the Switch froze and turned off, I swear, in order to turn it on again, I have been holding the power button several seconds.
I remember pressing it for a minute.

yea, but if its autorcm, holding it wont ever actually turn the system on, it will only ever be either off or in rcm. would still need a payload to boot it. no amount of holding the power will turn the system on if autorcm is on.

its autorcm, not autorcm&payloadinjector lol