Removing The Switch 2 Screen Protector… And Everything Else
Source: YouTube · Phone Repair Guru · published Jun 6, 2025 · 16:00
The Nintendo Switch 2 features some improvements over the original model including reinforced USB-C ports to address common failure points, but still has repairability concerns like hidden screws and lack of battery pull tabs 0:30-0:3815:20-15:31.
Key Takeaways:
• Switch 2 includes two USB-C ports, which were a major failure point in the original model 0:30-0:38
• Joy-Cons now have metal SL/SR buttons and modular joysticks for easier replacement without soldering 0:53-1:018:07-8:26
• Battery capacity increased to 5,220 mAh from the original's 4,310 mAh, though lacks pull tabs for easy replacement 11:25-11:4215:35-15:39
• A concerning manufacturing issue was discovered with liquid metal found under the battery area 13:47-13:55
• Overall repairability is similar to the original Switch, but Nintendo added unnecessary hidden screws that make disassembly more difficult 15:20-15:31
Sources:
- 0:30-0:38 Discussion of dual USB-C ports
- 0:53-1:01 Joy-Con metal buttons description
- 8:07-8:26 Joystick design improvements and modularity
- 11:25-11:42 Battery size comparison
- 13:47-13:55 Liquid metal manufacturing issue
- 15:20-15:31 Overall repairability assessment
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The OG Nintendo Switch was a great console, but let's be honest, it ended up in the repair shop way too often from things like stick drift, broken USBC ports, and motherboard induced charging issues. With the Switch 2 priced at $450, you'd hope Nintendo fixed those problems, but did they? Today, I'm tearing it down to find out if they finally upgraded the joysticks. And does this still have the same charging issues? Also, how repairable is this when something inevitably goes wrong? And there we go, the Switch 2. These Joy-Cons feel so nice. It really brings that Switch snap to life. So, this device now has two USBC ports, which is a huge point of excitement for me because these fail all the time. It also has this wide kickstand, which surprisingly doesn't feel as flimsy as I thought it wou…