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Repair guides and information for the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers.

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Joy-con too tight on the rail after reassembly

I recently changed the joystick and flexible sl/sr cables of my joycons, however the left one gets "stuck", and only comes off of the switch after i wiggle it. When i put it on the switch or take it off the switch i also hear some faint creaking in the middle of the process. and i believe its because of the fact that the rail is moving more "freely" now, as it isnt as snug as my other joycon. im worried it can break the rail of the joycon or of the switch. ive tried to tighten the screws, loosen the screws, but nothing works (possibly because the lower screw close to the rail got stripped, and even though its quite screwed in i cant do much abt it). any help? i didnt touch the screws that keep the shell and rail in place, the only ones i touched were: the external ones, the ones on the rail to keep sl/sr and sync buttons stuck, the ones on the battery side and the joystick ones

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Hi!

Can you share some pictures with us? That will make it more easy for us to check what's going on!

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Thanks!

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hey! once i get home i will totally do that!

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Thank you!!!

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@dan0 done! i also submitted s video but i think its not working... it was to show that on the lower part of the joycon, near the stripped screw, it creaks when pressed, and close to the joystick it doesnt

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Hi Gabriel!

Thanks for the pictures and video! The video is working fine!

First of all, I would replace all the screws there (if possible) you also need to get rid of the stripped screw.

Maybe this guide can help: How to Remove a Stripped Screw - iFixit Repair Guide

And you can find some info here: How to screw out worn out screws? : r/ifixit

Part: Replacement Full Screws Set Spring Repair Kit for Switch Console for Joy con Left Right screwdriver Tools Accessories - AliExpress 44 (make sure you take the one for Joy-Con not for the console)

If that is done, and the issue is still there, I would check if the rail is still screwed in fine, check all the screws if they are OK and not to loosen or too tight. (Also check for SL board).

That's the only thing you can do for now.

Please let us know how that goes!

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