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Introduction |
| Follow this guide to replace an old and degraded battery in the Nintendo Switch game console. | | The Switch uses JIS screws, but you can use a Phillips screwdriver in a pinch. Be very careful not to strip the screwscrews. iFixit's Phillips bits are designed to be cross-compatible with JIS-style screws. | | | When you remove the shield plate, you’ll need to replace the thermal compound between the plate and the heatsink. Since normal thermal paste isn’t designed to bridge large gaps, the closest replacement is K5 Pro viscous thermal paste. | | | This guide, and the part we sell, are compatible with the original Nintendo Switch model released in 2017, as well as the newer refreshed model released in 2019 (model numbers HAC-001 and HAC-001(-01), respectively). | | | ***For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your Switch.*** This reduces the risk of a fire hazard if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions|new_window=true]]. |
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