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Introduction |
| Follow this guide to replace a faulty motherboard in the Nintendo Switch game console. | | The Switch uses JIS screws, and the guide is written to reflect this. JIS #00 drivers are specified. You can use a JIS #000 if you can't obtain a JIS #00. You can use a Phillips #000 screwdriver in a pinch, but be very careful not to strip the screws. If you are having difficulty with the screws, you may find that switching drivers helps, even if the drivers are the same size and type. | | ***The Switch uses JIS screws. A JIS 00 driver works best, but you can also use a JIS 000 driver. If you use a Phillips driver, you'll risk stripping the screws.*** | | | ***Note:*** 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. You will, however, need regular replacement thermal paste for the CPU. | | | ***Note:*** There are two different models for the Nintendo Switch (model HAC-001, released in 2017, and model HAC-001(-01), released in 2019). Make sure your replacement motherboard is compatible with your specific Switch console. |
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