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Introduction |
| Follow this guide to replace a worn out and degraded battery in the Nintendo Switch Lite. | | '''For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your Switch.''' This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event 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]]. | | The Switch Lite uses JIS screws, but you can use a Phillips screwdriver in a pinch. Be very careful not to strip the screw. iFixit's Phillips bits are designed to be cross-compatible with JIS-style screws. | | '''***For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your Switch.*** This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event 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]].
***Note:'''*** This procedure requires removing the shield plate, which is bonded to the heat sink with thermal paste. The thermal paste will need to be cleaned off and reapplied before reinstalling the shield plate. |
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