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| - | [* black] Safety first, we dispatch the battery connector before moving on. |
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| - | [* black] Unlike the [guide|36346|3DS|stepid=81181|new_window=true], the Switch is not designed for easy battery replacement. Nintendo [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch/Specifications/Specifications-1176277.html#1|claims|new_window=true] that the internal battery cannot be removed by consumers, and will instead offer a paid replacement program via their customer support. |
| - | [* black] Challenge accepted. This li-ion cell is well-adhered with a single piece of adhesive, but pries up with a jab of a well-placed spudger. So if you've got a [product|IF145-299-1|tri-point screwdriver|new_window=true] and the will to pry, DIY battery replacements will likely be a cheaper option. |
| - | [* black] The Switch packs a 3.7 V, 4310 mAh lithium-ion battery rated for a capacity of 16 Wh—much bigger than the much easier to remove 5.6 Wh battery in the [guide|11796|Wii U GamePad|stepid=42195|new_window=true]. |
| - | [* icon_note] The Switch needs that extra juice to power the entire system and render the game, while the GamePad display only has to receive a stream from its base console. |
| + | [* black] Safety first, we dispatch the battery connector before prying the sucker off some adhesive. |
| + | [* icon_note] [guide|72946|Most|new_window=true] [guide|65572|consoles|new_window=true] have a power supply, rather than a battery, but the Switch's portability demands wireless power. And that usually means a limited lifespan. |
| + | [* icon_note] Unlike the [guide|36346|3DS|stepid=81181|new_window=true], the Switch battery isn't user-replaceable. Instead Nintendo [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-Switch/Specifications/Specifications-1176277.html#1|"plans to"|new_window=true] have a paid replacement program. |
| + | [* black] The Switch packs a 16 Wh battery—bigger than the 5.6 Wh replaceable battery in the [guide|11796|Wii U GamePad|stepid=42195|new_window=true]. Then again, this is powering a console, not just a display. |