Switch not displaying to HDMI but charging | /r/NintendoSwitch | Page 1

quasi oyster Jul 22, 2022, 4:48 PM

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Hi! I bought a Nintendo Switch around a year ago, and I've tried three docks and they have all connected to the dock but haven't displayed to the TV. The second dock I got randomly displayed for 2 seconds then cut out

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Now it's blinking green

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quasi oyster Jul 22, 2022, 5:34 PM

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What pin is what?

snow ivy Jul 22, 2022, 6:01 PM

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quasi oyster What pin is what?

You used all official dock, AC adapter, etc...?

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Did this thing ever got opened before? That screw seems off.

quasi oyster Jul 22, 2022, 6:02 PM

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Yep! Official HDMI, AC adapter, and dock

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I might have been opened. I'm not the original owner

snow ivy Jul 22, 2022, 6:03 PM

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Ah I see. I suspect the USB port or something else is damaged.

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Although I think this won't help. But try it anyway.

reef frigateBOT Jul 22, 2022, 6:03 PM

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monkey

🐵 MONKEY MAGIC METHOD 🐒

※ Important: Follow these steps in exact order

Unplug all the cables (HDMI, AC Power Adapter) and remove the Switch from dock.
Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket.
Turn off the TV/Monitor.
Wait 30 seconds.
Connect your AC adapter cable to the dock.
Connect your AC adapter to the wall outlet.
Connect your HDMI cable to the dock.
Connect your HDMI cable to the TV/Monitor.
Dock your Switch.
Turn on TV/Monitor.

Source: Nintendo's Recommended Solution

snow ivy Jul 22, 2022, 6:04 PM

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If it didn't work, it's a hardware issue, you need to send the Switch to repair.

reef frigateBOT Jul 22, 2022, 6:04 PM

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repair

HARDWARE REPAIR INFORMATION

Please click on the links below to read more about hardware repair options.

[👉 Nintendo Repair Service](#986637761916317707 message)
Nintendo offers their own repair service for free within warranty period and with cost when warranty has expired. Joycon's repair are often free, regardless of warranty. Their service is often more reliable, with original replacement parts, but is more expensive.

[👉 Independent Repair Service](#986637761916317707 message)
A local, independent repair service may offer faster return time, cheaper and doesn't need warranty nor official support. Although finding a good local repair service needs some effort.

[👉 DIY Repair](#986637761916317707 message)
Requires skills, tools and experience, but DIY repair is always an option.

snow ivy Jul 22, 2022, 6:04 PM

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If you want, you can also give me your general location (not detailed) then I can ask around to find a reliable repair service.

quasi oyster Jul 22, 2022, 6:09 PM

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The pins seem messed up

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How can I bend them back?

snow ivy Jul 22, 2022, 6:11 PM

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quasi oyster How can I bend them back?

If you have to ask that, don't you think you are not suitable to do it?

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There's more risk of damage, so I suggest leaving it to a repair service.

quasi oyster Jul 22, 2022, 6:17 PM

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I'm not one to give up

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I need it working

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Otherwise the Switch is useless. I only need it for videos

snow ivy Jul 22, 2022, 6:31 PM

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quasi oyster I'm not one to give up

I meant you don't have to give up, just need a better course of actions

quasi oyster Jul 22, 2022, 6:31 PM

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Ok

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What do you have in mind? I've opened consoles before, just never a Switch. I've also cleaned HDMI ports but never a c port

snow ivy Jul 22, 2022, 6:32 PM

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I already told you

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Send it to a repair service

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And open it up is different than repairing it

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Let's say you have to replace the USB port, do you know how to do micro soldering?

quasi oyster Jul 22, 2022, 6:35 PM

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I can't

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I literally came to this server for some advice on pins and what does what not for message to send to someone else

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Teach a man to fish, they eat for life. Give a man a fish, they eat for a day

snow ivy Jul 22, 2022, 6:38 PM

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quasi oyster Teach a man to fish, they eat for life. Give a man a fish, they eat for a day

Yes but I'm not teaching someone to fish via chat, in a day. And this ain't fishing.

quasi oyster Jul 22, 2022, 6:39 PM

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Ok. Thanks. I'll use YouTube instead and watch a pin fixing method

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