should i worry about my switch getting extremely hot?

[faint meadow]

Lol dont worry

It happens alot over time

It usually happens when your outside in the heat

It depends on how long youve had that console

[glad gust]

Ye it happened to mine alot because it was really hot outside

[faint meadow]

It can hapoen to switch lites aswell

Yeah that makes sense

Once its older it gets hot sometimes, not sure why maybe someone else could answer why but all i know is its bormal

All good

[frigid granite]

The Switch does have a feature to shut itself down when it reaches a dangerous temperature level. It will display an overheat error with a thermometer icon before that happens. Normally, when that happens, it means the console is having some issues venting heat.

Check below for some info about how the fan works.

[round charm]

fan

VENTILATION & FAN

§ The Switch vents its internal heat by sucking air in from the intake vent on the back, and then blow out by the fan on the top vent. While the console is on the dock, air intake go through a channel under the cable cover. Airflow chart.

■ Good practices for ventilation
• The ambient temperature around the console should be kept at 5 to 35C.
• Keep the vents clear for better airflow.
• Do regular cleaning on the vents with a squeeze blower or compressed air can.
• Turn off the Switch when you have to store in enclosed space for a while.

■ Signs of concern
• The fan is making abnormal, grinding noises. It may be broken or has worn out and need to be replaced.
※ Note: The Switch fan can be surprisingly loud. It can get around 30-35 dB, but that is normal.
• The Switch showed an overheat error and shutdown (SoC reached 67°C). This is a safety feature to protect the components from reaching dangerous temperature threshold. Your Switch may have issue venting the heat.

■ Solution
You can open up the Switch to clean the fan internally, but putting in a new fan is the best solution. It is something you need to do eventually, and it's one way to "refresh" the life-cycle of the console.
[👉 Click here for Repair Service Guide](#986637761916317707 message)

■ DIY Repair
• iFixit guide: Replacing Switch's Cooling Fan.
• eBay listing for OEM fan and tools.
• You should also consider replacing thermal paste, or use 1mm thermal pads for easier application.

Requested by BladeSpringSun#4133

[frigid granite]

And the temp limit of when it does shut down

If you put your ears to the top vent, you can hear the fan moving

normally it's a smooth woooosh sound

The grinding is like when you grind 2 gears together but the teeth don't match

but it differs from case to case

Sometime it's so loud it will make you think the Switch is shredding paper or something

Do make sure to keep the vents clear

Every time I see a Switch laying on the bed with its back stuffed with bedding stuffs, I feel sad