#should I get a switch dust cover?

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plain storm
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I just found out about a nintendo switch dust cover and I’m not sure if it’s a good purchase or not. Will my switch be fine if I let it sit in the dock with no cover on or should I consider getting a switch dust cover to prevent issues in the future? Is this a needed purchase?

sour flower
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it will be fine, but if you live in a very dusty area, you can get one but use only while you don't use the dock, or the heat will be bad. Here's mine when I don't use it

sour flower
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(I played Nier with this yesterday, in a 26° room, and after 10 minutes I can hear the fan sound far from 2m lol)

rain sentinel
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Do note that even if your Switch is in sleep mode it can still generate heat.

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Network activities

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Especially if you are using an ethernet adapter

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IMO, this kind of cover would be useful when you don't use the Switch for long and can disconnect it entirely from power (which can also be bad btw)

plain storm
rain sentinel
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Frankly, if you want to cover it like that, it will become more of a hassle

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You have to disconnect power from it entirely to prevent heat build up. But then you will run into battery issue due to the Switch being inactive.

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I'd rather just clean it once in a while.

plain storm
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oh okay, thank you for the insight on this!

rain sentinel
torpid mangoBOT
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battery

BATTERY ISSUE

§ If you leave the Switch inactive, not charging for a long period of time (1-2 weeks or more), the battery's voltage may drop too low and will refuse to be charged, leading to a "dead" Switch. This can also degrade the battery's life and cause battery % number fluctuate randomly.

👉 Please check Charging/Power guide for best charging practices

■ Solution for dead battery

  1. Unplug the AC adapter from the wall socket for 30 seconds then plug it back in. This is to reset the AC adapter.
  2. Plug the AC adapter directly into your Switch, not through the dock.
  3. Leave it to charge for 6-12 hours.
  4. Attempt to turn it on by holding the Power button for 15 seconds, then at the 15s mark, release your finger, press down once to turn it on. This is to bypass boot issue.

■ If the above steps didn't work
Your last resort is to replace the battery entirely, via a repair service or DIY.
[👉 Click here for Repair Service Guide](#986637761916317707 message)

■ DIY Repair
Replacing the battery is not complicated but still requires tools, skills and patience.
･ iFixit's video tutorial
･ Sosav's written guide
※ Note: Since replacing the battery will ruin the thermal paste of the Switch, you should consider reapplying the paste as well.

■ Replacement Battery
･ Antank 3rd party battery with toolkit
･ US iFixit Battery
･ UK/EU Zedlabz battery

Requested by BladeSpringSun#4133
plain storm
sour flower
# torpid mango

i drop my switch about 2 weeks due to a far-from-home class, and my switch went from 100℅ to about 20℅, did my battery harm? ;-;

rain sentinel
abstract rover
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last time I play my switch there's a small dust below my console when I unplug my console on the dock

rain sentinel