I can't unscrew my switch | /r/NintendoSwitch | Page 1

vernal karma Feb 16, 2023, 12:47 AM

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I don't know if my screws are stripped or what

gaunt furnace Feb 16, 2023, 12:47 AM

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A photo might help

vernal karma Feb 16, 2023, 1:09 AM

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@gaunt furnace

gaunt furnace Feb 16, 2023, 1:27 AM

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And you’re using a Y bit?

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@vernal karma

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Those screws are super soft btw, so you must be very careful not to strip them

vernal karma Feb 16, 2023, 1:45 AM

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Yes

vernal karma Feb 16, 2023, 1:46 AM

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gaunt furnace Those screws are super soft btw, so you must be very careful not to strip them

Yeah I have been sadly nothing's worked

gaunt furnace Feb 16, 2023, 1:46 AM

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Anyway upon closer inspection that bottom one looks stripped

brisk blade Feb 16, 2023, 1:52 AM

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vernal karma

These are... still doable, i think

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Wanna try the solutions in our stripped screw guide?

wintry valleyBOT Feb 16, 2023, 1:53 AM

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strip

STRIPPED SCREWS - WOE & CAUTION

§ Stripping screws is one of the most common mistake in repair. The Switch's screws are small and fragile, with improper technique, or using the wrong size/type screwdriver, you can destroy the slots on the screw's head, making it hard to remove the screw. In bad case, removing these screws often destroy the screw or the shell, forcing you to replace them, costing more money and time.

[👉 Please click here for stripped screw removal and prevention guide.](#986637761916317707 message)

※ Note: If you are someone who often diassemble your Switch for repair/modification, it's strongly advised to replace the outer shell's screws to a Phillips screws set.
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