Joycons do connection animation but wont connect | /r/NintendoSwitch | Page 1

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 4:03 PM

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Ive tried 2 sets of joycons and they work fine on my switch but the left one wont connect to my friends.

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Joycons do connection animation but wont connect

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 4:47 PM

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why dont you just disconnect the joycon from the other switch then?

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just disconnect it

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its obviously wirelessly connected to it

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 4:55 PM

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?

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he wants to play handheld?

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 4:59 PM

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distant cedar he wants to play handheld?

im telling you

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remove the connection on the other one

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the other remained connected to the first switch

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 5:00 PM

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already done that
it wont work in games if one is connected on the switch and one is conencted wirelessly

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cus its considered 2 different controllers

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:01 PM

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have you gone to

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System settings> Controllers and sensors > Disconnect Controllers

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 5:02 PM

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its works wirelessly with the switch

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:02 PM

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im telling u.. it wont pair with ur friend's switch while its connected to yours

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 5:02 PM

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dude. it does

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u click the button on the side and it will pair

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:03 PM

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then explain this

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the fact that its still connected to ur switch

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as u can see it didnt connect to ur friends

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 5:04 PM

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As u can see it doesn't work

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:04 PM

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then must be an issue with the rail

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 5:05 PM

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distant cedar Ive tried 2 sets of joycons and they work fine on my switch but the left one won...

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waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:05 PM

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its an issue.. with your friend's switch rail

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its not an issue with the joycons

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its the rail

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it works on yours but not on his

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explain to me how can that be except the rail being broken

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 5:06 PM

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yes thats why I clicked console and not controllers

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like i want to know how to fix it

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if any u know how

hasty questBOT Oct 21, 2023, 5:07 PM

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rail

FIX HANDHELD JOY-CON DISCONNECTING ISSUE

• Basic Troubleshooting
･ Reset the AC adapter by unplugging it from the wall for 30 seconds.
･ Make sure the Joy-Con is on by observing the LED lights on the rail.
･ After that, slide it into the Switch.
･ If there is a response on the screen, or a click sound, it means the rail is still working.
･ Go through Nintendo's trouble-shooting guide.
･ Remove all controllers pairing using this procedure.
･ Process to the cleaning instructions below if your Joy-con still have issue.

👉 Click here for cleaning instructions

§ If cleaning didn't work, you may need to repair the rail.

• DIY guides:
･ Tablet's right rail
･ Tablet's left rail (Very hard)
･ Joy-con's left rail
･ Joy-con's right rail is similar to the above.
･ Rail's button flex board: Left & Right

• Parts:
･ Console's slider rails
･ Joycon's slider rail
･ Joycon's rail's buttons flex board

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:07 PM

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maybe this

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or

hasty questBOT Oct 21, 2023, 5:07 PM

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lock

JOY-CON LOCK REPLACEMENT

§ The Joy-con is attached to the Switch's rail via a locking mechanism, often called locks.

• Due to the modular nature of the Joy-con, it's normal to have a degree of "play" movement on the rail, even when they are brand new.
• Since the locks are made of plastic, they will wear out through usage, leading to even looser attachment and even unintended disconnection. You can replace the locks by yourself or through a repair service.

[👉 Click here for Repair Service Guide](#986637761916317707 message)
※ Note: This might fall into the free Joy-con repair. Ask Nintendo's customer support for confirmation.

• Using a thin piece of paper/cardboard between the rails can force a stiffer attachment, but it might lead to faster wear on the locks.
• You can reduce the wear of the locks by pressing the lock button on the Joy-con deeply every time you pull it out as well as when you slide it on.

■ DIY Repair
There are 2 options to choose from: Plastic locks similar to the original ones or metal locks that are more durable.
･ Metal locks with screwdriver - Amazon US
･ Plastic & Metal locks - eBay listing

■ Video guide: How to replace Joy-con's lock

※ Image below: Left joy-con with worn out lock, right joy-con with new lock.

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:07 PM

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probably not the locks

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you can ignore the locks

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:08 PM

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hasty quest

this

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 5:08 PM

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one thing I noticed is when I would connect my splatoon controllers, it would show the gray joycon connection animation

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:08 PM

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weird

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 5:08 PM

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alrihgt ill try that

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:08 PM

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my switch see's my blue and red

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 5:09 PM

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ill let u know if ut works

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 5:09 PM

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👍

deep swan Oct 21, 2023, 5:20 PM

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@waxen tusk if you can’t be nice to people when answering their questions then please don’t answer.

distant cedar Oct 21, 2023, 5:30 PM

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it worked

waxen tusk Oct 21, 2023, 6:59 PM

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distant cedar it worked

glad to help you

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