My joycon doesn't connect in handheld mode.

[sand steeple]

Hi, I’m having an issue with my Nintendo Switch. When I insert the right Joy-Con, the attachment animation plays, and it even charges properly—but it stays in wireless mode instead of switching to wired (attached) mode. Is there anything I can try at home to fix this?

[wooden nest]

Bad news is, this is a common issue with Switch. I recommend you to restart your Switch and if that doesn't help either, Nintendo offers a free disconnecting issue fix

[sand steeple]

Alright thanks.

[smoky wolf]

is it off brand?

[stable gorge]

You can try cleaning the rails, thats usually the cause of this issue, dirty/damaged rails

[chrome kettle]

rail

FIX HANDHELD JOY-CON DISCONNECTING ISSUE

(This information only applies to the original Switch and Switch OLED Model, not the Switch 2)

• 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

Requested by hexzeed

[stable gorge]

check the cleaning instructions