Instructions on how to clean Joy-Con rail contacts.
#How to Clean Joy-Con Rail Contacts
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What you will need
･ Squeeze blower or compressed air can.
･ 70% IPA (Isopropyl Alcohol). If you can't find 70%, dilute with water.
･ Soft cleaning brush (Q-tips might also work).
※ ESD safe brush is optimal.
** Cleaning Instructions**
･ Detach the Joy-Cons from the Switch tablet.
･ Turn off the Joy-con by pressing the pairing button once.
･ Look for the contact pins on the Joy-con’s rails and Switch’s rails. (Pictures below)
･ Use your squeeze blower/compressed air can to blow into the contacts.
･ Apply some IPA to your cleaning brush, then brush it gently on the contacts, use just enough force for dirt and grime to be dislodged.
･ Wait 30 seconds for the IPA to dry out.
･ Slide the Joy-Cons into the respective rail.
※ Note: Look under the arrows on the Joy-con's rail to find the contacts. The contacts on the tablet's rail are at the respective location to align to the Joy-con's rail's contacts.
