What happens if your Switch dies?

If your console only just ran out of juice and you plug it in, it will likely be useable almost immediately, but if it's sat for weeks or even months with no charge it could take several hours to get even any kind of response out of it.

What happens when Switch battery dies?

Wait until the battery runs out (the screen will go black as the system shuts down). When the battery has run out, plug your Switch in to charge and leave it for at least 4 hours.

What happens to my games if my Switch dies?

Switch owners will not need to worry about losing progress should the battery die because the handheld console will keep a game paused when it eventually shuts down.

Will Switch not turn on if dead?

Charge the Battery

If the battery is dead, then Nintendo Switch won't turn on after hard reset. Charge the Switch for at least 3 hours. You can directly charge the console using the wall adapter. An alternative way is to charge the Nintendo Switch using the Dock.

How do you turn on a dead Switch?

What happens to your Nintendo Switch when the battery dies

How do you fix a completely dead Switch?

Unplug your charger from the wall and your Switch. Wait 30 seconds before reconnecting to cycle all the power out of the adapter. Perform a hard power reset. Press and hold the Power button on the console for 20 seconds.

How long can a Switch stay dead for?

For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours. For Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, model number: HEG-001 [product serial number begins with "XTW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.

How long does it take a dead Switch to turn on?

Leave it on charge (supervised) for at least 2 hours, but keep it plugged in for longer if it still shows no signs of life. If after 12-24 hours you still get nothing from trying to turn it on, try a hard reset as detailed above as one last attempt to get things going.

Why is my Switch dead and not charging?

Perform a hard reset by holding down the POWER Button for twelve seconds, then press the POWER Button once for the console to turn on. If the issue persists, Try using a different wall outlet. Try using a second Nintendo Switch AC adapter.

Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.

Will I lose my games if I get a new Switch?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.

How much is a battery replacement for Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo Switch Battery Replacement $89. Is your Nintendo Switch not holding a charge for long? Get a new battery replacement. Includes parts+labor.

How do I know my dead Switch is charging?

Is the charging indicator displayed? Turn on your console and look for the charging icon at the top-right of the screen. * The light on the dock is not a charging indicator. (It comes on when there is video output to a TV screen.)

Will Nintendo replace my Switch battery?

That said, if your battery fails, you should contact Nintendo customer service and they will swap the battery (or the unit) for free while under warranty and presumably for a fee once warranty is up.

Will leaving your Switch docked ruin the battery?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.

How long does a dead Switch need to charge to turn on?

How Long Does it Take to Charge the Nintendo Switch with a Dead Battery? The average charge time for a dead Nintendo Switch battery is 3.5 Hours. This, of course, can vary on many factors such as battery health, age, and more.

How do you charge a dead Switch?

Restarting your Switch is a simple solution—and it often works. First turn off your console, then unplug the charger from the wall and from your Switch. Wait for about a minute, then plug it back in. If this worked, you'll see a charging indicator on the screen.

How do I know if my Switch is failing?

Can you recover data from a dead switch?

Recovery is only available in situations where a Nintendo Switch system is lost, stolen, or damaged. A new or repaired Nintendo Switch system is required.

Do Nintendo fix their switches for free?

How much will it cost? If your product issue is covered under our warranty, you won't pay a fee. Otherwise, repairs are considered out of warranty (and not covered) when: Your product is no longer covered by the Nintendo warranty.

How many years should a Nintendo Switch last?

How long do Nintendo Switches last? A Nintendo Switch console will easily last at least five years before certain vulnerable parts wear down and require replacing. Screen burn-in poses little to no risk to any Switch model and there's also no sign yet of any reduction in software support.

How long is a switch battery life?

For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours. For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours.

Is the Switch OLED worth it?

If it's your first time buying a Switch, it's definitely worth considering the OLED model, but only if you plan on playing in handheld mode. If you are planning on mainly using it docked, the regular model is probably the better choice.