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== Problem Description == | == Problem Description == | ||
Nintendo switch will only show a blue screen when charging, turning on etc. Usually will happen when the device is bent or bowed out in the middle | |||
== Symptoms == | == Symptoms == | ||
* Blue screen of death | * Blue screen of death | ||
[[File:Nintendo-Switch-Blue-Screen.jpg|alt=Nintendo Switch Blue Screen of Death|thumb]] | * Usually frame will be bent | ||
[[File:Nintendo-Switch-Blue-Screen.jpg|alt=Nintendo Switch Blue Screen of Death|thumb|Blue screen of death on Nintendo Switch]] | |||
=== Diagnostic Steps === | |||
BSOD on Nintendo switch is often due to the CPU or RAM not being able to properly communicate with the rest of the board because of cracked solder balls under the chip(s) or broken traces. The motherboard is very thin and a slight bend in the board will cause solder balls to get cracked or traces to become damaged. in the next steps we will try and determine which part of the board has these cracked solder balls or bad traces. | |||
* Observe if there is any bowing out of the board especially over the area around the CPU or RAM (See figure 1 for location of these chips) | |||
* If there is bowing or bending over one of the chips then use your finger to put pressure over the IC in question and try to charge or turn on the console, if you get a Nintendo logo then we know that the issue is to due to the chip(s) we have just put pressure on. Keep in mind that sometimes you may have to put pressure on both RAM chips in order to get it to show Nintendo logo especially if the bent part of the board is over where the RAM chips are located. | |||
* If you are still not getting it to show a Nintendo logo then you may want to try using your hot air station set to a low temp such as 150C-200C and heat up each IC for about 10-20 seconds and then try to turn the console on or plug it in to the charger in order to get a Nintendo Logo. Be careful not to damage the plastic frame or LCD doing this and only use low heat for a short amount of time if it's still in the frame | |||
== Solution == | == Solution == | ||
Now that we have determined which chip(s) are causing the BSOD we can move on to determining the best method of repair for your individual circumstances. | |||
===== Reflow: ===== | |||
Reflowing the solder under the IC in question will by far be the easiest method of fixing the problem albeit this will usually be a temporary fix. However if you dont have the appropriate knowledge, tools, or experience doing a reball then a reflow will be a good option. Keep in mind a reflow will also not always fix the issue especially if there are damaged traces. | |||
Revision as of 05:43, 13 July 2025
| Nintendo Switch Blue screen of death Repair | |
|---|---|
| Device | Nintendo Switch |
| Affects part(s) | Main Logic Board |
| Needs equipment | multimeter, soldering iron, soldering station, BGA rework station |
| Difficulty | ◉◉◉◉ Specialist |
| Type | BGA, Soldering |
Problem Description
Nintendo switch will only show a blue screen when charging, turning on etc. Usually will happen when the device is bent or bowed out in the middle
Symptoms
- Blue screen of death
- Usually frame will be bent
Diagnostic Steps
BSOD on Nintendo switch is often due to the CPU or RAM not being able to properly communicate with the rest of the board because of cracked solder balls under the chip(s) or broken traces. The motherboard is very thin and a slight bend in the board will cause solder balls to get cracked or traces to become damaged. in the next steps we will try and determine which part of the board has these cracked solder balls or bad traces.
- Observe if there is any bowing out of the board especially over the area around the CPU or RAM (See figure 1 for location of these chips)
- If there is bowing or bending over one of the chips then use your finger to put pressure over the IC in question and try to charge or turn on the console, if you get a Nintendo logo then we know that the issue is to due to the chip(s) we have just put pressure on. Keep in mind that sometimes you may have to put pressure on both RAM chips in order to get it to show Nintendo logo especially if the bent part of the board is over where the RAM chips are located.
- If you are still not getting it to show a Nintendo logo then you may want to try using your hot air station set to a low temp such as 150C-200C and heat up each IC for about 10-20 seconds and then try to turn the console on or plug it in to the charger in order to get a Nintendo Logo. Be careful not to damage the plastic frame or LCD doing this and only use low heat for a short amount of time if it's still in the frame
Solution
Now that we have determined which chip(s) are causing the BSOD we can move on to determining the best method of repair for your individual circumstances.
Reflow:
Reflowing the solder under the IC in question will by far be the easiest method of fixing the problem albeit this will usually be a temporary fix. However if you dont have the appropriate knowledge, tools, or experience doing a reball then a reflow will be a good option. Keep in mind a reflow will also not always fix the issue especially if there are damaged traces.