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The Nintendo Switch is a handheld game console that can be played on the TV via a docking station, or on the go. Released March 3rd, 2017.

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Kickstands and front frame

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I bought a nintendo switch and am in need of a couple replacement parts.

1 - it’s missing a kickstand on the back, so I am hoping to buy a replacement. Does anyone know a) where i can buy one b) how to p ut it back on?

2 - The front frame with the covering of the air vent at the top is broken. I know the back panel doesnt cover this part of the switch itself. There are 4 or 5 plastic “bars” on top that cover the vent that are broken. How do i replace this?

Thanks!

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Hi!

I’ll answer the 2nd question for you!

Those “plastic bars” are fused with the console it’s frame. The problem here is, is that all the components are placed here including the screen which is glued on it…

Replacing this is not that difficult, but to be honest,, I don’t think it’s worth to replace it. This is because the amount of work AND it’s really difficult to find the part (you do want the original frame here, as everything do need to sit flawless inside).

If you want to replace it anyway, that is fine offcourse. But not sure where you can find the part :(.

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Hi,

I believe I can answer your first question. You can purchase a kickstand from ifixit or directly from nintendo. Nintendo provides instructions on their website, but here is an additional guide.

I hope I was able to help.

Replace a broken or malfunctioning kick stand on your Nintendo Switch console. Image

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Nintendo Switch Kick Stand

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