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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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What's the adhesive remover in the fan replacement kit for?

Bought a fan replacement kit for my launch Switch (thing's been sputtering for a while now). I'm just wondering: what's the adhesive remover in the kit for? It's not mentioned anywhere in the repair guide. Want to make sure I'm not missing some obvious reason why it's in there.

Replace a fan compatible with the Nintendo Switch game console. Fix overheating issues. Image

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Hi Jessica!

I repaired many of those, and you don't need the adhesive remover for the fan.. You do need it, if you are going to replace the Switch it's battery. Not sure why it's in the kit.

Does this question need to be forwarded to the Ifixit Team @oldturkey03 ?

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@dan0 interesting. Might be worthwhile to mention it in Meta and let the iFixit fix it ;-)

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Yes! Do I need to do anything now? Or do I need to tag someone here? Sorry for the questions haha.

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@oldturkey03 @dan0 Any chance I can get a finder's fee for bringing this to their attention?

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I'm afraid not :(! But you can always ask them!!

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@slashee_the_cow ;-) maybe free adhesive remover for your next project? You have our gratitude for pointing it out :-)

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