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Nintendo Switch Fan Replacement

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This guide is retained solely for historical purposes. Use the updated version of the guide to perform your repair.

What you need

  1. Nintendo Switch Fan Replacement, Fan: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the two 4.8mm JIS #000 screws from the fan.

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    • Use a spudger to flip up the small gray locking flap on the fan ZIF connector.

  3. Nintendo Switch Fan Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Nintendo Switch Fan Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Nintendo Switch Fan Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Lift the left side of the fan out of its recess and rotate it 15 degrees towards you.

    • Pull the fan out and away from you to unhook it from the rubber grommet.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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