Revision to Nintendo Switch Screwdriver
| == What screwdriver do I need to open my Nintendo Switch console? == | |
| - | You'll need a ***Y00 screwdriver*** to remove the screws on the back panel ***and*** either a ***JIS000 screwdriver*** or an official ***iFixit*** ***PH000 screwdriver*** to remove the screws on the top, bottom, and sides of the Switch console and in the kickstand well. Follow iFixit’s guides for the [[Topic:Nintendo Switch|standard Switch|new_window=true]], [[Topic:Nintendo Switch OLED Model|Switch OLED|new_window=true]], and [[Topic:Nintendo Switch Lite|Switch Lite|new_window=true]] for the specific locations of each screw type. |
| + | You'll need a ***Tri-point Y00 screwdriver*** to remove the screws on the back panel ***and*** either a ***JIS000 screwdriver*** or an official ***iFixit*** ***PH000 screwdriver*** to remove the screws on the top, bottom, and sides of the Switch console and in the kickstand well. Follow iFixit’s guides for the [[Topic:Nintendo Switch|standard Switch|new_window=true]], [[Topic:Nintendo Switch OLED Model|Switch OLED|new_window=true]], and [[Topic:Nintendo Switch Lite|Switch Lite|new_window=true]] for the specific locations of each screw type. |
| - | According to [link|https://www.ifixit.com/User/668072/Jeff+Suovanen|Jeff Suovanen|new_window=true], iFixit's Senior Technical Editor, you don't have to buy a new JIS screwdriver to remove JIS screws, ''"technically'' these are JIS screws, but iFixit designed their Phillips bits to remove JIS screws. You might find removing JIS screws with a non-iFixit Phillips screwdriver to be more challenging." |
| + | [note]According to [link|https://www.ifixit.com/User/668072/Jeff+Suovanen|Jeff Suovanen|new_window=true], iFixit's Senior Technical Editor, you don't have to buy a new JIS screwdriver to remove JIS screws, ''"technically'' these are JIS screws, but iFixit designed their Phillips bits to remove JIS screws. You might find removing JIS screws with a non-iFixit Phillips screwdriver to be more challenging."[/note] |
| - | Be extra cautious with tri-point screws, as their point profiles are more likely to drive a driver tip out of the recess. These small screws are easy to strip, so follow iFixit’s [guide|25630|screwdriver best practices|new_window=true] to remove the screws as cleanly as possible. |
| + | [note|type=important]Be extra cautious with tri-point screws, as their point profiles are more likely to drive a driver tip out of the recess. These small screws are easy to strip, so follow iFixit’s [guide|25630|screwdriver best practices|new_window=true] to remove the screws as cleanly as possible. In general, use the largest driver size that fits snugly into the screw.[/note] |
| For the standard and OLED Switch, once you're past the screws, the back cover lifts off without messing with clips or adhesive. The Switch Lite has clips that will require a little more work to pry open. | |
| * The inner cut on a PH has a radius. Forcing the radius into the JIS screwhead can damage the screw and strip it. | |
| - | iFixit's Chief Tool Officer, [link|https://www.ifixit.com/User/238817/Eric+Essen|Eric Essen|new_window=true], manufactured iFixit's Phillips bits with JIS screws in-mind, "we designed our PH bits sizes 000-1 to be cross-compatible with JIS screws without damaging them. PH2 will damage them. Other brands PH bits may damage them." |
| + | [note]iFixit's Chief Tool Officer, [link|https://www.ifixit.com/User/238817/Eric+Essen|Eric Essen|new_window=true], manufactured iFixit's Phillips bits with JIS screws in-mind, "we designed our PH bits sizes 000-1 to be cross-compatible with JIS screws without damaging them. PH2 will damage them. Other brands PH bits may damage them."[/note] |
| == What screwdriver do I need to open my Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons? == | |
| - | If you’re opening up the Joy-Cons, you will need a ***Y00 screwdriver*** to remove the fasteners on the outside and a ***PH00 screwdriver*** to remove the fasteners on the inside. |
| + | If you’re opening up the Joy-Cons, you will need a ***tri-point Y00 screwdriver*** to remove the fasteners on the outside and a ***PH00 screwdriver*** to remove the fasteners on the inside. |
| == What other tools are needed to repair and mod my Nintendo Switch? == | |
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