Nintendo Switch 2 vs Original Switch: Full Teardown & Repairability

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Dive into the Nintendo Switch 2 teardown to discover internal upgrades, improved cooling, modular parts, and crucial repair insights. Buy tools on AMAZON: Screwdriver Set: https://hfixt.com/spro Opening Tool Set: https://hfixt.com/pryt Magnetic Mat: https://hfixt.com/mat Tweezers: https://hfixt.com/tzrs 📺 Related Videos: Switch 2 Screen Replacement: https://youtu.be/GCsDnXv2wD8 Nintendo Switch 2 Battery Replacement Guide Nintendo Switch 2 Reassembly: https://youtu.be/zRnZFhhUCiU 📌*Useful links* More DIY repair guides: https://how-fixit.com 📱Follow us for more tech tips and guides! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@howfixit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howfixit/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowFixit/ X: https://x.com/HowFixit *Description* Welcome to HowFixit! In this complete teardown and repairability guide, we're taking apart the brand-new Nintendo Switch 2. Join us as we dive deep inside the console to see what's new, from the powerful NVIDIA T239 chip and larger battery to the redesigned cooling system and modular Joy-Con components. We'll compare the Switch 2's internal hardware directly against the original Switch, highlighting every key difference. Is the Nintendo Switch 2 easier to repair? We'll analyze its repairability, looking at both the pros, like the modular microSD slot and Joy-Con connectors, and the cons, like the soldered-down game cartridge slot and USB-C ports. If you're curious about the Switch 2's specs, internals, or potential for DIY repair, this disassembly and analysis is for you. Thanks for watching our Nintendo Switch 2 teardown! If you found this repair guide helpful, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe to HowFixit for more tech analysis and disassembly videos. Have questions? Drop them in the comments below! 🎬Time Codes: 0:00 - Intro & What to Expect 0:18 - Tools Needed for Switch 2 Disassembly 0:32 - How to Start: Removing the Joy-Cons & Back Screws 1:00 - How to Remove the Side Stickers Without Damage 2:04 - Removing the Back Cover 2:42 - First Look Inside: Switch 2 vs Original Switch Internals 2:53 - MicroSD Card Slot: Still Modular & Easy to Replace! 3:02 - Removing the Metal Shield Plate 4:29 - Disconnecting the Battery 4:40 - Internal Component Comparison (CPU, Cooling, Battery) 5:02 - Switch 2 vs Original Switch Battery Comparison 5:25 - Removing the Cooling System (Fan & Heat Pipe) 7:00 - Removing the Modular Headphone Jack 7:20 - Power/Volume Button Flex Cable (Good News for Repair!) 7:45 - Upgraded Speaker Modules Analysis 8:13 - Main Board Removal 9:08 - Joy-Con Connector Rail Removal (Excellent Modular Design!) 10:14 - A Closer Look at the Motherboard (Logic Board) 10:31 - The Brains: NVIDIA T239 Chip & LPDDR5X RAM 11:15 - The Downsides: Soldered USB-C Ports & Game Cartridge Slot 11:53 - Joy-Con Teardown 12:36 - Opening the Joy-Con 13:20 - Joy-Con Battery 14:05 - Joy-Con Main Board 14:24 - Joy-Con Analog Stick Replacement (Still Easy to Fix!) 14:38 - Final Verdict: Nintendo Switch 2 Repairability Score 15:34 - BIGGEST CON: Soldered Game Cartridge Slot 15:43 - Con: Glued-Down Battery 15:50 - Final Summary & Links to Future Videos (Reassembly, Battery & Screen Replacement) AFFILIATE PROGRAM We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. #nintendoswitch2 #switch2 #teardown #howfixit #diy #nintendo