You know, I stumbled upon this wild video by Zack from JerryRigEverything, where he rips apart the Nintendo Switch 2 — like, literally tears it down to see what’s inside. Now, I’m no techie guru, but the sheer audacity of this teardown was something else. So, Zack’s going at it, and apparently, he’s pretty impressed. Many of the parts are all modular, which sounds fancy and good for repairs — the Joy-Con 2 sticks, headphone jack, you name it.
But here’s the kicker: some whispers around say that fixing this bad boy might burn a hole in your pocket — since replacing parts could be pricey. Oddly enough, the disassembly isn’t rocket science. Just grab a couple of screwdrivers (the Phillips and tri-point ones if you’re keeping track) and you’re set. And despite all that tinkering, Zack put everything back together and it worked like a charm. No sweat there.
Okay, but hold on — not everything’s sunshine and rainbows. Those batteries? Yikes, they’re glued in tight. Unlike the old Switch where things were a bit simpler. You’ll need some elbow grease and a splash of alcohol to get them out. Some parts like the game card slot or USB-C ports? Not interchangeable. If those bits need replacing, you’re looking at swapping the whole motherboard. Yay for soldering fans?
Shifting gears, another tidbit that caught my ear was how Zack tested the screen’s toughness. He peeled off this special screen protector — Nintendo’s little nod to car windshield safety, more or less. After his reassembly magic (minus a motor and the protector), he brought the smackdown with channel lock pliers on the screen. Wham! It took a beating, like over 50 whacks, before shattering. Sure, it got the dreaded black screen, but after a quick system reset, it was back to life. Granted, the display was a shattered mess, but still going. It’s sturdy, man. Probably could handle some everyday misadventures — though I wouldn’t suggest treating it like a frisbee unless voiding warranties is your hobby.
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