Nintendo Switch Family: Replace Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 6 Steps
Hey there! Is your Nintendo Switch Pro Controller’s battery feeling a bit under the weather? If it doesn’t last as long as it used to, or it’s just not holding a charge at all, you’re in the right spot! We’ve got a step-by-step guide to help you replace that battery and get back to gaming in no time. Just follow the instructions below, from step one to step six, and you’ll be golden! Remember, the Switch Pro Controller uses JIS screws, so skip the Phillips screwdriver to avoid stripping those pesky screws. A little heads-up: if your controller isn’t syncing up right, it might not charge properly. To check if your battery is on the fritz, try re-syncing it and see if it shows charging in the Switch controllers menu while it’s plugged in. And hey, if you come across a swollen battery, handle it with care! For tips on identifying, managing, and disposing of swollen batteries, check out the link below. Ready to dive in?
Step 1
– Turn the controller over so the model stickers are looking up at the sky.
– Grab a JIS #00 screwdriver and unscrew the two black 8.4 mm screws holding the handles in place—they’re chilling out at the ends of the handles.
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Step 2
– Gently pop off those handle covers by giving them a little tug away from the main body.
Step 3
– Let’s get started by removing the four silver 6.8 mm screws that hold the clear back plastic cover in place – grab your trusty JIS #00 screwdriver and get to work!
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Step 4
– Gently pop off the clear plastic cover using your trusty fingernail.
Step 5
– Take off the clear plastic cover. It’s like peeling off a protective shield, so go ahead and do it gently. You got this!
Step 6
Just a gentle touch will do the trick!
– Now it’s time to put everything back together! Just follow these steps in reverse, and you’ll be golden.
– Want to make your device run like a dream? Don’t forget to calibrate that shiny new battery after you wrap this up!
– Got some old tech lying around? Make sure to drop it off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler!
– Things not going as smoothly as you’d hoped? No worries! Check out some basic troubleshooting tips, or feel free to reach out to our Answers community for some friendly advice.
– If you didn’t finish this guide, that’s totally fine! Just hit cancel.
– You’re on your way to a working device again!
