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How do I cool down my switch?

If you notice your Switch starting to heat up, just turn it off and unplug it. You can speed up the cooling process by placing the device in a cool, well-ventilated area.
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How do I cool down my Nintendo Switch?

If the air intake or air vent is obstructed, your console may become hot. Please move your console so there's at least 10 cm of space around the console's air intake and air vent. Alternatively, if the air intake or air vent is dusty, use a vacuum cleaner or similar to remove the dust.
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Is it normal for the Nintendo Switch to get hot?

Your Nintendo Switch could also overheat after prolonged use. While the console has built-in fans to keep it cool, running it for too long could cause it to run hotter than it should. Running a graphically demanding game will elevate that risk. Most of the time, this shouldn't be an issue by itself.
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How hot is too hot for a Switch?

The Switch console can overheat if played in environments over 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), Nintendo says as Japan, Europe and the US experience sweltering heat waves.
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Why is my Nintendo Switch blowing out hot air?

If the Switch blows hot air, then the fan's hardware is at a critical stage and it needs to be changed as soon as possible. If the Nintendo Switch blows clod air really loud, then the console is overinflated or needs a deep cleaning in order to continue working.
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Is there a cooling fan in a Nintendo Switch?

Nintendo Switch tech specs

The cooling system design consists of a large fan, heat pipe, and a metal plate that acts as a heat sink to prevent hot spots forming on the case and burning the plastic (or gaming fingers).
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Does Nintendo Switch have cooling?

Nintendo has designed the Switch to keep itself cool with three exhaust vents located at the top and bottom of the system.
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How do I stop my Nintendo Switch from overheating?

Method 1: Set up the Dock in a Cool Area

If the dock is placed in a particularly warm place or a poorly ventilated place, hot air will be drawn into the machine. This prevents the Nintendo Switch from effectively dissipating heat, which in turn puts the device at risk of overheating.
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Is it bad if a light switch is hot?

A hot dimmer switch can be a fire risk as the heat can cause the thermoplastic coating that covers the wires to crack and lose its insulating ability. This can lead to short circuits and arc faults. If hot to the touch, it's best to have a licensed electrician take a look immediately.
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What color is hot on a switch?

The black wire is the "hot" wire, it carries the electricity from the breaker panel into the switch or light source. The white wire is the "neutral" wire, it takes any unused electricity and current and sends it back to the breaker panel.
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Is it OK to keep Nintendo Switch docked?

The Nintendo Switch console can be left in the dock while not in use to ensure that it is fully charged. If you put the console in the dock or plug in the AC Adapter directly to charge before the battery is completely spent, it will only count as a partial charging cycle.
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Does Switch get hotter in dock?

It definitely heats up more when docked, because a lot of games are using higher graphic settings and speeds when docked. I have several games that I can play for hours in handheld and the Switch only gets warm, but in the dock they make it overheat and shut down after 20-30 minutes.
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How long can the Switch last?

For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours. For Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, model number: HEG-001 [product serial number begins with "XTW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.
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How do I cool down my device?

6 ways to cool down your phone
  1. Fan your phone, or blow on it. It may sound silly, but fanning your phone or blowing on it can help. ...
  2. Avoid sudden changes in temperature. ...
  3. Take it off—the case, that is. ...
  4. Turn off Bluetooth. ...
  5. Turn on Airplane Mode. ...
  6. Separate your phone from your other tech.
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How do you tell if a switch is burnt out?

Here are four more signs that a light switch has gone past its prime.
  1. Finicky light fixture. We've all had that one light switch that just doesn't work right. ...
  2. The switch sparks. On occasion, you may see a small spark when you flip the light switch off. ...
  3. Noisy switch. ...
  4. Switch is warm to the touch.
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Can a short in a light switch cause a fire?

A switch that is tripping, short-circuiting, or worse giving zaps to someone is a serious issue. It could cause a fire or serious electrical shock. If you have any electrical switch that is not in working condition, it needs to be replaced.
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Will the cold ruin a Nintendo Switch?

Do not expose the Nintendo Switch console, game cards or any of the Nintendo Switch components or accessories to extreme heat or cold. The liquid crystal displays (LCD) may become slower or may not work when the temperature is low. The LCD will deteriorate at a high temperature.
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Can you bring a Switch on a plane?

Any device with a lithium battery (phone, laptop, Switch, power bank) must be in your carry on bag. Do not put them in checked luggage. Do not gate check a bag without first removing them.
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How cold can a Switch get?

Typically, the temperature tolerance range for standard commercial-grade switches is about 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F), while the temperature range expands to approximately -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F) for industrial-grade equipment.
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Can an electric fan cool a room?

A ceiling fan does not actually lower the overall temperature in a room, but it can definitely make a space feel cooler. Ceiling fans primarily work through something called a wind chill effect. Essentially, the moving air across your skin helps to evaporate sweat at a faster rate.
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Do electric fans keep you cool?

Fans do not cool the air, so air currents flowing over the body must be cooler than your body temperature to cool you down. When indoor air temperatures are hotter than about 95 °F: Fan use may cause your body to gain heat instead of lose it.
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Where are Nintendo Switch vents?

The air vents are on top next to the game card slot.
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How long does 100% last on Switch?

For Nintendo Switch consoles with a serial number that starts with “XA”, the battery life is approximately 2.5 to 6.5 hours. For Nintendo Switch Lite, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours.
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How long can a Switch last at 100%?

Once fully charged, the battery duration for the console varies depending on model and on the software application and functions being used. For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001 [product serial number begins with "XAW"], the battery life is approximately 2.5 to 6.5 hours.
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How old is the Switch?

The Nintendo Switch is six years old this month. Released on March 3rd, 2017, the versatile game console has proved hugely successful, becoming home not just to Nintendo Switch games, but also titles from Nintendo's back catalog.
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