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How do you charge a dead Switch Joy-Con?

Step 1: For the Joy-Con charging dock, plug the included cable into the USB port on the Switch's dock. Step 2: Place up to four Joy-Con controllers into the dock and ensure the lights on the top are red. When they've turned green, the controllers are fully charged.
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How do you charge a dead Joy-Con?

Attach the Joy-Con to the Joy-Con Charging Grip. Connect the Joy-Con Charging Grip to the Nintendo Switch dock using the USB cable that was included with the Charging Grip, or connect it directly to the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002).
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How do you turn on a dead Joy-Con?

With the Joy-Con controllers detached from the console, reset them by pressing the SYNC Button once on each controller. After resetting the AC adapter and the Joy-Con, attach the Joy-Con to the console, then connect the AC adapter directly to the console and to a wall outlet.
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How do you charge a completely dead Switch?

Plug it in to charge

Usually the screen will still light up with a battery indicator letting you know it needs charging, but if it's seriously empty it won't have the charge to even do that. Charge it with the official Nintendo Switch Power Adapter that came with the console and leave it for at least an hour.
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How long do dead switches take to charge?

The Nintendo Switch console takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge when the console is powered off or in sleep mode. Charging time will be longer if the console is in use.
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How long to charge dead Switch controllers?

Step 2: Ensure the Switch's dock or AC adapter is plugged into a power outlet. Either connect the adapter's plug to the USB-C port on the bottom of the Switch or place the Switch in the dock. Step 4: Wait! Nintendo estimates that it will take about three and a half hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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Do Joycons ever run out of battery?

You'll want to know how to charge Joy-Cons if you've got a new Nintendo Switch, as these little mini-controllers are vital to many of the console's various forms. Once you detach them they'll start draining their finite batteries, and to be honest - they're very, very finite.
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How long do Joycons battery last?

Additional Information: The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge. When fully charged, the battery for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20 hours.
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Do Joycons run out of battery?

six months it's too much to keep the joycons without energy, if you stop using the joy cons in 2 months or less, you literally run out of battery, if you press the buttons, the indicator light no longer appears, so I think the joy cons are more affected by running out of battery.
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Why won t my Joy-Con light up?

If the Joy-Con are displayed correctly on the console screen, but the player LEDs remain unlit, try the following: Attach and detach the Joy-Con two or three times. Reset the controllers by pressing the SYNC Button once. Then press any other button, such as the A Button to power on the controllers again.
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How do I know if my dead Switch is charging?

Charge your Switch console

If your Switch is successfully charging, the green light on the lower left of the dock will appear. If the light doesn't come on, check that the dock is plugged in. If it is and there is still no light, you may have an issue with your dock.
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Do Joycons charge when not docked?

The controllers will also charge as long as they're hooked up to the Switch unit, even if the device isn't plugged into power itself. If the Joy-Con are removed from the Switch, they can be charged with the Charging Grip.
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Why did my Joy-Con stopped working?

Ensure the Joy-Con have the latest controller firmware installed. Remove any skins or covers from the problematic Joy-Con, if any, and calibrate the control sticks. If the issue is occurring with a specific game or application, try the following: Check for any available software updates for that game.
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Do Joy-Cons stop charging when full?

If the battery charge for the Joy-Con is approximately full, then it is normal for the Joy-Con to stop charging and the recharge LED will shut off. If the battery charge is not nearly full, and the recharge LED on the Charging Grip is not lit, the Joy-Con Charging Grip will need to be replaced.
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Do Joy-Cons charge while playing?

The Joy-Con Charging Grip (model No. HAC-012) is sold separately and allows you to keep playing while you are charging your Joy-Con. While the Joy-Con controllers are charging, the recharge LED on the Charging Grip will remain lit. Once they are fully charged, the recharge LED will shut off.
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How long do Joy-Cons take to charge on dock?

It takes approximately 3 ½ hours to fully charge the Joy-Con controllers.
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How do I check the battery life on my Joy-Cons?

To view the battery life for each paired controller:
  1. From the HOME Menu select Controllers. The Controllers icon highlighted on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu.
  2. The approximate battery life will be displayed for each controller that is paired to a Nintendo Switch system.
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How many Joy-Cons is too many?

[Switch] How many controllers can I pair with my console at the same time? Regardless of controller type (Joy-Con, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, etc.), you can pair up to eight controllers with your Nintendo Switch console simultaneously.
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Do Joy-Cons charge while playing handheld?

Yes they do. The Nintendo Switch in handheld mode keeps the Joycons charged with the main units battery.
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Is it OK to play Switch while charging?

Yes, it is safe to play the Nintendo switch while it is charging(hence that it charges while in TV mode).
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Do Switch Controllers lose their charge?

Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

If not charged for an extended period of time, the battery may lose its ability to retain charge. * If the usage time after a full charge reduces dramatically, or if your battery can no longer retain charge at all, it means the battery is reaching the end of its life.
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How long does it take to revive a dead Switch?

When a Switch's battery is fully drained, it can take several minutes to turn back on, even if connected to its charger. Give it up to a few hours to charge and restart. If you haven't used your Switch in days or weeks since its battery drained, it can take even longer to resuscitate, up to 12 to 24 hours.
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