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Is it OK if the Switch gets cold?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch can get too cold. The Switch if left at a temperature below -10°C (14°F) for too long it will get too cold to operate correctly. The Crystals in the Nintendo Switch's LCD screen can start to freeze. And the battery will discharge very quickly.
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Is it bad for Nintendo Switch to get cold?

Do not expose the Nintendo Switch console, game cards or any of the Nintendo Switch components or accessories to extreme heat or cold. The Nintendo Switch display may become slower or may not work when the temperature is low. The screen will deteriorate at a high temperature.
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Can my Switch freeze?

If your Nintendo Switch screen is frozen and can't turn off—and your console isn't working at all—you'll have to turn the device off. Here's what to do: Press and hold the Power button for 15 seconds to turn off the Switch. Ignore the Power Options screen.
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What temperature can Nintendo Switch handle?

The company recommends using the Nintendo Switch in areas between 40 and 95 degrees Fahrenheit (5 to 35 degrees Celsius).
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Should Nintendo Switch get warm?

Your console may get hot when charging or during use (including when in Sleep Mode). This is not a defect.
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How HOT can a Nintendo Switch get before it shuts off?

What happens if electronics freeze?

Luckily – most likely, no.

Although the manual may say not to expose the phone or laptop to below-freezing temperatures, it's very unlikely that the electronic components would suffer long-term damage.
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How cold is too cold for electronics?

Well, most consumer electronic devices use lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries and those batteries cannot be charged at subfreezing temperatures (below 32°F or 0°C) without causing damage.
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Does cold ruin electronics?

As the temperature drops, metal contracts making moving parts run under higher load stress which can cause the part to fail. Batteries within mobile electronics, back-ups for programmable logic controllers or batteries in uninterruptable power supplies and chargers can all be negatively affected by cold weather.
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Is the Switch easily damaged?

It's normal for the Nintendo Switch to occasionally take some damage. The game console is known to have a few problems with Joy-Cons breaking and cracks popping up along the Switch's vents or by the back corners. But that doesn't mean you have to buy a new Switch.
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How long do switches last?

I saw an article recently in which Nintendo said that they aim to increase the life expectancy of the Switch beyond the normal 6 years a console tends to be around for.
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What to do if my Nintendo Switch isn t turning on?

What to do
  1. Reset the AC adapter by unplugging it from both ends. Leave the AC adapter unplugged for at least 30 seconds. ...
  2. Perform a hard reset by holding down the POWER Button located on the top-left of the console for 20 seconds, then press the POWER Button once for the console to turn on.
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Can I leave Nintendo Switch in car?

Likewise, it's best not to leave your Nintendo Switch inside your car. Even if the sun isn't hitting your console directly, your Nintendo Switch might still get hot along with your car. If you plan to take your Nintendo Switch with you on a trip, make sure you keep it in a nice and cool place at all times.
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Can a Switch survive a fall?

Switches are pretty durable. Haven't had a whole lot of experience with Switch Lites, but I'd assume that the durability wouldn't differ much from the Switch. The smaller design of the Lite may take away a bit from the overall durability level, but I've seen videos of Switches surviving 1000-foot drops.
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What to do if Switch is frozen?

Hold down the POWER Button for at least 20 seconds to force the console to power off, then remove any game cards or microSD cards. Power on the console and perform a system update. If the issue persists, power off the console again, then initialize the console without deleting save data.
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How long can a Switch stay dead for?

For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001 [product serial number begins with "XAW"], the battery life is approximately 2.5 to 6.5 hours. For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.
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How do you know if a Switch is dying?

Some symptoms may indicate issues with the switch or the system it operates: The electrical switch works intermittently. If you notice that a button doesn't always work on the first press or requires frequent presses before it operates, it may indicate the button is dying and needs to be replaced.
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Can cold weather affect light switches?

There should not be an issue with temperature. If the switch is mounted in an enclosed garage there would not be any issue.
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Is it bad for video games to be in the cold?

As long as it is dry, the temperature doesn't matter too much. (Assuming you want games in "play" quality and not necessarily as pristine collectors items).
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Can I store a TV in the cold?

Most LCD and LED sets are rated for storage in temps as low as -4°F. Always refer to your television's manual for actual safe-temperature ranges.
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What causes a switch to go bad?

Light switch toggle levers physically make and break electrical connections by moving the contacts back and forth. Over time these moving parts are subject to wear from friction – possibly resulting in electrical arcing. This arcing accelerates the wear, ultimately leading to a complete failure of the unit.
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What is the most durable switch?

Cherry MX Switches

Now there is a ton of competition and several nearly identical switches being produced by many different companies. Because they are the first, Cherry MX switches are regarded as the best and most durable switches.
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Does switch OLED have burn in?

It's taken 3600 hours for any burn-in to become noticeable. That's 150 days sat on the same image almost entirely without breaks - something you'll never need to do yourself under normal conditions.
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What temperature will ruin electronics?

Electronics begin to break down and fry at temperatures above 120 degrees. Most systems tend to run 10 to 20 degrees hotter than room temperature, so anything you can do to reduce the build-up of heat will help to protect your investment better.
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How cold is too cold for a computer?

Laptops have been designed to work within a safe temperature range, typically between 50 to 95 degrees F (10 - 35 degrees C). This range refers to the optimal usage temperature of the outside environment and the temperature the laptop should be warmed to before using.
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