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What happens if you don't charge a Nintendo Switch for a long time?

There are a few different reasons why your Nintendo Switch might not be charging:
  1. The outlet might need to be reset.
  2. There might be something wrong with the outlet, like a burnt fuse.
  3. The contact points within the Nintendo Switch's USB-C charging port might have gotten dirty or damaged.
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What happens if you don t charge a Nintendo Switch for a long time?

Make sure that you charge the product at least once every six months. If not charged for an extended period of time, the battery may lose its ability to retain charge. With repeated charges during the life of the product, the amount of time the battery lasts after a full charge will naturally decrease.
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How long can a Switch go without charging?

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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What happens if you don't charge your Switch for 6 months?

Left on their own for too long, batteries can lose the minimum charge required to kickstart their chemical reactions, meaning you'll probably have to replace it.
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How long does it take for a Nintendo Switch to charge after being dead for months?

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. Once fully charged, the battery duration for the console varies depending on model and on the software application and functions being used.
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FIX ANY Nintendo Switch That Won't Charge Or Turn On | EASY FIX!

How long does a completely dead Switch take to turn on?

Leave it on charge (supervised) for at least 2 hours, but keep it plugged in for longer if it still shows no signs of life. If after 12-24 hours you still get nothing from trying to turn it on, try a hard reset as detailed above as one last attempt to get things going.
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Why won't my Switch turn on after being dead for a long time?

Charge the Battery

If the battery is dead, then Nintendo Switch won't turn on after hard reset. Charge the Switch for at least 3 hours. You can directly charge the console using the wall adapter. An alternative way is to charge the Nintendo Switch using the Dock.
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Will the battery get damaged if my Nintendo Switch is always in its dock?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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Why my Switch won t turn on?

Your battery may be out of charge.

Charge your console for at least 30 minutes (and approx. 3 hours for a full charge). Then attempt to turn the console on again.
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Should you always charge Switch to 100?

There's no need to "train" your battery by charging it to 100% before first use. (There's nothing wrong with charging it up before playing, except your hype levels may be impossible to contain.) Again, there's no reason to routinely run your battery down to 0% before charging it to 100%.
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How many years does a Nintendo Switch 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. With that in mind how do you see your Switch doing physically over that period of time?
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Can you replace a Switch battery?

The bad news is that there is currently no way for a consumer to install a new battery in the hand-held device or the Joy-Con controllers. While Nintendo hinted at a paid battery replacement service prior to the launch of the system, it has yet to institute such a program.
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How do I check battery health on Switch?

Complete these steps
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. The System Settings icon highlighted on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down the options on the left and select System. Date and Time being highlighted in the System section of System Settings.
  3. On the right-hand side select Console Battery (%).
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How do you revive a battery that won't charge?

In any case, you will have to plug in the battery and wait until it is 100% full. Then wait until it is almost empty, about 5%. Then, plug it in again and recharge it again. Repeat the procedure several times, until you get a reconditioned battery.
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How long should I charge my Nintendo Switch for the first time?

first plugged in, the screen will remain off and a charging indicator will be momentarily displayed on the top left corner of the LCD screen. Allow the console to charge for at least 15 to 30 minutes, then press the POWER Button to boot it up.
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Can a switch go dead?

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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How do I know if my switch is failing?

Signs It's Time To Replace Your Switch
  1. Your lights don't turn on, take a minute to turn on, or flicker, and putting a new bulb in doesn't fix it. It's common that some bulbs, like the incandescent tube lights, take a minute to turn on. ...
  2. The switch makes noise. ...
  3. Sparks. ...
  4. It's warm to the touch.
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How do you force start a switch?

Press and hold the Power button on the console for 20 seconds. Then press again to initiate a power up sequence.
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How long does the Switch last dock?

Nintendo says the Switch can last up 6 hours away from its docking station, though that duration is impacted by the game you're playing.
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Is it better to charge a Switch without the dock?

If you want to keep gaming on the go after that brief amount of time, you'll need to charge. But you don't need Nintendo's Switch dock for that. The Switch charges over USB Type-C, which allows it to be used with portable chargers. The Switch doesn't include a USB Type-C cable, but you can grab one for cheap.
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Does the dock charge your Switch?

Nintendo Switch consoles [HEG-001/HAC-001] can both be charged using the included Nintendo Switch dock.
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How do you revive a dead Switch?

Sometimes a soft reset is all you need to get your Nintendo Switch working again.
  1. Press and hold the Power button for 20 seconds.
  2. Release the Power button.
  3. Press the Power button to restart the console.
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How do you revive a dead Nintendo Switch?

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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How long does it take a dead Switch to charge and turn on?

How Long Does the Switch Need to Charge Before It Turns On? The battery will usually need at least a 1-percent charge before it turns on. A 1-percent charge should be available after 10-15 minutes of charging.
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How do you charge a completely dead Switch?

Please use an official Nintendo Switch AC Adapter [HAC-002] to charge your console. * The Nintendo Switch AC adapter can be used to charge either the Nintendo Switch or the Nintendo Switch Lite.
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