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What to do if your Nintendo Switch screen is blue?

Perform a hard power reset. Press and hold the Power button on the console for 30 seconds. Then press again to initiate a power-up sequence. If the issue is intermittent, try a software update.
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How do I fix the color on my Switch?

How to Change the Display Colors
  1. From the HOME Menu select System Settings.
  2. Navigate to the System section, then change the Change Display Colors option.
  3. Select from one of the following options: Default. Invert Colors. Grayscale.
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What do I do if the screen on my Nintendo Switch is not working?

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 you fix your Nintendo Switch screen?

Can you fix a cracked or broken Switch screen on your own? Yes, you can. With the right equipment and the help of the internet, you can do a lot.
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How do I force restart a Switch?

Restart procedure
  1. Hold down the POWER Button on the top of the console for 3 seconds.
  2. Select "Power Options" from the Power Menu that's displayed.
  3. Select "Restart".
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How do I restart an unresponsive Switch?

If your console has frozen and is unresponsive, press and hold the POWER Button for at least 12 seconds to turn the console completely off. Then press the POWER Button again to turn the console on. * A Nintendo Switch is pictured here.
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Is the Nintendo Switch blue screen of death fixable?

Perform a hard power reset. Press and hold the Power button on the console for 30 seconds. Then press again to initiate a power-up sequence. If the issue is intermittent, try a software update.
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How do I know if my Switch is damaged?

Some signs of a bad light switch are clear. For instance, if there is an audible snap, crackle, or pop when you flip the switch, it's pretty obvious the switch is defective and it's time to replace it with a new one.
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Will Nintendo repair for free?

How much will it cost? If your product issue is covered under our warranty, you won't pay a fee. Otherwise, repairs are considered out of warranty (and not covered) when: Your product is no longer covered by the Nintendo warranty.
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How long do Nintendo 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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Will a hard reset delete everything on my Switch?

All data in the system memory, including software, save data, screenshots, and user information will be deleted, restoring the console to factory settings.
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How do I fix my display color?

  1. Close all open programs.
  2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  3. In the Control Panel window, click Appearance and Themes, and then click Display.
  4. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab.
  5. Click to select the color depth you want from the drop-down menu under Colors.
  6. Click Apply and then click OK.
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Why is my Nintendo switch screen dark?

There is a chance that the console has frozen with a black screen. Look at the console in a darkened room and see if any light is coming from the screen. If so, the console has frozen. Hold the POWER Button for 12 seconds or more to turn the console off.
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Why is my switch dark?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Screen Brightness, then Auto-Brightness Adjustment, and finally select On or manually adjust the screen brightness by sliding the brightness level bar.
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How much does it cost to fix a Nintendo Switch screen?

Nintendo Switch Screen Repair $99.
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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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What can damage a Nintendo Switch?

Take care not to expose the Nintendo Switch system to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The LCD screens may be damaged by sharp objects or pressure. Take care to protect the displays from scratches or stains. Do not cover any console air intakes or vents while playing, to avoid overheating.
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What causes blue screen death?

BSoDs can be caused by poorly written device drivers or malfunctioning hardware, such as faulty memory, power supply issues, overheating of components, or hardware running beyond its specification limits.
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What is blue screen of death?

A BSOD is a full system failure at the Windows kernel level due to an issue with Windows drivers and/or hardware. It is not an app crash. If the browser crashes, Windows continues running. It's very rare that an app can cause a blue screen because they run at a higher level in the operating system.
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Should I be worried about blue screen of death?

However, regular blue screens can be problematic and frustrating because they may indicate a deeper malaise and force you to lose data upon every reboot. There are two things to consider after a BSOD: Software issues, due to bad coding, incompatibility, or malware.
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What causes a dead Switch?

A dead battery. Console damage. A faulty power strip, cable, or power outlet. Software issues.
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Why is my Switch screen frozen?

A frozen Switch could be the result of a low battery. Connect your device to the charger, and allow it to charge for a few hours before trying to start the game again.
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