

That includes a Nintendo Switch not charging. New Nintendo Switch consoles all come with a 12-month warranty, and you can contact Nintendo's repairs service for a wide variety of issues. If none of the above solutions worked out for you, then you might want to visit Nintendo's official repairs page as a last resort. (Image credit: Shutterstock/Proxima Studio) Contact Nintendo support And in most cases, this will mean that USB-A to USB-C cables aren't able to efficiently juice up your Switch. This is because most of these cables don't support power transfer to the Switch. However, if possible, you should avoid charging your Switch with a USB-A to USB-C cable.

Or worse still, fail to charge the console at all.įear not, you're in no danger of bricking your Switch if you use a third-party charger. Such devices may not be best equipped to efficiently charge the Switch handheld as a result. Or one that isn't strictly compatible with the Nintendo Switch. However, when looking for a more affordable charger, you run the risk of buying one that's made from cheaper materials. Some third-party chargers may even promise to charge the console faster than Nintendo's official solution.

They can be cheaper than the official AC adapter that's priced at $29.99 / £27.99. Third-party Nintendo Switch chargers are often a tempting buy as a result. Thanks to the Switch's adoption of USB-C, the console can theoretically be charged up by a wider range of products. If your console has turned on, try connecting the charger's USB-C port to the handheld again. This should reboot the Switch and turn the console on. On all models including the Nintendo Switch OLED and Nintendo Switch Lite, this is located on the top-left of the handheld next to the volume control buttons.Īfter 12 or so seconds have passed, let go of the Power button, then press it one more time. To do this, you'll need to hold down the Power button on the handheld for approximately 12 seconds. If you've tried the first solution and your Nintendo Switch still isn't charging, you should consider performing a hard reset of the console to make sure it's in working order. (Image credit: Shutterstock/Niphon Subsri) Perform a hard reset of the console After three to four hours (the time it usually takes for the Switch to fully charge from empty) check on your console to see if it's charged successfully. If you see the Switch battery emblem appear on the handheld's screen, leave the adapter connected to the console. But instead of connecting the USB-C back into the console's dock, plug it directly into the handheld itself. In these cases, you may want to buy a replacement adapter from Nintendo's official store.Īfter leaving the adapter unplugged for half a minute, plug it back into the mains.
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While it's free from the console, feel free to check for any obvious physical damage such as cuts, scrapes or loose wiring. Leave the adapter fully unplugged for around 30 seconds. Then unplug the AC adapter from the mains and the USB-C connector from the console itself. Make sure your Nintendo Switch is fully turned off. If your Nintendo Switch isn't charging properly – or at all – the first thing you'll want to check is if your console's AC adapter is in working order. In here, select the 'System Update' option and wait for the console to reboot. Then head into System Settings and find the 'System' submenu. To do so, make sure your Switch is connected to the internet.
