Nintendo Switch Lite Battery Replacement
Follow this guide to replace a worn out and degraded battery in the Nintendo Switch Lite.
The Switch Lite uses JIS screws, but you can use a Phillips screwdriver in a pinch. Be very careful not to strip the screws. iFixit's Phillips bits are designed to be cross-compatible with JIS-style screws.
For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your Switch. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
Note: This procedure requires removing the shield plate, which is bonded to the heat sink with thermal paste. The thermal paste will need to be cleaned off and reapplied before reinstalling the shield plate.
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Werkzeuge
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iFixit Opening Picks (Set of 6) Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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iFixit Opening Tool Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Isopropyl Alcohol Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Microfiber Cleaning Cloths Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Phillips #00 Screwdriver Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Plastic Cards Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Spudger Verfügbarkeit: Bestellbar Im Shop ansehen →
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Thermal Paste Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Tri-point Y00 Screwdriver Bit Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Tweezers Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
Ersatzteile
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Nintendo Switch Lite Battery Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Precut Double-Sided Adhesive Card Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
Anleitung
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Remove the back panel screws
Use a Y00 screwdriver to remove the four 6.3 mm-long screws securing the back panel.
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Remove the top and bottom back panel screws
Use a JIS 000 driver or an iFixit PH 000 driver to remove the following screws securing the back panel:
Two 3.6 mm-long screws on the top of the device
Two 3.6 mm-long screws on the bottom of the device
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Release the clips securing the back panel
Insert an opening tool into the left speaker grille on the bottom of the device.
Twist the opening tool to release the clips securing the back panel.
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Continue releasing the clips around the device
Slide the opening tool around the bottom-left corner to release the clips on the left side of the device.
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Twist to release the clips
Insert an opening tool into the right speaker grille on the bottom of the device.
Twist the opening tool to release the clips.
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Slide and pry around the corners
Slide and pry the opening tool around the bottom-right corner to release the clips on the right side of the device.
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Step 7
Continue sliding and prying the opening tool along the gap on the top of the device to release the clips.
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Remove the back panel
Lift the bottom edge of the back panel, opening it like a book.
Remove the back panel.
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Remove the shield plate
Use a JIS 000 driver or an iFixit PH 000 driver to remove the four screws securing the shield plate:
Three 3.1 mm screws
One 4.5 mm screw
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Step 10
Use a spudger or your fingers to lift the shield plate up and out of the device.
Remove the shield plate.
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Disconnect the interconnect cable
Use an opening tool or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the motherboard interconnect cable's ZIF connector.
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Step 12
Use a pair of tweezers to slide the interconnect cable out of its connector on the motherboard.
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Disconnect the battery
Use the point of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up and out of its socket on the motherboard.
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Remove the battery
Apply a few drops of adhesive remover or high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol inside the battery recess along the top edge to weaken the adhesive.
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Step 15
Tilt the top edge of the device upward to allow the isopropyl alcohol to work its way underneath the battery.
Hold for 1-2 minutes to allow time for the isopropyl alcohol to weaken the adhesive.
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Step 16
Insert an opening pick into the gap between the battery and the wall of the battery well.
Carefully dig the tip of the opening pick underneath the battery and slide it along the edge to begin slicing the adhesive.
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Step 17
Leave the opening pick in place and apply a few more drops of adhesive remover or isopropyl alcohol inside the battery well.
Tilt the top edge of the device upward and wait 1-2 minutes for the adhesive remover to weaken the adhesive.
Continue working the opening pick along the top edge of the battery, slicing more of the adhesive underneath.
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Step 18
Once there's enough room, insert a plastic card underneath the battery and slowly pry the battery up.
Remove the battery.
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Step 19
Use adhesive remover or isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth to clean up any remaining adhesive left behind in the battery well before installing the new battery.
If your new battery does not come with pre-installed adhesive, follow this guide to install pre-cut adhesive on the bottom of the battery.
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Abschluss
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Nintendo Switch Lite Answers community for help.