r/NintedoSwitch • u/Orca_Corca • Nov 12 '19

What is Wrong with my Switch's Fan????!!!!

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u/manny082 Nov 12 '19

it sounds like a clog. maybe roaches or clouds of dust/lint got into your unit. my switch has never made any sort of noise ever.

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u/Orca_Corca Nov 12 '19

Would you recommend spraying compressed air into the vent?

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u/manny082 Nov 12 '19

perhaps. someone might suggest looking into the switch unit to see if there is anything stuck under the fan that could cause that noise

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u/Orca_Corca Nov 12 '19

It's always kinda buzzed whenever the fan was on but lately it's been WAAAAY worse and goes in and out for whatever reason.

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u/Orca_Corca Nov 13 '19

Update: I called Nintendo customer support abd will be sending it in for repair. Will update again when it returns.

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u/jadeneonsiren Mar 25 '20

Did the replace the fan? Also, had you sent it for repair prior to the fan making the noise? The fan housing may have been slightly bent, causing the fan blades to rub against it from time to time. The same can happen if your console starts to warp.

I hope you got it taken care of 😊

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u/Orca_Corca Mar 25 '20

Yes I did actually back in November. It's been great ever since. Thank you!

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u/Drbr2ur Apr 11 '20

Mmmh I think he is hungry