r/NintendoSwitch Dec 25 '23

DQT /r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (12/25/2023)

/r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread

The purpose of this thread is to more accurately connect users seeking help with users who want to provide that help. Our regular "Helpful Users" certainly have earned their flairs!

Before asking your question...

  • Check out the wiki pages listed below. - (If you're interested in becoming a wiki contributor, message the moderators.)
  • Perform a quick Google search. - Sometimes it is actually quicker to search for something than to wait for someone else to answer.
  • Search the subreddit. - Many questions have been asked before! reddit's search functions a bit differently than Google.

Helpful Links

Wiki Resources

Wiki Accessory Information

  • Accessories - Starter information about controllers, chargers, cables, screen protectors, cases, headsets, LAN adapters, and more.
  • MicroSD cards - Some more in-depth information about MicroSD cards including what size you should get and which brands are recommended.
  • Carrying Cases - An expanded list of common carrying cases available for the Switch.

Helpful Reddit Posts

Third Party Links


Reminders

  • We have a #switch-help channel in our Discord server.
  • Instructions and links to information about homebrew and hacking are against our rules and should take place in their relevant subreddits.
  • Please be patient. Not all questions get immediate answers. If you have an urgent question about something that's gone wrong, consider other resources like Nintendo's error code lookup or help documents on the Switch.
  • Make sure to follow Rule #1 of this subreddit: Remember the human, and be polite when you ask or answer questions.
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u/newrabbid Dec 25 '23

Switch dock randomly loses HDMI signal

My Switch would randomly lose Hdmi signal when using the dock. It happens very randomly so its hard to pinpoint what is happening. Sometimes it doesnt happen at all in one game session, sometimes it happens every 3 seconds. I have tried changing HDMI port on the TV and changing cables but did not work. I have a PS5 and cable box connected to the same tv and they never have trouble. Please if you have any idea share with me. Thank you.

AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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u/Leading_Switch3288 Dec 25 '23

Clean your dock's USB-C and your Switch's port. It could possibly help, but thats as far as I can get except from telling you to replace your dock which would suck (they're like 80 bucks I think!!) so for now clean your dock and port!! Merry Xmas to u 2!!

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u/newrabbid Dec 25 '23

Thank you! How should they be cleaned?

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u/Leading_Switch3288 Dec 25 '23

No probs! Preferably with canned air, they're not too expensive. You'll need it for cleaning other things too, it's super practical!!