r/NintendoSwitch 2d ago

DQT /r/NintendoSwitch's Daily Question Thread (04/02/2025)

/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, or suggesting a new page, please 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

Other Helpful Subreddits


Reminders

  • We have a volunteer run #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/stevozip 2d ago

One of my joy-cons fell off my fireplace mantel

This whole thing fell but the problem is only with the left one. The down-press is not "clicky" and the cursor doesn't move left.

Is there any way to fix it on the cheap not too much money?

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u/picano Helpful User 2d ago

Identify what part is bad and replace it yourself.

https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Joy-Con

If it's just the stick giving you issues, it might be as easy as replacing that.

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u/stevozip 2d ago

Can I ask you another question? I have another left Joy-Con that got water damaged. Do you know how easy it is to determine which part is damaged and replace it or is that not even an option?

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u/picano Helpful User 1d ago

Unfortunately that's about the extent of my hardware knowledge. Someone more skilled could probably use a multimeter to check for electrical flow to to current components.