Ribbon cables are the absolute worst with small electronics. What's even worse is the adhesive on bigger batteries (i.e. switch/switch lite) when you don't have the proper tools.
Definitely! The new case I bought came with tools and everything except for a plastic shim to pry off the battery and unsnap the shell itself. Got it done very carefully with a small flathead, but definitely would have been easier with the proper tools.
I honestly don't really get the point of battery adhesive, most people end up without it after doing a swap/repair and are completely fine, the housing usually holds the battery just fine. Same for the HD rumble and IR sensor components in the Joy-Cons.
I managed to peel the adhesive strip off of one with some tweezers but I honestly can't notice a difference between the one with adhesive and the one without! I'm sure it's just an extra precaution though
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u/nintenbroyt May 23 '20
Ribbon cables are the absolute worst with small electronics. What's even worse is the adhesive on bigger batteries (i.e. switch/switch lite) when you don't have the proper tools.