My First Switch OLED Repair Was Very UNEXPECTED!

In this episode, we're cracking open a Nintendo Switch OLED that seemed dead. I got it from eBay for $150 and found some surprises inside...
Can we bring it back to life? Let's find out!
🌟 Items (Affiliate-Links)
Switch OLED Screen Connector (43 Pins):
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Switch OLED Screen Protector:
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IFixIt FixMat:
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👨‍🔧 About Me
I'm Markus, your tech repair and modding expert. Join me as I extend the lifespan of consumer tech and reduce waste. Sometimes I melt, sometimes I destroy, but most of the time, I repair!
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⮀ Tools & Equipment
Microscope Camera:
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Microscope Optics (180x):
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Microscope Barlow Lens (0.75x):
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Soldering Station:
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Hot Air Soldering Station:
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Multimeter (UT61E+):
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Parts Storage Box:
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USB Type-C USB-C 14 pin Connector Breakout:
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Micro USB test board :
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USB-C test board:
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IFixIt Manta Precision Bit Set:
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IFixIt FixMat:
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IFixIt Probe and Pick Set (Dental)
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Kitchen Timer
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⮀ Consumables
Eraser-Pen
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Soldering-Sponge
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Low-Melt-Solder:
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Solder Wick:
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Isopropyl Alcohol Dispenser:
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Flux:
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Solder Mask:
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[@CanWeFixThat]

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[@TheMadCroctor]

Great video, you explain things in a very nice and approachable way.
At first I thought this was one of those tech channels with several million subscribers, since the production quality is so high!
When I saw it isn't I instantly subscribed, keep it up, you might make it very far like this!

[@CanWeFixThat]

Thank you so much for these words, you made my day! Glad to have you on board! 🚢😌🙏🏻

[@SebastianL.83]

Ha, first one :D and yes, nice video. I like your tinkering ;)

[@CanWeFixThat]

You must have ninja reflexes to be the first one 😜 Thank you very much, Sebastian! 🤓

[@QTronics]

I really dont get how they messed that screen connector up doing a mod chip install.
The mod chip locations are no where near it, but I wonder if their board holder scratched the trace off then they melted the connector trying to repair the trace?

[@CanWeFixThat]

Hi QTronics! I have absolutely no idea how this could have happened. But your guess isn't bad!
That would explain why they needed hot air. 🔥🌬️🤓

[@eathenalexander2836]

Great video

[@CanWeFixThat]

Hey, Eathen, thanks for watching, glad you liked it! 🙌🏻

[@jackipiegg]

May I know where can I get that timer, I assume its oled? Looks nice.

[@CanWeFixThat]

Hi Jackie, sure! I added the kitchen timer in the links of the description. 🙌🏻

[@jackipiegg]

9:46
Even if you cover it with tape, won't the solder balls melt as well when you heat it up like that?
Not bashing, just curious coz nand heat damage or reballing is much harder than lcd connector.

[@CanWeFixThat]

Hi Jackie, you're right, there's definitely a risk of causing more harm than good, which is why I always aim to use as little heat as possible. Perhaps this wasn't the best approach, but it seemed like the least harmful option in my eyes. I'm curious, what would your approach have been?

[@jackipiegg]

@@CanWeFixThat
Probably flood it with low melt solder + heat from the top.
Since its a faulty connector, there's no worry about destroying it.
For installing, use soldering iron 100%. Wayayeo Repairs has a video showing the technique.

[@CanWeFixThat]

@jackipiegg Absolutely, for desoldering the connector, that's also a viable option! However, when it comes to installing, personally, I'm not a huge fan of soldering such connectors with a soldering iron; it just doesn't work well for me, but I believe it's a matter of personal preference. If I recall correctly, @NorthridgeFix also used heat from the bottom - maybe in my case, it was a bit more risky due to the missing shield. 😊