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Nintendo Switch not charging — could it be the USB-C charging port?

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch charging port Answered Official Fixit answer
Asked by Martin 29.06.2026
My Nintendo Switch does not charge anymore and only shows a black screen. I tried a different charger. Is this usually a battery issue or a USB-C charging port repair?
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Official Fixit answer Fixit Expert 30.06.2026 21:52
Deutsch „Es könnte sich um ein Problem mit dem Display, dem USB-C-Anschluss oder dem Akku handeln, aber es könnte auch ein Defekt auf der Hauptplatine vorliegen. Um den Fehler zu ermitteln, müssen Sie das Gerät an unsere Werkstatt senden, und wir werden Ihnen eine detaillierte Antwort geben.“ English "It could be a problem with the display, the USB-C port, or the battery, but there could also be a fault on the motherboard. To identify the issue, you need to send it to our repair shop, and we will provide you with a detailed answer."

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