Meet the Nintendo Switch

The hybrid that changed everything

The Nintendo Switch launched in March 2017 as a home console you can take anywhere. Its hybrid design - a handheld screen with detachable controllers that slots into a dock - made it one of the best-selling consoles ever, with well over 130 million units sold and counting. That means huge numbers of Switches are still out there - and still failing, which is exactly why Switch repair skills are in demand.

The Switch runs on a custom NVIDIA Tegra X1 chip, combining CPU and GPU on one processor. Understanding what is inside is the first step to fixing anything.

What makes a Switch a Switch

• NVIDIA Tegra X1 - the custom CPU and GPU in one chip
• 6.2-inch touchscreen - 720p handheld, with the screen moving to OLED on the OLED model
• Joy-Cons - detachable controllers with analog sticks, HD Rumble and motion controls
• Dock - outputs to your TV over HDMI and charges via USB-C
• microSD slot - storage for digital games and updates
• Built-in battery - roughly 2.5 to 6 hours of play depending on the game

Why this course is different

This course teaches the whole job, not just one trick. You will learn what to check, in what order, so you can fix a fault you have never seen before instead of memorising a single script.

Tip: You do not need to own a rare console or expensive tools. A used Switch, a basic screwdriver set and a clean desk are enough to complete every practical lesson.