Nintendo Switch Won’t Charge Or Turn On? How To Fix It

Last updated on December 15th, 2024 at 08:14 pm

Have you tried to play some of your favorite Nintendo games, but found out your Switch won’t turn on? Don’t worry, you have come to the right place! In this guide, you will learn the best ways you can fix your Nintendo Switch that won’t turn on.

Common Nintendo Switch Issues

Here are some common Nintendo Switch issues you might have experienced:

Switch Won’t Wake Up From Sleep Mode
Switch Has No Power
Switch Black Screen And Not Turning On
Switch Charging Issues

Use An Official Nintendo Charger

Before proceeding to the following steps, make sure you are charging your Switch with an official Nintendo charger.

The Nintendo Switch uses a non-standard charging protocol, which means that using cheap third-party chargers can damage your Switch’s battery and charging port over time. When you use an official Nintendo charger, you will be able to charge your Switch reliably and safely, which can help you turn on your Switch again.

Buy official Nintendo Switch chargers here.

Remove Your Joy-Cons

Having your Joy-Cons connected to your Switch can drain the battery, which can lead to your Switch not powering on. Make sure to remove your Joy-Cons before attempting any of the following tips below.

How To Fix Nintendo Switch That Won’t Charge Or Turn On

Here are some of the best tips and tricks that can help you revive your Nintendo Switch.

Power Cycle Your Charger

Power cycling your Nintendo charger can help you fix the charging and power issues that your Switch is having. To do this, unplug your Switch charger and wait 1 minute. Afterward, plug it back in and see if your Switch can charge normally again.

Clean Your Charging Port

Over time, dust and build-up can accumulate inside your Switch port, which can coat the receptors inside the charging port and stop your charger from working properly. To clean your charging port, you’re going to need cotton swabs and 99% isopropyl alcohol.

Dip the cotton swabs in isopropyl alcohol, then flatten the tip of the swab so that it can clean the charging port more efficiently. You can also try cleaning your charger as well, to make sure that no additional dirt is being added to your phone when plugging it in.

Hard Reset Your Switch

The easiest way you can fix your Nintendo Switch that won’t charge or turn on is by hard resetting your Switch:

Charge your Switch for a few hours.
Hold the power button for 15 seconds.
Press the power button 3 times, then hold down the power button again the third time you press it until your Switch turns on.

If your Nintendo Switch still doesn’t turn on, try this:

Hold the Volume Up, Volume Down, and power button together for 15 seconds.
Afterward, press the power button 3 times to turn on your Switch.

Replace Your Charger

Another reason why your Nintendo Switch isn’t charging can be due to its charger not working properly. Your cable could be loose, the adapter might have malfunctioned, or the socket it’s plugged into could be having issues.

Try using a different outlet to plug your charger into, and see if this can fix your Switch that won’t charge or turn on. If your Switch still doesn’t charge, it might be time to buy a new Nintendo charger.