Description
Nintendo Switch Game Card Reader Repair. Is this the right repair for you?
Nintendo Switch doesn’t read game cartridges
Nintendo Switch Game Card Reader is physically damaged
Common Issues with Nintendo Switch Game Card Readers
Some common issues that may arise with Game Card Readers include difficulty in reading game cartridges, frequent error messages, or even physical damage to the reader itself. These issues can prevent you from enjoying your favourite games.
Game Card Reader faults can occur due to various reasons, including wear and tear, manufacturing defects, or accidental damage. One of the most common causes is the misalignment or bending of the pins inside the reader when a game card is inserted incorrectly.
Accidental damage, such as inserting a game card incorrectly, is a primary cause of Game Card Reader issues. Bent or misaligned pins can prevent the reader from functioning correctly and may require professional repair.
The KittDigital Service
- No-Fix No-Fee: If the manufacturer warranty seal is intact, our No-Fix, No-Fee policy means that you will not be charged if we cannot fix your device. However, if the seal is broken, a £30 fee will be retained as a repair attempt fee in case the system is deemed unrepairable.
- 3 – 5 working day standard turnaround: This ensures that we have enough time to thoroughly inspect, diagnose, and repair your Nintendo Switch Game Card Reader while minimizing the disruption to your gaming experience.
- High-quality parts only: At KittDigital, we only use high-quality replacement parts for all our repairs. This ensures that your repaired Nintendo Switch Game Card Reader will function as good as new and provide a reliable, long-lasting solution.
What causes a Nintendo Game Card Reader fault?
The main reason we see when Nintendo Switches with Game Card port failures come in are due to accidental damage. If a game card is inserted incorrectly the pins inside the reader can become bent or misaligned.
How do we repair a Nintendo Switch Game Card Reader?
- Initial physical inspection
- Opening the Nintendo Switch to access internals
- Inspecting internal components and confirming the fault
- Either fixing the damaged game car reader or replacing it
- Testing for consistent game cartridge reading
- Final quality control check
- Returning the repaired Nintendo Switch to the customer
The first thing we do before any repair is physically inspect your Nintendo switch Game Card Reader to see any damage. If there is visible damage then we won’t even try testing the console further as turning it on or inserting a game cartridge could cause further damage to the internals of your Nintendo Switch. We then proceed to opening your Nintendo Switch to gain access to the internals.
We inspect the internal parts to confirm the fault lies with the Game Card Reader and once confirmed we will either repair the reader or replace it for a fully working one.
Once a new Game Card Reader is in place on your Nintendo Switch we will test that it consistently reads game cartridges.
