How to Fix Nintendo Switch SD Card not Detected
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This video is about How to Fix Nintendo Switch SD Card not Detected.
Tools screw driver used in this video is a Y00 screwdriver.
After you remove the black tape all you have to do is press down firmly on the area where the card reader connector is you should hear a click that's it.
If for same reasons your Nintendo switch doesn't turn on press the on off button for 30 to 40 secs.
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The second he pulled out the screw driver I stopped watching
@lilkimbu2817
3 жыл бұрын
I STG THAT WAS ME
@lilkimbu2817
3 жыл бұрын
Thinking home boy was bout to show me a software fix Nah homeboy said he only do hardware
@yaboy1414
2 жыл бұрын
Facts
@VoltStudioss
2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@venom9319
2 жыл бұрын
THX FOR TELLING ME THAT-
No intro No complicaded explication No clickbait Easy in every way Simply the best
Required screwdrivers are PH00, Y0 and Y00. For those that are doing this.. .you hear like a little 'clack' when it's in position.
@ChristineHorpinjuk
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info but where did you purchase or can you add the link here?
@heyIntel
Жыл бұрын
Thanks man
Worked for me. The connector for SD card just wasn't connected. I am surprised that Nintendo has such bad quality control.
@ryanvagen4702
Жыл бұрын
It is disgraceful and bordering on criminal, never once used the SSD port nor put any games into the system. It simply decided to stop working. It is enough for me to likely never buy another Nintendo game again. A disgrace!
Underrated video, my stepdad and I followed the instructions and now my Switch is fixed. Only comment would be that the Y00 screwdriver only worked for the screws on the corners. The other ones needed Phillips screwdrivers.
I know I am a bit late but I wanted to thank you for this video as it saved me about 2 weeks of a wait time and at least $100 for the fix. A word of caution though is be careful when you are taking the plastic back frame off as the legs that the screws screw into are kind of fragile and I ended up breaking a couple of mine and had to order another back piece for my switch. another thing to is do not be afraid to take that screw off of the SD card reader and re-seat it with it out because you kind of have to push hard and have it lined up properly until you hear a snap/click noise. Thank you again.
Worked perfectly, I can’t thank you enough for helping everyone with this issue! At first I had a slight problem but I figured it out. If anyone else is reading this comment looking for help, THIS REGARDS THE SENSOR UNDER THE BLACK FOAM, it did not click into place at first. First, do not force it too hard! The technology is very small and just be gentle, not too strong. I used some tweezers to very carefully pull the little square thing out. I found out that the connection is a little downward, so you need to slightly push the thing down (with tweezers or a toothpick or something) and then try to push to snap it into place. You can tell it is connected when it doesn’t want to spring back up. Hope this helped anyone!
@knjs
3 жыл бұрын
tysm this helped so much
@FFGirl76
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! This video with YOUR comment on here helped SO much!!!
@alicenataliamariailarda9046
Жыл бұрын
What did you use for the screwers, I don't have this little screwdriver at home
@user-br8xd2tl7u
Жыл бұрын
in my case my pokemon shining pearl doesn't even work in another switch, what do I have to do now?
@stevedv629
11 ай бұрын
Thanks man, I’m gonna try this:/ ….
Man that took me about 2mins but only because i double checked everything. I can't believe that's all it took. Thanks a whole lot man i appreciate it. Keep doing what you doing because your saving people a lot of money
Thank you for this video. My daughters SD card on switch was not working and by following step by step what you did I was able to fix it myself, saving me at least $110. The only thing I wish you would explain, is what tools you need to take it apart. I had to watch many other videos and finally one of them had all the tools I needed. I never new what a Y00 screwdriver was and learned that I needed to purchase one to take the back of the switch off. Overall great video, thank you for sharing it.
@CarAudio411
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
Thank you!! It worked for me. My Switch is out of guarantee and I saw that this repair costs arround 54€ at nintendo support, so I spent 11€ in tools (screwdrivers) and in less than 10 minutes, my switch, recognizes the SD card. Very Helpfull.
This helped so much, I replaced the fan and didn't know I could remove the black foam part... the sensor was lose and taking the foam off made it so much easier to place the sensor correctly.
It was really the loose plug that the switch did not recognize the SD card. I had already given up until I found this video. My daughter thanks you a thousand times that she can now expand her Switch with memory.
what size screwdriver do you need?? there are two different sizes and all mine are just too small or too big
Fixed it! Thanks so much for posting this tutorial. Such a quick and easy fix to this super annoying issue!
So simple! Thank you for showing me how to fix this!!! You really saved my week!
Bless. YOU. I have an new, Nintendo produced, unread SD card for days and I did everything you did. I almost cried when it asked for the SD card restart. THANK YOU
Thank you!!! Perfect solution to the problem. My kids say that this is the best KZread video ever!
@CarAudio411
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
Great video. Bought one used. Didn’t make sure SD card slot worked. Got home and wasn’t showing inserted card. Panicked. Watched your video. All is right now. Thanks so much!
I couldn't figure it out i cant find a screw driver small enough do i need a switch repair kit and do i need a nintendo brand sd card bc i am using an onn. 32 gb
instructions unclear, I burned my house
@CarAudio411
3 жыл бұрын
press down firmly on the area where the card reader connector is that's it
@orlaith.s8455
3 жыл бұрын
HAHAHA PLEASE THIS TOOK ME OUT😭🤚
@slyy5142
3 жыл бұрын
@@orlaith.s8455 it wasn’t that funny calm down
@ChroniclZ
3 жыл бұрын
@@slyy5142 innit
This worked for me, my boys switch wasnt reading the sd card. Followed this guys instructions and it worked.
@Miss_Yaya206
3 жыл бұрын
Will it work for nintendo switch lite?
@hyperz0ne188
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@MadSociety-uy6zg
3 жыл бұрын
This does look pretty easy so does the stand on the back just snap back on?
@user-pe3yc5rx5k
3 жыл бұрын
@@MadSociety-uy6zg yes it does
@MadSociety-uy6zg
3 жыл бұрын
@@user-pe3yc5rx5k thanks
While you are in there, tighten the silver screw on the left side of the SD Card slot. When that screw is loose, the board wiggles side to side when inserting and removing the card and that is what causes the connector to get unplugged. You can clearly see the screw on the left side of the card slot at the 3:30 mark in the video.
@joshuamcdermott6530
3 жыл бұрын
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Thank dude, my dad was able to fix my switch with this. I can now play all of my games :)
Could you send a link for what tools you used for the "plus" shaped screws? I have the tri-wing screwdriver but I have nothing small enough to fit in the screws on the sides of the switch and the smaller ones on the top and bottom.
@unknownone8479
2 жыл бұрын
I brought the 64 bit set called ifixit
This worked! Bought a brand new SDHC 128GB from Amazon (Their own brand). Plugged in the card, and it wasn’t even detecting. Checked the card worked on a laptop. Clearly a fault with the Switch. Numerous attempts of blowing, cleaning, restarting trying to update all reached the same conclusion. It was a hardware issue. Thought I was going to have to get a replacement part or have it repaired. Stumbled across this video and would you know it, bad connection on the board. Fixed my problem. I had to be careful as it was a bit of a struggle to get the pins lined up correctly and to push it in securely without breaking it. Really straight forward instructions.
I didn't realize this was the root of the problem - a bad plug from the slot to the board inside. Some days the system would work but the loading times would take forever, and other times it wouldn't work at all. Thanks for posting this. You saved me $100. And if it happens again, at least I know how to fix it.
Thanks so much! I can’t believe how easy this fix was. Thank God I didn’t send it off for repair just for this. Thanks again! You rock!
@hiwra1238
2 жыл бұрын
You don’t have to do that shit you just have to open the thing where the sd card is and put it back
@Juniorgoat1
Жыл бұрын
@@hiwra1238 well if you do all of that then it’s still not working you have to do a hardware repair
Holy Cow! I can only describe this as like setting a tiny hot dog into a equally tiny bun. Took Iwakaski's comment and lifted the "little square thing out" so I could see how it had to be replaced. Also, used a bright LED flashlight with the beam angled so I could see what I was doing. Found it easier to get the pins set after removing the screw that held the ribbon in place. This further allowed me to see how the pins were being placed.
Is it suppose to make a little snap noise when it goes into place? I tried it pushing it in but didn’t hear anything and it’s still not working
Question I'm getting the micro sdcard not inserted but this memory card I've had and has my save files on.. but its not recognizing it so now I'm getting the software unable to open error.. I put my old SD card in its reads it perfectly.. at this point is my sdcard just currupted
After watching a ton of videos about this, finally I’ve found the right one. Thanks a million!!!!
So my SD reader worked a couple of years ago, but now I am unable to access it. I saw in the video the switch said that it had to delete ALL data on the SD card, but I don’t want to delete all the old videos/pictures that I have saved on there. Is there any way I could save the videos/pictures somehow and acess them again?
Hey, what are the songs you used in this video?
EDIT... after writing info below I seen someone had the same tendative idea. END EDIT Absolutely BRILLIANT sharing of knowledge and thanks for that. However, before committing to opening the switch I used your video to get an orientation on were that wee black pad you took off and reapplied. Instead of opening I pressed firmly where I reckoned the black pad was and hey presto! I got a positive result! the SD card was detected.
Definitely worked! TY so much🤘 I did not take it apart. I just put some pressure under the stand on the back around the spot shown in the video.
@CarAudio411
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@Videymann
3 ай бұрын
i know this is late but do you remember how much pressure you put into it?
Thank you for this vid, I just fixed my sons switch but without the tools, I just pressed down quite firmly on the area where the card reader connector is and its worked but I wouldn't have known about it if it wasn't for this video so many thanks.
@rubengamino438
3 жыл бұрын
I broke the mine whit a blade cause i dont got the tools 😥 but is working now 😂
@dondimcneil7311
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@CarAudio411
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic!
@synx7325
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you helped me so much by just typing this I hope you and your family have a wonderful life.God bless all of tou
@hopeless1093
3 жыл бұрын
@@rubengamino438 how
Thank you so much. The switch was saying that the card has been taken out for a while now, and I'm guess cause it was loose. Finally, today, it couldn't read it at all. Just snapped the connecter back into place and it works. Again, thanks.
Thank you sir, I was so mad because I only needed one star in super Mario 64 😌
OMGGGG you savedddd my switch!!!! this totally works and was super clear and straight to the point. Im so glad i only had to buy the tools to open up my switch and not a new console. youre a life saverrr!!!!!
Thank You for this video! I just fixed my SD card reader in under 20 minutes. Was extremely simple once I got the right repair kit. My SD card reader NEVER worked since I got the console but it was always a hassle to send in. I finally built up the courage to take a crack at it and it was flawless. Apparently, Nintendo never connected my SD card reader, it was in there but never clicked in like you show in the video. Thanks again!
@CarAudio411
3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@lopezdavid973
3 жыл бұрын
What size screw driver do you use?
@amadodelangel9846
2 жыл бұрын
@@lopezdavid973 Triwing 1.5 mm
Thank you so much. Looks like the SD card port ribbon connector was loose from the factory with my nieces Switch. What a simple fix. Thank you kindly.
thank you, i became panic when suddenly my switch could not detect sd card. i have done all the procedure recommended by nintendo but nothing until i came across your video. thank you soo much mate
I was lucky enough to buy a console only "broken switch" from eBay which fortunately only had the SD card reader as the issue, glad I saw this video.
Thanks, i was minutes away from going to a shop and pay to fix my sd slot. Thanks a ton for this video!!!!
Thankyou so much you helped a ton I was scared because nothing worked but this did and I thank you 100 times over
This completely worked for me, after hours of looking for problems and solutions I found you! Thank you so much for your video, really appreciate it
Thank you for this video, i had the same problem! Easy fix thanks to you 👍🏻
I can't take off the screws I've tried all the listed tools the screws are cheaply made and I stripped one there's something I missing?
Thanks to you, for making this video. I was able to fix my switch.
Worked here too! I did end up disconnecting and reconnecting and tightening the silver screw as well. Thank you!
Thank you very much! Only one week into my switch and the thing was COMPLETELY loose
I need to clarify what I just saw. Did he just push on the sd card reader slot?
My father did this, but pressed on the black thing, and it started working. Thank you
Thanks man! Holy crap... I can't believe they would have such a crappy loose connector on the micro SD card reader. I thought my card crapped out, but tried it on my PC and worked just fine. When I saw your video I was like... This must must have happened to my daughter's switch as she is prone to dropping things.
@kevinsneed3951
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah me too. This is happening to me now. I’m trying to fix it currently. If not that I feel horrible and I am going to have to maybe replace my card. Thank God I saved a lot of my stuff on my switch already. Otherwise id be screwed
What were you doing with the blue thing pls respond
So does this delete my save data? My nephew (4) put it under the tap to clean it ( facepalm) while I was busy around the house, the back lit cable went so I opened it up to look at it, so I took the SD card out...however the System turned before I unplugged the battery, after putting it back together, and choosing to put it in the dock instead and transfer my Pokemon to Pokemon Home, it popped up with this SD card issue... just hoping I didn't lose my Competitive and Shiny Mons
I’m soo glad I came across this video. I followed this and it worked. Thank you soo much.
Thank you for posting… this video walked me right through without any useless talking
thank you, this helped me out massively!
Thank you for this tutorial! I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m reading the comments and they’re 99% positive! I already ordered the screwdriver. I’ll update when I try this.
@PaolaPerez-qw9ym
2 жыл бұрын
I want to try but I'm scared to do it
@mariahharrell4353
Жыл бұрын
Me to I don’t want to break anything
Would this also fix my sd card always shutting off if I touch it?
This fixed my daughters issue with the XD card- thanks. You need a Y00 screwdriver for reference 😊
+ screwdriver (1.5x30mm) and Y screwdriver 0.5x30mm is that your screwdriver size?
Worked perfectly for my Switch too. The only screwdrivers needed for this repair: PH00 2.0x25mm and Y00 2.0x25mm. Not every PH00 or Y00 is the same, I learned.
@sheogorathsshitbag172
2 жыл бұрын
Hey i know this is an old comment but i'm having trouble finding the right screwdriver. Can't seem to find a 2.0x25 anywhere. I did see a 1.5x25, would that one work too?
@jordanjenkins1671
2 жыл бұрын
@@sheogorathsshitbag172 I don't recommend using the 1.5x25mm screwdrivers because they could strip the screws. You can find them on Amazon (if Amazon ships to wherever you are). I bought the AKTOO brand, sold by AKTOO. It's a set of 4 screwdrivers (PH00 2.0x25mm, Y00 2.0x25mm, PH00 1.5x25mm, Y00 1.5x25mm) for $10.89 USD.
@sheogorathsshitbag172
2 жыл бұрын
@@jordanjenkins1671 thanks alot!
Worked for me! I think my kids dropped it a few times and the SD card got lost. I was so worried I would have to format it and lose everything!
If you have the tools to open up the case and have a kid that’s a bit rough on is system this is the fix for it as was the case for my 7 year old! Great fix video! A note you should tell people you need special screwdrivers there y shaped for the back four on the back of the case! Ty
I followed everything in the video but it seems my dd card reader thing is super sensitive? The slightest touch will read it as the sd card not being in there
Can you tell me the spec of your screwdriver please.. (both + and Y). Thanks
I do not have the type of screwdriver needed for the four screws on the back, is there anything else I could do?
@dripp_dropp
3 жыл бұрын
use a nail 😂
You doin' the lords work homie. Thank you!
awesome tips & instructions!!! you saved my day.
Pushing the cable in fixed our switch. Thanks man. Much appreciated
IVE HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR 3 WHOLE MONTHS THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO I AM SO FUCKING GRATEFUL
Omg you are a life saver. Or should I say, switch saver. I was about to trade in my two months old Animal Crossing switch for $120 😢 😭. And then I found you Thanks 😊 🙏
What is that foam like black square you put in the switch
@CosmicFox2007
3 жыл бұрын
a foam like black square.
What glue do you need
I had the same issue with my one. I took it for repair and got it fixed for about a month then it started to happen again. I then took it apart and wedged a thin piece of rubber in there. I think the stock foam pad is not thick/strong enough enough to keep the sd card reader attached.
can't get the black tape back on, what should i do?
Thank you. This worked for me. Thankfully nintendo didnt make impossible to get sd card reader. Easiest console fix ive ever done.
I didn't work at all, instead the reader doesn't read my sc card anymore, didn I do something wrong? should I have pressed even harder?
Thank you!! U saves my lifeeeee!!!!! Almost crying and depress when my switch can't read my sd card. , Thanks again dudee!!
Thank you. This was very helpful.
I tried that but still won't work. I heard click lining it then press down, but my sw still not recognize two different sd cards
Great tutorial. Was able to solve my issue with it!
But for me its the card itself thats not working it just suddenly stoped working and i know its the card because i have a second one that i put in and that one works perfectly fine but whenever i put in the first one, that one doesn't work, can anyone help or do i just need to get a new card
Thank you so much! Helped our issue with my sons switch!
Thanks for the video, could you put the link where I can purchase the tools?
What was he doing with that blue thing once he took off the back
The delete data was not because of this method but because you used a new SD card right?
Thanks this worked for me after trying other things that didn't work.
Fantastic work. Thank you!
I tried, but I can remove all of the screws except for the 4 screws on the back. None of my drivers work.
Instructions unclear: my switch grew arms and is now doing the Macarena
I haven't tried this yet, but I think this might be my problem, Ty for the awesome deed.
Was replacing a batter, and I can't get that damn sd card thing back in. It's like it's physically impossible.
thanks! this video has saved me twice now
This did the job for me. Thanks!
Worked for my switch, thanks!
thank you but this didn't help me, i still get read card error, my other switch console reads same cards perfectly. What it can be?
Yup!!! That was it. Was not even connected!! Thank you for posting this!