Nintendo Switch tech specs The cooling system design consists of a large fan, heat pipe, and a metal plate that acts as a heat sink to prevent hot spots forming on the case and burning the plastic (or gaming fingers).
Does the Nintendo Switch have a cooling fan?
It consists of a 72mm-wide fan unit that sticks to the back of a Switch using six small suction cups. The fan requires power, which is supplied via a USB cable plugged into a mobile battery. As a battery isn’t included with the fan, it needs to be purchased separately.
Where is the fan on a Nintendo Switch?
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Youtube quote: Now that you have all those taken off you go ahead and grab this uh sd card reader pull that up and then this metal shield will come right off place that to the side. And you're in here's the fan.
How do I keep my Switch cool?
3 Tips To Prevent Your Nintendo Switch From Overheating
- Set up the dock in a cool area.
- Choose a different dock.
- Have a break.
Does the Switch overheat?
Your Nintendo Switch console is not easy to overheat as long as the fans are working properly and you don’t cover the vents. You can play for five or six hours straight without any overheating issues. Just make sure to use the console in a well ventilated place where the room temperature doesn’t exceed 35°C (95 °F).
Why is my Switch fan so loud?
Clean Your Nintendo Switch
The vents and other openings on your Nintendo Switch can become quite dirty over time. It can lead to your console and fan working harder to keep it cool, thus causing the noise.
How do you fix a noisy fan on a Nintendo Switch?
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Youtube quote: You're going to want to line up the device. And just kind of slide it in there with a little bit of pressure. And boom it's going to snap on. It's going to make a nice seal.
Why is my Nintendo Switch so loud?
It is normal for some amount of noise to come from the console, as there are various moving parts inside of the console. Additionally, the console may make noises as it’s reading discs, which may become louder at some times than others.
