Nintendo Switch Screen Replacement - LCD & Digitizer Replacement

The Nintendo Switch has a plastic screen. While this is great to prevent breakage (glass screens are easier to break) it also means that they are more likely to get scratched (they are much easier to scratch than glass screens). I highly recommend installing a glass screen protector to help prevent scratches. This is especially important since there have already been reports of screens being scratched on these consoles.
To replace the digitizer or the LCD screen the console must be partially torn apart but the nice thing is that you don't even have to remove the motherboard. The back case needs to be removed and the ribbon cables for both the digitizer and the LCD screen need to be removed from their connectors as well.
After those steps it's just a matter of heating the digitizer then removing it using plastic pry tools. The LCD screen has no adhesive so it's easy to remove from the frame of the Switch. The ribbon cables need to be handled very gently as they are easy to tear.
Once these steps are done it's just a matter of reassembling the console.

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[cyruswilson]

Clarification: The LCD can sometimes stick to the digitizer so make sure that when you loosen the adhesive that you're on the right layer - I made the mistake of going around the corner on the wrong layer and destroying my digitizer cable, but this video was still an immense help, thank you!

[doomassthenightcrawler]

Hey I just wanted to drop in and personally say thank you, my son needed to replace his switch screen and we used your video, followed it step by step and everything worked like a charm. And not only did we have an awesome time doing it together, but now my 10 year old knows how to tear down a switch and put it back together on his own. I cant thank you enough man, but the least I can do is like, sub, and turn on notifications. Thanks again man, my kid is back to his cave now that his switch is working again.. probably won't even see him until next summer. lmao
Stay safe bud.

[cmr]

I bought a broken switch off ebay, the inner shell was busted, couldnt hold screws, thanks to your videos and the with the right new parts i was able to to get it working like a brand new one...you are the best. Have a great day man

[thebugg]

I missed the days of replacing the screens of the iPhone 3GS, super easy barley an inconvenience.

[dabird]

Thank you very much! now although it took me nearly 2 hours, I dont have a gaping scratch on my screen while playing on the go

[dominichanna]

Wondering now that the OLED model has been announced if replacing old screen with an OLED screen is possible...🤔

[mrsco]

Just did an lcd swap. Your video helped a bunch! Great success! Thanks!

[juhanio]

Did a lcd swap. Digitalizer was difficult, but most problematic was cable connector. I did not understand that black switch while removing cable. It took two attempts to get LCD back in working state. Thanks for great instructions!

[alejandrocampa]

I tried calling nintendo support to see if thy can replace my screen and they hung up as soon as i mentioned it

[greatestever]

Bruh... That iOpener looks exactly like a sock full of rice lol

[Tddct]

I bought a Switch on launch day and very shortly after the warranty was up a speck of dust showed up inside the screen that is SO irritating. I'm going out to buy the necessary tools to remove, clean and reattach the digitizer ASAP. I finally got the nerve to attempt it after watching this video a hundred times haha

[al_rock]

For you guys who only have scratches on the side from cause of the dock you can do what I did by just putting a glass screen protector on it. It hides the scratches unless you are looking very closely at it but for the most part it looks good. Even with lighting, the scratches are hard to see

[EmeraldBlade]

I just put it in my backpack with clothes and now i have a giant scratch on it...

[FilFee]

I hope I will never need to watch this video....

[lucasgomesart]

Thank you so much! I just replace the lcd from my switch with your help! Cheers from Brazil!

[mc.blizzard]

I put it in my backpack and when I took it out to play on it the screen was messed up I cried so much this helped so much

[Wii]

I rather PAY $100 to a professional than to do that to my switch...I know I will damage it beyond repair

[TrickArrow]

Dumb question.
What adhesive can we use for the digitizer replacement?

[djlclopez]

Awesome. My husband and I went to a recycling center today and I askd about junk handheld consoles. The guy sold me a pefectly working Switch Lite for $5 because the screen was just messed up. (He said $25, but I just asked him if he'd take $5, and he said yes!) I'm going to order a new screen and play it! It had nearly every Final Fantasy game downloaded and all the new Pokemon games! Can't WAIT! 🎉

[ruok]

Hearing the adhesive come apart from the switch hurt my soul