Install Pico 2040 mod chip how to guide for your Switch

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Tools Shown In Guide
Screwdriver Kit
Blue Solder Mat
Soldering Iron
Solder Wire
MicroScope
Copper Sponge
Tip Tinner
Solder Flux

IF THE LINK FOR THE KIT DOESN'T WORK TYPE ONE OF THESE INTO THE SEARCH
RP2040 picofly
v1 v2 chip
I will try to update but I just search until I find things for some reason AliExpress links change all the time.

BaByee!

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[cuilleretv]

It's like the 3rd video I'm watching, and I'm getting more and more confident on doing it

[Goodgamer]

2 things - with the CPU ribbon, push it down on the pads so you can get closer to the caps. and, FLUX. FLUX FLUX FLUX. These points are looking dryer than a sponge in the sun

[geggyboy]

This is actually quite convenient. I've literally been searching for ways to hack my Switch Lite, and the fact that you're making these install guides at the same time is very nice. I appreciate this. Thank you!

[headerahelix]

This video truly demonstrates anybody can do this and not mess up their Switch.

[foxika]

Where should I buy the modchip? Aliexpress? That seems too cheap to work.

[mrgohst]

Great tutorial, thank you! I really enjoyed it, especially how you explained everything so clearly. You have professional equipment, but using a cotton swab to apply the paste feels a bit unconventional :D.

[venom]

Finally got brave and did this, had to resolder twice, but it works! Now on to setting up the actual emu...

[RN]

Not a bad install, but keep practicing! I recommend some liquid flux to go along with your gel flux. You should be heating your pad/leg/etc. then gently feeding your solder into it. Always use flux - it will help your solder flow nice and easy to where you want it. You don’t only have to use it at the beginning - use it throughout as needed. You should have a nice, shiny connection when complete! 👍

[lucslenovak]

Thank you. Just finished to modify my Switch Mariko)with PicoFly and your guide. It's the best instruction I found. I do not have a magnifier so I had to use my phone to check out the quality of soldering. The main problem was to solder capacitors. Possible the temperature is not correct or the flux from Ali is not good (NC-559).

[nateavis]

One more question. Did you use the tip that came with the soldering iron? Or s different one? It's on my list to complete this weekend.

[importprogram]

Nice install! The important thing is to never rush it. I did this a few months ago without a microscope and broke the capacitor/data lines for the wireless module when taking off the CPU plate on the left side (14:00). I'm liking that microscope so, I think it may be time to fix it!

[matthewshafer]

❤Love it❤#6 is in the books, count it so you connected the drain and gate to sp1 and sp2 (inside bigger solder points the gate and by inside i mean its closer to the rest of the caps in the center)then grounded the Mosfet below each point AFTERWARDS because you could always connect ground to shielding with wire if it didn't align . Is there a reason not to cover the solder points in Kevlon ? I can't think of why the tape would effect the thermal paste but maybe green mask would be more sensible since the caps will be coated . Just out of an abundance of caution . Dont want anything shorting .

[NickyRicky]

I got a question for soldering im a beginner, how do i prevent solder sticking to the iron tip

[williamgrenville]

The soldering iron seems way too hot i used to have this same iron and it gets way too hot compared to the temp you set it at

[nateavis]

I did my V2. It works perfectly. Thanks for putting this video together.

[christiandj]

I soldered the points on and plugged everything in correctly. Instead of the pico chip flashing blue and taking me to the no sd screen, mine just blinks blue twice, turns yellow then the switch boots up like normal and takes me to the switch main menu. Has anyone else encountered this? Do I not have a solid weld on all 4 points?

[avalerokappasig]

I just tried my first attempt last night and, unfortunately, am not seeing the "No SD card screen." The Pico was flashed, however, when I plug it into the switch and try to start it up, it flashes blue then continuously flashes yellowish green then shuts off, but no life on the screen. If I plug everything as it was originally, it boots normal. So is there something wrong with the programming?

[TwistedRacoon]

Wish you would have uploaded part 2 by now. Your real time tutorial is really easy to follow

[maggot]

I just soldered mine and plugged in the mod chip to test it and it wont power on at all. Is the switch damaged or is there soemthing else to try?

[indiehandstudios]

ive got a couple modchips that refuse to flash the uf2 file.. ive done a bunch of switchs but these two wont flash, any ideas?