A recent YouTube video showcasing the incredible repair of a 6,000 yen (approx. $40 USD) Nintendo Switch has gone viral! The clip, posted by "コダチャンネル / KODAchannel" (KODAchannel), a channel dedicated to DIY PC builds, detailed how the creator managed to revive a completely dead Nintendo Switch for what he called an "unbelievable cost." The story has since exploded across social media.
The star of the video was a Nintendo Switch snagged from the secondhand market for a mere 6,000 yen, initially plagued by a severe charging issue. The creator's repair journey began with a current and voltage detector, which quickly confirmed the device wasn't taking any charge.
Next up: disassembly. But even that proved a challenge, as the screw heads were stripped, making removal a nightmare. After some serious elbow grease, he finally cracked open the casing to reveal a disgustingly dirty interior, clearly a victim of water damage.
The battery management IC, in particular, was caked in grime. After a thorough cleaning and confirming no short circuits, he bravely attempted to charge it. To his utter delight, the charging indicator lit up, and the device sprang to life! "It's alive!" he exclaimed, a pure moment of triumph.
Even better, the newly resurrected Nintendo Switch wasn't just working; all game data was intact, docking functioned perfectly, and the display was flawless. While the controllers initially refused to connect, a quick clean of the flexible cables sorted that right out. In the end, the creator dubbed it a "zero-yen repair," declaring he'd hit the jackpot!
This astonishing "zero-yen repair" has garnered widespread praise. Viewers flooded the comment section with compliments like, "They call it a zero-yen repair, but that experience and knowledge aren't free – truly amazing!" and "That skill is a treasure!"