Switch Hacks

Switch Lite Thermal Paste Replacement Hi Redditors, I recently bought a switch lite for about 40 bucks (it was actually 70, but it came with a Mario Kart cartridge, so, I'm counting that ahahahah), the only downside being it has visible scratches on the display. Because of this, I'm planning on replacing the digitizer and, while on that, doing a complete reshell to get rid of that hand-cheese consumed old shell. I have my shipping from Ali already on its way with all the parts and tools I need (I've never opened a switch before, but I'm pretty handy with electronics tear-downs), the only thing I didn't put into equation was thermal paste replacements. Now, for the paste between cpu and heat sink I was thinking classic arctic MX-4 or MX-6 (if you have suggestions between the two, feel free), but the real mind bugger for me is the thermal putty between the heatsink and the back metal plate. The problem with thermal putty is that, somehow, I can't seem to find any where I live, locally or online, so I'm trying to find out if I can use anything in its stead (I would prefer avoiding Aliexpress and the likes, because it would add a couple of weeks of waiting AFTER I get everything else I need). I came to the conclusion that, if I have any chance to replace it, it will be with either thermal pads or some thermal paste on the thick side (aka arctic MX-6). I am very confused because I read multiple comments of people either demonizing anything that is not that same thermal putty or, on the absolute contrary, claiming that regular "runny" thermal paste works just as well. Tbh, I'm more inclined to think that regular paste is too runny, but again, I've never opened a switch so idk how big the gap to fill is. What do you think, will I be good with pads or MX-6 for the backplate-heatsink interface (and in that case, whic is better?) or do I need to find putty at all costs? Thank you all in advance https://redd.it/1fepxma @r_SwitchHacks

SD card reader on Nintendo Switch suddenly stopped working Hey everyone, So my SD card reader on my Nintendo iSwitch suddenly stopped working, and I decided to repair it myself. I ordered a replacement from AliExpress for the "HAC-SD-01" version.When the new reader arrived, I plugged it into my Switch along with my SD card, but the console wouldn’t boot at all. It just keeps getting stuck in a boot loop, showing the "Nintendo Switch" logo and then restarting. I had a closer look and realized the version of the reader I received doesn’t seem to match the original one. After some Googling, I found out the one I got looks like it’s meant for a Switch prototype, labeled "X4." See the picture: https://preview.redd.it/mk6yf6w6ednd1.jpg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=788c4d282ce7d76f00e1f8239889b0150e4f39c5 Is it normal that this SD card reader doesn’t work with my regular Switch? Or could my motherboard be fried? Does anyone know what this "X4" prototype is? Appreciate any advice! Thanks! https://redd.it/1fb4hab @r_SwitchHacks

Replacing switch joysticks with TMR hall effect sticks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdnQTdRtLT4 https://redd.it/1eu6ld3 @r_SwitchHacks

NX Lite Software & Hardware Mod https://redd.it/1enju7r @r_SwitchHacks

Modded my switches shell and now the buttons don't work https://redd.it/1emmget @r_SwitchHacks

Look what I found in my civilization vi box. It looks like an extra game chip https://redd.it/1ekjfh6 @r_SwitchHacks

Romhacking.net is shutting down :-( http://www.romhacking.net https://redd.it/1ei1vlo @r_SwitchHacks