Nintendo Switch Battery Replacement

£55

No fix, no fee · 12-month warranty · Insured, tracked returns

Signs you need this repair

  • Battery drains much faster than it used to
  • Switches off suddenly at a percentage above zero
  • Only works while plugged in
  • Battery percentage jumps or drops unexpectedly
  • Takes much longer to charge than it used to

Every lithium battery wears with charge cycles and age. As capacity drops, the console runs for less time and can switch off without warning even when the percentage says there's charge left. Before booking, check a few things: turn down brightness, check for a system update and try a hard reset. This guide to a Switch battery draining fast covers what to rule out first.

Important: if the battery is swollen, don't post it. A swollen or damaged lithium battery can't be sent through Royal Mail. If the back of the console is bulging or the screen is lifting, stop using it, don't charge it, and get in touch before posting anything.

The battery is glued in on every Switch model. I open the console, disconnect the old battery, release the adhesive carefully without bending the cell, fit the replacement and test charging and battery behaviour before it goes back. It's £55 for the original Switch, the 2019 revised model, the OLED and the Lite. If you have the launch model (HAC-001, serial starting XA), remember it was always shorter on battery life than the 2019 revised version, so a new battery restores it to what that model could do rather than matching the revised one.

Nintendo caps its out-of-warranty battery repair at £120 for the Switch, £108 for the Lite and £190.50 for the OLED, and that price applies when the console is swapped for a replacement or re-manufactured unit. A swapped console comes back without your save data unless it was backed up. I repair your own console and send that back. Back up what you can first anyway.

This guide to Switch battery replacement costs goes into more detail.

Nintendo Switch Battery Replacement

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my battery is swollen?
Look for a bulging back panel, gaps between the case parts or a screen that's lifting at the edges. If you see any of these, stop using it and get in touch before posting.
Will a new battery make my launch Switch last as long as the revised model?
No. The 2019 revised Switch has better battery life by design. A new battery brings a launch console back to what it could do when new.
Should I charge it fully before sending it?
No need. Send it with a moderate charge, and don't send it at all if the battery looks swollen.

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About this service

How does your mail-in repair service work?
Three steps: book and pay for your repair online, post your item to me using the packing instructions I email you, and I repair it, test it, and send it back tracked. You'll get updates as it moves through each stage.
What is your no-fix-no-fee promise?
Payment is taken upfront at booking. If I can't fix your item, there's no repair fee — I refund what you paid, less £4.99 return postage to send it back to you. Assessment bookings work differently: the £4.99 covers return postage and comes off the repair if you go ahead, but isn't refunded if you decide not to or it can't be repaired.
Do your repairs come with a warranty?
Yes. Every repair carries a 12-month workmanship warranty against the same fault returning. If it does, I'll put it right.
How long will my repair take?
Most repairs are completed within 3-6 working days of arrival, then posted back by tracked post. If a part needs ordering, I'll tell you as soon as I've diagnosed it and give you a realistic date. Diagnostic-led jobs take a little longer if I'm waiting on your approval of a quote.
How do I package my item safely to post it?
I send clear packing guidance when you book. In short: wrap the item well, use plenty of padding, and a sturdy box — the return leg is insured and tracked, and good packing on the way in protects your item too.
Where do I send my item?
Your postage address is included in the confirmation email after you book — you don't post anything until you've booked, so your item is always matched to your order.
Do you cover the whole UK?
Yes — I run a mail-in repair service, so you can send your item from anywhere in the UK. There's nothing local you need to find.
What if my item turns out to be unrepairable?
I'll tell you honestly and, where the fault allows, offer an alternative. If I can't fix it, there's no repair fee — I refund what you paid, less £4.99 return postage to send it back to you.