If your Nintendo Switch won’t turn on, then this guide will help you fix this issue. This gaming console could well be given the tag of a hybrid console, given its ability to be used as a home console as well as a portable device. While its predecessor Wii U wasn’t able to live up to the expectations, Switch has managed to correct everything that was wrong with the former. However, it isn’t free from its fair share of issues as well. Most prominent among them seems to be the issues related to the console’s inability to turn on.
There could be many reasons for this issue. While a complete battery drain is a usual suspect, but that’s not the only one. There could also be an issue or two with the power adapter or the charging dock. In some instances, you could also attribute this issue to the console’s non-performance (getting hanged) as well. With that said, this guide will list out all the potential fixes for these issues which in turn should rectify the Nintendo Switch won’t turn on the issue as well.
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How to Fix If Nintendo Switch Won’t Turn On
Do keep in mind that there isn’t any universal fix as such. You might have to try each one of the below-mentioned tweaks until the issue gets rectified. Follow along for the detailed instructions steps.
Fix 1: Let it Charge
The console has a backup of around 5-6 hours under normal circumstances. After that, it requires a charge time of around 3 hours. However, if the 4310mAh Lithium-ion battery has completely drained out, then you shouldn’t expect it to turn on as soon as you plug in for charging.
