Another Nintendo Switch that will not power on solved by iLogix Computer Solutions.
So why are we only drawing 4.97v instead of the expected 15v?
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When dealing with electronic devices like the Nintendo Switch, understanding the voltage is crucial. In this case, only getting around 5v instead of the expected 15v indicates an electrical fault on the system board. This discrepancy in voltage can point towards various issues however in our experience this is usually a faulty Power Management IC (M92).
It is crucial to pinpoint the main reason for the voltage difference in order to decide on the correct repair approach. When we tested the capacitors around our M92 everything checked out.
As we began inspecting the board for shorts, we discovered two problems. The charging port fuse was blown, and we identified a short circuit on a capacitor. This short circuit probably led the device to draw more power than the fuse could handle, as fuses are intentionally designed to fail in order to avoid additional damage to the console.
We have highlighted these failed components in the following photo.
By removing the capacitor, we eliminate the short circuit. The next step is to replace the faulty components with a soldering iron.
It's another fix !!!
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