The Nintendo Switch 2 just hit the shelves, and guess what? Someone’s already cracked it open. I stumbled across this YouTube channel, ProModding, where they’ve basically dismantled the whole thing. They got right in there with a microscope, poking around the circuits like it’s some sort of sci-fi movie. I mean, who does that?
So, the whole teardown kicks off by fiddling with some screws under the console. The usual spots, like behind the kickstand and on those colorful bits where you slap on the Joy-Con controllers—satisfying click, right? Once they got those little screws and clips out of the way, the back cover practically fell off. Not exaggerating.
And then—metal shielding everywhere. ProModding just goes at it with a screwdriver, antennae all a-wriggle. After they ditched the cooler thingy and yanked out the battery, the motherboard saw the light of day—finally! They pulled off more shields, and there it was, the shiny new Nvidia chip. It’s got this name, GMLX30-A1, which sounded weirdly familiar. Turns out, it matched some leaks from 2024. Coincidence?
If you’re into seeing those tiny ICs up close (I never get why they’d look under a microscope, honestly), ProModding’s your go-to. They zoom in on every one. It’s kind of mesmerizing.
Oh, and about taking apart your own Switch 2—might wanna think twice. Those side screws are nightmares, just saying. Plus, don’t break the thing or void your warranty, y’know? Heard Nintendo’s got this new rule. No funny business with their gadgets. Mess with it and you could end up with a fancy paperweight. Not ideal.
Apparently, Nintendo might drop a manual for fixing these things, but for now, it’s all about watching this YouTuber play doctor. And, yeah, tomorrow’s the big day—June 5. The official launch. But until then, it’s just me watching people on the internet take things apart. What a time to be alive.
