Awaited like the messiah by millions of gamers around the world, the Nintendo Switch 2 is already establishing itself as a major event of 2025. Eight years after the release of the first Switch, the need for renewal was felt. Between the technical limitations of the hybrid console and the rise of ever more ambitious games, the pressure on Nintendo was immense. Rumors about it multiplied: 1080p OLED screen, power equivalent to a PS4, reduced ray tracing, onboard DLSS, etc.
But this expectation has just collided with reality. As the first hands-on experiences emerge, the YouTube channel ProModding has beaten everyone to the punch by publishing a complete teardown of the Switch 2, on the very first day of its release. A must-do exercise in the tech world, it allows us to uncover hidden design choices, what we are not told about the internal architecture of products.
The Switch 2 is not an example to follow
The content creator is already noticing several issues. Indeed, Nintendo seems to be paying attention to aesthetics... at the expense of accessibility. The rear screws are hidden under red and blue stickers, a devious way of dissuading the curious from going any further. Even if opening it remains relatively simple once these labels are removed, it requires patience and precision. Inside, the architecture is clean: compact fan, copper heat pipe, and well-positioned heat sink.
But the good news stops there. The teardown reveals a significant decline in repairability, contrary to current industry trends. The USB-C port is soldered to the motherboard, which means that if the port is damaged, repair quickly becomes complex and expensive. The battery, meanwhile, hasn't even been removed in this first video, suggesting difficult access to it.
The teardown ritual is reserved for professionals
This type of teardown is far from trivial. Nowadays, it's a true tradition in the launch of any tech product. From iFixit to ProModding, these technical analyses enlighten users on the durability, repairability, and even the design philosophy behind each device. It is also a form of transparency, essential at a time when manufacturers communicate little about what they prefer to keep invisible.
However, we advise you not to carry out this type of practice yourself. These chains are committed to ensuring that you do not have to do so because the consequences are numerous and all negative. Indeed, opening a console immediately voids the manufacturer's warranty. The stickers hiding the screws also act as anti-tamper seals. If a problem arises after disassembly, even if it's not directly related to the intervention, Nintendo may refuse to cover it. Especially since you could accidentally cause irreversible damage to your console, so caution is advised.
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