How To Fix The Black Screen of Death On Nintendo Switch
The dreaded Black Screen of Death is an unfortunately common problem on the Nintendo Switch. If your screen is stuck on black with buttons seemingly doing nothing — don’t worry just yet. There may be an easy solution to your problem. I recently encountered the ‘Black Screen of Death’ and the issue is much less lethal than the name implies. For most of us, a simple hard reset will fix the problem.
That isn’t always the case. Let’s get into the causes and fixes for the Black Screen of Death on the Nintendo Switch.
The ‘Black Screen of Death’ is a term for an extremely common crash issue on the Nintendo Switch. When starting a game, you may experience a black screen. The Switch may be still on and the speakers may be working, but the screen is totally black.
This crash is especially common after updating the Nintendo Switch, updating a game, or when launching an installed game you’ve just finished downloading.
If you’re stuck on the black screen, you have a few options to try.
If this still doesn’t work, try the following version.
If this still doesn’t work, you may need to repeat after removing the SD Card, or removing the game cartridge. Normally, this issue only happens once and doesn’t continue.
If you’re still experiencing problems, the issue may be related to your battery. If you’re using an original Nintendo Switch and haven’t plugged it in for a long time, the battery may be completely drained. A dead battery may be causing the problem — dead batteries can be replaced by after-market repair shops or by yourself. I recommend using tools and instructions on ifixit.com.
A battery replacement kit costs $39.99. This is a standard repair that shouldn’t be too difficult to pull off — if you follow the instructions.
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