Iron Point Repair

Nintendo Switch Charging Port Repair

A Switch that only charges at the "right angle" — or won't charge at all — usually has a worn or damaged USB-C port. That's a board-level repair we do every week, on the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED. We fix boards other shops replace.

$129Nintendo Switch USB-C Charge Port Repair

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  • Student-Owned & Operated
  • 90-Day Warranty
  • Free Diagnosis
  • Photo Proof Before Payment
  • Nationwide Mail-In
  • Board-Level Specialist

Symptoms this repair fixes

  • Switch won't charge, or only charges with the cable at a certain angle
  • USB-C port feels loose, or the cable falls out
  • Port is visibly damaged, bent, or has debris fused inside
  • Won't dock, or no TV output through the dock
  • Battery drains even while plugged in

What the repair involves

  1. Board-level inspection

    Your Switch, Switch Lite, or Switch OLED comes apart and the board goes under the microscope. We check the USB-C port, its pads, and the charging circuit around it.

  2. Damaged port removed cleanly

    The USB-C connector's 24 pins and anchor points come off with controlled hot air, protecting the pads underneath. Lifted pads and torn traces get rebuilt as part of the job.

  3. New port soldered under the microscope

    A new USB-C port is aligned and soldered under magnification, then every joint is inspected before the console goes back together.

  4. Tested for charging and dock output

    We verify proper charge negotiation with an official-spec charger, confirm stable charging at the correct rate, and test video output through the dock before it ships back.

Good to know: USB-C port replacement doesn't touch your storage — game saves and accounts stay put. If diagnosis turns up charging-IC damage instead of (or on top of) the port, you'll get a clear quote with photos before any work happens.

Pricing & what's included

$129 Nintendo Switch USB-C Charge Port Repair

  • Free diagnosis when your console arrives
  • 90-day repair warranty
  • Photo proof of the finished repair before you pay
  • Free return shipping — you cover inbound shipping

Turnaround is typically 2–3 business days on the bench once your deposit and console arrive, plus shipping.

Student-owned and operated — students get 10% off with a .edu email, any school, not just MSU. Mention it when you submit your repair request.

Switch charging port repair — common questions

Do you repair the Switch Lite and Switch OLED too?

Yes — original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED, all $129. The USB-C port and the teardown differ a little between models; the board-level repair is the same.

How do I know it is the port and not the battery or the charger?

Try a different cable and an official-spec charger first. If it charges only when the cable is held at an angle, or the connector feels loose, that points at the port. A worn battery usually charges normally but drains fast. Free diagnosis tells you which one you actually have.

Will my saves and downloaded games be affected?

No. A USB-C port replacement is work on the port and the charging circuit around it — your storage, saves, and account are untouched.

What if the charging IC is damaged and not just the port?

You get a quote with photos before any work happens. Charging-IC damage is board-level micro-soldering and is priced by quote, and you are free to decline — nothing is billed without your approval.

Should I send my dock, charger, or Joy-Cons?

No — send the console only. We test charge negotiation with an official-spec charger and check video output on our own dock. If your repair needs an accessory, it will be listed on your packing slip.

In Bozeman? We fix Switches for Bozeman and MSU students by mail. Switch repair for Bozeman →
Kalispell / Flathead Valley? Drop-off by appointment — no shipping. Console repair in Kalispell →

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Free diagnosis, 90-day warranty, photo proof before you pay — and you don’t ship anything until we approve your request.

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