Nintendo Switch 2's screen withstands 50 plier smashes - break-proof testing validates Switch 2's extraordinary durability
Gizmo Guy JerryRigEverything Exposes the Guts of the Nintendo Switch 2**
Hey there! Ever wondered what's hidden underneath the sleek exterior of the Nintendo Switch 2? Well, YouTube phenomenon JerryRigEverything has pulled aside its secret compartments, and here's the skinny on what he found.
In the world of teardowns, Zack Nelson, our host for this adventure, rejoiced at the modularity of the Switch 2's innards, from the sticks of the jaunty Joy-Con 2s to the flexible headphone jack. So, fear not steep repair fees – the Switch 2 dismantlement process isn't rocket science! With just a Phillips screwdriver and a special tri-point screwdriver, you're ready to rock. Nelson even reassembled the baby with ease and hopped right back into the action.
Now, let's talk about the not-so-great news. The battery, alas, is glued down, just like its sequel couldn't resist following the first-gen Switch's footsteps. To wrestle it free, be prepared with plentiful amounts of alcohol and a good amount of elbow grease. The game card slot and the USB-C ports also resist swapping, so swapping them means swapping the whole shebang, which can add up if you're not ready for a solder party.
The star attraction of the video, though, is how Zack displayed the Switch 2's screen durability. Before you cringe at the thought, he first discarded the screen protector that the company claimed was designed to confine shattered fragments, like in automotive safety laminates. Post the demolition (except for the screen protector and one resonant motor), he clobbered the Switch 2's screen with a pair of plumbing channel lock pliers.
It took around 50 whacks before the screen splintered into smithereens. And surprisingly, after the screen shattered and the console blacked out, a simple system reset let him resume gaming, albeit with a hazardous, shattered display. This spectacular durability test demonstrates how hardy Nintendo built the Switch 2, taking on whatever daily use has in store – even the occasional tantrum might survive a couple of tumbles. But hey, we still advise not to treat it like a frisbee, as that'd void your warranty.
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In his teardown of the Nintendo Switch 2, Zack Nelson from JerryRigEverything showcases not only the modularity of its components such as the Joy-Con 2s and flexible headphone jack, but also the durability of the screen, tested by clobbering it with plumbing channel lock pliers. However, he notes that some aspects of the device, like the glued-down battery and difficult-to-swap game card slot and USB-C ports, may require repair skills and caution.
