Nintendo Switch Pro Controller Battery Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

The Switch Pro Controller uses JIS screws, but you can use a Phillips screwdriver in a pinch. Be very careful not to strip the screws. iFixit’s Phillips bits are designed to be cross-compatible with JIS-style screws.

NOTE: an improperly sync Switch Pro controller will not charge properly. To determine if your battery is faulty and needs replacing, you can first re-sync your controller and, while plugged in, check within the Switch controllers menu if it is charging properly.

CAUTION: The handling of any swollen batteries should be done with the utmost care. For information on how to identify, what to do with, how to handle, and how to dispose of swollen batteries follow the link below.

What to do with a swollen battery

What you need

Step 1

              Remove the screws               

• Flip the controller over so the model stickers face the ceiling.
• Use a JIS 00 driver or an official iFixit PH 00 driver to remove the two black flathead 8.4 mm-long screws that secure the handles, located at the ends of the handles.

Flip the controller over so the model stickers face the ceiling.

Use a JIS 00 driver or an official iFixit PH 00 driver to remove the two black flathead 8.4 mm-long screws that secure the handles, located at the ends of the handles.

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Step 2

              Remove the handle covers               

• Carefully remove the handle covers by pulling them away from the main body.

Carefully remove the handle covers by pulling them away from the main body.

Step 3

              Remove the screws               

• Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four silver 6.8 mm-long screws that secure the clear back plastic cover.

Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four silver 6.8 mm-long screws that secure the clear back plastic cover.

Step 4

              Unclip the plastic cover               

• Carefully pry away the clear plastic cover using your fingernail.

Carefully pry away the clear plastic cover using your fingernail.

Step 5

              Remove the clear plastic cover               

• Remove the clear plastic cover.

Remove the clear plastic cover.

Step 6

              Remove the battery               

• Remove the lithium-ion battery by using a fingernail or plastic opening tool to pry it up on the left side.
• Only a small amount of force is needed.

Remove the lithium-ion battery by using a fingernail or plastic opening tool to pry it up on the left side.

Only a small amount of force is needed.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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Seani M - Apr 8, 2020

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now what after taking the battery out

frzno72 - Dec 21, 2020

Install the replacement battery and follow the steps in reverse order…

Dan Carroll - May 19, 2021

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easy peasy only have to recycle battery

smol_tsukiko - Jul 4, 2022

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Where can I buy genuine ctr-003 batteries in germany/europe?

Unthar - Oct 14, 2022

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My controller would not turn on one day. Followed this guide to remove the battery and just reseat it . Works now! Thank you!