How do you reset a Nintendo Switch with a dead battery?

Unplug the AC adapter from your Switch and the wall socket. Leave it unplugged for at least 30 seconds. While the AC adapter is unplugged, hold down the Power button located on the top left of the console for 20 seconds. Press the Power button once to turn on the console.
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How to reset Nintendo Switch when dead?

Hold down the POWER Button for 20 seconds to force the system to shut down, then power it on again. Reset the AC adapter by leaving it unplugged from both ends for at least 30 seconds. While performing this step, verify you are using the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (model No.
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How do I reset my unresponsive Nintendo Switch?

If your console has frozen and is unresponsive, press and hold the POWER Button for at least 12 seconds to turn the console completely off. Then press the POWER Button again to turn the console on. * A Nintendo Switch is pictured here.
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How do I reset my Nintendo Switch without turning on?

Steps to hard reset your Nintendo Switch
  1. Make sure your Switch is off, then press and hold the Power, Volume Up, and Volume Down buttons at the same time.
  2. This will boot up your Switch in Maintenance Mode.
  3. Select 'Initialize Console Without Deleting Save Data' to keep your game saves, screenshots, videos, and user info.
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What should I do if my Nintendo Switch won't turn on?

Press and hold the power button for at least 12 seconds to turn the console completely off. Then press the power button again to turn the console on. * If the above method fixes the problem, it's likely that your console was frozen with the screen turned off.
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How to fix a Switch that won't charge?

If the charging icon isn't shown even when the AC adapter is properly connected, please try the following.
  1. Remove the AC adapter from the mains socket.
  2. Remove the AC adapter from the console or dock.
  3. Wait for at least 20 seconds.
  4. Insert the AC adapter into the mains socket.
  5. Connect the AC adapter to the console or dock.
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How do you force reset a Nintendo Switch?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.
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How do you wake up a dead Switch?

What to do
  1. Unplug the AC adapter from both the wall and dock/console. Leave unplugged for 30 seconds to reset the AC adapter.
  2. Hold down the POWER Button. ...
  3. Release the POWER Button. ...
  4. Plug the AC adapter back into the outlet then into the console.
  5. Press the POWER Button once.
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How do I factory reset my Switch not turning on?

Complete These Steps:

With the console powered off, press and hold down the volume up (+) and volume down (-) buttons, then press the POWER Button to turn the console on. Keep holding down the volume buttons until the menu for recovery mode appears.
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What is the master key for Nintendo Switch?

If you provide your Inquiry number and console serial number over the phone, you will be issued with a "master key" (an 8-digit number) that can be used to reset your PIN. By entering the master key supplied, you'll be able to set a new PIN.
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How to tell if a dead Switch is charging?

When you start charging, the battery icon () at the top-right of the HOME Menu screen will change to () to indicate that the console is charging. When your console has reached 100% charge, the battery icon will change to (). *You can use this icon to check how much charge your console has remaining.
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Why is my Switch power button not responding?

Hold down the POWER Button on the console for at least three seconds to access the Power Options, then select "Turn off". If the Power Options menu cannot be accessed, or if the console does not respond, press and hold down the POWER Button for at least twelve seconds to force the console to shut down.
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Why won t my dead Nintendo Switch turn on?

Charge your Switch console

The most common answer to “Why won't my Nintendo Switch start?" is low or no battery power. Try placing it in the dock and charging it for at least 30 minutes before turning it on again.
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How do I reset my battery life Switch?

Once the battery is fully charged, leave the console alone for one hour with the AC adapter still connected to it. Afterward, disconnect the AC adapter and allow the console to display the HOME Menu for approximately three to four hours. The remaining battery life must be depleted as much as possible.
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How long does it take for a dead Nintendo Switch to turn back on?

Allow the console to charge for at least 15 to 30 minutes, then press the POWER Button to boot it up.
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What to do when Nintendo Switch won't charge?

What to Do:
  1. Power off the console and reset the AC adapter by unplugging it from both ends. Leave the AC adapter unplugged for at least 30 seconds. ...
  2. Connect the original AC adapter to the console and then directly to a wall outlet (not to a power strip). If possible, try different wall outlets in different areas.
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How to do a hard reset on Nintendo Switch?

Press and hold the POWER Button down until the system resets; this may take some time. Once the system is powered down, press the POWER Button once to turn it back on.
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How does a dead end Switch work?

A dead-end switch refers to a wiring technique used to save wire when a lighting outlet is located between a source of supply and the switch location. Electrically the circuit is identical to a standard SPST switch circuit.
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How do I reset my Nintendo Switch without?

Press the POWER Button while holding the volume up and volume down buttons. Continue holding the volume buttons to open recovery mode. Keep holding the volume buttons until recovery mode is displayed. Select "Restore Factory Settings Without Deleting Save Data", then follow the on-screen instructions.
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How do you fast reset a Nintendo Switch?

With a restart, you can solve most of the problems with your Nintendo Switch. Press and hold the on-button for 15 seconds. Wait a couple of seconds before you press the on-button again. Most problems will be solved after this.
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