Why is my Switch battery draining so fast?

After about 800 charge cycles, the system battery life will decrease to about 80% compared to the battery on a new system. This is normal and does not represent an issue with the system or with the battery.
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Why is my Nintendo Switch draining battery so fast?

Ensure that your Nintendo Switch properly connects to its charger and reaches 100% when charging is finished. Consider what You're Playing: Some graphically intense titles, like Breath of the Wild, will deplete a healthy battery in just 4.5 hours.
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How do you fix a Nintendo Switch that drained the battery?

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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Why is my battery draining so fast lately?

The sudden drain in your phone's battery can be due to several reasons. It could be because of a recent software update that is consuming more power, or applications running in the background, high screen brightness, enabled push email settings, or possibly a faulty battery.
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How long should a Nintendo Switch battery last?

For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours. For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours.
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What happens if you leave an OLED Nintendo Switch on for 2 years straight?

Will Nintendo replace a Switch battery?

The replacement of batteries in a Nintendo Switch console or controller should not be undertaken by customers. Please contact your local customer service centre.
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How do I check battery health on Switch?

To view the approximate battery life on the system:
  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. The System Settings icon highlighted on the Nintendo Switch HOME Menu.
  2. Scroll down the options on the left and select System. ...
  3. On the right-hand side select Console Battery (%).
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How can I tell what's draining my battery?

How to check for battery-draining apps on Android
  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Battery and device care.
  3. Tap Battery.
  4. Select the View details button.
  5. Tap the list of apps below the Battery usage graph.
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How much battery drain is normal overnight?

Anything between 1~5 % is normal as overnight drain. And yes low network signal does have some influence on the battery life, especially if the mobile data is turned on. @Sun90 said: Is there any specific reason for leaving WiFi or mobile data on , when not using the same overnight.
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Is a 1 battery drain in 6 7 minutes normal?

Yes, it's normal if the screen left turned on or if you are using the phone in some way during the 6–7 minutes. If the phone screen is turned off and idling (doing nothing), then 1% drain might be a concern.
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What is wrong with my Switch battery?

As with most lithium-ion batteries, the console battery life will gradually decrease over time. After about 800 charge cycles, the console battery life will decrease to about 80% compared to the battery on a new console. This is normal and does not represent an issue with the console or with the battery.
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How much does it cost to fix a Nintendo Switch battery?

Nintendo Switch Battery Replacement $89. Is your Nintendo Switch not holding a charge for long? Get a new battery replacement. Includes parts+labor.
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What can damage a Switch battery?

If the Nintendo Switch is placed on a surface with soft cushioning such as a sofa, the device can overheat due to the reduced air circulation, which can cause damage to the battery or other internal components.
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Is fast charging bad for Switch?

Fast chargers can cause overheating and are not recommended for the Nintendo Switch. Can charging a Nintendo Switch with a non-official charger void the warranty? Using non-official chargers may pose a risk of voiding the warranty, especially if it leads to damage.
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Is it bad to leave your Nintendo Switch charging overnight?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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Will leaving the Switch docked ruin the battery?

If staying plugged in damaged the battery it would undercut its entire gimmick. Nintendo also offers assurances that plugging in or docking your Switch when there is still some juice left in the battery will count as a "partial" cycle when it hits 100 percent.
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How much battery drains in 1 hour?

It heavily depends on usage, but usually a healthy battery should not really drain more then 15% (20% MAX) in 1 hour. If you seem to be wasting like 30% or more in a single hour regardless of what you do, then that means your battery is at the verge of needing to be replaced, if not already needing it at this point.
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Is iPhone battery health 85% after 1 year?

Apple considers any iPhone with a battery capacity of 80% or above to be in optimal condition. In fact, Apple feels so strongly about battery health that its 1-year warranty covers any battery at 80% capacity or more. It's not unusual to see iPhones that, after one year, still have a battery capacity of 95% or above.
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How many percent battery should drain in 1 hour?

If your battery drain in within between 5-10% per hour, this is considered normal. Your 3% in 30 minutes is fine, but your screen brightness is turned down to an extreme.
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What app is killing my battery?

Click on Start > Settings > System > Battery > Scroll down to "Battery usage per app" to see which app is draining the battery.
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What app uses the most battery?

The biggest battery drainers are social media apps, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat, YouTube and WhatsApp. They are in the top 20, and all allow 11 features to run in the background. Android and Iphones will refresh background apps periodically by default. This uses your phone's battery and your data.
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Can I see what apps are draining my battery?

How to check battery usage. Open the Settings app. From the list, tap Battery or Battery Usage. It will display the list of apps and the battery life they consume.
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How long does a Nintendo Switch last?

How long does a Nintendo Switch last? The lifespan of your Nintendo Switch is 6–10 years if you take good care of it. You shouldn't have any wear and tear or issues with internal components before then.
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How do I know when my Switch battery needs replacing?

If your Switch battery seems to be depleting abnormally quickly, or you're finding it almost impossible to use in portable mode (even for an hour or two) then a battery replacement might be worth it. Another metric you can use is the age of your console.
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How do you calibrate a Nintendo Switch battery?

If you are having this issue you need to recalibrate the battery. To do this you should drain the battery until the Switch turns itself off entirely, then charge it overnight or at least for 5 hours. This should make the system display the correct charge levels once again.
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