Nintendo Switch Lite Manual

Console Cannot Be Charged
Applies to: Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Family
The information in this article can help you when your Nintendo Switch system can power on
but the battery is unable to charge, or the battery charge continues to go down despite being
connected to the AC adapter.
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You may find information on the following related situations helpful:
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The battery is able to charge but the charge does not last very long
removed.
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The battery charge indicator is not displaying
for several hours even though the battery charge remains at 1%.
Joy-Con Controller Power Issues
Applies to: Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Family
The information in this article can help you when:
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The Joy-Con controllers will not power on.
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The battery charge indicator for the Joy-Con controllers is not displaying correctly while paired
to a Nintendo Switch system.
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The battery charge on the Joy-Con does not last very long despite charging them for at least
three and a half hours.
Important:
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In order for the Joy-Con to charge while attached to the Nintendo Switch console, the console
must be connected to the AC adapter and powered on or in Sleep Mode.
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The Joy-Con cannot be charged using Nintendo Switch Lite. A Nintendo Switch console or a
compatible accessory, such as the Joy-Con Charging Grip (sold separately) is required to charge
the controllers.
Note
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The Joy-Con controllers take approximately three and a half hours to fully charge.
battery charge duration for the different Nintendo Switch systems.
correctly, for example, you are able to play
once the AC adapter is