Nintendo Switch Lite Manual

The Console Has No Power, Has a Blank
Screen, or Won't Wake Up From Sleep Mode
Applies to: Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Family
The information in this article can help you when:
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A Nintendo Switch system will not power on.
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The LCD screen is blank while in handheld mode or tabletop mode.
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After placing the system in sleep mode, it will not wake up when the POWER or HOME
Buttons are pressed.

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.
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When fully charged, the battery duration for the Joy-Con controllers can last approximately 20
hours. This can be shorter depending on the software application and functions being used.