About this service
We strip down your Switch, clear the dust from the fan and heatsink, and apply fresh thermal paste to the processor. It quietens a loud fan and fixes overheating shutdowns.
The Switch is small enough that the clean and the fresh paste are one job, so there is no separate overheating package. Fits the original Switch, V2, OLED and Lite.
What is covered: a full internal clean, new thermal paste and a function test, backed by our 3 month warranty.
Not covered: faults unrelated to cooling, a worn fan, water or physical damage, and natural dust build-up over time after the service.
Hot, loud or shutting down in the dock
A Switch that gets hot in the dock, whirs loudly in demanding games or shuts down with an overheating message is usually choked with dust inside, with thermal paste that dried out years ago. The Switch is small, so a little dust does a lot of damage to its cooling.
Our clean is a full teardown: fan and heatsink cleaned, vents cleared, and fresh thermal paste applied between the chip and heat pipe. It is the single best piece of maintenance an ageing Switch can get. On a Switch the clean and the fresh paste are one job, so there is no separate overheating package.
Sixty dollars, Perth or by post
The clean and repaste is $60 flat. Drop off in Perth or post it in from anywhere in Australia. Mail-in orders are paid online at booking and return tracked to your door.
Frequently asked questions
My Switch shuts down with an overheating message. Will a clean fix it?
In most cases yes. Dust and dried paste are by far the most common cause. If the clean reveals a worn fan, we let you know before going any further.
How often should a Switch be cleaned?
Every couple of years for a typical home, sooner if it lives in a dusty spot or runs hot already.
Is it worth cleaning an original 2017 Switch?
Absolutely. Older consoles benefit the most, because their paste has fully dried out. A $60 clean routinely adds years of life.
Can I post my Switch in for a clean?
Yes, Australia wide through the mail-in service, with tracked return postage included in the total.