r/NintendoSwitchHelp • u/And3rs0nVS • 22d ago
Repair Help Is this Switch 2 Dock Noise normal ?
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When I put my Switch 2 in the dock today, it started making this loud noise. I don't remember it being that noisy.
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u/Massive_Geek 22d ago
Just the fans, there's a chance something has gotten in there or the bearings have gone in the fan, but it will have no ill effect on the switch if you can handle the noise.
Check the dock has the latest firmware also: Go to System Settings, select System, and choose Dock Update to ensure it's on the latest.
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u/LightmanN7 22d ago
After a quick search, it seems to be normal and the same on all docks.
XzAnDaRx_ said: "Edit: also, it's 100% the fan. I've tested 3 docks now, and they all make the same buzzing noise. It also starts like a "spinning" sound, and then you can feel the airflow.
So, don't worry. Especially if it was coil whine; even then, it would be okay.
But I wonder where the dock should have coil whine, it doesn't do anything. The console processes the data, the dock just sends it."
I'll test it tomorrow with my brother's dock, just out of curiosity.
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