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How to Charge the Nintendo Switch Console

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

In this article, you'll learn how to charge a Nintendo Switch system.

Note
  • Nintendo Switch systems are compatible with the Nintendo Switch AC adapter only (model No. HAC-002).
  • Nintendo Switch systems require approximately 3 hours to fully charge.
  1. Which system are you using?

  2. Nintendo Switch can be charged in the following ways:

    Directly with the Nintendo Switch AC Adapter.

    Connect the USB plug from the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002) into the USB connector on the bottom of the console, then connect the AC adapter directly into a wall outlet.

    The Nintendo Switch AC Adapter being inserted into both an electrical outlet and the USB connector on the bottom of the console
    Using the Nintendo Switch Dock
    1. Connect the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002) to the Nintendo Switch dock (HAC-007) or the Nintendo Switch dock with LAN port (HEG-007).
      • Open the back cover of the dock.
        The back cover of the Nintendo Switch dock being opened
      • Connect the USB plug from the AC Adapter into the top terminal of the dock labeled AC Adapter then close the cover.
        The USB plug from the AC Adapter and an HDMI cable being inserted into the AC Adapter and HDMI Out terminals respectively
    2. Dock the Nintendo Switch console, ensuring that the LCD screen is facing the same direction as the front panel of the dock. Then connect the Nintendo Switch AC adapter into the wall outlet.
      The Nintendo Switch console being inserted into the Nintendo Switch dock as the AC adapter is inserted into an electrical outlet
    Directly with the Nintendo Switch AC Adapter.

    Connect the USB plug from the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002) into the USB connector on the bottom of the console, then connect the AC adapter directly into a wall outlet.

    Nintendo Switch can be charged in the following ways:

    Directly with the Nintendo Switch AC Adapter.

    Connect the USB plug from the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002) into the USB connector on the bottom of the console, then connect the AC adapter directly into a wall outlet.

    The Nintendo Switch AC Adapter being inserted into both an electrical outlet and the USB connector on the bottom of the console
    Using the Nintendo Switch Dock with LAN port
    1. Connect the Nintendo Switch AC adapter (HAC-002) to the Nintendo Switch dock (HAC-007) or the Nintendo Switch dock with LAN port (HEG-007).
      • Open the back cover of the dock.
        The back of Nintendo Switch dock with LAN port (model no. HEG-007) with the back cover opened
      • Connect the USB plug from the AC Adapter into the top terminal of the dock labeled AC Adapter then close the cover.
        AC Adapter and HDMI cables plugged into Nintendo Switch dock with LAN port (model no. HEG-007)
    2. Dock the Nintendo Switch console, ensuring that the LCD screen is facing the same direction as the front panel of the dock. Then connect the Nintendo Switch AC adapter into the wall outlet.
      Nintendo Switch placed in dock with LAN port while connected to a power source and TV

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