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Unable to Detach the Joy-Con from the AA Battery Pack

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

The information in this article can help you when the Joy-Con controller cannot be removed from the AA battery pack.

What to do

Review the steps for detaching the Joy-Con controllers from the AA battery pack.

  • Always ensure the correct controller is being attached to the appropriate accessory. For example: the left Joy-Con to be attached to the left AA battery pack.

Situation not resolved

If the Joy-Con controllers cannot be detached from the AA battery pack, the affected Joy-Con and the AA battery pack will need to be serviced.

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