Someone finally opened up the Nintendo Switch 2 and showed what parts live inside the gaming console. @Handanxie posted a video that reveals the NVIDIA chip and other components from SK hynix and MediaTek. The teardown shows thick metal shields that protect the main circuit board from damage. Taking apart the device requires expert skills because of all the protective layers. Nintendo designed the console to resist casual attempts at opening it up.
The main processor sits under the cooling system and battery with extra metal covering. The NVIDIA Tegra chip carries the name GMLX30-A1 which matches earlier rumors about the Tegra 239 processor. SK hynix provides the storage memory and MediaTek supplies the wireless communication parts. These companies work closely with NVIDIA on gaming hardware projects. The video confirms what tech experts suspected about the internal components.
Regular people should avoid opening their Switch 2 consoles because the process damages warranties and breaks parts easily. The metal shields make repair work extremely difficult for average users. iFixit will probably give the console a low score for repairability when they test it. Drop tests will show how well the protective design works against accidents. Gamers should focus on playing games rather than dismantling their expensive new console.
The main processor sits under the cooling system and battery with extra metal covering. The NVIDIA Tegra chip carries the name GMLX30-A1 which matches earlier rumors about the Tegra 239 processor. SK hynix provides the storage memory and MediaTek supplies the wireless communication parts. These companies work closely with NVIDIA on gaming hardware projects. The video confirms what tech experts suspected about the internal components.
Regular people should avoid opening their Switch 2 consoles because the process damages warranties and breaks parts easily. The metal shields make repair work extremely difficult for average users. iFixit will probably give the console a low score for repairability when they test it. Drop tests will show how well the protective design works against accidents. Gamers should focus on playing games rather than dismantling their expensive new console.
