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Is your Nintendo Switch dock not working properly? This is certainly frustrating, especially if you want to play your Switch docked or need to charge your device. In this article, we'll go over 10 things you can try to get your dock in working order once again.
Things You Should Know
- If your dock isn't working, unplug your Switch's HDMI and power cables. Reconnect the power cable first, and then the HDMI cable.
- A Switch with a fully depleted battery may take some time to charge before it turns on while docked, making it look like the dock isn't working.
- Make sure your Switch's cables are securely connected and not damaged.