I'm reverse engineering the hdmi USB c pub currently, but may also 3D print a new modified part for the oem dock to permanently fix the issue, will post more on it tomorrow night, heading off snowboarding in a few hr lol
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Sliding the Switch in and out of the dock will inevitably scratch the screen
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I was actually thinking about inserting the console in the slot with a sheet of paper or microfiber on the screen... but I wonder whether it would be safe to leave it in the dock while the console is working (because of heat) or not, though.2. I meant the packaging thing, I don't know how that's called, this :
You can remove it easily when the console is docked (putting it again before removing the console is slightly harder unless it's a sheet of paper), but I wonder whether I could scratch the screen with the paper ^_^
Is there a definitive answer to WHAT create the scratches? The pieces of plastic or the rubber parts?
Not fond of screen protectors, since they usually get scratched themselves, so having a worse image / touch feeling AND still scratch, on top of stress when applying it...
GinoFelino
Member
Let's not confuse two things.
Yes, I believe the screen tint thing is overblown nonsense, even though it's annoying when you get a less-than-perfect screen. It's just par for the course for anything with a screen nowadays. It's one of the most stressful parts of buying something with a screen. I've had to return 3 $2200 Retina Macbook Pro's and a Galaxy S7 in the past year because of shitty-ass screens. Calling out Nintendo for this issue is just silly.
Now the second thing. I'm not responding to bolded because I never assumed anything of the sort, so that's just your interpretation.
My take on this, which might explain my tone to you, is that yes, the dock really sucks atm, but a newer one isn't going to come around anytime soon. That's why I'm not really focusing on being upset about the issue; the media and Youtube is handling that just fine.
So focusing on a solution is more of a priority to me. I'm not saying and I've never said to anyone to stop being upset about it, or to say it's no big deal. I'd appreciate it if I wasn't being thrown all that shade and being called a zealot for my outlook as long as I'm not trying to stop anyone from professing their outlook.
Np man, we're good.
TheSpoiler
Member
You know what Gino? I retract my statements. I think you meant well, but just the way you came off felt like you were being combative, especially with the screen issue. But I'm willing to believe it was just miscommunication.
Edit: But I didn't see the post above me. So..
Well, it is a Nintendo focused topic. What did you expect?
That's fine.
I'd like a little more visibility so people can correct the issue and Nintendo should issue a statement. But what do you mean "handling" just fine? Like people freaking out? Yeah, that hasn't happened. It's not like a RROD issue or anything so I'd expect people not to.
I don't think you were doing so with the screen, but I don't agree with the screen tint comment in consideration to where you are posting. But again, I don't think you are doing it to run defense for Nintendo.
Fair game. People also need to air their grievances as well. Hopefully it'll push Nintendo to fix it sooner rather than later..
Edit: But I didn't see the post above me. So..
Well, it is a Nintendo focused topic. What did you expect?
That's fine.
I'd like a little more visibility so people can correct the issue and Nintendo should issue a statement. But what do you mean "handling" just fine? Like people freaking out? Yeah, that hasn't happened. It's not like a RROD issue or anything so I'd expect people not to.
I don't think you were doing so with the screen, but I don't agree with the screen tint comment in consideration to where you are posting. But again, I don't think you are doing it to run defense for Nintendo.
Fair game. People also need to air their grievances as well. Hopefully it'll push Nintendo to fix it sooner rather than later..
It's way more visible to see with a picture that uses flash:
But then again, I'm not usually looking at it with flash, am I? So you're right. Could just be a manufacturing issue but I figured I'd check in here haha. At least it's not on the screen!
You can insert the Switch with some care since there's more space.
I guess you can also insert it horizontaly with the screen up...
Or you can smash it in the dock and cry.
The dock might be some shitty plastic with anything but a pefect design but taking 1 or 2 seconds to just check how you insert the system doesn't seem like a big deal to me.
Far from that I hope people who had trouble with their copy of Zelda found a way to make it work or will soon.
That, is something I feel is more concerning.
I guess you can also insert it horizontaly with the screen up...
Or you can smash it in the dock and cry.
The dock might be some shitty plastic with anything but a pefect design but taking 1 or 2 seconds to just check how you insert the system doesn't seem like a big deal to me.
Far from that I hope people who had trouble with their copy of Zelda found a way to make it work or will soon.
That, is something I feel is more concerning.
GinoFelino
Member
Hey it's all good my man. In turn, I'll try to infuse my trying to be helpful with more understanding for people who are still really upset about the issue.
So... if part of the issue is the plastic on the dock being uneven, could you fix that by bending it with a hair-dryer to make the plastic bend easier?
I don't get why they didn't go for having ridges on the system that line up with rails on the dock. I guess the system would need to be a bit wider for that to work, but it's not a huge compromise.
I don't get why they didn't go for having ridges on the system that line up with rails on the dock. I guess the system would need to be a bit wider for that to work, but it's not a huge compromise.
There's also a fake-outrage force for every single aspect of the Switch though.
It's kind of funny to me that there are so many people screaming HOW DARE YOU NINTENDO and I'm sitting here enjoying the fuck out of Zelda and kind of feeling bad for the people who care so much about this kind of stuff.
Screen scratching is at least kind of, potentially, a real issue. Less sad than the people pretending to care about Netflix and Miiverse.
Geno Breaker
Banned
Nintendo is so weird. I'm glad the console is region free and they learned from before but then they still have self scratching issues and friend codes. At least we have an actual account system.
DeuceGamer
Member
There was obviously compromises but at least in this case the issue is easily remedied with a screen protector. If given the choice myself between a screen that may scratch or easily break I would take the screen that may scratch as I typically use a screen protector anyway. I realize not everyone would agree though.
FinaruDensetsu
Member
Also watch this short video.
https://youtu.be/f5zU1KtBQB4
Using two stickers to act as a hinge will allow you to quickly wipe and flip down the protector will assure perfect alignment and no dust. I'm incredibly OCD and have installed over 100 of these.
lukeskymac
Member
Unless you're talking about one of the really early iPads, I don't believe you. Nowadays Apple's displays are top notch in this regard and they come perfectly calibrated out of the box.
RichiRamjag
Member
That's a very small part of what he said. The problem is there, so rather than beat a dead horse, he'd rather be proactive about solutions. You can say there's an issue and that it sucks until you're blue in the face, but it doesn't resolve anything.
GinoFelino
Member
Hey, I really wish it wasn't a thing, but it is, for every damn company in the world selling shit with a screen in it. And you know as well as I do that people love to call out specific console manufacturers for their own gain (whatever fucking gain that might be!) on 'normal' issues like this one.
But if you're ever out there protesting tinted screens, I will gladly put up my protest sign right next to you!
True, the iPad thing was with the iPad 2. But in a later post I also talked about when I had to return 3 15-inch Retina Macbook Pros last year because of really bad light bleed and tinted corners of the screen. So the Apple quality guarantee isn't a thing, I'm afraid. Good service though!
Nice to see someone backing me up for a change
These look like regular furniture leg pads to me (used to keep furniture legs from scratching your floor). Home Depot, Loews or just about any other hardware store I would imagine.
Xbudz
Member
Some furniture pads can be scratchy like low grade sandpaper, so I'd be careful with these too.
Sword Of Doom
Member
Yeah I ordered this one after seeing this thread, so I'll try my luck with it. While my Switch isn't scratched I've definitely noticed markings on that corner.
Thank you!
broncobuster
Banned
In brainstorming a temporary solution I noticed I already have some marks on the bezel. Oh well.
Sora the Cat
Member
That's why I said I can't risk buying it from Argentina, as I can't just return it and get another one, that would take a really long time and me having to pay the money to send it back to the states. I would totally get one if I was in a place where it's oficially sold, but I'm not taking any chances right now, I'll just get it in a few months.
Also, I would love to be one of those people who prefer the "yellow" look, but I just don't get how anyone could, tbh.
They're pretty solid, I used to use them on my iPhone before I had apple care. I'd imagine they might make the switch screen look a bitter better even since it'll look like glass instead of plastic.
Cool, I'll check them out. Just a bit worried there'd bloom or something due to light bouncing between the two before exiting the protector, but sounds like these are easier to remove than plastic film protectors (which I absolutely refuse to use).
Woah. This is a problem but it's not that bad. Can do the ghetto fixes or the screen protector. It's an amazing system.
20cent
Banned
Random picked quote, but if you struggle with a soft screen protector, good luck with the tempered glass one...
Lol. Reminds me of when I used my 360's feet for the OG 3DS.
GinoFelino
Member
Is that the stuff you put on your furniture's legs so it doesn't scratch your floor?I "fixed" mine like this:
The switch still fit perfectly.
I wonder if that's soft enough not to scratch the screen over time
Cell_Biology
Member
I "fixed" mine like this:
The switch still fit perfectly.
Can you give a link to the felt pads you used? Or tell us which store you bought them from?
Looks like it's a couple of weeks or so before it ships out though.
I did the same, but can't share images because I'm a junior member?
My pads were from a local Poundland store (UK)
https://t.co/GmMpqiY0us
My pads were from a local Poundland store (UK)
https://t.co/GmMpqiY0us
What part of the Dock is scratching the thing?, I already spent too much on this and have to import everything, I may use DIY solution for now.
I'll do this, I HATE screen protectors.
I'll do this, I HATE screen protectors.
How wide are the rails? Thinking of heading to Home Depot and getting these 3/8" pads
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-Self-Adhesive-Felt-Pads-150-per-Pack-49884/203661111
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-Self-Adhesive-Felt-Pads-150-per-Pack-49884/203661111
boxoctosis
Member
I cut a section off the top of a pair of my wife's black tights and hooped it round the front of the dock. Pretty straightforward fix I think. My wife was bemused as to why I was fixing this expensive console on day 2 with a pair of her tights though.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
I've been following this thread since the beginning and it feels surreal to see people having to hack together their own solutions to prevent scratches from an industrial design flaw.
Its unbelievable. Nintendo fucked you guys over so hard. This is the type of shit Nintendo should be issuing recalls over but they can't do that after the first day, especially when its gotten so much bad PR already.
Better start learning circuitry because you might have to solder your own shit together for their next hardware.
Its unbelievable. Nintendo fucked you guys over so hard. This is the type of shit Nintendo should be issuing recalls over but they can't do that after the first day, especially when its gotten so much bad PR already.
Better start learning circuitry because you might have to solder your own shit together for their next hardware.
Come on now.
It's fine for us because we were warned before it was too late.
If my switch was already scratched and I had spent 20 hours in Zelda (no transferable save) I would be pretty pissed right now.
OverturePT
Member
Haven't noticed any marks on my console, but went ahead and did something that I saw mentioned early. Cut two little strips of that cloth used for tv's/glasses and used a double sided tape to put it along those two bits of plastic. Smooth as hell going in.
Best fix so far. Waiting for before and after pics of the tights.
ussjtrunks
Member
tbh I think this is something the docks should really be recalled over its just not good enough that they couldn't spend like 20c and get some soft pads to protect the screen.
I'll be using mine in portable mode for the time being until we find out more about this.
I'll be using mine in portable mode for the time being until we find out more about this.
Yeah I'll do this at least until I am able to sufficiently botch a screen protector install.