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Sliding the Switch in and out of the dock will inevitably scratch the screen
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This is also my idea
FinaruDensetsu
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Maybe Nintendo will send out Nintendo branded tempered glass screen protectors. This generations equivalent of the free wiimote condoms.
Have you ever used real Velcro for a project? The soft side is incredibly soft. Like, crazy soft. This is not the first time I've used it for this type of application, and it has worked great for me in the past, I.e. to scratch-proof a nice metal iPad stand I bought.
But I also use a good quality screen protector, and anyone not using one on the Switch is just asking for sadness.
Nintendo has a LOT of work to do for the inevitable next version of the Switch. The dock needs a lot of work, the tablet needs a lanyard loop, the left joycon needs improved connectivity, and they need to add a bunch of OS features and popular apps. What we have right now is basically like a late beta product. It's a great product in general, great concept, etc., but it feels rushed and unfinished. I still love it and glad I bought it, though.
A let down by Nintendo and by gaffers claiming it was glass. Now to wait for the inevitable screen comparison thread where we share pics to see if the switch is poorly calibrated like the 3ds.
darkazcura
Member
Don't have any other pics right now, but yeah I cut it to go all the way down. I just used scotch tape over the top because I didn't have double sided tape (which would probably be best as long as it doesn't add too much thickness). I made the foam strips wider than the plastic ridges in the dock so I could keep the tape out of the way as much as possible so the Switch makes minimal contact with the surface of the tape. Hope that makes sense.
FinaruDensetsu
Member
RadioJoNES64
Banned
darkazcura
Member
I found it pretty questionable but I ain't taking no chances after the 3DS issue, heh.
Fantastical
Death Prophet
I can't believe how rushed this console was.
Aztechnology
Member
Oh sweet jesus. It's freaking 2017. Let us at least have basic calibration options on our devices tins, contrast, brightness etc.
You... don't own a Switch, I guess? But, no. That wouldn't work.
darkazcura
Member
Did this for mine.
What type of material is this?
FinaruDensetsu
Member
Wow... that's unfortunate. Mine seems pretty good, more like the top one. Whites are very white.
Anything coming out in march is released for fiscal years reasons.
It screamed unfinished.
foam, the reel i bought in Daiso is 2 meters of 1cm wide 0.3cm high foam, i cut it to length then cut down the width to be .4mm and put a strip each sikde of the plastic blocks, if you try to put it directly on the block its far too tight, but along side it works beautifully, console slides in really smooth
Aztechnology
Member
Did this for mine.
The plastic itself is still bound to scratch your device if you don't cover it though. I just wouldn't trust it unless it were on the ridges themselves. I recommend just putting a little electrical tape on those ridges.
JayBabay
Member
Wow, here we go again.
it's the same screen supplier for the iphones. I had my iphone 6 replaced two times because it had the same warm screen like the switch in the picture.
MIght just take the dock apart.
Inside it's this:
And this:
Source: https://www.fictiv.com/blog/posts/nintendo-switch-teardown
Could easily just take those parts out then fashion together something decent and far more portable.
The bottom connector looks pretty easy to disassemble and I could find a very small plastic case to put it all together.
Yeah just make it like that vita stand that was posted earlier.
EDIT: Or cut off the wall that's on the screen side and lay down the dock.
Something like that is what Nintendo should have done at the factory.
Honestly, I'm ashamed for them regarding the dock design. It's the most embarrassing part of the Switch product line in terms of build and design quality. It's basically garbage.
zenspider
Member
Yes. My Switch has been docked and undocked multiple times and nothing even resembling a scratch, just some fingerprint smudges around the bezel.
There is over a mm of space from thr screen and the front of the dock, amd two soft rubber guides positioned by the bezels and when laid flat you can still see light between the system and theose guides, i.e. it is not a snug fit.
It's really easy to see when you lay the dock flat and have a light source behind it.
I can take pics if someone wouldn't mind helping me with the easiest GAF-friendly way to post them from mobile.
This is fake news bro.
likely, but I have a solid screen protector (not the cheap flexible ones) and wont be using the dock much, its mainly just to prevent scratches on the rear.
Can't wait to see the inevitable Erica Griffin video and how many units she'll purchase.
FinaruDensetsu
Member
Depends on how many LE models Nintendo makes. She will buy all of them.
killatopak
Gold Member
i HeaR MusiC
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Damn.. glad my screen doesn't have that warm look. Seemed i lucked up with my unit considering I'm not having the joy-con issue as well. It's a damn shame that this console has so many issues that should've been common sense when testing the hardware.
I don't understand this as well.
Regarding this, if you're wondering if it actually holds it away from the pesky hard plastic tabs, it does:Did this for mine.
Did this for mine.
that material is too thick, if its rubbing when youre putting the switch in it will inevitably scratch the screen with it being plastic, all you really want is a thin material to stop accidental rubbing.
killatopak
Gold Member
I'm guessing scratching should be more prominent the more you play since hot surface and plastic will soften it.
ZombiePlatypus
Member
Thanks, and yea it makes sense. I was thinking scotch tape but was worried about how it'd hold up in whatever potrntial heat the screen and/or dock would produce in docked mode. But I'm probably being paranoid.
Joelstinton14
Member
I must admit that when i first put the Switch in my dock i did have this concern, i might apply the screen protector that came with the official case later on. I think in general if you have it in an accessible place it shouldn't be too much of an issue as you can simply lower it it down into the dock.
Mine is on top a medium size cd bookcase above my tv so i can't look down into it which might cause issues.
Mine is on top a medium size cd bookcase above my tv so i can't look down into it which might cause issues.
AndyMoogle
Member
A minor change to the dock during manufacturing would take care of the problem. I don't think they will do anything at all though considering that they didn't fix the 3DS problem.
AndyMoogle
Member
Two reasons:
1. To keep the screen shielded while it's in the dock.
2. So that the unit stays in place while removing the joycons.
Insert Disk Two
Member
I found these self adhesive strips on ebay - various thicknesses.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Felt-stri...hash=item4d4c700e9c:m:mtr09g4Uy14HP9op9zlEi_A
I wonder which would be the best thickness?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Felt-stri...hash=item4d4c700e9c:m:mtr09g4Uy14HP9op9zlEi_A
I wonder which would be the best thickness?
killatopak
Gold Member
You guys should check out the Nintendo Switch Protection thread. Lots of great suggestions there.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Shield from what exactly, more airflow?
Aztechnology
Member
As thin as possible.
Looking at the scratches in the OP and in the YouTuber video (blunty), it seems the only way they could have happened is by a combination of dirt on the ridges + waggling it while in the dock (explains the uneven almost zigzag patterns). Those are the only two sources of scratching I've seen.
I prefer mod dock solutions. Anything soft like strips or wrapping it a thin cloth should help, while also taking care to slide it in and out carefully. If you take out the joycons don't wriggle it too much either.
I know electrical tape is smooth, but wouldn't dirt cling on that and scratch the screen just as easily? I'm not that familiar with this tape, so I'd appreciate if someone could explain how it helps.
I prefer mod dock solutions. Anything soft like strips or wrapping it a thin cloth should help, while also taking care to slide it in and out carefully. If you take out the joycons don't wriggle it too much either.
I know electrical tape is smooth, but wouldn't dirt cling on that and scratch the screen just as easily? I'm not that familiar with this tape, so I'd appreciate if someone could explain how it helps.
Aztechnology
Member
Anything is going to collect dirt. Especially things like felt etc, a rubberized nubs like we see at the bottom of the dock would be the best option. But I'm not really sure where you can find really thin ones like that. If anyone finds them please let us know.
Electrical tape is at least easily wiped down.
CrustyBritches
Gold Member
Feeling blessed I got white instead of pink. *Phew*
The article in the OP is stealth sponsored by one of these screen protector selling companies and this is all designed to get people to buy them. FOLLOW THE MONEY.
