How to Replace Joy-Con Batteries: Nintendo's Official Battery Replacement Kit and 13-Step Guide
Nintendo has posted an official, step-by-step procedure for replacing the batteries in supported Switch Joy-Con controllers and is offering a dedicated Battery Replacement Kit for the process.
The move follows the company's recent confirmation of hardware revisions in Europe, and comes as the European Union prepares to implement new rules enabling user-replaceable batteries in 2027.
The support documentation, which includes photos and instructional videos, applies only to certain Joy-Con model revisions.
Nintendo states the repair must be performed using its official Battery Replacement Kit.
The kit is listed as including a replacement battery (model HAC-006(-01)), a PH00 Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver, plastic tweezers, a plastic spudger (the handle of the included tweezers can be used), and pieces of double-sided tape with a blue protective film.
Nintendo’s published 13-step process for both left and right Joy-Con covers the full disassembly and reassembly sequence.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo instructs users to:
- Remove the screws from the back housing and open the back shell
- Remove the old battery from its holder and disconnect the battery cable
- Remove and replace the old double-sided tape with the supplied adhesive
- Secure and connect the new HAC-006(-01) battery and verify antenna and cable positioning
- Reassemble the back housing, reinstall screws, and check the installation
The support page emphasizes careful handling of internal components and provides visual aids and video to guide the repair.
Nintendo’s documentation notes that the replacement procedure is intended specifically for Joy-Con units compatible with the kit.
Separately, Nintendo recently shared a list of planned hardware revisions in Europe that covers the upcoming Switch 2 and various controllers.
The company has also confirmed it will discontinue sales of the original Nintendo Switch in Europe as of February 2027, aligning with the timeline for the EU regulation that takes effect in 2027.
For players and repair professionals, Nintendo’s published kit and instructions provide an official route to battery replacement for supported Joy-Con models.
For the most current details and to verify compatibility, consult Nintendo Support or the official Nintendo website and reference the images and videos included on the support page.
Nintendo has posted an official, step-by-step procedure for replacing the batteries in supported Switch Joy-Con controllers and is offering a dedicated Battery Replacement Kit for the process.
The move follows the company's recent confirmation of hardware revisions in Europe, and comes as the European Union prepares to implement new rules enabling user-replaceable batteries in 2027.
The support documentation, which includes photos and instructional videos, applies only to certain Joy-Con model revisions.
Nintendo states the repair must be performed using its official Battery Replacement Kit.
The kit is listed as including a replacement battery (model HAC-006(-01)), a PH00 Phillips (cross-head) screwdriver, plastic tweezers, a plastic spudger (the handle of the included tweezers can be used), and pieces of double-sided tape with a blue protective film.
Nintendo’s published 13-step process for both left and right Joy-Con covers the full disassembly and reassembly sequence.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo instructs users to:
- Remove the screws from the back housing and open the back shell
- Remove the old battery from its holder and disconnect the battery cable
- Remove and replace the old double-sided tape with the supplied adhesive
- Secure and connect the new HAC-006(-01) battery and verify antenna and cable positioning
- Reassemble the back housing, reinstall screws, and check the installation
The support page emphasizes careful handling of internal components and provides visual aids and video to guide the repair.
Nintendo’s documentation notes that the replacement procedure is intended specifically for Joy-Con units compatible with the kit.
Separately, Nintendo recently shared a list of planned hardware revisions in Europe that covers the upcoming Switch 2 and various controllers.
The company has also confirmed it will discontinue sales of the original Nintendo Switch in Europe as of February 2027, aligning with the timeline for the EU regulation that takes effect in 2027.
For players and repair professionals, Nintendo’s published kit and instructions provide an official route to battery replacement for supported Joy-Con models.
For the most current details and to verify compatibility, consult Nintendo Support or the official Nintendo website and reference the images and videos included on the support page.
