Nintendo Switch 2: Official video shows new revision's easy battery swap

The Nintendo Switch 2 ($499 on Amazon) has recently gone on sale in a new revision with a battery that is easier to replace. With this change, Nintendo is complying with an EU regulation. For consumers, this means they can easily replace the console's battery themselves once it has aged a few years and battery life has shortened accordingly.

Nintendo has now published an official guide showing how easily the battery in this new revision of the Nintendo Switch 2 can be replaced. According to Nintendo, all that is required is a Phillips screwdriver and a replacement battery with the model number BEE-003(-01), both of which will be offered as a replacement parts kit in the future. To open the console, a total of nine screws must be removed – two each on the left, right, bottom and back, plus one screw on the top. The rear housing cover can then simply be removed.

The battery can then be easily taken out of the housing – since the connection uses metal contacts rather than a plug, no cables need to be disconnected. A clever touch: The console's design also prevents the new battery from accidentally being inserted into the housing the wrong way. This design, which also dispenses with adhesive entirely, greatly reduces the risk of damaging the console when replacing the battery. Nintendo recommends taking this opportunity to check that the buttons on the top and the microphone are correctly positioned, and that no screws are stuck to the magnets, before reassembling the console. 
 

Judging by the video, the battery connector is positioned to allow insertion only in the correct orientation (foolproof). There’s no closeup view of the connector, therefore unclear if the connector is proprietary. Even if it isn’t, buying batteries form unofficial sources probably isn’t wise.

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— Nintendo Patents Watch (@ninpatentswatch.bsky.social) 13. Oktober 2026 um 09:20